Sushmita Sen, Principal Director, Scientific Alliances at Roche, Podcast Host at The Invisibles Project, Board Advisor and Mentor at TeamXHealth, shared on LinkedIn:
” ‘Just eat less and exercise more’
How many times have people struggling with their weight heard that line?
We have all heard that losing weight is purely a matter of self-discipline.
The truth couldn’t be further from that.
While calories matter, ignoring Genetics keeps us from giving people real, effective support for weight loss.
For years, I experienced deep psychological distress and wasted countless hours (and money) trying to figure out why standard, generic advice simply didn’t work for me.
Then recently I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Emilia Huvinen, author of
‘Hungry Genes? Understanding Obesity Without Blame.’
Meeting Dr. Huniven was a powerful reminder that our genetic makeup plays a massive, individualised role in how our bodies store weight.
Research suggests:
- Only 25% of patients living with obesity report feeling respected in medical settings.
- Patients presenting with serious symptoms like shortness of breath are frequently dismissed with basic weight advice instead of proper medical investigation.
Sometimes, the judgment around obesity causes more harm than the health condition itself.
It’s time to shift from blame to understanding
I cannot wait to finish reading and share more insights with you all.
Huge thank you to Dr. Emilia Huvinen for fighting towards compassionate, evidence driven healthcare that removes the stigma around obesity and restores dignity.
Because this book is self-published, I strongly encourage my network to pick up a copy – whether for yourself or for friends and family who might need this perspective shift.”
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