You're More Than a Body: Why Kurbo Is a Bad Idea and What To Do Instead

Have you heard of the new Weight Watchers (excuse me, I mean WW) app called Kurbo? Created and marketed as an app to “help kids and teens ages 8-17 reach a healthier weight,” its foundation is in the well-intentioned but harmfully-executed push to combat childhood obesity. I’m an eating disorder therapist with specialized training in working with adolescents so alarm bells start to go off for me anytime I see weight loss mentioned, especially for kids.