Beth Ditto on coming out and possibly losing weight

She was absolutely hilarious on The Friday Night project & She's gorgeous, I just love herr.

Well, according to the BMI, she's obese (she has a BMI of 44.6). And if you're obese, you DO need to lose some weight (for health reasons). Some people might jump on me for this, but I would think that at her weight (considering her height, and the fact that it doesn't appear that she's muscular, but rather fat) she's at risk for having some serious health problem.

I don't think that there's anything wrong with being a little pudgy (I know that I am), but there is a difference between simply being overweight and obese. If you're obese, you NEED to lose weight for your health. If you're simply overweight, you might be totally healthy, but I can't imagine that anyone could be obese and be in 'perfect shape' (or anywhere near it). 

Well it's true... as monica_ca said she's obese.. overweight is a BMI over 25; 30 or higher is obesity. She is quite short and 242lbs is a lot for a frame of 5'2". But if she's "happy" with herself, that is important. I used to be chubby and it was hard... it's just baby steps to lose weight. It shouldn't be considered "dieting" it should be considered a life change... eating healthier; working out, like doing cardio; plus excersing helps you relax. :)

Although being overtly skinny is just as unhealthy as being obese. And it is good to splurge every now and then... like she said life is too short. But you don't wanna make it even shorter by being obese or overtly skinny...

"Were I receptive to such proposition, it would first require a full booty check, and if you were to pass muster, baby I'd give it to you family style"-Peggy Peabody

When you guys said "her possibly gay ex-boyfiend," I thought you guys were talking abuout Freddie!  I was like, 'Noooo!!! Freddie and Beth broke up?!!!'

*whew* Thank Rock n' Roll Jesus!

Even the Great Monique has taken a step in the right direction with focusing on health.  It's not about NOT being Big and Beautiful...it's about being Healthy and not at risk for so many things.  She's a cutie... but studies show that she'll live longer if her body weight goes down.

Ok, you may all stone me.

I think it is applaudable to finally have a spokesperson for the non too skinny and a very vocalized one at that.

So far, I have seen Beth Ditto as that spokesperson, and a great musician, out Lesbian etc.

But until this article, I've never read  just how tall she is and how much she weighs.

That sort of weight is not fashionable, it's not cool, or just unhealthy, it is outright dangerous.

And I think that it does send the wrong message out there, to state, that she is not even considering a diet.

I have had a friend for many years, with a weight indey similar to this..and it is a bitch watching her be continually in more pain as her joints give out.

Life expectancy isn't that great,either.

It's like portraying a rock star with a cigarette and applauding his independence.

Now, if Beth would consider a diet, and loose, say 50 pounds, she would still be anything but petite, and far from an ideal or even "normal" weight (BMI stats), but she would do herself one hell of a favor.And her fans with eating disorders, who are taking her cue and not even willing to work on their condition (and yes, stone me,but that's what it is, anorexia isn't the only disorder involving food out there) would definitely profit from a healthier approach to fat and beautiful, which I do embrace, btw...

Beth Ditto acknowledges her unhappiness with her weight. It's wonderful that she wants to make changes to live a longer, healthier life. That said, regardless of her size, she is stunningly beautiful.

I'm not sure if I trust the German article. Talking about being unhappy with her looks and weight doesn't really sound like Beth to me.

Beth Ditto fucking rocks, but there's a lot that bothers me about how she gets represented in the media, and this article and the comments exemplify that. 

First of all, I don't really trust this article. The translation's rusty, and it just doesn't jive with what Beth's said in previous articles. In fact, it's a complete 180. It's almost what the media wants her to say - that she's depressed, self-conscious, unhealthy and unhappy with her body instead of being hot,happy and confident, which is how she normally comes across in the article. Things might have gotten lost, or even twisted in translation, and I don't buy it.

Secondly, NONE of us have the right to make any judgements or assumptions about her health. Only Beth and her doctor know how healthy she is. Just as it's unfair to accuse famous people of having an eating disorder that makes them thin based on how they appear on camera, it's unfair of us (and who are we, again?) to assume that because Beth is fat, that she has a health problem. 

