MrOverstuffed:
I’m not talking about carrying 450lbs with a massive belly. Let take me for example, I’m 6’2 and weigh 195lbs. If I were to reach a weight of 275 or 300lbs, would that legit be bad for my health? I know there are so many fatphobic people that’ll tell you “stay under 200lbs, I look healthy now, fat is unhealthy, increase in heart attack and this and that.” Idk if the world is generally against fat people or if there’s evidence that if you carry more weight than what the average person, you’ll be in danger.
I’m sure the only true way to remain healthy is to remain active with my doctor to make sure nothing bad is happening.
Like all things medical, it depends.
Having a belly puts you at an increased risk for a lot of things. However, that doesn't mean you'll end up with these conditions. That said, there are things you can do to manage these risks like eating a balanced diet, doing light to moderate exercise, gaining slowly, and getting regular check ups.
Also, keep in mind that visceral fat has a higher risk of illness than subcutaneous fat. You can manage these levels to a degree by eating clean and exercising, but you won't get rid of it all without losing weight.
