Strength training and a low-carb diet work better than “bad genes” for losing weight.
A lot of people think that their genes decide if they can lose weight or not. It can feel hopeless if obesity runs in the family. But new research from Japan gives us hope. Researchers found that Japanese adults who did resistance training and ate a low-carb diet lost a lot of weight, even though their genes suggested it would be hard for them to lose weight.
This shows that the choices we make about our lives can be more important than our genes.
How Diet and Resistance Training Changed the Result
People in the study ate fewer foods with a lot of carbs, like white rice, bread, sugary snacks, and sweet drinks. Instead, they ate more vegetables, protein, and good fats. They also did resistance training, like lifting weights and doing bodyweight exercises, along with this diet.
Resistance training makes muscles stronger, and muscles help the body burn more calories, even when it’s not working out. The body starts using stored fat for energy when you eat low-carb foods. This strong mix caused steady and noticeable weight loss.
What made the study unique was the part that genetics played. Some of the people who took part had genes that made them more likely to be overweight and less likely to lose weight. Usually, these genes make it harder to lose weight. But even so, the people who took part still lost weight and got better body composition. This shows that genes don’t determine your future.
The message for regular people is clear: you don’t need to follow strict diets or buy expensive supplements. Cutting back on carbs and doing strength training a few times a week can make a big difference.
This study gives you hope if you’ve had trouble losing weight and blamed your genes. A low-carb diet and resistance training can help you lose weight and keep it off for a long time by getting around genetic barriers and speeding up your metabolism. Genetics don’t matter as much as consistency. No matter what your DNA says, your body can still respond well if you have the right habits.
