Originally Posted by Wesley36

I think we are mostly agreeing here. On the genetics issue, however, we have very different ways of looking at it. I was raised to believe that I have a genetic predisposition to obesity (a lot of it in the family), and as a consequences, I have to be more disciplined and active than others.

Knowing I have a genetic predisposition means I have a heightened responsibility- I do not think that acknowledging the role of genetics in any way justifies fatalism about one's weight/ physical condition. If anything, it should be a red flag that a person might need to pay special attention to their physical condition and eating habits to prevent obesity.