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The Truth About “Fat but Healthy”

Name: The Truth About “Fat but Healthy”
Uploaded: 2025-10-10T12:00:03+00:00
Duration: 2 s
Channel: Jenn Simmons, MD
Description: Jenn Simmons, MD argues that being fat but healthy is a myth. She calls the idea toxic positivity and says carrying very large amounts of body fat is…

10 Oct 2025 · 0 min

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Jenn Simmons, MD argues that being fat but healthy is a myth. She calls the idea toxic positivity and says carrying very large amounts of body fat is unhealthy. Instead of accepting either excess weight or frailty, she pushes building strength to maximize lifespan and quality of life.

It is not healthy to be overweight.
So what do you think of that whole toxic positivity where, you know, you can be both at and healthy?
I don't like it. And I've made a commitment in my own work with people. I'm not going to lie to them for any reason. I don't want to say anything offensive, but I also want to tell them the truth. And there are two aspects of it. One is overweight and just carrying enormous amounts of body fat. The other thing is it's not okay to be frail. We should be encouraging people to develop strong, healthy bodies because that's the pathway to living your best life for your full lifespan.