Skinny-Fat

Which is better:  skinny or obesity? 

The answer is neither!  Both of these conditions can be very dangerous to your health.  The correct way to think about your body is with a focus on what is healthy.  Not the number on your scale.

Being thin does not automatically give you a health advantage over an individual who is obese and visa versa.  Everything comes down to body composition.  CNN reports that 2/3rd of all Americans are overweight and that 1 in three are obese.   So just how healthy is the remaining 1/3rd?  You might be surprised if you look a little closer. 

Many thin people "appear" to be fit, but carry too much body fat.  A condition known as Sarcopenia, which in layman's terms means muscle and strength loss in so-called normal weight people.  The slang term buzzing around these days is "skinny-fat". 

Our society has placed too much emphasis on what "looks" appropriate.  This is a deadly mistake.   Whether or not we are healthy should be our focus, which is only accomplished through diet and exercise. 

Neither diet or exercise should be neglected when starting and maintaining a fitness program.  They are equally important to your overall health.

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