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this is so wrong.... no two ways about it.



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As others have stated, this article is garbage and does not accurately reflect the nature of the actual website.



Even considering the original study and not the insanity of the article linked to it, it's no surprise that insurance companies attach higher premiums to obese people. While it is possible to be heavy but have good nutrition and exercise or be thin and have poor nutrition and exercise, those are not what is typically seen. Severe obesity is indicative of poor health, poor nutrition, and poor diet. Nine times out of ten that insurance company is going to be exactly right about the kind of health problems that person will be putting on their coverage.

Also, losing weight is not dangerous unless you do it in a dangerous way. Eating right and exercising correctly will always be safe. But that takes time and effort and so many people look to 'miracle weight loss!' demanding immediate satisfaction. Whether through 'natural supplements' or fad diets those actually can do harm.



Well, it is true that complications could arise from weight loss. Obviously being obese is not the preferable solution, and weight loss should be encouraged, but there are potential risks, and it should be done in a controlled way to minimize the potential risks.



Did you read the college site? It's possible studies are being misinterpreted here, but other than that, everything seems pretty sound to me. Also, I'm not saying studies are being misinterpreted here, just that it seems like it's the only possibility that could weaken the claims. Almost everything there is backed by studies.



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forest-spirit said:

"Risks of diabetes and heart disease were reduced for heavy people who engaged in regular exercise and practiced sound eating EVEN IF THEY DID NOT LOSE WEIGHT."


"Another inaccurate assumption that is commonly made about heavy people is that they must have poor dietary habits and do not engage in physical activity. People who are thin are not automatically healthy because they are thin. Nor is their thinness an automatic indication of good nutrition and adequate exercise. Moreover, with good nutrition and exercise one may be heavy and still be fit and enjoy good health. A growing number of scientists agree that weight is not the determining factor for poor health, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity are. This is true whether an individual is heavy or thin. Nevertheless, health insurance is denied to many large people because of their size. If health coverage is granted, they are often forced to pay higher premiums compared to those of average weight."

 

Strange, the article clams that these evil feminists argue against exercise yet the section quite clearly links good, regular exercise to good health.

 

And that's just one of many wrongs in the article.

 

 

Clickbait article is clickbait.

How can someone who is fat exercise regularly exercise and eat healthy food without getting thinner?



forest-spirit said:

"Risks of diabetes and heart disease were reduced for heavy people who engaged in regular exercise and practiced sound eating EVEN IF THEY DID NOT LOSE WEIGHT."


"Another inaccurate assumption that is commonly made about heavy people is that they must have poor dietary habits and do not engage in physical activity. People who are thin are not automatically healthy because they are thin. Nor is their thinness an automatic indication of good nutrition and adequate exercise. Moreover, with good nutrition and exercise one may be heavy and still be fit and enjoy good health. A growing number of scientists agree that weight is not the determining factor for poor health, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity are. This is true whether an individual is heavy or thin. Nevertheless, health insurance is denied to many large people because of their size. If health coverage is granted, they are often forced to pay higher premiums compared to those of average weight."

 

Strange, the article clams that these evil feminists argue against exercise yet the section quite clearly links good, regular exercise to good health.

 

And that's just one of many wrongs in the article.

 

 

Clickbait article is clickbait.

 

so... can someone who is 5'5'' and 300 lbs be considered "healthy"?



There is no reason this thread should continue if the article does not even properly reflect the source material it's criticising. Locked.



Without defining what 'thinner' means:

Because exercising regularly and eating healthy does not necessarily constitute a calory deficit?

There are many reasons why one does the above and they don't have to all be for the goal of weight loss (which really should be fat loss, visceral fat in particular for those who are not obese). A stronger cardio vascular system and greater muscle mass contribute significantly to one's overall health.