Finding some real creepy misinformation in Association for Size Diversity and Health's website.
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Graylight · 46-50, F
There’s a lot of science – and pop science – going on here. Yes, it’s been demonstrated that women who yo-yo diet and lose unhealthy amounts of weight in a short time are prone to serious medical conditions over time. It’s also true that the “standards” by which weight is measured are woefully inadequate at best. There are an many body types as names and applying a single template to all of them is absurd.
But…that’s not exactly what the article says. It’s a cherry-[icked argument to make one side appear stronger.
I think the point the more honest part of them wants to make is that being overweight does not inherently make you less healthy. Its risks are well-known, but what is often ignored is the consistently poor nutrition and physical state the average human body is in.
Playing devil’s advocate for this group (which I’m not familiar with), I’d say they’re message is to love and accept yourself first by banishing some of the most constant chiding and stigma; once a person is ready to tackle a problem he or she can learn more.
But…that’s not exactly what the article says. It’s a cherry-[icked argument to make one side appear stronger.
I think the point the more honest part of them wants to make is that being overweight does not inherently make you less healthy. Its risks are well-known, but what is often ignored is the consistently poor nutrition and physical state the average human body is in.
Playing devil’s advocate for this group (which I’m not familiar with), I’d say they’re message is to love and accept yourself first by banishing some of the most constant chiding and stigma; once a person is ready to tackle a problem he or she can learn more.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
I've never heard of this, I mean if there's a good amount of evidence and not just a few studies with a small sample size, it's important. There are sure problems when one loses weight steeply and especially with extreme diets, but here they're talking about all people who have lost weight I assume. Unless they are hiding this "detail".
BlueVeins · 22-25
@HannibalAteMeOut I don't find that part so ridiculous, just included it for context. I haven't dug into that claim, but it makes sense intuitively that extreme weight loss could go hand in hand with nutrient deficiencies and stuff idk.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@BlueVeins true, but to the point of discouraging people from losing weight when they're obese (and have other health issues waiting for them)... that's quite extreme.
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