Is it 'okay' to accept being overweight/obese?

[pickledxtofu]

For example, Melissa McCarthy & Rebel Wilson made a pact to maintain their weights, because Hollywood is obsessed with being thin.

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But realistically--in the long run--is it really fulfilling to remain overweight? Does it not say anything about our society when fat has become such a norm that people find ways to NOT care for their health?

Curious minds are inquiring into different thoughts and opinions. I realize this will offend the overweight (girls) on here. Oh well.

[front2back]

Science has proven that being 5-10lbs overweight is the healthiest option for most humans. Reason being is you have spare body fat to recover from disastrous trauma. Ask anyone who's had the flu or mono. You shed weight QUICK. Those who have those 5-10lbs of fat can give their bodies fuel (since fat is your body's fuel) to live and recover from things like that.

However, being too skinny is unhealthy just as being obese or too overweight is unhealthy.

It's all about moderation. It's fine if someone "likes" who they are, but sometimes that isn't the best things for them or others. Your health is the most important thing you should worry about. You only get one life and one body. You don't want to be the person to abuse it and live a miserable life later on. Anorexia, Obesity, drug use, tobacco and alcoholism can absolutely rot someone's mind, body and life away. Some are a lot more quicker than others. They can also hurt others around them. Those two ladies you listed are perfect candidates for some type 2 diabetes and heart attacks. Those aren't fun things. Why would you risk joy and a fun life simply because you are too lazy to take care of yourself or trying to "make a statement"? It's wrong and inhumane.

[tenchu11]

I was 332 now I'm 273 and plan on dropping down another 60 lbs. I've done a lot of weight lifting and have bulked up. I do believe its okay to have fat on your body as long as your under 30lbs (which I think 30lbs above your weight is considered over weight). But I personaly don't accept it, its unhealthy and I don't feel handsome this way. But in the end its about how comfortable you feel and how healthy you can be, I don't want to get diabetes so I do plan on making 2014 the year I lose my last 60lbs

[lumos]

They can do whatever they want with their lives, BUT, I have to say, this is probably not the smartest decision they could do in their situation. What they're basically doing is fighting fire with fire. I applaud them for being strong and not falling into one of Hollywood's most basic traps. However, I just don't see how being that overweight/obese will really help them in the long run. Just as being overly skinny is unhealthy, so is being obese. It's good that they want to do something about it, but they're not really helping by actually romanticizing obesity. Obesity is not fun, obesity is not great, just as malnutrition isn't either. Hollywood is romanticizing being skinny and they're romanticizing being obese. I don't see why anyone would think either of them are right.

[confugirl]

I don't think the solution to body image issues is to exaggerate on the other side of the spectrum :/

Sure, Hollywood is obsessed with skinny girls, but how is being morbidly obese any better? Nothing wrong with being obese if you choose to be, but you should be willing to face the consequences. What bugs me is people who choose to be obese but then whine how no one finds them attractive. That's a consequence of being obese, deal with it. You can't have your cake and eat it too. The real solution is to maintain a healthy weight/ body size. Like Jennifer Lawrence is doing.

[iPood]

As long as it doesn't directly negatively influence my life, I don't care how some stranger chooses to live their life. I keep out of other peoples' business. For myself I like to be fit and look good but I understand not everyone has the same priorities as me.

[RedThread]

Well I don't think it's okay to accept being unhealthy. Human lives are short enough as it is without adding anything to the mix that can cause tons of health complications especially down the road. I respect people taking a stand against the unnatural body types of some celebrities but doing so by celebrating being obese and hurting yourself doesn't seem logical IMO.

[terragirl]

I don't think excepting being overweight should be the goal. Its OK to feel comfortable in who you are but ultimately being healthy and working toward being a healthy person should be the thing to accept. Accepting the fact that one is overweight is a good step in moving toward resolving the issue. A person doesn't have to be really skinny to be healthy, there needs to be a balance. Being obese carries so many more risks...early onset of death, heart disease etc.

[syrick]

im 50 overweight and I don't intend on satying there. I beleive as long as your healthy. as in if your having health problems like high blood presher you should lose it and you also need to understand if you have more than 50 lbs overweight your prob gonna die in a survival scenerio of any kind. which might I add is likely to happen

[MyNameIsJonas]

It completely depends on the individual and what they deem is acceptable. Just because I prefer to be in good physical condition and be in good health does not mean everyone else has to.

Live life the way you want to.

[05Jueey]

I agree completely

[koloktos]

Hollywood is too thin. America is too fat. I would like to live in a world somewhere in between.

[05Jueey]

It is completely OK. That is THEIR body. Worry about your own. Body shaming is the shittiest thing a person can do

[pickledxtofu]

No one is shaming. But can't run away from obvious facts

[05Jueey]

Can't run away? Do what you need to do for you. Period. People do not need to be made to feel less than because uptight insecure people have a problem

[pickledxtofu]

Sounds to me like I struck a nerve. Pointing out that they're fat is a truth, and even they agreed upon it. I'm simply questioning the fat girl mentality

[05Jueey]

LOL struck a nerve? Don't be a naive little girl. I am sick of people feeling less than. I love myself and my body so don't worry ;)

[05Jueey]

You're singling out one body type. That tells me that you are probably quite insecure about your own body. Thin, fat, circle, square, anyone can choose for themselves how to live their life

Insecure people will often point the finger to someone in order to place blame, which is what I'm getting from you

[pickledxtofu]

I'm not singling out one body type. You feel that way because this discussion is about fatties

[05Jueey]

"Fatties"? Yep. You just confirmed my assumption lol

So you wouldn't consider an overweight person, one body type? Now I know this question is a joke

[pickledxtofu]

In pretty sure if this discussion had been about thin chicks you wouldn't scream "fat shaming!"

And I'm happy I'm not overweight. But it's a legit question whether you allow your own personal biases to see so or not

[05Jueey]

I don't care about what you want. I care about other people who feel shames, overweight or underweight . Get over it

[maiez]

I mean Oprah was fat. I don't think its OK to accept having your body become unhealthy, I think you should always stay active and try to stay fit.

[purplelavender]

I don't see why not. Just know that's there's consequences whether female or male i.e, Lack of dating success, obesity.

[purplelavender]

Strokes, heart attacks, etc.

[loxi2]

of course its okay I'm fat and I luv it

[Anonymous]

If its not bad to their health then I guess so