From Lisa, Child's Age 10 - 02/25/03 - IP#: 24.204.113.xxx Click here to reply
Hello everyone. We went to the dietician today. We relearned some things we knew and learned new things. I wanted to share a few of the ideas we learned today. It will be hard for many children to make these changes and hard as parents to make the changes with them. The dietician said it will not work if the whole family does not do it together. I hope this will help some of you. The most important thing is portion controll. We tend to poor and not measure out our foods. This is a big factor in gaining weight. Also any thing that is fat free or light (mayo, salad dressing, yogurt) is good for our kids. One coke a day adds 15 pounds in a year! Diet anything or sugar free anything cuts the calories and help keep the pounds off, along with 1% milk. We are trying splenda as a sugar substitute on cerals and in unsweetened tea. For lunch Amanda will take baked chips (15 is portion), Lean ham ... (view more)Hello everyone. We went to the dietician today. We relearned some things we knew and learned new things. I wanted to share a few of the ideas we learned today. It will be hard for many children to make these changes and hard as parents to make the changes with them. The dietician said it will not work if the whole family does not do it together. I hope this will help some of you. The most important thing is portion controll. We tend to poor and not measure out our foods. This is a big factor in gaining weight. Also any thing that is fat free or light (mayo, salad dressing, yogurt) is good for our kids. One coke a day adds 15 pounds in a year! Diet anything or sugar free anything cuts the calories and help keep the pounds off, along with 1% milk. We are trying splenda as a sugar substitute on cerals and in unsweetened tea. For lunch Amanda will take baked chips (15 is portion), Lean ham on wheat bread with fat free mayo, and No cheese. When Amanda eats a cheese sandwich it will be fat free cheese. For snacks she suggested any one of the following: half a bagel with peanut butter, one 8 oz. yogurt, any fruit, or 1 serving of chips. The best way to deal with the chips is to put 15 chips in individual baggies until the big bag is gone. Then you have a serving size ready. Lucky for me Amanda loves diet cokes, peanut butter and wheat bread. This will not be a big deal other than controlling portions and snacking. One way to find out how good something is is to: hold up 1 finger for every 50 calories (100 is 2, 400 is 8, ect) then look at the fat and if you have equal or less fingers than the fat it is is good for your child. If you have a lot more fat than fingers they should only eat the portion allowed. If you change the eating habits and you include some activity to help stimulate the body. You are should be able to lose weight. I went tonight and bought all new fat free stuff and diet stuff. Amanda is very excited as we start "our change of lifestyle" we do not call this a diet. I will let you all know how Amanda is fairing with all the new changes. I hope you all find the help you are looking for. Many blessing to all you and your brave children. (view less)
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From STACEY, Child's Age 6 - 02/24/03 - IP#: 12.109.202.xxx Click here to reply
MY DAUGHTER IS 6 AND WEIGHTS 85LBS.. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH HER I FEEL SHE IS TO BIG FOR HER AGE AND SIZE.... SHE WEARS A SIZE 10-12 IN LITTLE GIRS CLOTHS.. I HAVE A HEARD TIME GETTING HER TO EAT THINGS THAT ARE GOOD FOR HER.. PLEASE HELP ME
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From Vicky, Child's Age 11 - 02/16/03 - IP#: 66.157.40.xxx Click here to reply
Hi, my son is 11 years old. He is 5'3" tall and weighs 171 pounds. For over a year now he has been off and on oral steroids for an eye condition called Iritis. He wasn't skinny before he started the medicine but he did gain 37 lbs. while he was on the medicine. He has been off off the medicine now since November but he still seems to be gaining weight. The DR. said it could take 6-8 months for it to get out of his system but in the meantime he needs to cut down on his eating and his sweets. I know I shouldn't bring them in my home and I am going to stop but I need to know if there is someone out there who has any suggestions for parents who need to help their children lose weight without making them feel terrible about themselves. He starts Jr. High next year and I don't want him to be made fun of. By the way, he is an only child and my husband and I pretty much let him eat anything he... (view more)Hi, my son is 11 years old. He is 5'3" tall and weighs 171 pounds. For over a year now he has been off and on oral steroids for an eye condition called Iritis. He wasn't skinny before he started the medicine but he did gain 37 lbs. while he was on the medicine. He has been off off the medicine now since November but he still seems to be gaining weight. The DR. said it could take 6-8 months for it to get out of his system but in the meantime he needs to cut down on his eating and his sweets. I know I shouldn't bring them in my home and I am going to stop but I need to know if there is someone out there who has any suggestions for parents who need to help their children lose weight without making them feel terrible about themselves. He starts Jr. High next year and I don't want him to be made fun of. By the way, he is an only child and my husband and I pretty much let him eat anything he wants. His grandparents live near too and they do too. I don't know what to do. He is a very big boy. Even his height. I think if he just loses at least 40 lbs. that would make a huge difference. Also, NO, he is not very active. We live in town and I will barely let him go around the block by himself. He doesn't do sports and doesn't have alot of friends either. I know this letter is long but I am very scared for my son. Please help. Thank you...... (view less)
