Has anyone ever asked you to just stop eating?
Obesity is far more complex than just eating too much. Several surprising factors contribute to America’s weight problem.
Genetics certainly contribute to weight and body fat regulation. Weight is regulated by a complex system of nerves and hormones which may be affected by various drugs used by many every day. Stress induces hormones that drive hunger and increased appetite causing weight gain.
Most of our jobs now are sedentary and most people, adults and children lead a lifestyle that requires minimal physical effort. These are just some of the issues.
Trust me, I’m not saying that we are not surrounded by an overabundance of highly manufactured, calorie dense, sugar laden foods. We are, but is this all of the problem? Certainly not.