Does being overweight automatically mean you’re unhealthy? How about if you’re skinny – does that mean you’re healthy? A recent study published Sept. 5, 2012 in the European Heart Journal showed that people can be overweight yet still healthy and fit. The groundbreaking study of more than 43,000 people showed that there are more indicators than just body weight when it comes to the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. In the study, more than 18,500 were assessed as metabolically fit, which directly correlated to overall good health and lack of disease. The key is being metabolically fit. This means you can implement a diet and exercise regimen that lowers blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar while balancing hormones and controlling inflammation—regardless of your weight. I’m skinny, so I’m healthy There is a stigma that overweight people are always sick and skinny people are generally healthy. ...
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