Metabolically Healthy Obesity? Could This Be You? Are You Better Off?

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Can a person be overweight or obese and still have a healthy metabolism? A study published in 2020 shows that while you can’t deny that obesity contributes to reduced life expectancy, impaired quality of life, and disabilities, there are people who have markers of a healthy metabolism despite having a high BMI. Could this be you, and if so, are you better off in the long run? We’ll answer those questions in this video.

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  • @beckygillaspy says:

    Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring this video. To save 15% use my link: https://www.Lumen.me/DrBeckyG (affiliate link)

  • @rod5529 says:

    Yep, they are called lazy!!! why would you enable these people Dr.? Great way to give them another excuse to NOT deal with their health.

  • @dnajunkie1929 says:

    I was considered overweight in the Army decades ago, but I passed alternate fat percentage tests, pinch or tape measure. I have naturally low blood pressure, triglycerides, low bad and high good cholesterol. Right now 65lbs over the Army weight that was scale high, BMI was high end of normal, think I am stil obese BMI now. Does not matter what diet, I have to exercise and calorie count to lose and maintain weight… otherwise I am gaining.

    • @circa1890 says:

      The only way I’m able to lose weight after 55 is getting enough protein (at least 110g/daily) and weight training 2-3x/week.

      Ensuring I was getting enough calories actually turned out to be my issue.

      Nice brisk walking daily with fresh foods and breathing to relieve stress helped, too.

  • @pamtibbett3414 says:

    One being healthier could be what’s being out in the gut, eating, drinking or if the person that is not taking medications.

  • @birtukanmekonen9494 says:

    Thank you🙏♥️

  • @getter_done says:

    Very interesting, sharing this video out to friends. Thank you from Canada, have a great day Dr Becky 😃🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @leannewarren says:

    Hi Dr Gillespie, I’m just wondering what your views are on the LMNT controversey, the fact that the flavoured electrolytes contain around half a gram of undisclosed maltodextrin a substance which can impact blood sugar, the gut and even cause chronic inflammation, which I only found out about this weekend. Will you continue to use and promote LMNT or do you suggest it’s avoided. As one of a handful of health influencers that I watch regularly, I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts. Many thanks

    • @beckygillaspy says:

      LMNT uses approximately 1/10th of a teaspoon of maltodextrin in their flavored drink mixes. It is not used in LMNT Sparkling or the Raw Unflavored drink mix. It’s not included on their labels because it’s a flavor carrier rather than an added ingredient. Flavor carriers help the powder dissolve in water. I drink it every day without concern.

    • @leannewarren says:

      @beckygillaspy okay thanks

  • @Anno44 says:

    Awesomeness. Will share Love ❤

    • @Anno44 says:

      I have heard it’d be good to put on some pounds as I get older. I am an 18.5 BMI. But I just had multiple blood tests, and all was good. Thoughts on getting a higher BMI with age (I read 26 is good past 60 yo), DB? Danka.

  • @Christineeve says:

    Speaking for myself. I’ve been a thick woman my entire life. I have a high BMI, but every one of my health markers are low. I do not have any of the conditions you are describing as the “dangers” of being heavier. In fact, evidence shows that being a little heavier is a serious disease insulator. If I were to become very sick for a virus or something, and could not eat, I have fat stores to prevent death from starvation.

    I have never smoked. I almost never drink. I have always had a fitness routine. I have always had some cardio and weightlifting. I have no disease. I’m ridiculously healthy.

    I just think that not enough studies are done on healthy “fat people.” When I told a doctor I was a non-diabetic fat person who was extremely healthy, she laughed at me. Whatever, the proof will show itself. My grandparents were heavier and lived until almost 100 years old.

    BTW: I’m almost 60.

    • @circa1890 says:

      Agree!

      My BMI has been 19-21 throughout life but went to 24 when I recently hit 55..

      But most family members are what would be considered morbidly obese and they are thriving and now living into their 90s with great health.

      For years I thought my thinness showed how unhealthy I was.. hoping more studies and better markers of health are determined, not just BMI.

      Clearly there needs to be more research.

  • @jeffloflin6316 says:

    The problem is a lot of people will view this study and jusy say, “I dont have an issue with weight.” All they will hear is overweight can be healthy.

  • @mariehughey5390 says:

    I appreciate you listing the problems with metabolically healthy obese individuals. My step daughter was a healthy obese person until she wasn’t. She was almost proud of how healthy her lab tests were. Then everything that could go wrong, went wrong. She’s now on a number of medications and can barely walk.

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