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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

The bottom line is that even though the girls you refer to may not look "that big", they are obese (according to an article based on the press release). It mentioned the weights of three of the younger kids - 210, 366 and 510. The other two (17 and 18) are "veterans" of the place that they are going to lose the weight, and I don't know their weights.

I'm not advocating an impossibly thin, size-0 standard. Yes, there are perfectly healthy people who are naturally thin, and those who attain smaller sizes through proper nutrition and appropriate exercise, but a lot of people try to get there via very unhealthy methods. But it also seems that things have headed in the opposite direction. People rationalize that just because they're not bigger than the "average woman", they're ok, when the "average woman" is technically overweight. And yes, you can be overweight and relatively healthy.

I applaud anyone who decides to take their health more seriously and make changes. That can mean something as drastic as losing 50 pounds, a commitment like a daily walking program, or simply deciding to eat lean meat instead of fatty cuts.

And lastly, I'm not saying that people need to hate their bodies. We just need to realize that the human body, though very complex, is a gift we get just one chance at using. When you think of it that way, and all the things it can do, you might just want to keep it around for as long as possible, and in the best condition possible.

That goes for thin people, too. Thin people can be as unhealthy as fat people.

There are people that are naturally heavy and are still healthy, and there's a hard line to walk between reminding people that being very overweight can be dangerous and making people feel bad about themselves.