Series synopsis
Why Do I Put on Weight? is a British documentary television series that premiered on January 1, 2019. It stars Holly Aird and Giles Yeo.
Geneticist Giles Yeo and his team assess five overweight volunteers, before putting them on personalised diets tailored to their bodies and brains.
Premise
Geneticist Giles Yeo and his team assess five overweight volunteers, before putting them on personalised diets tailored to their bodies and brains.
Premise: An integrative nutritionist designs diets for five volunteers who cannot seem to lose weight, along with busting several myths about weight loss.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Holly Aird as Self
- Giles Yeo as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 1 episode.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1 | January 1, 2019 | January 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Why Do I Put on Weight? Geneticist Giles Yeo and his team assess five overweight volunteers, before putting them on personalised diets tailored to their bodies and brains. Your skinny best friend seems to eat twice as much as you. But you’re still overweight. Why? For decades, experts thought they had the answer: too many calories and not enough exercise. But the latest scientific research is turning those assumptions on their head. Differences in our individual biology – our genetics, hormones or psychology – all play a crucial role. In this BBC documentary, five volunteers are going on diets tailored to their bodies and brains and guided by geneticist and obesity expert Dr. Giles Yeo. They’re just like you – normal people who spend their lives going up and down in weight. Combining rock-solid science with engaging personal stories, this experiment will revolutionize how we think about diet. Think long-term weight loss is impossible? Think again. |
January 1, 2019 |
Production
Release
| First aired | January 1, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | January 1, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |