Are genetics hindering your weight loss efforts?

I recently watched a podcast where one of the hosts revealed she was going to have a gastric balloon procedure (weight loss surgery) done. She explained that after the surgery, she would be able to lose at least 50 kilogrammes of fat. She went on to explain that the surgery was her last resort after all recommended lifestyle changes had proven futile. The podcaster’s decision to undergo weight loss surgery highlights the challenges many Ugandans face in their weight loss journeys.

According to the latest national data on Obesity, presented by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS),…