Ed Koch To Be Special Guest on fitsmiForMoms™ Radio October 7 at 1:00 pm (ET)

Oct. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- New York , N.Y. -- Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch and author of the recently released children’s book, Eddie Shapes Up, will be a special guest on fitsmiForMom.com’s half-hour radio program on October 7th at 1:00 (ET) to talk about his challenges as a “chubby child” and what he hopes to achieve with this book.

The bi-weekly fistmiForMoms.com radio program, hosted by founder and CEO, Linda Frankenbach, features expert guests, as well as parents, concerned about childhood obesity.  Listeners are encouraged to call (714) 459-3958 during the show and participate in the conversation.

“We are delighted to have Mayor Koch joining us on fitsmiForMoms Radio to talk candidly about his own experience as a young boy and his creative and endearing approach to help kids today struggling with their weight and self -image,” said Ms. Frankenbach.

fitsmiForMoms.com  (http://www.fitsmiForMoms.com) is the first social network for parents of overweight kids and teens.  It provides the specialized support, information, and expert advice that parents need to help their overweight child. fitsmiForMoms.com is a separate companion site to fitsmi.com.

fitsmi.com (http://www.fitsmi.com) is a new web community where teen girls struggling with their weight (ages13-18) can go to feel good about themselves, access tools that help them make positive lifestyle changes to last a lifetime, laugh, get reliable information, build friendships, and find support.

Eddie Shapes Up, co-authored with Mayor Koch’s sister, Pat Koch Thaler, reflects the obstacles children face and inspires them to take charge of their health through good nutrition and exercise.

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About: fitsmi.com is a unique Web community for teen girls struggling with their weight. fitsmiForMoms.com is a separate companion site that supports parents of overweight kids.