From Lukas, Child's Age 17 - 07/24/24 - IP#: 84.136.38.xxx Click here to reply
Hey, How is everyone doing? My boys weight is going up again. I hoped he would lose some because of Sommer but he is staying inside all the time and just doesn’t stop eating
From Bradley, Child's Age 11 - 06/22/24 - IP#: 120.18.155.xxx Click here to reply
Anyone have experience with getting pants tailored? My boy is 11 and stores most of his extra weight in his thighs and butt. Wearing men's sizes has never worked because he's average height for his age. We tried a small men's pair of sweatpants and even they were too small whilst also being too long in the legs? Are husky-sizes worth it or should we just skip and buy adult and get them hemmed?
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Hey
How is everyone doing with summer coming?
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From Lukas, Child's Age 17 - 05/02/24 - IP#: 46.5.255.xxx Click here to reply
Hey
How is everyone doing?
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From Paula, Child's Age 20 - 04/29/24 - IP#: 90.254.73.xxx Click here to reply
When I sent my daughter off to college, she was 155lbs at 5"2. Still overweight for her height, but she was active and healthy. She comes home once every 3 or so months. I could tell she was putting on weight, I just didn't realise how bad it was. At the beginning of last summer, I overheard her confiding in her older sister that she had gained 45lbs, but she was going to lose it over the summer. She didn't. She gained another 10 or so lbs. I saw her for the first time since Christmas when she came home for her sister's wedding. A few wider family members said they were shocked to see how much she'd gained. She's only 20 and got out out of breath from a few minutes on the dance floor. A few days later, I went into the bathroom straight after her and saw that the scales were displaying a number. I felt guilty because it was clearly private to her, but I had a look. 257lbs. She's an adult and I don't want to push her away or nag her about her health, but she's gained 102lbs since she started college in 2022. I'm worried sick.
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From Lucas, Child's Age 16 - 03/13/24 - IP#: 208.37.145.xxx Click here to reply
Hey all, looking for some advice here. My son Charlie is 16, and he is currently 5'10 and between 235-240 pounds. In June during his annual check up, he was 5'9 and 165 pounds. I was somewhat shocked that he put on 70 pounds in less than a year. I knew that he had put on some weight, but I was thinking more so in the realm of 15-20 pounds. Charlie almost always wore a hoodie and sweats this winter, and I guess this masked the weight gain. Doesn't help that not much of the weight went to his face.
He turned sixteen last June and got a job working at a fast food place during the summer and part time during the school year, which I think has contributed greatly to his weight gain. Now since I'm looking back and thinking about it, he's always eating something. If he's watching TV or doing work, or playing games with his friends, there's always a soda or chips or cookies surrounding... (view more)Hey all, looking for some advice here. My son Charlie is 16, and he is currently 5'10 and between 235-240 pounds. In June during his annual check up, he was 5'9 and 165 pounds. I was somewhat shocked that he put on 70 pounds in less than a year. I knew that he had put on some weight, but I was thinking more so in the realm of 15-20 pounds. Charlie almost always wore a hoodie and sweats this winter, and I guess this masked the weight gain. Doesn't help that not much of the weight went to his face.
He turned sixteen last June and got a job working at a fast food place during the summer and part time during the school year, which I think has contributed greatly to his weight gain. Now since I'm looking back and thinking about it, he's always eating something. If he's watching TV or doing work, or playing games with his friends, there's always a soda or chips or cookies surrounding him. I've noticed the occasional Wendy's or McDonald's bag in the garage trash bin, and his door dash/uber eats orders when I'm working late and have not cooked (maybe once every two weeks) have been progressively larger.
I'm not exactly sure how to handle this with him. He's sixteen and likes his own independence, and I try to give him as much independence as a sixteen year old could have. I could, and likely will, ban snacking in the house, but I have to work during the day and I can't control what he eats when I am not home. Thankfully my cooking is relatively healthy, I was a chef in a previous life, and I try to cook flavorful and nutritious meals. He also does not appear to be in terrible shape. While I do hear heavy breathing during workouts or stairs and he is slower than in the past, he doesn't shy away from playing sports or weightlifting with his friends, or going for walks and bike rides with me. Since it's been getting warmer, we've been bike riding more, and I am noticing that the extra weight is slowing him down more so than before.
