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Can you be fit and fat?

Ahmedabad Mirror

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May 31, 2025

The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Let's unpack this in a way that clears your mind and fires you up!

- SAPNA VYAS

If you have ever worked out regularly, felt energetic, slept like a baby and crushed a run or two but still didn't look like a fitness model, you have probably wondered: "Am I really fit if I still have fat?"

We have been sold this idea that "fit" and "fat" can't exist in the same body. But spoiler alert: fitness isn't about the size of your jeans—it's about the quality of your life. Let's get into it, minus the guilt trip.

1. Fitness isn't a look, it's a feeling

Being fit means your body performs well and supports your life.

Can you:

If yes, you are doing great. Fitness is about stamina, strength, recovery, energy, and mental clarity, not just being slim.

2. Fat does not always automatically mean unfit

Yes, excess visceral fat (the internal kind) can be risky. But fat on your thighs, arms, or belly isn't a crime. You can be in a bigger body and still:

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