Did you know that fat cells have a memory? It may sound strange, but new research shows that fat cells remember their “obese state” even if you lose a lot of weight. This epigenetic memory explains why maintaining a healthy weight often remains a challenge.

Obesity is a Chronic Disease

Obesity is more than just a matter of calories in and calories out. It is a chronic disease that goes deeper into our bodies. Scientists have found that changes in adipose tissue caused by obesity persist even as weight decreases. This makes it harder for your body to maintain your new weight.

How Do The Kilos Keep Coming Back?

Epigenetic memory acts as a kind of “bookmark” that helps your body remember where it was before you lost weight. As a result, fat cells respond faster – and sometimes unhealthily – to sugars and fats. This explains why lost pounds often return.

What Can You Do?

It begins with a new perspective: obesity is not a lack of willpower, but a condition that requires long-term care and support. Healthy habits, such as regular exercise, balanced diet, and medical supervision, are essential.


At the Child Medical Center, we understand that obesity is a complex challenge. This is why we offer a multidisciplinary approach to support children and parents in living a healthy lifestyle. Together we work to make lasting changes, because fat cells may not forget, but we can help our bodies function more healthily.

Want to know more? Contact our team and find out how we can help.

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Did you know that fat cells have a memory? It may sound strange, but new research shows that fat cells remember their “obese state” even if you lose a lot of weight. This epigenetic memory explains why maintaining a healthy weight often remains a challenge.

Obesity is a Chronic Disease

Obesity is more than just a matter of calories in and calories out. It is a chronic disease that goes deeper into our bodies. Scientists have found that changes in adipose tissue caused by obesity persist even as weight decreases. This makes it harder for your body to maintain your new weight.

How Do The Kilos Keep Coming Back?

Epigenetic memory acts as a kind of “bookmark” that helps your body remember where it was before you lost weight. As a result, fat cells respond faster – and sometimes unhealthily – to sugars and fats. This explains why lost pounds often return.

What Can You Do?

It begins with a new perspective: obesity is not a lack of willpower, but a condition that requires long-term care and support. Healthy habits, such as regular exercise, balanced diet, and medical supervision, are essential.


At the Child Medical Center, we understand that obesity is a complex challenge. This is why we offer a multidisciplinary approach to support children and parents in living a healthy lifestyle. Together we work to make lasting changes, because fat cells may not forget, but we can help our bodies function more healthily.

Want to know more? Contact our team and find out how we can help.

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