odanny
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Where I worked I saw the grossly overweight coworkers get knee and hip replacements in their late 40's and early 50's, and it is because of the stress they put on these joints. One guy had an extra insurance policy he paid for that paid him for medical leave so he also had financial incentive to get things replaced. You realize why exercise is out of the question for people this overweight, their bones can't take the stress.
“Body Positivity” Shouldn’t Ignore the Medical Reality
This is a real X-ray showing the stark contrast between the human skeleton and excess body mass in severe obesity.
The bones are the same as anyone else's, but they are under immense strain.
This isn't just about appearance
• The spine is crushed under pressure
• The hips and knees deform over time
• The heart is pushed beyond its limits
• Organs like the liver and pancreas become overwhelmed
• The risk for cancer, stroke, and diabetes climbs rapidly
Fat isn't just 'extra'... It is dangerous.
It isn't beautiful. It is deadly.
Obesity is a chronic and complex disease, not a body type. And while it is serious, it is also treatable and preventable.
David Attenborough
“Body Positivity” Shouldn’t Ignore the Medical Reality
This is a real X-ray showing the stark contrast between the human skeleton and excess body mass in severe obesity.
The bones are the same as anyone else's, but they are under immense strain.
This isn't just about appearance
• The spine is crushed under pressure
• The hips and knees deform over time
• The heart is pushed beyond its limits
• Organs like the liver and pancreas become overwhelmed
• The risk for cancer, stroke, and diabetes climbs rapidly
Fat isn't just 'extra'... It is dangerous.
It isn't beautiful. It is deadly.
Obesity is a chronic and complex disease, not a body type. And while it is serious, it is also treatable and preventable.
David Attenborough
