Although people with obesity are often labeled as “sedentary” or “sedentary”, these labels are unfair and inaccurate. Of course, poor diet and sedentary lifestyles are important underlying causes of obesity, but science recognizes that obesity is a disease caused by much more complex causes than overeating or a sedentary lifestyle.
We know very well that obesity is not something simple and we treat it with a holistic approach for a healthy life. Dr. Cihan helps people become healthier and improve their quality of life through weight loss surgeries, non-surgical methods and lifestyle changes. He has the utmost respect for all his patients and the joy of his profession is seeing people happier, because they both feel better and look better.
Medical science has identified several common factors that contribute to obesity, but they are multifaceted and not single causes.
*Hereditary factors/genetics
*Medical problems and medicines
*Environment
*Diet and exercise habits
*Body function
Although not everyone who is obese inherits it from their parents, it is common for the problem to run in families. Your genes can influence how you burn calories, how much fat your body stores and even where fat is stored in your body. So, although we have a lot to learn about how this works, the genetic component cannot be denied.
To further complicate the matter, environmental factors can influence the behavior of your genes. The study of this phenomenon is called epigenetics.
In some cases, certain medications can cause weight gain. Poor sleeping habits can also affect your weight.
In general, none of us are as active as we were in our younger years and therefore burn fewer calories during the day, which can be attributed to weight gain. We also tend to put exercise last on our priority list due to work, family and friend obligations.
Both injuries and chronic diseases such as arthritis can also make people more sedentary.
There is no doubt that how much you eat will affect your weight. But what you eat is also important, and eating more slowly can help you eat less.
For example, if you follow a diet high in calories, fat and sugar instead of lean meat and healthy fruits and vegetables, you tend to gain more weight. Diet changes can be difficult, but most people find that their tastes change as they adapt to the new way of eating.
You may know very thin people who eat a lot and overweight people who never eat much. This is because each of us has our own metabolism and our bodies process food differently. The digestion and assimilation of nutrients requires numerous steps in the body and if any part of the process works less than ideal, it can cause the individual to gain weight. This is one of the many reasons why it is unfair to assume that an overweight person eats too much or does not exercise at all.
Moreover, your body gets used to its own weight and believes that it is healthy to stay at that weight. When you start to lose weight and fat, your body automatically slows down your metabolism to ensure your survival.