Thirdly, fat does not equal unhealthy. There's a lot of writing on this, from books to online.  I'll link to this great link post again - http://kateharding.net/faq/but-dont-you-realize-fat-is-unhealthy/ Exercise and healthy eating do different things to different bodies. Not all healthy people are thin or look a certain way. You can be 'overweight' and still eat right and live an active lifestyle.

Fourthly, Beth Ditto is not an anomaly or a special case. There's tons of awesome fat women out there. Some are confident. Some are not, and this probably has to do with this lovely culture of ours that assumes that healthy = thin and that attractive = thin. Some fat girls are snappy dressers - check out fatshionista.com for more info and pics on that. Beth Ditto is not the only awesome, well-dressed, confident and talented fat chick out there - she just happens to be famous, and I believe she deserves all the good things coming her way. 

It really ticks me off when it seems like people 'tolerate' Beth's fatness or treat her like she's this rarity - that she shouldn't act as confident as she is. THAT's why she's rebellious - because she's confident, not because she's fat. This article really seems to contradict everything else she's put forward in the media, and I don't understand why, if she'd dealt with these major issues (as many people have - depression, fat hatred and being closeted are all very rough things and nothing to sneeze at), she wouldn't reveal it in a more reputable magazine that publishes in the language the interview it was conducted in.

Beth shouldn't be thought of as an exception to whatever stereotypes people may have about fat folks. Because she's in the spotlight, she's managed to befriend many people who have otherwise voiced negative opinions about fat people, like Karl Lagerfeld.

She shouldn't be considered a special case in terms of being in the public eye. I'm hoping that she's opening doors for other fat chicks in the media. 

I'm going to assume that everyone else who's commented is a fan of Beth. Assuming she's unhealthy based on finally discovering her height and weight (which both have been published before) isn't our job. And would any of you fans say this if the stats hadn't been accompanied by an article claiming she's 'ready to lose weight?' 

This article reminded me of an Oprah Episode that was aired on Friday w/ the comedian Mo'Nique. Oprah addressed w/ Mo' how her fans were upset that she lost weight.  Mo'Nque pretty much asked her fans if they wanted to see her alive or dead? She was obese.  She must have encountered health problems and had to face reality to shed some pounds.  Plus obese are at high risk of stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes,etc.  It's awful. I know b/c I have realives who are overweight and have been hit with one or more of these problems and they are quite ill. Being signifcantly overweight like Beth Ditto is no fun in games when it comes to her health and life. She can shed some pounds and still be curvy.

Recently at a concert in Little Rock and the press pointed out one of her cousins noted how she looked in a certain outfit in a not so good compliment.

So if Beth ditto wants to lose weight, I'm behind her and she will not lose a fan-me. B.D. knows wants best for her. 

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i love beth ! shes pretty darn cool !

and she's a great example of how you can be big and beautiful :) so much talent <3

nobody is saying it`s impossible to be obese and healthy, but, if a person runs/bikes/kayaks/swims/hikes/lifts weights/whatever for at least 30 minutes every day, and not just every day for a week, or a month (unless they have the flu or something), and if a person eats mostly vegetables, fruites, whole grains, nuts and beans, then it is very unlikely for them to end up being obese.

Sure, not all thin people eat that way, and exercise, but that makes those thin people unhealthy too.

it isn't about whether or not somebody that big can be beautiful, of course they can!   It's about exercising consistently as part of one's life, and eating healthy food before unhealthy food.

When is Beth Ditto going to be interviewed on AE? Unless I totally missed that article?

I think Beth is perfect the way she is. She's totally hot! Going on a diet or losing weight might be a good idea. And that's purly selfish on my part, cos I'd like to see her performing for decades to come. I'd hate for her to bust a Mama Cass.

All the preaching on here is gag worthy to be honest. Yes, BMI this, dropping pounds that. For the 493,071 time, we get it already. She has her own doctor to consult and so do I and most other fat people.

As far as I've heard, she's otherwise fat and happy, so am I. I'm like 1 inch taller than her and a good few pounds heavier than her. Do I care if it's fashionable? No.

I'm just living my life. Still going to school, running my GSA, getting sauced with friends, going to the vill with speakers and shaking my ass. The shit normal people do, and loving my life in the process, be it short or not.

What am I gonna do about my weight "problem"? That's between me and my doctor. If I do nothing, what is it to you? If she does nothing what is it to you?