PUBLIC MARKS with tag overweight

According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of children ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope.

I also write a lot about body politics. I’m fat. Actually I hate writing that phrase, and I hate saying it, but I can’t deny it. But more to the point, I’m learning that I don’t have to apologize for it. This site is a project in progress, because me making peace with my body - and ultimately getting this eating disorder under control - is a project in progress.

There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight loss. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life