dangerousfish
Michael the Mutt
There are actually healthy ways to be overweight. It all depends on what you eat. If you just eat junk food, it's gonna be unhealthy, but some people just eat a lot of healthier foods to be overweight. Some people just like being big. Thank you for not flaming anyone's beliefs, though.
If you eat clean and remain active being "overweight" isn't the same thing as leading sedentary life eating nothing but junk while spending all day on the couch (or computer). Being curvy or naturally having a bit of a belly, hips, or thighs isn't the same as being overfat. Women that have women bellies and curves shouldn't be ashamed. Plus-sized models aren't fat, they're just plus-sized. Active men with love handles or some belly chub don't have to be unhealthy. Having a little cushioning isn't a horrible thing and often doesn't put you at a health risk as you're often just at the top of a healthy weight chart for your height and body fat/lean muscle ratio.
Power Lifters often carry extra fat because of the high amount of calories they need (and often cut before a competition). But those that eat clean carry less fat than their less healthy brethren.
That's kinda what I was getting at. They're active, but they like to be round. I agree that being overfat and lazy is very unhealthy, but the people I know that like their extra cushioning aren't those people. That also makes me feel a bit better about myself, since I have a small paunch myself (which, no matter how hard I try, won't go away), but I'm not overweight. A lot of my weight's probably from my legs, though. I love to walk around a lot.