Originally Posted by Clowntje
Originally Posted by DumbleDorf
Originally Posted by Clowntje
Isn't it interesting how Gale's chiseled abs are deemed realistic, but certain body weights aren't? Let's be careful not to perpetuate body-shaming. It can discourage, rather than encourage, healthy choices.

Obesity is not realistic outside of the western world. Gale's chiselled abs is something that people should be encouraged to obtain for themselves.

In Japan it is a legal requirement for men to have a maximum waist size of 33", and women 35" (to account for post pregnancy stretching) to be eligible for free healthcare.
While Japan does have specific guidelines for waist sizes, they also celebrate sumo wrestlers who have a different body type. There's a broad spectrum between having chiseled abs and being obese. It's essential to understand that promoting one specific body type as the ultimate goal might not be suitable or realistic for everyone.

No actually, obese is a BI of over 30, its actually not that huge a spectrum by just that point. Also sumo wrestling is a cultural thing, they are not actually healthy and die far earlier than the average Japanese person. There is exactly zero spectrum regarding obesity being unhealthy, and there is no such thing as 'healthy fat'.

https://asianjournalusa.com/the-imp...lifestyle-can-lead-to-shorter-lifespans/

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While the average life expectancy of a Japanese person is 81 years old, sumo wrestlers live significantly shorter lives due to the intense nature of their profession. Sumo wrestlers are expected to maintain a strict lifestyle, with strict dietary restrictions and intense physical training. This lifestyle can take a toll on the body, leading to shorter lifespans. On average, sumo wrestlers live 10-15 years shorter than the average Japanese person, typically dying in their late 60s or early 70s.

If sumo wrestlers aren't healthy despite their training, then its pretty much a guarantee that the average obese person is far from healthy as well.

Last edited by DumbleDorf; 05/09/23 08:37 PM.