It can feel unfair when two people seem to eat in similar ways, yet their bodies respond differently. One person may maintain their weight without much difficulty, while another may notice gradual weight gain despite eating familiar meals, staying reasonably active, or following routines that used to work well. This can be frustrating because weight is often discussed as if it only reflects food choices and exercise. While diet and movement are important, they are not the who

Clinical insight from Dr Tay Tunn Lin of Cedar Endocrine Clinic. Watch her full interview on FindClinic.sg. It often starts with small changes that are easy to dismiss. You feel a little more tired in the afternoons. Your waistline has crept up despite eating the same way you always have. The mid-morning hunger feels sharper than before. A blood test result that used to read "normal" now reads "slightly elevated". You assume it is just age, stress, or a busier period at work.