I think the weather in Lebanon plays a role too! In summer in Lebanon ma 2elak nafs 3al akel, all u want to eat is fruit and juices ta tbawrid w tabboule w fattoush w bouza. Ba3den if u exercice in lebanon u actually sweat not like her, u exercice for an hour w ma bte3ra2
I remember when i lived in Lebanon i spent most of my summers on the beach with my friends swimming and playing, this all plays a role in staying fit. The winters in Sweden are dangerous all you crave for is sugar because it is so cold and dark, chocolate and candy, plus we dont go out that much in winter so we stay at home watching tv and akid with chips and popcorn and no exercice