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From Lisa, Child's Age 10 - 02/16/03 - IP#: 24.204.113.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 10 years old and weighs 179 pounds. She is very active. She plays basketball, soccer, and softball for all but 2 1/2 months of the year. She swims every day during the summer and is biking, jumping on a trampoline, or just playing most of the time. We do not eat fast foods but 1-2 times a month, no fried foods and very little sweets ( cake, cookies, ect.). Yet she continues to gain weight at a steady pace. She does have asthma and a few minor heart problems. None of these should make her gain weight. We have just got an appointment to see a dietician to help us. Does anyone have any other suggestions on what we can do? We hope you find the help you are looking for and that your children reach their goals.
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From Maria, Child's Age 14 - 02/15/03 - IP#: 68.52.211.xxx Click here to reply
I have 1 daughter. She is 5'and about 160-170 lbs. When she went to the doctors last summer (2002,Sept.)for a checkup the doc. said that she should go on a diet. So she did . we bought her slim-fast but it did not work . she would have a slim fast for breakfast and for lunch she would have slimfast but at 3:00 pm she would look in the refidge and eat or when i leave the room she would eat . she wants to lose lbs. she has her jr. prom in 2 years and want to look go . what do she have to do ??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From Herman, Child's Age 12 - 02/08/03 - IP#: 65.83.204.xxx Click here to reply
We have no money for sports so my daughter cannot get her execise. She's very desperate. Can someone please tell us what to do about her weight.
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From Janette, Child's Age 14 - 02/07/03 - IP#: 67.40.131.xxx Click here to reply
Hello to everyone my name is Janette and I have three children .I am concerned with children's weight problems and what they are going through because I too was an overweight child and adult. I have been doing a lot of reading, I am now reaching the posiablity of opening a childrens health center to help parent, and children like you all learn about safe and healthy ways of controlling weight thru diet and exercise. What I want to know is if there is a need for such a place and if you would take advantage of such a program
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From Tara, Child's Age 4 - 02/05/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx Click here to reply
My son is 4 and 1/2 years old, he's 3'11" and weighs about 76 pounds. He's been a little husky since he was 2, but now he's getting fat. It hurts so much when he comes home from prescool/day care and tells me that the kids make fun of him because of his weight. He lives with his dad, and each time I see him he gets bigger. He goes through clothes like people go through tissues...he's wearing a 12-14 in boys clothes. At this rate, he'll be wearing men's clothes in no time. He loves food and his father is forever giving him fried chicken and pizza and he doesn't make our son drink water. It's always juice, punch or whole milk, even though I've told him to give him water or at least skim milk and cut out the junk-food. But his father lets him eat whatever he wants. If my son sees someone eating something, he wants it...even if he just finished a meal. I'm worried that the extra weight is going to cause health problems in the future. Please help!!
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From Lori, Child's Age 14 - 02/01/03 - IP#: 208.165.218.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is now fourteen. She is the youngest yet tallest girl in her freshmen class. Being 6'0 tall already makes her feel more insecure because she's at least 5 inches taller than most of the other girls, and she has a larger stomach. She is 6'0 tall and weighs about 180-185lbs. She could be a lot worse, but I know if she lost at least 10 or 15lbs, she would be a lot happier. Does anyone have any good tips for me to share with my daughter?
From mary, Child's Age 12 - 01/31/03 - IP#: 63.169.217.xxx Click here to reply
I am nearly at my wit's end!!! I cant find the answer to my question anywhere!!! Can anyone out there tell me where i can find a GOOD website with a weight chart ??? IM FRANTIC about my nearly 12 year old son!!! First of all, HE HAS A MUSTACHE!! He is the only one in his grade that does. Second, he seems much bigger and more broader than his classmates. He has huge shoulders and chest... I worry so much about his weight...He's 5 feet 2 and weighs 119 pounds. Is his weight appropriate for his height? How do i find the answer to this question???
