Blog — childhood obesity

EPISODE OVERVIEW It’s a sensitive subject. And it’s one I was a little hesitant to talk about but I think it’s really important and sometimes we just need to rip the band-aid off to let the wound heal. This episode, we’re diving into the subject of childhood obesity, and how as parents and working with doctors we can help coach kids in a more positive way. Today I am interviewing Dr. Sheila Carroll, a mom, pediatrician and an obesity medicine physician as well as the life and weight coach. She works with the parents of the kids who struggle with...

It’s Crunch Time. Let’s start a Food Revolution. There’s no soft way to convey, we are creating history that will change the direction of future generations, but not necessarily in a good way. Food Revolution Day is May 15, 2015 Sign the Petition Here. It’s time to shake the apple tree. Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese. With good reason, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States, topping drug abuse and smoking. But what’s even more startling is that, because of the increasing rates of...