“There is also clear evidence that the most protective weight for health purposes is a BMI of 27.5 (if one accepts the BMI at all) - a figure that is presently in the recently designated overweight category. Interestingly, overweight people who exercise have a lower mortality rate that thin people who do not. So one is led to wonder why thin has erroneously become the gold standard for health.”
This book serves as a thorough reference for understanding the intricate workings of the human body, covering topics such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, among others. It includes detailed diagrams and descriptions to aid in visual comprehension and learning. more
Susie Orbach is a British psychotherapist and author renowned for her profound insights into diet culture, body image, and gender issues. Her book 'Fat is a Feminist Issue' sparked widespread discussion in the 1980s, profoundly impacting contemporary diet culture. more
“Every inhale is a welcomed greeting and every exhale a farewell, a gentle inward hug for my organs”
“Just like how we choose our thoughts, how we choose to move our bodies matters.”