ok but you still confirmed the "attracting mates" part

everyone has personal preferences, so all sorts of body types are liked by all types of people, etc.

but all things being equal, to suggest that women prefer the slightly flabby/out of shape/doesn't-even-try-look over, say, a generally fit and toned look is quite the claim

it's probably more accurate to say something like: "most women don't value physical fitness quite as highly as many men think they do, and instead tend to prioritize other attributes that suggest long-term loyalty and willingness to provide for a family"

doesn't have the same clickbait ad revenue ring to it though