Tag Archives: childhood obesity
Outside of the Box at the Camas Public Library
Last night, I gave an obesity and health talk at the Camas Public Library. Since it was my first time visiting the branch, I browsed around before I made my way upstairs to the room where I would speak. What a quaint, charming library. The Camas Farmers Market was in full swing outside of the […]
Unfufilled: A childhood memory
As a child, I watched from the sidelines of the school playground while the other kids hung from monkey bars, teetered on teeter-totters, jumped rope, and played all the games that children play. At home, I watched neighborhood friends, hop on their bikes and ride freely and effortlessly. I was always fearful to join in, […]
It starts with YOU
As a mother, I realize that I’m Jasmyn’s greatest role model. I am her most influential example. I’m supposed to care for her, love her, guide her. The decisions I make for my life, ultimately influence her life. At my heaviest weight of 388 pounds, I’ll admit, I was not a good role model for […]
What’s Happening in April
April promises to be another busy month filled with community outreach and doing all the things I love. I’m singing, Alicia Keys, “This girl is on fire. Highlights: Honored to be the presenter for Camas & Washougal on a Diet’s free screening of HBO’s “The Weight of The Nation” part 3 “Children in Crisis.” Wednesday […]