It is, however, an achievable goal for most people. The evidence is mounting that it is the healthy way to go. Physical fitness, mortality and obesity. Int J Obes. Promoting body size acceptance in weight management counseling.
Human beings come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
We celebrate this diversity as a positive characteristic of the human race. There is no ideal body size, shape, or weight that every individual should strive to achieve. Every body is a good body, whatever its size or shape. Self-esteem and body image are strongly linked. Helping people feel good about their bodies and about who they are can help motivate and maintain healthy behaviors.