How does someone get fat from having hormonal issues? Where does the fat comes from?

Question

As of my current understanding, you need calories to get fat, how can some hormonal issues lead to weight gain? Where does all the energy comes from?

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Answer 1

Because they’re still absorbing more calories than they’re burning. There’s no way for this to not be the case. Their body may be making them absorb more calories from food than normal folks. Maybe their “hormone issues” make them hungrier and harder to satiate.

But it’s always about the caloric balance.