Long-term living habits
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Research has shown that people who are sedentary for long periods of time are at higher risk of developing obesity and diabetes. They also have a lower metabolic rate and are more prone to binge eating and snacking. These sedentary lifestyles also reduce muscle strength, making dieting more difficult.
Although the exact mechanism of how a sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain is unclear, the association between a sedentary lifestyle and weight gain is very high. People who are sedentary lose the ability to compensate for the lack of physical activity in their bodies, which leads to rapid weight gain.
