Do you find yourself an easy target for excess weight gain even when you’re already trying your very best to lose and stay away from those pounds?Do you wonder why some people tend to gain weight more easily than others even when they’re keeping their activities under strict check while others do not?As cases of obesity become more and more prevalent, it is important for us to understand why it is called a disease and why there are some people who are more likely to be overweight than their pal. What you will learn from this episode:Understanding Obesity: Exploring the Physiology of Excess Weight GainDefining Obesity and its impact on healthExploring the biological mechanisms behind weight gainUnderstanding the role of genetics and environmentWhy Some People are More Prone to Obesity: Unpacking the FactorsExploring the influence of genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors on weight gainUnderstanding the role of metabolism and hormonal imbalances in obesityHighlighting the impact of social determinants of health on obesityNormalizing Obesity: Approaching the Condition with Compassion and UnderstandingExamining the prevalence of obesity and its impact on societyChallenging stigmas and biases associated with obesityHighlighting the importance of empathetic and non-judgmental approaches towards people with obesityDiscussing effective strategies to promote healthy lifestyle changes and improve the overall well-being of individuals with obesity."If you find yourself in a difficult situation...I do recommend that you reach out to a medical professional that has been trained in this area."  – Dr. Adrienne Youdim Today’s Health Bites: "Excess weight is not insurmountable.""Adverse childhood events caused changes in the DNA cause epigenetic changes and methylations in the DNA that put these individuals at greater risk for developing obesity.""Verbal abuse was the adverse event that put people at the greatest risk for developing obesity.""People who had adverse childhood events are not necessarily using food to soothe." Recommended Healthbite EpisodesThe Anatomy of Hunger: How Your Body Signals Hunger The Burden of Excess Weight on Your Mental Health and WellbeingSurfing the Urge: A Mindful and Actionable Approach to Navigate Your CravingsWays to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.comRecommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.