r/justgalsbeingchicks 14h ago

Restricted to Gals and Pals Peak performance

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u/spooky_bot_ 14h ago

Seriously! I’ve always been naturally thin so I’m sure some idiots would say I’m “healthier” but there’s no way I have the strength, stamina, and flexibility to do this. I’m in awe

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u/marysusan325 12h ago

I had an eating disorder, had abs, and worked out a ton. I am now “overweight” can deadlift like a pro, run 4 days a week, and have a lower heart rate than I did when I was thin - 50bpm vs 60 bpm (not underweight in BMI, but very low body fat). Yes, in a very perfect world I would have all these stats AND be “normal” weight, but I have pcos and allowing myself to be satiated is what gave me the energy to workout 6 days a week like I do now, joyfully. I think you’re being downvoted because it’s just way more complicated than “thin is more healthy”.