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(Reblogged from madgastronomer)
A recent study recruited almost 12,000 people of varying BMIs and followed them for 170 months as they adopted healthier habits. Their conclusion? Healthy lifestyle habits are associated with a significant decrease in mortality regardless of baseline body mass index.
Evidence: Fat People Can Be As Healthy As Thin People
(via completelymoribund)
Unplug yourself from the notion that ‘too’ fat is bad or unhealthy. BMI is bullshit. Health ≠ the number on the scale!
(via stophatingyourbody)
Per the abstract, the healthy habits tracked were
- eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables daily
- exercising regularly
- consuming alcohol in moderation
- not smoking
(via living400lbs)
(Source: thesocietypages.org)