Is it Okay to Encourage Being Chubby

I fully support body positivity and self-acceptance, but I’ve been noticing a trend where some people actively promote being overweight as if it has no health risks. While no one should be shamed for their body, I think we also need to be honest about the science.

Excess weight is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and a shorter lifespan. Of course, weight alone isn't the only factor in health, and plenty of overweight people live long lives, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the risks.

And if you develop obesity-related health issues, you’ll likely spend a huge portion of your savings on medical bills. And once those savings run out, the burden often falls on family and loved ones. You might not get these health issues now coz you're young, but as you get older, the body gives up slowly.

we work so hard for a fairly good retirement, and to give our kids a better start than we had, now imagine if all that went into medical bills coz you didn't take care of your self now. And the kids might have to chip in.

I'm not saying encourag being skinny, I think a better message is to focus on overall health rather than weight alone. Encouraging self-love is great, but shouldn’t we also promote habits that lead to a longer, healthier, and more financially secure life?

What do you think? Where’s the line between body positivity and ignoring legitimate health concerns?