Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Is Being Skinny Always the Best Thing?

People still judge books by their covers and they never think about what's on the inside. It seems to stretch people's minds to think that maybe a large looking stomach may be okay and better than a thin stomach. In this article from the New York Times, it seems that the tables are turned. It's not the outward appearance but their fitness level. This article can inspire to keep people exercising. To those who might think they're overweight, remember that muscle weighs more than fat. :)

Better to Be Fat and Fit Than Skinny and Unfit
By Tara Parker-Pope August 18, 2008

Often, a visit to the doctor’s office starts with a weigh-in. But is a person’s weight really a reliable indicator of overall health?

Increasingly, medical research is showing that it isn’t. Despite concerns about an obesity epidemic, there is growing evidence that our obsession about weight as a primary measure of health may be misguided.
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