arostine asked: 240 pounds isn't necessarily metabolically unhealthy, in terms of cholesterol levels and blood pressure. There might be medical reasons her doctor doesn't want her to diet if those factors are in check, since it seems like she's got some other health problems. Even if she does have cholesterol or BP issues, they might be less significant than her outstanding medical problem that's causing the food allergy. Not everyone overweight will get healthier through dieting

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Exactly why I said she needs to check with her doctor and see what her other alternatives are. And if she’s working out 8 hours a week like she said, then yeah, she’s probably pretty healthy. But 240 pounds is still a high weight for a female who exercises regularly, so if she continues to gain weight, it could lead her to higher cholesterol and blood pressure and other things down the line. That’s why I suggest everyone to discuss their health with their doctor before starting any kind of diet or exercise plan, because you want to make sure that there are no other medical issues going on. Sometimes patients aren’t as explicit with their doctors as they should be, and there’s a chance her doctor doesn’t know she is trying to lose weight. He told her that particular medication could stop weight loss, but it doesn’t mean he gave it to her knowing she wanted to lose weight or that there’s no other alternative out there.

And I don’t consider eating healthy “dieting.” Everyone, no matter their size, should eat a clean diet to help sustain their bodies and live a healthier, longer life. That’s all I meant when telling the anon to seek a nutritionist for help with her diet. I didn’t mean for her to go on a calorie-cutting “diet”. 

Thank you though! You raise good points the anon should see.