Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

Could Eating Your Kids' Snacks Be Adding to Your Weight?

Aired on: October 18, 2012

Misty, a mother of four children under the age of 5, admits that her days are so hectic that she often finds herself sneaking bites to eat from her kids' plates. "Whatever they leave behind, I kind of help myself to," she says. "That's a lot faster and easier than trying to figure out something for myself." But Misty suspects that each nibble here and there has contributed to a 20-pound weight gain over the years. Watch the video to see Janice Min, author of How to Look Hot in a Minivan, breakdown all of the extra calories that Misty is consuming, and how this mom can make little changes that could help her shed those extra pounds!