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There’s a common misconception that genetics has anything to do with your current weight or physique. Yes, genetics will determine your bone structure (length, size, location of joint connections), as well as where you store fat, but it has not, does not, and will never determine how you look for life.

Weight loss is simple (please note that I said simple, not easy). Calories, much like fuel for a car, are the body’s form of energy. Unlike a car however, when you expend more calories than you consume, you don’t putter down to a halt, but rather begin to burn body fat as a source of energy. A caloric deficit is necessary for weight loss and it’s as simple as that. Now how you go about achieving that caloric deficit for an extended period of time is where the challenge begins. Start by cutting out all unnecessary food groups such as soda, cookies and cakes, and sweets. They provide no nutritional value for your body and put you at an extremely high risk of going into a caloric surplus. Next, watch your portions. It’s been proven that people grossly underestimate just how many calories are in the food on their plate. If you’re unsure, measure it and look it up! There are countless resources available online depicting the exact nutritional value of the foods you eat.

Hard work will overcome genetics 100% of the time. Put in the hours, stay true and dedicated to your goal, and start paying attention to the food you eat, and I promise you, no matter how out of shape your mom or dad is, you will see a change in your body.