People often blame their physique on "bad" genetics. But should they?
I've always been skinny.
As I've aged, I've begun to become more "skinny fat" -- still skinny but with a pouch. I think what we need to do is acknowledge that it isn't just because of bad genetics that we're fat or skinny fat. It's because of our lifestyle choices and habits. In my 30s and 40s I would often come home from work and eat a whole bag of Doritos and a bunch of other junk food, so it was no wonder that I had a pouch. The good news is that through little lifestyle choices and habits we can overcome an unhealthy diet. You can begin to burn calories through things like walking and your general movement throughout the day. It's pretty obvious that you also need to build muscle by lifting about 3 times a week. You need to be contentiously doing this to make sure your body is continually adapting so as to get stronger and stronger. If you can, be sure to find a gym where the trainers are eager to help you track your progress with a camera.
Walking definitely is a game-changer if you're getting up to 20k steps a day while keeping your calories low and your protein high. Together with strength training, this formula for weight loss is virtually impossible to fail. I'm now 72 and in the best shape of my life so far. People want the next gimmick or trick diet but the truth is that many of us are moving too little. Physical labor jobs are a no-brainer if you can go that route. If not, you have to get out of that chair and move.
Just some thoughts. Have a wonderful day!