Obesity study shows big bottoms and thighs can be healthy

[RamboLiberal]

Extra padding in the hips, buttocks and thighs is healthy and protects against heart and metabolic problems, according to British researchers.

A study published in this month's International Journal of Obesity says fat in the hips mops up harmful fatty acids and contains an anti-inflammatory agent that stops arteries from clogging, according to the report.

A big backside is better than extra fat around the waistline, and that too little in the hip can lead to serious metabolic problems, the BBC reports.

For example, the report says, waist fat breaks down quicker than fat in the thighs and backside, and that can trigger inflammation in the body.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/01/obesity-study-shows-fat-bottoms-and-thighs-can-be-healthy/1

[CBR]

1. Yeah for me!!! nt

[left coaster]

7. lol! :) nt

[dana_b]

14. yay for you! boo for me

:( not pear shaped - damnit!!

[dgibby]

2. I will live forever! n/t

[AwakeAtLast]

20. Me, too!

:toast:

[XemaSab]

24. I'll be there with y'all

:toast:

[flamingdem]

3. kewl nt

[RebelOne]

4. Now why did I have to go and lose those 20 pounds?

Now all my extra padding is gone.

[tammywammy]

5. Sir Mix-a-Lot approves this message n/t

[dipsydoodle]

6. Also helps

make your feet look smaller.

[left coaster]

8. Actually three out of those four have the apple shape..

Not so healthy..

[hlthe2b]

11. Now that you mention it, you are right...

I was a bit too overwhelmed to analyze at first.

Lordy, it has been so many years since I'd go out in any kind of bathing suit, much less be photographed. I must admire these women's confidence, if not their possible health risks.

[Zywiec]

13. Which one of the four looks healthy to you? n/t

[left coaster]

18. Which one did I say looks healthy?

None, if you read and comprehended what I posted. I was clearly speaking of body shape types. The gal on our far right being the one who wasn't plainly apple shaped. All of the women in the photo are obviously overweight, one less so.

[Desertrose]

15. Extra padding does not equal morbid obesity.

There is a difference I think.

[DevonRex]

9. Oh joy. Bad news for me. nt

[Romulox]

10. Plus you make the rockin' world go round! nt

[kirby]

17. Hehe n/t

[paulsby]

12. sir mix-a-lot is happy

thin in the middle, but got much back...

[phatkatt]

16. I knew there was a reason I liked the women I do.

I like 'em healthy!

[Lex]

19. Even white boys got to shout

per Mr. Mix-a-Lot

[Maru Kitteh]

21. Then I saw Lazarus in the produce section earlier today.

[dustbunnie]

22. The OP just wouldn't be complete without this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzsWuqNlLK4&feature=fvw

:)

[Odin2005]

23. Last I knew the ladies were SUPPOSED to have "padding" in the hips and butt...

:yoiks: