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Headline today ‘Losing weight may hasten death’

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MerylStreep Wed 12-Apr-23 13:14:28

The muscles support your skeleton. Just find a happy medium 😊

FannyCornforth Wed 12-Apr-23 13:13:32

If you are only a stone overweight I would not worry about losing weight.
Having a few extra pounds is helpful if you get really poorly.
My super slim father has recently put on a bit of a weight and I’m delighted.

FannyCornforth Wed 12-Apr-23 13:11:44

Well, my longevity is now guaranteed

Passthechocolates Wed 12-Apr-23 13:09:33

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11960483/Losing-weight-later-life-RAISE-risk-early-death-study-warns.html

Has anyone else read this article, it’s headed ‘warning to slimmers’.
I do wish they would add more specific data. As I’m currently trying to lose a stone in weight I’m a bit worried now. I’m assuming they mean unintentionally losing weight, but it does say weight loss involves muscle loss and the heart is a muscle!
I’m just confused now whether to carry on, I’m 72, and my bmi shows slightly overweight.