i'm 5'8", 240lbs. idk about the health thing. i'm relatively healthy, i eat healthy and exercise... i just have always had this problem and for 5 years was stricken with an eating disorder but now that i'm "recovered" i just eat normally and am as active as i like to be. so far, every blood test and urine test i've taken has come back good. even my doctor and nutrionist have agreed that although i've overweight and it would be nice for me to loose some of it... if i continue on this path and take care of myself, i should be ok. if the day came that i did get sick over it, i'd obviously try to lose weight for health reasons but as far as being happy and ok with my body, i am. i even have done some plus size fashion shows and hope to persue more if possible.