Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Fat Loss Misconceptions: #2

I Inherited a Fat Body and Am Therefore a Permanent Victim.

Sadly, we live in a society where it is easier to blame someone else than take responsibility for our lives. One of the easiest places to lay the blame is at the feet of our parents. However, science has shown us that our fitness is only about 35% genetic and 65% daily habits. This means that you can recondition your mind to learn new healthy habits that will help you compensate for your genes. While there is a small portion of our population with metabolic issues related to their genetic make-up (only about 1% of us—that’s right, 1%, as in 1 of 100), the vast majority of obesity is due to learned compulsive behaviors resulting in poor eating and sedentary lifestyle habits.

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