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Peach or Ham - which would you rather be?

Are we really what we eat?  Well, we are - to a certain degree.  There are a lot of things in the Weight Equation than we have little control over - such as genetics.  We can't do much about how tall we are, or what ethnic background we came from. Much of what we weigh hinges around genetics.

If an individual has a plump parent, they may have no problems at all along Life's Pathway in controlling their weight because they may have inherited the thin parent's genes.  If both parents are plump, it's generally an uphill climb for the offspring to maintain a desirable weight.  But not impossible!

 Both of my parents were on the plump side.  My father's parents were both overweight and my mom's mother was overweight - but her father was razor thin.  So was my mom until she reached forty and then her weight kept climbing and climbing.

From experience, I must say that it's been very difficult for me to maintain a healthy weight.  In my Olden Fat Days, gaining weight was ultra easy - and I used to have no problem putting on several pounds during short periods of time when I went on my eating binges.

But even though genetics plays a big role in what a person weighs, they can still have overweight parents and be thin.  Is it always an uphill climb?  No.  But for many, it is.  You glance at the parents, and when both are overweight, generally, the kids are too.  And it's a hard thing to overcome - because the kid not only has genetics against them, they also don't have a good pattern for healthy eating that's been presented for them.  So it's difficult BUT NOT impossible!

Incorporating a healthy diet and exercise can go a long way to promote a healthy body, even in individuals whose genetic makeup isn't the most desirable.

Diet Brain - This mean ol' diet is hurting my wittle head. continue

When Dieting Makes Fashion Sense - One of the most beautiful women that I ever saw weighed well over 200 pounds.  She was checking me out at a local apparel store and she wasn't dressed like any checker that I'd ever seen before.  continue

A True Weight Loss Story - The day Daddy dropped his drawers. continue

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A Low Fat Snack for Dieters - A sweet and passionately delicious snack choice for ginger lovers.  continue

Diet Shadow Rider- Me & my Diet Shadow.  What evil lurks behind that pantry door.... continue

Dieter Jane's Weight Loss Success Story - See Jane diet. See Jane lose weight. Go, Jane, go!  continue

Weight Loss - My diet really stinks. continue

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