Written by: Sneha Jajoo
20 August 2025
Obesity isn’t just overeating; it's a long-term condition shaped by many factors.
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Your DNA can affect metabolism, appetite, and where your body stores fat.
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Your hormones, like leptin and insulin, can affect your hunger, cravings, and fat storage.
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Our modern lives are to be blamed as well. Sitting all day, working and scrolling, are silent contributors to obesity.
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Foods that are processed, sugary, and fried are calorie-dense and addictive. They often override our hunger cues.
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Incomplete sleep and chronic stress can interfere with your hunger hormones like ghrelin and cortisol, making you crave comfort foods.
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Hypothyroidism, PCOS, and Cushing's syndrome can slow down metabolism, making weight gain easier.
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Whether friendly or unfriendly, both gut bacteria can affect how we digest, store or feel hungry. Diet and antibiotics can just shift that balance.
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Obesity occurs from complex factors and understanding the causes can bring compassion and the first step towards change.
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Unexplained or hard-to-control weight gain may point to underlying health issues. A doctor can help identify the cause and guide the right treatment.
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