that thick façade, there’s a lot of pain and uncertainty about our bodies. I don’t think that every African-American woman that is “thick,” wants to be “thick.” I think that she is hiding behind that. Because the reality is, it takes a lot for us to get healthy and when you’re not in a culture that’s encouraging you to get healthy, you settle for the norm.”
“I think it’s important to know that you can still have those curves that make you feel feminine. But that question is, are those curves healthy?”
Jackson continued as we attempted to list “thick fit” figures other than Serena Williams and gymnast Simone Biles, both whom flaunt “thick” yet healthy frames.
BlackDoctor.org: Are you concerned at all about your comments being misconstrued – taken as body-shaming?
Jackson: “I’m not afraid of it. It’s not about your size. It’s about your health. I’m between a size 4 and 6 – that does not make me healthy. But when I go to the doctor and I get my blood pressure, cholesterol checked – all these tests, and my lab work comes back and all my numbers are where they need to be, that’s what makes me healthy.”
Of course, living a healthy life also consists of “daily exercise,” whether it be a “walk” or “resistance training” and eating that help “repair muscle,” healthy carbs like your “whole wheats,” and “simple sugars,” added Jackson.
Up next, Jackson and BlackDoctor.org have partnered to launch a 30-day fitness challenge. Stay tuned by checking out her website.
In the meantime, you can follow Action Jackson on Twitter: @actionjacksonpt and Instagram: @actionjacksonspeaks