Skinny fat...

Awhile ago I mentioned that it was possible to be "skinny fat." Several people scoffed at this notion. While browsing the addictive site of Pinterest, I came across a blog that explained the concept better than I did and included pictures illustrating two women with approximately 12-15% body fat. Both of them are in the healthy fat range, but this also explains why weighing less isn't always better.

The first picture is someone who would look really good with clothes on. Enter the supermodel:

Can we all say "EWWWWW." That is NOT attractive. Sure, she's thin. But that is all she is. There is no muscle tone, she is bony, and that does not look healthy.

Now enter a woman who probably weighs at least 30 pounds more and has the same percentage of body fat:

Who would you rather look like? Thin and look good in clothes or Fit and look good naked. I, personally, would rather be the latter.

For a better explanation of this concept and more pictures, visit http://www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/.