From Marie, Age 42 - 02/09/04 - IP#: 68.233.162.xxx Click here to reply
Hi. I am writing about my 11-year-old son. We will call him "Alex." I'm hoping maybe you guys can help me. I need to get through to Alex about losing weight. He cries all the time because the other kids make fun of him. He wants to lose weight, but can't resist snacking. And I know I'm at fault: I work at night and can't be with him at school, so he eats all the time and I'm not there to check the situation. NOW... I don't want to NAG him. (My mom used to nag me about practicing piano, so I quit, and now I'm sorry.) What could I say that will motivate him? What could someone say to you that would help you? I love him so much and don't want to make him feel bad, but he feels bad enough already. Alex is a great kid. He's a good student. He's just so unhappy. Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input!
Reply from someone, Age 12 - 03/08/04 - IP#: 67.163.45.xxx try bnying the right foods. if he keeps snaking at school tell the teachers to put him near them and not let him trade foods. last but not least try cuttign certian foods out of the diet. (such as sugars, meat, wheat, rye, barley,ect.)
Reply from ~sammy~, Age 15 - 02/19/04 - IP#: 12.215.223.xxx Hi!! i might have a suggestion to your sons problem!! see i was like that wen i was maybe about alexes age and i started to go to a weight loss camp yea it's a lot of money, but it's werth it i lost 10lb and kept losing the lb untill i met my goal!! I eat healthy foods and also went to a gym!! i find it more fun when i go with my parents(mom)!! she pregnat now and is expeced May 14th!! we still go to the gym this vary day and i have a least one sweet candy or somthing oonce evey 3 weeks but not to go crazy!!! when i get older i plan to start a wight loss web chat rom or somthing like that !! and hopefully it'll work!!!! i hope you r son's dreams come ture to lossing wieght or what ever his dreams are !!! you friend, ~sammy~
Reply from taylor, Age 13 - 02/13/04 - IP#: 198.81.26.xxx The best thing i think to do is to exercise with him or play some games to make it fun. And when you guyse eat, just have him eat half of what he'd normally eat.
Reply from Ray Ray, Age 12 - 02/12/04 - IP#: 66.67.111.xxx Yeah I know you don't want to deprive your other kids but don't let them have anything special in front of him and not let him eat it becuase that will make him feel bad too. *rach*
Reply from Marie, Age 42 - 02/12/04 - IP#: 68.233.162.xxx Wow...great stuff, gang! I really appreciate your honest yet sometimes not-so-nice opinions. That's life! Right? If I can ever help you with anything, please let me know and I'll keep you updated with Alex's progress...(I just threw out a bag of chips, a 1/2 gallon of ice cream and a new package of cookies.) By the way! I am NOT fat, but sometimes I do have to hide snacks from Alex: he has a brother and sister who shouldn't be deprived of "fun stuff" once in a while: they're not fat either! See ya!
Reply from leah, Age 11 - 02/11/04 - IP#: 66.53.39.xxx Dear Mrs.marie I think you should throw away the bad snaks (better yet give them to youre local food bank or just give them to the home less) and leve him home with the healthy ones. NO CANDY! OR ANY THING WITH SUGAR AS THE FIRST 5 INGREEDEEANTS! and take Xango (?) E-MAIL my mom about Xango : Nalu 1@netzero.net LOVE U
Reply from k, Age 12 - 02/10/04 - IP#: 67.33.174.xxx I totally disagree. I dont think its "entirely" your fault, and he cant loose weight untill he REALLy wants too..
Reply from gggggg, Age 12 - 02/09/04 - IP#: 4.12.22.xxx On a personal opinion, I believe that the result of your child's weight problem is entrely your fault. This is because you didn't raise him properly, you being away at work is a very small factor. Because of your huge mistake your child is unhappy, and his weight could possibly be a threat to his health. However, you were asking for help so I am giving it to you. Encourage your child to join sports that he likes and registrate him in classes or on a team. Stop buying all of the junk food that you have in your house. If you are overweight and desperately need to eat that food than hide it somewhere where he can't find it and you can. You shouldn't completely deprive your son from the food that he loves so when he asks you if he can eat something than tell him only if he does....continuous jumproping for 20 minutes or you can buy the DDRMAX2 game for the Playstation2 buy a mat, and he will excercise more often, remember there is no neccesity to nag, but encourage. I hope I have been some help.
Reply from Mar, Age 15 - 02/09/04 - IP#: 138.89.174.xxx Wow! You sound like my father! We almost have the same problem. My little sister is also unhappy about her weight. She isnt "fat" or anything, but she is chuby and her friends are all really thin and she hates it. My father also works at night and can't watch what she eats because he's mostly sleeping all the time. But I do try to help her not eat junk foods, and instead eat healthier foods. Like fruits and veggys. She's been eating really good lately, so she lost about 5 pounds! I think your son needs to learn what to eat. And dont buy junk foods. He eats them because you have them in your house. Get rid of it! And when he learns to like and eat healthier foods, he'll lose weight. He could also join sports! That I think is the number one way to lose weight. Excersize! lol ok well I hope I helped! Good luck! -Mar P.S- explain to your son why is it important to lose weight and be healthy- and how being overweight is bad for you health.
