Comments by "Nicolae Crefelean" (@kneekoo) on "" video.
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Mayo Clinic: "Genetics play a role in determining your weight. But that’s not the whole story. Environment, lifestyle and healthy choices still contribute a great deal to how much you weigh. And your genes also make a difference in the type of weight-loss strategies that may work best for you. When deciding how to move forward with achieving weight loss, all of these factors must be considered."
So there is a genetic aspect to weight, but pretending it's only that is not the best idea. And sure, staying motivated to maintain a (reasonably) healthy lifestyle takes discipline and effort. It comes easy to some, but it can be hard for others. I for one am not concerned with how I look, but with how I feel, and how I will be 30-40 years later. With age, metabolism slows down. My main concern is to keep my weight in check, so I don't keep gaining more. Even with my (few) extra pounds/kilograms, as long as I don't get more, that's pretty good. But while trying to keep a balance, I also manage to train myself to be more careful and disciplined. It really pays off, with way less effort than it would take if I were to go to gym, run, etc. A six pack is not required to be in decent shape from a health standpoint.
And weight is only one of the problems we can have. But it's one of the easiest to take care of, because personal choice is usually enough. Reducing the chances for complications due to excess weight is a good idea.
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