Efforts to lose weight will always be rewarded!

Some, it is true, have a genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese. This is not a reason to drop the battle for a healthy weight ...

Genetics play in our relationship to the weight

For a long time specialists in obesity and overweight say: these two phenomena have many causes, which influence each other and that we can not all master. For example it is proven that our genes have a real influence on our weight. A 2007 study showed that carriers of a gene called FTO weigh about three pounds more, and an obesity risk multiplied by 1.67.

Genes and overweight: the battle is not lost

However, having the gene increases the risk, but do not completely determine the weight. This is the lesson of another study, published this month in the journal PLoS. Researchers have studied the physical activity of people carrying the gene, and found that move, play sports, reduces the risk brought by the gene 27%. Conclusion: Although genetics is not on your side, you have the means to fight against overweight and obesity ... and all the diseases that accompany them.

How to get to sport?

Although everyone knows that it is necessary to take up sport, it is not easy. Especially if one is already overweight or obese. If you're struggling to get to it, remember the huge variety of physical activities that are open to you. Cycling, gym, judo, tennis, stretching ... any type of physical activity is beneficial.

 You can do sports alone, in groups or with a coach; this can range from Indian dance to the simple running.  

A workout every other day is ideal to enjoy the benefits of continuous physical activity on health. It is a question of hormonal impregnation.

To motivate more sedentary conventionally recommends a simple 30-minute walk three times a week. For subjects slightly more active, walking 30 minutes a day is the minimum goal.

Walking yes, but at the right pace

So far, the intensity of physical activity did not seem very important. In other words, no need to practice a competitive sport, walking enough.

Last word, Listen to your body will prevent injury; and your progress will be your primary motivation!