Genes or no genes, I think people in my country are brainwashed to eat junk food, by which I mean highly-processed food, engineered food, and fast food. When I decided to eliminate the SAD foods, my weight started reducing. Before, I was very careful to eat a low fat diet. Now on RVAF, I eat plenty of raw fats. I feel satisfied, healthy. I agree with GS, eating enough fat and carbs, along with meat, has increased my metabolism.