Your Weight “Set Point”

Just as your body temperature is programmed to stay around 98.6 degrees, your body weight is naturally regulated to stay within a range of 10%-20%. This weight range is known as the “set point.” A complex set of hormones, chemicals, and hunger signals help your body naturally maintain your weight within this range. It is not just a matter of genetics, though. Your eating and exercise habits can also help to determine your set point. It is difficult, but not impossible, to set your range lower. With changes in healthy eating and exercise behavior, you can lower your set point.

Created by Karen Thampoe, MD.
West Houston Internal Medicine
Office located in Katy, Tx

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