I'm unsure what to do, and advice is appreciated! Thanks y'all. (view less)
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From Thomas, Child's Age 12 - 02/26/24 - IP#: 104.28.64.xxx Click here to reply
I don’t want to bother anyone but how are you doing?
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From Thomas, Child's Age 12 - 01/25/24 - IP#: 104.28.64.xxx Click here to reply
How is everyone doing? Now that Christmas and the holidays are over, have you all managed to eat normally again? My son and I actually wanted to eat healthier again after Christmas. But we haven't managed to do that yet😬
From Eric, Child's Age 14 - 12/25/23 - IP#: 84.202.8.xxx Click here to reply
Hello! Hope you are having a great christmas celebration with family, friends and anyone else you celebrate with, whichever traditions you have, and that your kids will not get any negative weight comments from anyone. Merry christmas! How are you celebrating?
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From Eric, Child's Age 14 - 12/02/23 - IP#: 78.156.5.xxx Click here to reply
Hey everyone, how is christmas preparations going for you and how do you handle thanksgiving, christmas and such in regard to food and routines?
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From Tam, Child's Age 22 - 11/07/23 - IP#: 173.81.124.xxx Click here to reply
Sad update. Back in early 2020 I posted here about my daughter, then 17, who was overeating and secretly binge eating. At the time she was 5 feet and 1 inch, and about 140 pounds. I described her then as “chubby”, but little did I know weight was the least of our concerns.
She had developed an eating disorder right under our noses. Bulimia - the uncontrollable compulsion and biological drive to binge eat, and then the fear of weigh gain compelling her to vomit it all back out.
She is now 80-some pounds and still struggling greatly with her eating habits, confidence, thoughts of her body, and spending so much money on ordering food delivery for this addiction.
I know this doesn’t really fit this space, but I just wanted fellow parents to be aware. If this begins with your child, act soon and catch it early so maybe you’ll have better luck reversing this devastating illness.
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From Jesse, Child's Age 8 - 10/30/23 - IP#: 174.202.2.xxx Click here to reply
I need your advice, please. I ordered my foster son Kevin (age 8) a Halloween costume online and it arrived today. It's Spiderman, who Kevin really likes. He tried it on and it's too small even though I ordered husky size. In fact, the seam ripped when Kevin sat down. I called stores around here and no Spiderman costumes in stock. He is supposed to wear a costume to school tomorrow. Any suggestions or ideas?
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From Bradley, Child's Age 11 - 10/28/23 - IP#: 1.145.46.xxx Click here to reply
My son is 11. He's average height, broad built and only slightly stocky. However his butt and thighs are huge. It's like any excess fat goes straight to that big, wide ass of his. We've had to buy plus-size pants now and I'm concerned this could be a precursor to future weight gain.
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From Eric, Child's Age 14 - 10/27/23 - IP#: 78.156.5.xxx Click here to reply
Weekend is almost here, and so is winter in our area. Do any of you have problems motivating for physical activity now that outside is getting cold and wet? I have tried and kind of succeeded in going for walks, doing garden stuff, washing the car and so on with the boys, but it is hard to motivate ourselves when the weather is freezing cold. What do you do in the spare time with your kids? Do you find it okay to accept more sedentary days this time of the year?
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From Jesse, Child's Age 14 - 10/15/23 - IP#: 174.202.0.xxx Click here to reply
I'm writing about my 8 year old foster son, Kevin. Fall break ends tomorrow and he goes back to class. I noticed at breakfast today his school jeans are too tight. Just got him new jeans not long ago. Got him on the scale and he weighs 108. That's a 60 pound gain since he came to us at the beginning of March. My older Son Lane didn't start gaining weight until he was older. Any advice? Kevin really likes to eat and I don't don't want to deprive him.
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