Stop Blaming Genetics!

Have you ever heard people blame their current weight problem on their genetics? I'm just "big boned" or "I have my mother's thighs". It is a very convenient excuse for being overweight! But let me ask you this, how much can your genetics actually change in just a few generations?

Look back at your grandparents or your great grandparents; did they have a weight problem? Truth is that the only thing that has changed dramatically in just a few generations is our fast paced lifestyles. We now favor convenience over nutrition. The foods we eat now come pre prepared; pre packaged and ready to eat. Plus, we are eating more of these poor quality foods and moving far less!

The scary thing is that these poor eating habits are being past to future generations. What bad habits are we unwillingly passing on to our kids?

Once we realize that we are in control of what goes into our mouths, and begin to make informed choices about what we eat, these choices will begin to have a positive effect on every aspect of our life. 'Your body is a direct reflection of your lifestyle.' If you learn how to positively change your lifestyle your body will follow. Results are inevitable!

This is further backed up by the recent article in the Herald Sun - http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,,25777147-5005961,00.html

It suggests that it is behavioural rather than genetic factors that have a greater influence in determining whether children become obese. Children become obese as a result of being influenced by their same-sex parent, not as a result of genetics, according to this new study.

Corey Johnstone is a former international level athlete and fitness professional. Co-founder of the website http://www.Fittime.com.au He aims to empower people with the knowledge of exactly what it takes to create a healthy lifestyle. Together with his brother Lee, they designed the Fittime 12 Week Challenge as a revolutionary, no nonsense approach to fitness that provides people with the knowledge and tools necessary to transform their bodies and create healthy, well balanced lifestyles.

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