Genetics – it is no secret, some persons ARE genetically predisposed to being fat. Why / how / who? Unfortunately I can’t say specifically, but numerous studies have shown this to be true.

Body Type – there are said to be three basic body types or shapes:
1. The endomorph – said to be the body type which tends to carry more fat in proportion to muscle, with small bone structure. These people reportedly find it difficult to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass.
2. The mesomorph – said to be more muscular and strong looking, and has smaller amounts of body fat.
3. The ectomorph – said to be slim and lanky, with small amounts of muscle and fat mass.
So, in terms of body type, where do you think you fall?

Calories in the womb – some studies have shown that malnutrition in the womb and a low-birth weight can lead to obesity later in life.

Stress – numerous studies have linked stress to obesity. One of the hormones – cortisol – which is produced in response to stress, is associated with insulin resistance and central obesity.

The Environment – mechanization and automation have made has reduced our activity level and basically made us LAZY. We don’t walk or work as hard (physically) as we probably should, so combine that with numerous strategically placed fast-food restaurants here there and everywhere and you have a sure path to obesity.

This is a bit about the “science” of fat. Hope it helps you to understand even a little bit better about what you may face and how to tackle it.