How Hormones and Genetics Factor Into Obesity
Hormones are an important topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds lately, especially when it comes to weight gain. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I learned from an obesity training certification that I recently completed. I will cover the top three hormones that can affect your ability to lose weight, how genetics play a bigger role in obesity than you might think, and how to adapt your weight loss plan if you’re struggling with your hormones.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Ghrelin is the only hormone that signals hunger (think: ghrelin keeps your stomach growlin’), leptin is produced by fat cells and signals fullness cues, and insulin impacts your glucose levels which increases your risk of diabetes.
There is up to a 30% genetic component that affects your risk of obesity. The biggest piece that genetics can affect is the levels of the hormones I’m talking about. Genetics don’t factor as much into metabolism as a whole.
Ads for foods, walking down the dessert aisle and seeing delicious treats, and even social pressure to have sugary drinks and foods can all increase levels of ghrelin, which triggers huge cravings. The good news is that avoiding those triggers can vastly help with reducing cravings.
Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking.
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