Health > Appearance: This body positivity bs has gone way too far. [As a medic]

<p>During grad school, my diet was predominantly pizza &mdash; a staple at almost every school event. This wasn&rsquo;t out of choice but necessity, given the financial constraints most students face. The result? A visceral aversion to pizza, yes, but more importantly, a realization of how poor dietary choices can impact health.</p> <p>Despite appearing to be at a &lsquo;normal&rsquo; weight, my health was far from optimal. Despite appearing healthier, I was far from it; running a mile was a monumental task. This period of my life serves as a stark reminder that what we consume in the name of convenience can have lasting effects on our health.</p> <p><a href="https://divyendra.medium.com/health-appearance-this-body-positivity-bs-has-gone-way-too-far-as-a-medic-a3115938ffc2"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>