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Genetics. If a majority of people in your family are prone to be overweight, your chances of becoming overweight is higher. Your genetic disposition determines how and where you store fat in your body.Family lifestyle. Even if you are not genetically prone to overweight, you may still be at risk if your parents (grandparents) are overweight. This may be due to wrong diet, eating habits or due to lifestyle.Inactivity. If you lead a sedentary life with little physical activity, you are likely to gain excess bodyweight.Stopping Smoking. If you give up smoking all of a sudden, you may be at risk of gaining weight leading to obesity. But the benefits of giving up smoking are vast.