WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE CELEBRATING HERE?

I'm all about having a positive body image and being happy in your skin, but can somebody please tell me why so many are celebrating being extremely plus-sized? I'm talking about the 50 inch waist this gal was just bragging about on Instagram.

People commenting: "You go girl!" "Way to own it!" "I love your confidence!"

How is this any different from celebrating someone who brags about smoking 10 cigarettes per hour?

I believe that we should be holding each other accountable to what is right and what is true. Why would we be celebrating something so unhealthy?

Especially when we know better.

I recently read the results of a survey conducted by by the American Psychological Association that 61% of Americans had unwanted weight changes during the pandemic. Being isolated for over a year did not seem to help most people's weight loss or fat-burn goals. While fat cells are crucial for maintaining a healthy body, subcutaneous and visceral fat are NOT healthy.

Subcutaneous fat is noticeable fat resting just underneath the skin, the kind you can pinch.

Visceral fat is the type you cannot grab or hold and it's primarily found in the abdominal area. It hides around the liver, stomach, and intestines while filling the spaces between these organs.

What's scary is that someone can even have a flat stomach with high concentrations of visceral fat deep in their abdomen. What you put into your body matters.

Visceral fat releases a hormone that increases inflammation throughout the body. Once this hormone gets into your arteries, it can damage how the body breaks down sugars and fats.

It can also raise cholesterol, narrow blood vessels, cause blood clots, and contribute to an increased waist size...along with the risk of developing a serious illness. It can particularly raise the probability of heart disease (which is the LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH in the United States) as well as having a stroke.

But studies also indicate that high concentrations of visceral fat are also connected to people who develop type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, even cognitive impairment. These conditions are linked to too much fat in the torso, abdomen, pelvis, and back.

If you are someone who knows you need to do better, but you just can't find the motivation to get started...Let's talk. I want to help!

By now, you know that I'm all about losing weight in a way that will be sustainable for you. I want you to continue having fun and live like a normal person while on your journey, without being restricted or dieting. We can help you find BALANCE.

Is it time for you to take some responsibility for your health?

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Love,
Coach Ashley