Friend Struggles to Lose Weight, But Is It Really Genetics?

A year ago, two friends decided to embark on a weight loss journey together. They joined a gym and had a personal trainer create a meal plan for them. While one friend followed the plan and lost weight, the other gained weight, blaming it on genetics and bad luck. But was it really genetics, or was there something else at play?

The Weight Loss Journey Begins ️‍♂️

Different Efforts, Different Results

One Loses, One Gains

Bad Food Choices

Genetics or Excuses?

Support and Encouragement

Denial and Discouragement

Calories In, Calories Out ️

The Final Straw

Confrontation and Reality Check

Was It Too Harsh?

A Tale of Two Friends: Weight Loss and Genetics ️‍♂️

Two friends started their weight loss journey together, but only one saw success. While one diligently followed the meal plan and lost weight, the other gained weight and blamed it on genetics. The unsuccessful friend began discouraging others from trying to lose weight, claiming only certain people have the right genetics. Frustrated, the successful friend confronted him about his lack of effort and poor choices. Was it too harsh, or was it necessary to set the record straight? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

NTA- Genetics play a part, but it’s not impossible to lose weight. Friend is discouraging others and spreading false information.

Friend blames others for weight loss struggles. NTA.

Standing up for your healthy lifestyle choices.

Encouraging honesty towards a friend’s unhealthy habits

Truth hurts but it’s necessary for weight loss journey.

Encouraging tough love for weight loss struggles

Friend complains about weight loss, but won’t put in work

Don’t discourage others, it’s a dick move

Friend’s weight gain supplement is counterproductive. NTA for concern.

Former personal trainer calls out excuses for not losing weight

OP’s comment may have been better as a private conversation ‍♂️

Friend complains about weight gain but eats ice cream nightly

Friend making excuses for weight loss, NTA calls him out

Portion control and exercise can help with weight loss

NTA OP for stopping misinformation about weight loss. CICO works

Giving constructive criticism to a friend’s weight loss journey

Honesty without hostility. NTA comment wins hearts.

Standing up for your hard work and calling out BS

Spreading false information about workouts? NTA for telling truth!

Polite NTA comment calls out victim mentality in weight loss.

Struggling to convince loved ones about CICO and healthy habits

NTA calls out weight loss excuses with a dose of sarcasm

Don’t let anyone discredit your hard work!

Friend denies obesity, but craves chips and gravy during pregnancy

Sarcastic response shuts down weight loss naysayers.

Friend avoids responsibility for weight loss, NTA calls out behavior

Debunking weight loss myths: friend’s excuse exposed

Perspective matters, but discouraging others makes you the a**hole.

Supporting body positivity, but not spreading misinformation. NTA wins.

Underlying health issues can affect weight loss efforts

Encouraging a friend’s weight loss can be a mental game

Weight loss struggles dismissed as luck, NTA response applauded

Congrats on the weight loss! Keep standing up for yourself

Respectful NTA shuts down excuses for weight loss failures

Formerly overweight commenter empathizes with friend’s struggles and rationalizations.

Tough love or coddling? Friend’s weight loss struggles addressed.

CICO and physical job helped me lose weight. NTA.

Sibling rivalry over weight loss, NTA takes the cake

Enabling friends: NTA calls out friends for not helping friend.

Honesty is the best policy for a healthy lifestyle.

Agreeing that OP is not the a**hole

Friend devalues hard work, but NTA for calling him out

Being honest about a friend’s health is important. NTA

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to weight loss

Accountability is key to weight loss, don’t lie to yourself

Sassy reply shuts down weight-shaming comment.

Quick weight loss isn’t sustainable, lifestyle changes are key

Supporting weight loss efforts without belittling is important.

Breaking the stigma around weight loss and dieting in America

Offered to help friend lose weight, but no effort made.

Commenter calls out someone for wasting their time and being audacious

Friend’s weight struggles turned into a negative rant about fitness industry

Weight loss progress belittled by friend. NTA for confronting.

Don’t let anyone discourage you from your weight loss journey!

Struggling with weight loss and excuses, friend may need space

Honesty is key! ️ Help your friend stay on track.

Encouraging honesty and accountability in weight loss journeys.

Honesty is the best policy, but timing and delivery matter

Defending a friend’s weight loss journey with righteous anger

Encouraging others to be unhealthy makes him a huge a**hole

Overcoming genetics through motivation and training.

Calling out misinformation and being a good friend

Calling out weight effort is touchy, but NTA says comment

Overcoming weight loss struggles and false health info.

Not the a**hole for genetics? Let’s discuss!

Being factually correct doesn’t mean your approach was correct.

Not the a**hole for genetics? Let’s discuss!

Taking responsibility for your health is important

Formerly overweight commenter defends genetics, advises communication with friend.

Encouraging comment about weight loss and determination.

Friend refuses to put in effort for weight loss, spreading misinformation.

Taking responsibility for our health is crucial

Standing up for truth and calling out delusions

Supportive comment about weight loss and calling out misinformation.

Congrats on not enabling your friend’s weight struggles!

BMI is BS, but commenter is NTA for supporting friend.

Commenter believes friend is not the a**hole for struggling with weight

Friend not following meal plans or workouts, but genetics not ruled out

Honesty is the best policy, even if it takes time

Regular exercise and healthy habits are key to weight loss!

Keto worked for commenter, but tough love needed for friend

Honesty is the best policy? NTA friend gets real

Don’t be a weight complainer, be a weight changer!

Coworker’s excuses for not losing weight were beyond ridiculous

Supporting body positivity and shifting blame away from weight gain.

Commenter calls out friend’s denial of weight loss, sparks debate.