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I saw this article and to be very honest I HATE this rag but this caught my attention. This should be interesting.
I'm just going to point out the fact that, you be you for sure BUT it's no secret that being overweight is just in no way good for you. So to try and justify it this was is kinda crazy, but hey, you be you.
I'm in NO WAY trying to belittle or disregard what someone may be trying to do to be healthy but rather what I'm saying is if you're overweight and you're ok with that and want to have a positive image of yourself that's awesome but it doesn't negate all that is bad for you.
So just a few key points of being over weight according to the CDC
People who have obesity, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including the following:1,2,3
https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a...2HozeNOPqN4tOCdzhzi6All3yCvCSKvPpM_FTU0UuCsWg
I'm just going to point out the fact that, you be you for sure BUT it's no secret that being overweight is just in no way good for you. So to try and justify it this was is kinda crazy, but hey, you be you.
I'm in NO WAY trying to belittle or disregard what someone may be trying to do to be healthy but rather what I'm saying is if you're overweight and you're ok with that and want to have a positive image of yourself that's awesome but it doesn't negate all that is bad for you.
So just a few key points of being over weight according to the CDC
People who have obesity, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including the following:1,2,3

- All-causes of death (mortality)
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems
- Many types of cancerexternal icon
- Low quality of life
- Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders4,5
- Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning6
https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a...2HozeNOPqN4tOCdzhzi6All3yCvCSKvPpM_FTU0UuCsWg