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Genetics play a big role in your battle of the bulge. If you or a loved one was overweight as a child, or if one or even both of your parents were obese, the odd of you being overweight too, skyrockets. Hereditary controls, amongst other things, your metabolism—how fast your body uses and burns calories.

The National Registry of Weight Control (NRWC) in its report stated that over one third of people have been obese since childhood, but despite their backgrounds, it is possible to still lose weight and keep it off. . They report that in order to successfully do so, they had to significantly change their eating and activity habits. Here are 5 easy tips to help you beat genetics and lose weight.

• Stay within your preset caloric limits.
• Recognize and deal with the prompts that cause you to eat when you’re not hungry.
• Consider your portion sizes.
• Get physical. Create an exercise plan and commit to it. Get a workout partner if you need it.
• Uncover the cues and deal with the underlying issues that prompt you to eat emotionally.