CNN Article Argues "You Can Be Fat and Fit"

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  • sissiluv
    sissiluv Posts: 2,205 Member
    As far as I know, the fat=/=unhealthy concept has been around for awhile now.
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    The article doesn't actually argue that (despite the headline). The article argues that overweight people are more likely to be subject to medical malpractice or otherwise unable to get the medical care they need due to prejudice against them. Which sounds reasonable, but, as the author points out, there isn't really data available on the topic.
  • malilini
    malilini Posts: 39
    I completely agree that you can be overweight and not have your health in danger. In fact I was such for most of my teen years, doctor confirmed. Always a few (dozen) extra pounds, but very healthy. In fact, my cholesterol was perfect (at BMI ~29), while my mother's (at BMI 21) was through the roof. I however, ran out of breath running up the stairs and couldn't lift my cast iron skillet out of the oven without hardcore effort. My doctor claimed I was in perfect health, which is what the article seems to define as "fit", but I would argue I was very very far away from it. Thank god zombie apocalypse didn't happen then.
    It's not just diabetes and clogged arteries, it's also quality of life, and excess weight has an annoying tendency of getting in the way of it.
  • suzieqcookie
    suzieqcookie Posts: 314 Member
    i'm with you! Even in my early 40's with almost 100 extra lbs, my medical tests and exams put me at more like 27 (and no family history of health issues on either side of the family, both sides having weight issues) But there is no mistaking the better quality of life with fewer lbs to carry around.
  • christinet8504
    christinet8504 Posts: 108
    That bit about the MRI machine was stupid. The first person who is allowed on that machine outside of the weight restrictions and subsequently breaks it would sue the $%!# out of that hospital/clinic faster than they could get up off the floor. Im all for reducing prejudice in our society, but come on!

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