Tommy Martin M.D.
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Alex :
No offense but as a child who was also overweight, besides our parents our pediatricians also need to make a safe space because I’m traumatized by mine and now even at a normal weight get so scared when my doctor weighs me
2026-06-25 14:45:03
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Tasha :
I know my daughter is.She is 8 years old and was wearing clothes for 11 year olds.I felt bad for her but realised I am at fault.She gets her food source from me.I stopped Sodas, chips and sweets and explained to her that those things are incredibly bad for her health.She's beautiful regardless of what size clothes she wears but later in life when she's older,she wont be able to enjoy sports,she wont be able to run and play with her friends so I am doing this for her.She is now losing weight and I have to buy smaller clothes for her.She also makes conscious decesions to eat better.
2026-06-25 10:29:22
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NicolePearl :
My son was labeled overweight… he is 95% + for both height & weight… He does not appear overweight at all, just a bigger kid in all ways, these labels are so hurtful.
2026-06-25 17:31:39
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Crystal :
My daughter is 5 and over 80lbs, she's level 2 autistic and now only has 5 safe foods (a hot dog- slightly warm, pretzels, drinkable yogurt, grated marble cheese, and baby food pouches). I wish I could get her to eat healthy foods 😔 We constantly offer healthy foods, but she won't even touch them, let alone try to eat them. Its a struggle I wish on no person. Before the autism regression hit she was an amazing eater, my mom would say I was so lucky because ahe loved all foods and vegetables were her favorite. With how active she is (the girl is non stop on the go) I don't know how she's gained so much weight over the last 2 years. As someone who struggled my whole life with being overweight, I dont want this for my daughter but I don't know what to do.
2026-06-25 13:29:37
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g :
As someone who struggled with disordered eating and horrible body image issues since 14 because of the WAY things were said to me by my parents in my childhood around my body and food, thank you for this. Things we say to our children can stick with them forever
2026-06-25 18:08:01
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KayRenee.1993 :
What about underweight? My 9 yo is 50 lbs. her dad was always underweight growing up.
2026-06-25 07:48:59
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Gabbie 🇨🇦🇩🇴 :
Not only do I not tell her anything like that I don’t make negative comments about me in front of her either!!
2026-06-23 01:42:03
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With_A_Y :
My son is underweight. He’s been in the 50th percentile since birth. Ge’s struggled with weight and body image since he was in middle school; he’s 16 now. Everyone praises him but it really bothers him that he can’t gain weight. We focus on eating healthy most of the time and high five any time he gains a pound or two.
2026-06-27 12:32:31
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Hudson Dobbins :
Does knowing realize this is ai
2026-06-26 18:54:22
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Dr. Serina Lewis-Everett :
We build healthier kids by protecting both their physical and emotional health. ❤️
2026-06-25 14:05:29
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therealpbeatty :
Is that advice?
2026-06-24 23:33:12
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MoCo :
Growing up my mom did the opposite of all of those and I struggled so much. Both of my boys gained weight around 8 years old. I made a concerted effort not to repeat the pattern from my childhood. Withholding “bad” food from me made me feel like I had to eat as much as I could when I had the chance. It took me years to change the way I see food. As teen both of my boys have dropped the weight and are healthy. Hoping the carry good habits into adulthood
2026-06-25 10:40:58
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erinscents4408 :
We have 3 kids, two always have been under weight or right at weight. Our third is overweight and struggles and we all eat the same. We recently stopped buying pantry snacks and it’s helped her a bunch and we have cut back on how much in between snacking we do as a whole.
2026-06-25 18:31:29
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unknownuser :
My sons paediatrician said to him at 14, “wow, you’ve doubled in weight since I last saw you four years ago”. He immediately started a diet that day and has been calorie counting for over four months now.
2026-06-25 16:36:27
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Chenzi May :
mine is the opposite. He won't eat enough so he's smaller than his age. He's not picky at all. He eats lots of veggies and fruits. But he doesn't like stuffing himself like others kids do. Would eat treats but not overindulge. I think it's good that he listens to hunger cues, but I'm afraid he's not getting enough calories. How do I get him to eat more?
2026-06-25 14:45:46
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Suyin :
I have been plus size my entire life! I was 37 years old when I realized my father was my first bully! 🥺 I have never had a good relationship with food, and it all stems from the way I was raised and criticized by those who were supposed to love me unconditionally, and teach me to love myself instead of hate myself! Thank you for sharing this Dr. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
2026-06-22 17:58:32
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Barbacoa :
yes to all of this! as an obese person, I would have needed to not have good vs. bad food, no judgement and good models. my parents would restrict so hard during the week then eat Chinese food, chips and pies on the weekends. imo balance daily would have been better. my relationship with food is terrible
2026-06-25 11:32:35
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NeaKameni :
As a mother i feel it's my job to guide my children towards healthy eating habits and find a balance without making it a big deal or too restrictive
2026-06-22 18:27:22
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Sez :
We definitely teach good and bad food but don’t restrict his ability to have a treat, just teaching what food helps fuel our bodies the right way, helping them make choices
2026-06-25 11:06:54
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American pet family :
What about the opposite, my daughter is too thin. But still in “healthy range” she doesn’t snack, eats healthy. But family member constantly comment “she’s so thin” “she’s too thin” “is she ok” and it triggers me, and I get mad at her and myself. Like I’m failing. Anyway.. food for thought. She’s 12, 4”10 82lbs.
2026-06-25 23:50:21
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Alex Smith❌ :
Yes! Thank you! My 13 year old is working on being healthier and losing weight. He has been so motivated! Making healthy choices and moving his body every day! ❤️
2026-06-25 22:56:46
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brooke :
Something I realized is that as a kid often being overweight was seen as MY fault despite having little to no say in what I was eating.
2026-06-25 21:53:54
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Lisa :
My son spent every afternoon after school at his grandparents, as soon as they died he became normal weight again after being a chunky little boy for a few years. I had an idea she was feeding him too much but I didn’t want to get too naggy while she was helping us so much.
2026-06-25 19:46:01
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Liana Hakim :
Is it to eat empty spoons of food and imagine it’s real food?
2026-06-25 11:14:00
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kristenjoleen :
This works! I do this with my kids because I was a child in the diet era. I don’t want my kids to struggle with food the way I do. My daughter is now 12 and she actively makes healthy food choices. She says things like, “ ive had a sugary snack today, let me get some fruit instead” or “ if I eat too much of that my tummy will hurt” or “I don’t think I have fed my muscles enough protein today” . She never mentions weight, calories, “naughty” foods or fat content. She even chooses water 90% of the time because “ it keeps my kidneys healthy” . It was something we actively had to pursue, teach and encourage when she was younger but now that she has some more independence she is making these choices on her own. ♥️
2026-06-25 23:39:00
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