What's your thoughts on people's genetic heritage?
I'm curious how fitness oriented people here feel about it.
The interesting part is most people talk about genetics in a different way than they actually react to it.
People will say or accept stuff like "I'm fat because of my genes", like it's some sort of excuse. Then there's the other crowd who chimes in "you just have to work hard to overcome it" - like it is inconsequential to have bad genes.
In my book, someone who works hard and overcomes their genes, sure that's great - but they still have bad genes, their results are probably less than someone with good genes would get, and they have to work their asses off.
Bad genes are still bad genes. If a guy genetically disposed to great appetite manages to fight it and stay fit, that's good for him - but in my book the guy whose natural appetite lets him remain at a proper weight has it better.
People are the sums or their environment, behavior and genetics. It's the results that matter. I just don't understand why people talk about it the genetics part (and often also the environment) doesn't contribute to the qualities of the person.
Is the fat guy turned slim really better off than the born athlete?
I'm curious how fitness oriented people here feel about it.
The interesting part is most people talk about genetics in a different way than they actually react to it.
People will say or accept stuff like "I'm fat because of my genes", like it's some sort of excuse. Then there's the other crowd who chimes in "you just have to work hard to overcome it" - like it is inconsequential to have bad genes.
In my book, someone who works hard and overcomes their genes, sure that's great - but they still have bad genes, their results are probably less than someone with good genes would get, and they have to work their asses off.
Bad genes are still bad genes. If a guy genetically disposed to great appetite manages to fight it and stay fit, that's good for him - but in my book the guy whose natural appetite lets him remain at a proper weight has it better.
People are the sums or their environment, behavior and genetics. It's the results that matter. I just don't understand why people talk about it the genetics part (and often also the environment) doesn't contribute to the qualities of the person.
Is the fat guy turned slim really better off than the born athlete?