by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Oct 20, 2022 | Guest Articles & Interviews
Dr. Karla Lester was recently quoted in a Newseek article titled What Is an Almond Mom? Yolanda Hadid’s TikTok Sparks Diet Culture Convo. Dr. Lester told Newsweek: “What diet culture teaches us is that people say they’re pursuing health or wellness,...
by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Oct 12, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Self Acceptance, Self Care, Teen Health and Wellness
Obesity is hormonal. Don’t be a Diet Culture Zombie!!! TikTok testimonial from one of my followers (adult) who I coach on my TikTok lives: “I have great news!! A1C was 6.1 in March. Made changes to diet and did Intermittent fasting. Lost 30 lbs and as of June A1C is...
by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Oct 1, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Acceptance
PERFECT doesn’t exist. Perfect DOESN’T exist. Perfect doesn’t EXIST. Ginny is 15 and hates her stretch marks. Every time she glances in the mirror, she notices them on her thighs and stomach. They just seemed to pop up overnight. Even if she’s having a great day,...