From Heather, Child's Age 9 - 06/28/03 - IP#: 68.80.115.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hi Everyone! I am new here but so glad I found this site. My son is 9 and 4'9" and weighs 110, actually he weighs 107 now. I just thought I would let you know what we have been doing and hope it helps. Last week when my son finished school I decided it was time to start getting healthy and I discussed this with my son. He seemed happy to make the change so that made it easy. I never really call it a diet, just being healthy. We totally changed the way we eat. We measure out our servings, we choose light and lowfat foods. We also got some weight watchers smartones desserts so that he wouldnt have to give up having treats. He does not dink sugary beverages. He only has 1/2 cup of O.J. with his breakfast. The rest of the day he drinks water and has 3 cups of skim milk a day. He enough food so that he dosnt feel like he is starving or that he is on a diet and so far it has been working. In one week he lost 3 pounds and is still happy to be following a new healthy lifestyle. This weekend we start an excersise program. I think that helping your child to be healthy and lose weight it really has to be something that the family does together and to measure your portions and servings! Hey even I lost a couple pounds! I know how hard it is for children to lose weight and tell them that they cant have certain things when other kids are allowed but we have to be strong. We are only doing what is best for our children. I wish all of you luck and success and if anyone wants me to post some samples of our mealplans I would be happy to do so. Lets keep on supporting each other for our childrens health and happiness!Heather