Why Some People Never Gain Weight | Genetics & Fitness

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Published 2023-10-27

Good and bad genes – I am sure you heard that somewhere. But how is important is genetics REALLY when it comes to weight loss and muscle growth? What are the other determinants and what is the biochemistry behind it? Genetics is indeed a big thing – but not destiny.

But what exactly do people mean with good or bad genetics? What is genetics nevertheless? Why is this important for your physical performance and fitness?

Gaining weight is always a result of a calorie surplus. But some seem to gain weight slower than others – why is that? The answer is a combination out of behavioural, nutritional and genetic factors. Not one of them, but all together are the determinants of why, how and also WHERE you gain weight. Some people tend to save the extra calories on the hips, some on the abdomen and some on the face.

Let’s dive deep into the topic!

Paper & sources:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17212793/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21696306/
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12461673/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6481299/
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptin#/media/Datei:Leptin.p…

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All Comments (16)

@8848wlc 8 months ago

Yeah I've been skinny my whole life and I could not gain weight no matter how much I eat or train, like my weight just doesn't change.
@zorkanH8 2 months ago

So cool that "your not destined to be fat" you just have to slave away for your entire life on a uphill battle while your genetically suprior peers have a pizza party watching you!
@Liamus 8 months ago

great video, i enjoyed watching it! Keep going :D
@ericnardulli4062 8 months ago

Very good video! Informative, and the beginning was funny.
@perfectblue8443 8 months ago

good video, mindset and advice, love your channel
@Esto0_potat_0oo 3 days ago

So well explained 👏 loved this video.
@DoubtYourOwnShadow 6 months ago

What's the point being born then at all
@aydinshirinov5900 8 months ago

Broo, I have really fast metabolism, I can't gain weight, but lose it very fast. I eat 4 times a day to not lose weight😂
@janusakaicare 8 months ago

Un sujet très délicat que la génétique. Une des règles communes qu'on peut avoir quelque soit la génétique, si tu manges beaucoup il faut faire une activité sportive qui te permet d'éliminer le supplément.Bon podcast.👍
@cahmon3y338 5 days ago

I gave up trying to gain weight lol I stay around 170 I’m also 6’4 my parents are also tall and skinny I guess it’s genetics I do believe in being skinny fat tho it if I were to try and run a mile or get into a fight I’d be winded quick
@simonshura9144 1 month ago

I'm blessed brotha 😂
@katemc516 8 months ago

there's also epigenetics and the gut microbiome
@fritztopher 5 months ago

i eat like shit and look like and underwear model idk what gives
@Esto0_potat_0oo 3 days ago

I have a friend who has Usain bolt genes, but her logic is she doesn't have to workout because she is already hot.
@Njingahere 2 months ago

I lose so much so i look like a femboy all the time And thats great for me :3