Tweet I hope your family had a safe and healthy Halloween,that you treated yourself to a piece or two of candy. If you did treat yourself,did you think about the portion sizes you were having,the extra calories,etc… If not,we still have time to prepare for the rest of the Holidays. [...] Tweet While I am so happy to see programs going into schools to teach children the importance of eating right and staying physically active,it is futile if there home environment is not changing. We need to help the parents of overweight children learn healthy behaviors and help them become role models to their children. [...] Tweet The sugary cereals marketed to children are so unhealthy and adding to the childhood obesity epidemic. Lately,I have seen commercials advertising how healthy most sugary cereals are,because of the whole grain and high fiber content. Moms and Dads,don’t let the whole grain and high fiber fool you! The high sugar content [...] Tweet If your child is struggling with their weight you need to become a great role model. It’s time to eat your fruits and veggies,among other healthy food options and start becoming physically active. Your child will learn healthy behaviors through watching you. Know that adult weight loss options are not appropriate for children. [...] Tweet I have been working diligently on laying the foundation to launch a coaching program that I sincerely hope will transform the lives of overweight children and families,not only in the US,but Internationally,as obesity is not only an issue for the US. A new term was coined in the past few years,[...] Tweet If you have an overweight child you are probably more motivated than most,because you are concerned for the health and emotional well being of your child. Here are four things I suggest clients do prior to getting started on a weight management program: Are you and your family members getting enough sleep? Studies [...] Tweet I was watching a morning talk show this week and the hosts were having a conversation about the wii game. The virtual personal trainer on the game shows no mercy and will tell you,you are OBESE and show a big frown. They debated whether or not it is okay to tell a child [...] Tweet The American Psychological Association (APA) states parents can help stop the obesity epidemic. Earlier this week the APA came out with some staggering statistics http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-08/apa-pch073009.php. Childhood obesity has quadrupled in the last 40 years In the last decade there has been a tenfold increase in Type-2 diabetes and psychological and social consequences,[...] Tweet You may have heard about the newest controversial pill to fight obesity on the news recently. Contrave can help stop cravings and has already been used for treating alcohol and opiate addiction. I don’t think a pill is the answer we need to stop the obesity epidemic plaguing our families or sets a good [...] |
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With Karen's education and eighteen years experience in the preventative health,nutrition,and fitness fields and personal experience battling weight,she could not ignore the growing obesity epidemic,especially after the announcement by the surgeon general stating,this would be the first generation to die before their parents due to obesity. This is not a legacy Karen wants to leave behind.