Childhood obesity is gaining in number and size: more kids are fatter than even. Ex-reality TV star Honey Boo Boo Alana Thompson shows what childhood obesity looks like. At 9, Honey Boo Boo is 65 pounds overweight. She was warned recently on "The Doctors" to lose. Her mother Mama June Shannon said on Facebook that is eating better Alana hasn't lost weight. In fact, she may have gained because in February, she was only 55 pounds overweight.
BMI (body mass index) numbers vary. There's some dispute on exactly what's healthy weight. But stats aside, Honey Boo Boo weight nearly double what she should. Her mother June lost weight. She still has lots more to go. Her secret is juicing which is good. It boost vegetables and fruits in the diet. But for kids like Honey Boo Boo, smoothies are a better way to lose weight. I ate power smoothies to shed 100 pounds.
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