Rethinking Health and Body Weight

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This chapter challenges the idea that health can be determined solely by BMI or body fat percentage, arguing that there is no one-size-fits-all definition of a healthy weight. It discusses the limitations of studies examining the relationship between BMI or body fat and health outcomes and emphasizes the importance of considering body fat percentage for overall health.

We know that carrying excess body fat can increase the risk of chronic health problems. On the other hand, there is a growing movement promoting Health at Any Size that want to shift the focus away from weight and towards more holisitc meaures of health.

On this eipsode, I give my honest take of the HAES movement and we discuss:

The 5 principles of the HAES movement
Whether the principles are supported by science
Why this movement has become popular in some circles
Whether habits are more important than body size when it comes to health outcomes

and much more...

If you are curious what this movement is, want to learn more about how excess body fat can impact health vs. the importance of habits you are going to want to tune into this episode.

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