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

One thing that is always left out of the “calories in, calories out” is that your metabolism is *not* set and static. It changes throughout the day and depending on activities.

So while a normal metabolism might burn 1,000 calories, a hormone issue might cause it to burn 900 calories. Then if you restrict calorie intake, a normal metabolism might drop to 950 buy a hormone issue might drop to 700. So the calories out portion changes as well. And if your metabolism is only burning at 70%… That will make you feel real cruddy and unable to do anything.