4 Things That Are Fine Just the Way They Are
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! And yes, this includes your thighs and your chocolate habit.
By Jessica Winter
Your Thighs!
A recent Danish study shows that people with thighs less than 24 inches around face a higher risk of heart disease and premature death, even if their body mass index (BMI) is normal. Not only do model-skinny thighs mean less muscle mass (which may mean the body is less able to regulate insulin levels), but some scientists hypothesize that thigh fat acts as a "metabolic sink," flushing the blood of harmful triglycerides (which raise your risk of cardiovascular ills).
From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine