Dear Parents, You or your doctor believes your teenager may be overweight or obese. I know how concerned you must be. The teenage years are tough enough. I’m happy you reached out to me for help, but I want to make sure you understand how I work with teens. Here is what I WILL NOT do: 1. I will not put your teen on a strict, calorie-controlled diet and have him or her weigh and measure every single morsel of food. The research has repeatedly shown that diets do not work and actually lead to further weight gain and potential eating disorders. About 95 percent of people who lose weight […]
