One of the teenagers I work with asked me, “Does smoking help you lose weight?”
It’s a common myth—and the science says no.
In this episode, I dive into a powerful study of over 1,000 teenagers that looked at the connection between smoking, weight loss attempts, and nutrition. What it found is shocking: many normal-weight teenage girls who tried to lose weight were twice as likely to start smoking.
🚭 You’ll learn:
- Why this myth is so common among teenagers
- What the data says about smoking, BMI, and weight loss
- How smoking habits cluster with poor nutrition and alcohol use
- Why we must talk to teenagers about healthy habits early
🎧 Tune in to bust this myth and learn how to support your teen the healthy way.
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I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.
Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders
Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!
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