Muscle Intelligence

The Hidden Genetics Keeping You Fat

Nov 10, 2025
Discover how genetics play a crucial role in fat loss and stress responses. Ben unpacks the impact of childhood environments on coping mechanisms and overeating. He illustrates the difference between high and low adrenaline profiles in fat loss challenges. Learn why immediate relief from food or substances complicates healthy choices and the importance of building positive coping strategies. Finally, he emphasizes transforming mornings to enhance emotional control and behavior change for sustainable health.
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INSIGHT

Fat Loss Is Genetically Influenced

  • Ben Pekulski argues fat loss is strongly influenced by genetics and early environment.
  • This means weight-management outcomes are not a level playing field and deserve compassion.
INSIGHT

Three-Phase Stress Response Shapes Behavior

  • Ben describes a three-phase stress response where people differ in acute spikes and baseline adrenaline.
  • High baseline or high spikes shape avoidant or vigilant personalities and coping needs.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Coping With Candy

  • Ben recounts growing up in a chaotic home where sugar calmed his anxiety and became his coping strategy.
  • He learned early that candy and cookies muted his internal overwhelm and eased functioning.
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