Big Boned, Thick or Obesity – how thick is too unhealthy?
We use these terms “BIG BONED” AND “THICK” within our community all the time, but what do they really mean? And more importantly, what for they mean for your health… and when should be concerned? Can someone be “big boned” and still be healthy? Should everyone be aiming to be the lightest weight possible? We break this all down with 2 obesity experts in this episode… including the shocking link between extra weight and COVID-19!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Facing Overweight and Obesity: A Complete Guide for Children and Adults, $9.99: https://amzn.to/2VUkOfL
Find obesity treatment or an obesity-trained physician to consult with: https://obesitymedicine.org/find-obesity-treatment/
What is obesity? https://obesitymedicine.org/what-is-obesity/
Obesity: It’s More Complex than You Think
https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/video/obesity-its-more-complex-you-think-fatima-cody-stanford
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Extra Reading:
1-This article takes a look at obesity and COVID 19, written by Dr. Stanford: https://www.newsweek.com/americas-covid-19-response-must-tackle-obesity-opinion-1514400
2-This article evaluates food insecurity, obesity, and COVID-19: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/food-insecurity-covid-19-and-eating-disorders-2020081720777
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TODAY’S EXPERT BIOS
Dr. Kathi Earles is board certified in both pediatrics and obesity medicine. She is a highly sought after speaker and author of the topic of obesity including her most recent publication in the Journal of National Medical Association June issue titled, “A Call to Action: Addressing Obesity in the Black Community.”
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is one of the first fellowship trained obesity medicine physicians. She serves as an international expert in obesity from multiple perspectives: prevention, treatment, policy, research, media, and disparities.
HOST BIO – Who is Dr. Ty?
Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines wears many hats. She is a branding & media coach for physicians with her agency Doctor Ty Media, LLC, after earning her master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University and having a 19-year news career (mostly with NBC outlets). She is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, practicing for over a decade. Dr. Ty also completed a Master of Business Administration degree from University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 2017 and incorporates her marketing and entrepreneurship coursework with her coaching. She speaks at several regional and national meetings each year. Over the years, Dr. Ty has appeared as an on-air medical expert for local, online and national news shows and has written for various online, magazine and newspaper outlets.
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Video link: https://youtu.be/-nwpgk1ZI6w
