Can we have our cake and eat it — then go to the gym?

There is compelling evidence that both obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are strong independent risk factors for premature death — but is it healthier to be obese and physically active or a healthy weight and sedentary? In other words can we have our cake and eat it if we then hit the gym?

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news133794756.html">Can we have our cake and eat it — then go to the gym?</a></p> <p>There is compelling evidence that both obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are strong independent risk factors for premature death — but is it healthier to be obese and physically active or a healthy weight and sedentary? In other words can we have our cake and eat it if we then hit the gym? <br> <br></p>