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From Trish, Child's Age 12 - 01/17/03 - IP#: 207.157.73.xxx Click here to reply
Kathy is 125lbs. and she is around 5'4" tall. I am concerned that she is overeating and not getting enough excercise. How can I motivate her and yet keep her from feeling that I am saying she is fat. We have already had a problem with this. I love her and want what is best for her and I do not want her to have joint problems later!!
tHANKS!!!
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From Allison, Child's Age 6 - 01/01/03 - IP#: 63.214.82.xxx Click here to reply
hi my daughter is 6 but soon will be 7. she weighs 90lbs now. we've been back and forth to the doctors since she was 5. she has always been a little big. but she started gaining most of the weight at age 3 and a half and 4 yrs old. my biggest problem is trying to teach her portion sizes or why she can't have seconds. i think she eats out of boredum most of the time. everytime i tell her no its a power struggle. i keep all junk food out of the house now and am encouraging her to eat fruit, vegetables, and lofat cereal w/skim milk. its not easy but i hope it helps. i am a little overweight myself so i told her together we are going to eat healthier and hopfully lose some weight. if anyone is interested i'd love to e-mail (allisonj324@netzero.com
From Jane, Child's Age 11 - 12/29/02 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx Click here to reply
hi my daughter id overweight by far she is 5 ft and weighs 168lbs and kids at school make fun of her so much and she is so miserable and she cry all the time .she is a beautiful girl with dark hair and a pretty face.her stomach is so huge tones of rolls and she cant even find clothes to fit her.she is sad because she cant fit in with the other kids at school.all of the other girls are skinny with boyfreinds and wear hip sexy clothes.she is very depressed and needs someone to talk to that can relate to her email her at shadylerkr699@aol.com
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From Marley - 12/28/02 - IP#: 158.222.227.xxx Click here to reply
hey, i'm the same one with the post on the eminem one. I just wanna tell the parents on here that if you censor your kids to much, something will most likely go wrong. I have so many different friends from many different backrounds. Most of them are very rich, and also very restricted. But one thing that happens is that they'll go to friends house s and hear it there. They'll listen to the radio, watch TV, anyhting, it's hard to escape. I'm already not the most normal child in the world, but not because of his songs. If i wasn't aloud to listen to him, i would be so mad at my parents, i would hate them. But my mom would rather have me listen to him then Britney and Christina and think it's cool to whore myself out in barely there clothes. Hell, by your girl a No DOubt album, gwen is much more respectable. Let your kids have some freedom, it'll be better. My mom lets me express myself, i ... (view more)hey, i'm the same one with the post on the eminem one. I just wanna tell the parents on here that if you censor your kids to much, something will most likely go wrong. I have so many different friends from many different backrounds. Most of them are very rich, and also very restricted. But one thing that happens is that they'll go to friends house s and hear it there. They'll listen to the radio, watch TV, anyhting, it's hard to escape. I'm already not the most normal child in the world, but not because of his songs. If i wasn't aloud to listen to him, i would be so mad at my parents, i would hate them. But my mom would rather have me listen to him then Britney and Christina and think it's cool to whore myself out in barely there clothes. Hell, by your girl a No DOubt album, gwen is much more respectable. Let your kids have some freedom, it'll be better. My mom lets me express myself, i have pink hair and a nose ring, something many of my friends want. When there parents say they cant have things like that, they pierce themselves or color in there hair, things are hard to escape. Let your kids be themselves, it's better that way. (view less)
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From Lilly, Child's Age 14 - 12/21/02 - IP#: 66.188.235.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 14 and about 5 foot 6. She never let's me see how much she weighs, but I've never been too concerned. She doesn't look that big, but she does have a stomach that sort of hangs. But yesterday we were in my room and I've been redecorating so stuff is everywhere and the scale was by my bed and I was sitting on my bed and she came over and stood on it to be next to me and ask me something. Curious, I didn't say anything and then I saw what she weighs. She then left and I know now that she weighs in around 180. Our scale is a bit goofy so i figure maybe 5 to 10 pounds less, but still, isn't that a bit much for a 14 year old? I mean most of the kids weigh like 120, or 130. And here she is at 180. I don't know what to do about it. Should I talk to her or take her to a doctor?
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