So my mum said something to me a couple weeks ago and I’ve been sitting on it. The main reason is because sometimes I need time to let something sink in and come to terms with it and I like to do some independent research as well. She’s been watching something on TV where the expert involved said “you can’t outrun your calories” essentially explaining … Continue reading The unrealistic expectation of trying to outrun your calories
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder but I don’t think that counts here. Between work, health and a holiday life has been a bit hectic. The world of MC4r news has been quiet but luckily there is always some weight loss news to take centre stage. One day I hope I can open my internet browser and not see some article about expert … Continue reading Are these really the 2023 European Congress answers to the obesity epidemic?
Dieting is something I talk about every now and then and I’m not an advocate for any specific type of diet. My advice will always be do what works for you because our bodies are all different and what works for one person, may not work for the next person. Our diet choices can also be because of lifestyle. For instance, not everyone has time … Continue reading To diet or not to diet?
It’s been a hectic few weeks and I’ve not had much chance to sit and write. Luckily, there has been little MC4r news updates in the time I’ve been away. This tends to be the time I look into weight loss news, and it never disappoints to amaze me. Weight loss news saturated the internet with some of the most toxic content between commenting on … Continue reading Men vs Women: Double standards in media
I never know how to start a blog post, so let let’s just cut to the chase. Today I’m going to combine two posts because one is fairly small. There is not much news in the world of MC4r, but some results have been published regarding Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Overall, patients reported clinically meaningful improvements across multiple health-related quality … Continue reading Genetics or Lifestyle: 60 minute segment sparks debate about the causes of obesity
I hope all reading this had a very merry Christmas and are looking forward to the new year! I’ve been out of touch lately and I want to post more frequently in the new year. Hopefully with more positive news such as my last post. Hopefully things continue as they have been and 2023 will shape up to be a good year for those of … Continue reading Scientists link second gene to appetite regulation in MC4r gene
Lately social media has been a keen topic of discussion in my life. The general consensus is that it’s a toxic environment and has a big impact on mental health. I wrote a blog post previously on detoxing your social media. This is something I like to do fairly often, especially since social media algorithms have a habit of clouding our feeds with unrealistic and … Continue reading The impact of social media on mental health
I originally wasn’t going to talk about this but I’ve mentioned intermitted fasting a few times now. I don’t like the idea of promoting a diet so I’m going to do my best to not sound like I am. Over the years I’ve tried many diets from not eating carbs to keto and more; in the end, they’re not for me or sustainable. Around Christmas … Continue reading My experience with intermittent fasting
Last I posted it was with regards to my mental health, while an uphill battle I’m on the mend and seeing better days. I’ve wanted to get back to posting regularly and hope I can put my best foot forward today. I’m going to begin with something that brought a smile to my face when I read it, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of … Continue reading Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of a children’s book “Gabe’s Story”
Before I write most blog posts, I research like a crazy person. My blog is all about MC4r and sometimes other weight-related genetic disorders. It’s about awareness, it’s about breaking down the stigma around obesity, and essentially you can’t judge a book by its cover, and that a persons lifestyle doesn’t always reflect their body type. What I have found recently is that many newspapers … Continue reading GNAS mutations can cause obesity in children due to their affect on MC4r
A lot of research into MC4r is fairly similar, but I do enjoy seeking out studies that have new findings or conclusions other studies do not. The latest study I’ve been reading about – which was one of the more technical studies I’ve read – looked into diet and lifestyle, and how genetics can cause how fat is deposited in the body. This means that … Continue reading There are pathways in the body that control fat deposition, according to MC4r research
While I hate to think that the genetic mutation I have could have an evolutionary benefit there is research to suggest that it does. Personally, I have a lot of negative feelings towards the MC4r gene mutation for causing my early onset obesity in childhood and ultimately making my weight loss journey tedious and exhausting – the very idea that it might have a primitive … Continue reading Does MC4r have an evolutionary benefit?
MC4r and ME 