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Evolutionary Weight Gain
- Your body is evolutionarily conditioned to gain weight and resist weight loss.
- This is due to anti-starvation responses developed during our hunter-gatherer past.
High-Fat Diet and Brain
- A high-fat diet damages the hypothalamus, which regulates hunger and energy use.
- This makes it harder to feel full, leading to more calorie storage and persistent food thoughts.
Other Factors in Weight Gain
- Factors beyond diet and exercise contribute to weight gain.
- These factors include genetics, sleep apnea, medication, and weight stigma.