The reason why you are fat

wellard · 11-03-2003, 06:51 AM

That old excuse for being fat, "that its not me, it's my genes" just may be true!

"Scientists compared the genes of 576 obese and 646 normal weight adults, discovering two different forms of the GAD2 gene.

One type of the gene was protective against obesity, while a mutated form increased the risk that someone would become severely overweight.

The research was published today in the Public Library of Science Biology,"

Here is the link.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/...708116079.html

And I just thought it was all the beer and chips I consumed

Donut · 11-03-2003, 07:39 AM

I knew that!

BTW - more good news. Scientists report that they have managed to isolate the lonliness gene!

Davros · 11-03-2003, 07:42 AM

Boom Boom

Vaskez · 11-03-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut:
I knew that!

BTW - more good news. Scientists report that they have managed to isolate the lonliness gene!

Do I sense a hint of piss-taking?

Larry_OHF · 11-03-2003, 10:56 AM

Good to know! I thought I was getting fat by sitting in this very seat for hours and hours a day! What a relief to know the truth! Yeah!

Jorath Calar · 11-03-2003, 11:11 AM

What about the laziness gene?

I'm pretty sure I have 4 of those in every cell...

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Arledrian · 11-03-2003, 11:21 AM

Well, weight being hereditry is not news. Roughly 55% of your body size/shape is down to genes, 45% due to lifestyle.

Elif Godson · 11-03-2003, 11:32 AM

and here I thought it was all the 12 and 32oz curls I have been doing, hehe silly me. Time to drink more

Sir Kenyth · 11-03-2003, 12:14 PM

Blaming it on genetics does nothing for the problem. It just gives an excuse. Maybe other people have it easier, but that has nothing to do with you. You have to play with the cards you're dealt. Plenty of studies show that if you eat correctly and exercise you will improve no matter what. Be happy with your potential. Resistance exercise twice a week and cardio that gets your heart rate above 100 BPM sustained for 30 minutes or more. Eat lean meats and fat free dairy along with green vegetables (fresh or lightly cooked) and fruit. Stay away from heavy sugars, starches, alchohol, and fats. I guaruntee it will work if you put your heart into it! I'm by no means skinny, but I'm strong and in good shape and still losing the weight slowly. My biggest problem is that I find most people don't want to support your dietary habits.

Timber Loftis · 11-03-2003, 12:19 PM

Good post, Sir K. I was just about to point out this is yet for info from the "Blame Everything But Yourself" ("BEBY") organization and that, erm..., we should all go munch on some carbs and get our sugar levels up so we feel good about ourselves. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-03-2003, 06:51 AM	#1
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	That old excuse for being fat, "that its not me, it's my genes" just may be true! "Scientists compared the genes of 576 obese and 646 normal weight adults, discovering two different forms of the GAD2 gene. One type of the gene was protective against obesity, while a mutated form increased the risk that someone would become severely overweight. The research was published today in the Public Library of Science Biology," Here is the link. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/...708116079.html And I just thought it was all the beer and chips I consumed __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

11-03-2003, 07:39 AM	#2
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	I knew that! BTW - more good news. Scientists report that they have managed to isolate the lonliness gene! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

11-03-2003, 07:42 AM	#3
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Boom Boom __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

11-03-2003, 10:56 AM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Good to know! I thought I was getting fat by sitting in this very seat for hours and hours a day! What a relief to know the truth! Yeah! __________________

11-03-2003, 11:21 AM	#7
Arledrian Egyptian Goddess of the Dead Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 3,771	Well, weight being hereditry is not news. Roughly 55% of your body size/shape is down to genes, 45% due to lifestyle. __________________ Marvellous banter; I am bereft of ribs.

11-03-2003, 11:11 AM	#6
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	What about the laziness gene? I'm pretty sure I have 4 of those in every cell... [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-03-2003, 11:32 AM	#8
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 51 Posts: 3,089	and here I thought it was all the 12 and 32oz curls I have been doing, hehe silly me. Time to drink more __________________ Children get Arthritis too! http://awtampa.kintera.org/jaaware

11-03-2003, 12:14 PM	#9
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	Blaming it on genetics does nothing for the problem. It just gives an excuse. Maybe other people have it easier, but that has nothing to do with you. You have to play with the cards you're dealt. Plenty of studies show that if you eat correctly and exercise you will improve no matter what. Be happy with your potential. Resistance exercise twice a week and cardio that gets your heart rate above 100 BPM sustained for 30 minutes or more. Eat lean meats and fat free dairy along with green vegetables (fresh or lightly cooked) and fruit. Stay away from heavy sugars, starches, alchohol, and fats. I guaruntee it will work if you put your heart into it! I'm by no means skinny, but I'm strong and in good shape and still losing the weight slowly. My biggest problem is that I find most people don't want to support your dietary habits. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

11-03-2003, 12:19 PM	#10
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Good post, Sir K. I was just about to point out this is yet for info from the "Blame Everything But Yourself" ("BEBY") organization and that, erm..., we should all go munch on some carbs and get our sugar levels up so we feel good about ourselves. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________

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