It Will Make You Fat


I had to have this conversation with my 12 year old HEALTHY boy who was told by someone who got their reliable information from watching the Biggest Loser that a certain food would make him fat.  Seriously?

First off don't give my 12 year old healthy child a fat complex.  His mama dealt with one most of her life - long enough for the both of them. That language does DAMAGE so just stop using it.

Second, a certain food will not make you fat, regardless of what the Biggest Loser "experts" say. My opinion on the BL is for a whole new post, but simply put - a calorie surplus (more than a body will use daily) will result in fat storage.  That is science.  Any food eaten in excess can contribute to said surplus.

And third.  Is "fat" really the worst thing you can be or be called?

Thank you J.K.....

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