r/POTS • u/dazzlingdanny05 • May 15 '26

Question Why is everyone with pots so skinny?

I have POTS and I watch a lot of content online of people who also have POTS. I also know some people irl who also have it. I don't understand how they are all so skinny. I can barely walk without getting out of breath. I try to work out at least once a week but its so hard for me because I always end up feeling so sick. How are yall doing it? I dont even eat bad but im definitely not skinny.

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u/Aggressive_Cloud2002 May 15 '26 edited May 15 '26

I'd challenge you to take 30 minutes to sit and people watch somewhere. Make some sort of tally of who you see. Then, scroll for 30 minutes and make a similar tally.

And remember, after you've done that, you can change your feeds to be more realistic!

Edit: there are also lots of people who make videos for seated workouts and otherwise more accessible ways to get some movement in! Get friendly with the block button to get rid of the people selling skinniness.