Big Thighs, Tight Jeans: Should Jan go on a Diet? by Ann Capper, RD, CDN

Meet Jan - your average, busy middle-school girl. She has a medium build and really likes to dance. But Jan hates her thighs. She thinks she's getting fat and begins to envy the slimmer girls who seem to be EVERYWHERE lately. Jan tries a crash diet because she wants to be beautiful. But then she gets SO hungry, she stuffs herself. On top of that, when she feels down, cookies seem to make her feel better. Then she feels guilty.

Jan can't seem to be satisfied with her weight or her looks until she discovers the key to being the best she's ever been. She wrote it all in her journal. Read her secrets inside...

Ann Capper, RD, CDN is the nutrition editor and an online panelist for www.FINDINGbalance.com, a faith-based organization dedicated to helping those who struggle with eating, weight, and body image issues. A frequent speaker on these topics, she is passionate about teaching girls of all ages to eat well and live well. She lives in Corning, New York, with her husband, son, and two teenage daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys taking ballet and modern dance classes.

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