It is my understanding that it helps to be a little overweight (especially for women) and this is probably programmed by nature.The argument is that fat in women does produce some estrogen which could be beneficial in the menopausal years.The argument states that it is the Baywatch type of women who have more problems coping with the menopausal years whereas the big fat mama may not..Fat in women supposeldly protects women from bone fractures when they fall-these fat women can easily bounce back up when they fall.Besides fat in women is usually spead out in the derriere and does not affect the heart.
Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida ---
