#362: Weighty Matters, Pt. II: Fighting Chub + Expanding Palate of Picky Eaters

In the second of a 2-part weight-loss series: Sarah and Dimity talk with two real-world mother runners about their “weighty issues,” as well as two experts who offer advice.First is a young mom of three who shares her struggle of creeping weight gain, leaving her focusing on the “chub” she sees in photos. Body-positive researcher Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Rutgers University, offers insight into recalibrating body perception and body-posi advice for greater contentment. The next two guests—a mom of a daughter with finicky eating habits and Jill Castle, M.S., R.D., the author of myriad books about childhood nutrition—delve deep into food issues. Jill suggests ways to get everyone in a family to eat more vegetables while also letting teens make decisions about food choices. Learn how to work with your child to formulate a plan for food.In the intro, Dimity and Sarah discuss recent big events in their lives of their teens—a Minnesota volleyball tournament for Dimity’s daughter and dance showcases for Sarah’s 8th-grade son. The first guest joins the conversation at 11:07.Give the gift of sharing family stories with StoryWorth: Get $20 off when you subscribe at StoryWorth.com/AMRTo order 24 stunning Assorted Roses for $24, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code amr. Offer good today only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices