Many children eat and overeat in effort to win their parents approval, or in some cases, to avoid punishment.   Some well-meaning parents still believe that an overweight child is healthy.   Also, some parents give cookies or candy as a reward for good behavior or to distract them from crying after a fall. Theory A child’s [...]

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If the answer to that question is “yes”, then this blog post is just for you. FACTS: Did you know that the average female model is 5’10” and weighs 110 pounds. The average American female is 5’4” and weighs 144 pounds. That makes the average model at least 30 pounds lighter and 6 inches taller [...]

Karen Carpenter, Susan Dey, Sally Field, Ana Carolina Reston, Christy Henrich, Heidi Guenther are the names of only a few celebrities and young athletes who have either struggled with or died from the ill-fate of anorexia. For decades, the self-image of Hollywood celebrities was based on front page tabloids and public opinion.  The high fashion industry has spent billions [...]

Paige Waehner ~ Content reviewed by Medical Review Board. I’m a long way from my teen years, but I can still remember the things I used to think when I looked in the mirror: “I’m too fat,” “I’m too tall,” and “why is my butt so big?”.  I spent hours cataloging my flaws and, if I [...]