Perhaps the most common way to have a high body fat percentage is to overindulge in food. The best way to counteract is to limit or dismiss all added sugars and exercise

for at least 30 minutes everyday.

It's true: you can retain more body fat due to heightened production of the stress hormone cortisol. Deter fat gain by doing things to de-stress and bring more joy to your

life. Try yoga or regular exercise and welcome in all types of physical activity, even walking!

We all have metabolic rates that determine how many calories we burn daily. If you're gaining weight, there's a good chance you need to boost that metabolic rate ! Handle this

by getting more active on a regular basis to raise your metabolic rate.

This is a fancy was of saying "you got it from your momma." Fat can be hereditary! You may retain more fat, or have pockets on your body that are more prone

to inflammation. Want to deter fat production? Try interval training and giving it all you've got on the sprinting portions.

You may have noticed a trend here... most body fat that is maintained to an unhealthy degree can be offset by exercise. Sometimes it's hereditary, because of your mood or diet,

and other times, it's because you simply need to move it move it! Get up and go, your body will thank you.