Are your genes too tight?

FACT: We are made up of DNA.

FACT: Genes make up our DNA.

MISUNDERSTOOD FACT: Genes make up who we are.

It is with this last fact we excuse a whole lot of bad behavior.

Yes, our genese make up who we are. There is one important thing to know though, genes only work when you turn them on.

Let me give you an example.

Scientists have discovered the "alcoholic" gene. So if you have it, are you an alcoholic? What if you never take a drink?

So we can have all sorts of genes, but it doesn't mean it defines who we are. We have to turn the gene on.

Well, in a new study from the University of Maryland, scientist are saying they found a "fat" gene. Good news though, they found the "cure"... EXERCISE!

Pretty amazing discovery isn't it?

There may or may not be a fat gene. The fact of the matter is, if you watch what you eat and exercise, you will never turn on the "fat" gene.

You may say, "but all of my family is large, I have the fat gene."

Answer me this: Did you grow up in the same house as your family? Did you eat the same food? Did you develop the same exercise (or lack there of) habits?

Do you have the fat gene or were you raised with fat habits?