RE: Fit vs Fat --> RE: Doctor, Heal Thyself an adversial opinion

January 7, 2008

You know, I have been preaching this myself lately without any

evidence other than my belief that this was logical. Losing weight seems

impossible so I have been encouraging people to just get more fit. Now I have

justification for my beliefs. Thanks .

Kathy Saradarian, MD

Branchville, NJ

Solo 4/03, Practicing since 9/90

Practice Partner 5/03

Low staffing

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Colorado

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:13 PM

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Subject: Fit vs Fat --> RE: Doctor, Heal

Thyself an adversial opinion

Of course, there has been some discussion

that it's not just being fat that is the issue -- although fatness can be a

marker for non-fitness.

But it's probalby more important to get our

patients fit -- regardless of them losing weight.

The ideal is fit and not fat.

But being fat and fit possibly doesn't carry

much more mortality than fit and normal weight.

And possibly is better to be fit/fat than

unfit/lean.

Just a thought to throw in the mix...we may

be arguing over a vital signs marker (fatness) that is less important than the

patient's fitness level.

I'm sure there is more to the story that

others can offer, but fatness isn't the only marker to consider.

And possibly, if a patient is fit/fat, they

may be better off than their normal weight out of shape doctor.

:-)

Locke, MD

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