If this means accepting the fact that you are abusing yourself by overeating and not using your body then that’s a healthy concept.<\/p>\n
If you mean “accepting” the idea you were
\nsomehow “meant” to be overweight, I don’t buy it. Because being fat,
\noverweight, obese is definitely unhealthy. It’s the number one killer
\nin the form of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers,
\narthritis, and a pile of other fatal and debilitating illnesses.<\/p>\n
I don’t believe that it’s impossible to lose weight. Yes, it can be
\ndifficult–and certain health conditions can make it even harder. But
\nlosing some weight will clearly, definitely improve your health and
\nincrease your overall life span. I don’t mean having to be a perfect
\nweight, or getting as skinny as fashion would dictate.<\/p>\n
Sure, accept yourself and appreciate yourself for who you are. But don’t hurt yourself anymore by being obese.<\/p>\n
I’d love YOUR thoughts on obesity, and “fat acceptance.” Please comment below.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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