Obesity
Physical activity, like martial arts training, essential for youngsters, study says.
A new study, published in this week’s Pediatric Journal, of Day Cares and education centers has revealed that Preschoolers aren’t getting enough physical activity in their day. That’s a bad precedent being set for sedentary lifestyles in the future when according to the CDC approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19…
Read MoreBacklash Abounds: Marie Claire Asks If “Fatties On TV Should Get A Room”
People often ask me the type of comments that could impact a developing child’s body image…here’s an example.
So anyway, yes, I think I’d be grossed out if I had to watch two characters with rolls and rolls of fat kissing each other … because I’d be grossed out if I had to watch them doing […]
Three More Great Reviews of Good Girls Don’t Get Fat
Today’s Reviews of Good Girls Don’t get Fat: How Weight Obsession Is Messing Up Our Girls & How We Can Help Them Thrive Despite It
(1) On Amazon:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Robyn Silverman is transforming what we teach our girls is beauty, October 26, 2010
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Marianne Russo
This review is from: Good Girls Don’t […]
Read MoreLatest Reviews of Good Girls Don’t Get Fat
This book is absolutely amazing, and I strongly recommend it to everyone. One of the things I admire most about Good Girls Don’t Get Fat is that it doesn’t […]
Read MoreFighting Weight Obsession: The Video and The Words (Good Girls Don’t Get Fat by Dr. Robyn Silverman)
I had this video in my heart for a long time as I wrote my book, Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: How Weight Obsession Is Messing Up Our Girls & How to Help Them Thrive Despite It. We need to tell all the girls in our lives how beautiful and amazing they are. But just […]
Read MoreWeigh More? Get Paid Less (unless you’re a man)
Snarky comments. Curled up lips. Whispers. “That look.” People ask me where we learn the “fat is bad” so early. Studies tell us that 3-6 year old girls are worried about being fat. Studies also tell us that children who are considered overweight are more likely to have fewer friends, be teased, drop out of […]
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