From Robin, Child's Age 1 - 10/22/07 - IP#: 70.238.177.xxx Click here to reply
I am a certified pediatric nurse. Everyone should take a look at the following website for accurate nonbiased information about overweight/obesity in kids:
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_adolescents.htm
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From ella, Child's Age 13 - 10/21/07 - IP#: 75.84.104.xxx Click here to reply
hi everyone i need some advice on wat types of excercise my 13 yearold daughter should be doing and i cook her good meals but i think i need some tips on food too i also want your opinions if my daughter emma is really overweight shes 5'1 and 131 lbs thanx if u reply :)
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From Laura, Child's Age 10 - 10/17/07 - IP#: 84.137.81.xxx Click here to reply
Hi! I have posted here before about my daughter. She is quite obese (last June she was 4.8 and weighted 208 pounds - but since then she has put on quite a few pounds again.) and I don't know how to help her anymore. She eats constantly and is getting bigger and bigger. She refuses to be weighted and so I don't weight her.
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From tomicko, Child's Age 12 - 10/13/07 - IP#: 75.84.104.xxx Click here to reply
hi im having alot of problems with my daughter brandi she truly is pretty not because shes my child and all but i just feel so bad when she comes to me crying like yesterday she said that she found out a boy she really liked didnt like her (by the way my daughter is 5'3 and 190 lbs) she said she knew he didnt like but she said there still was that little pitifull drop of hope this really killed me inside i felt so bad shes been writing poems and crying she said that she will never find someone to love her ever since last year she started 6th grade in jr high we moved away from her friends and that whole she strugled to make friends and keep them she said that if she was skinny then people would like her because my daughter has a great personality but shes aalso shythis year shes in seventh and she has a few friends and one of them is a little chubby but she helps brandibut what im... (view more)hi im having alot of problems with my daughter brandi she truly is pretty not because shes my child and all but i just feel so bad when she comes to me crying like yesterday she said that she found out a boy she really liked didnt like her (by the way my daughter is 5'3 and 190 lbs) she said she knew he didnt like but she said there still was that little pitifull drop of hope this really killed me inside i felt so bad shes been writing poems and crying she said that she will never find someone to love her ever since last year she started 6th grade in jr high we moved away from her friends and that whole she strugled to make friends and keep them she said that if she was skinny then people would like her because my daughter has a great personality but shes aalso shythis year shes in seventh and she has a few friends and one of them is a little chubby but she helps brandibut what im trying to say is can i have some tips for my daughter no matter how many people tell her shes pretty her self a steem is still low so can someone just give me some tips please and thank you (sorry this is long) (view less)
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From jackie, Child's Age 12 - 10/02/07 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx Click here to reply
we started the gym this week and so far everyone is having a good time a litte sore but we like it no other kids her age but we are managing i just tell her nevermind what people say you need to do this for you. it's working for now
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From Jackie, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/07 - IP#: 64.12.117.xxx Click here to reply
i have a 12 year old dd and her doctor has recommended weight watchers so im going to do this with her but i feel she needs kids her own age to help her and to cheer her on she is very sweet but just addicted to food and sometimes sneaks food without even realizing what she is doing. i have 4 girls from 14 to 5 and they are very emotional so if im dealling with one the other 3 feel left out just wanted my daughter to know that yes there are other children her age going at this to and that she is not alone
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From jackie, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/07 - IP#: 64.12.117.xxx Click here to reply
does anyone live in mass. im looking for a exercise buddy for my daughter and having mom all the time is a drag or so she says
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From Jeanette, Child's Age 8 - 09/18/07 - IP#: 70.183.3.xxx Click here to reply
I worry so much about my 8 yr olds weight trouble, she is 175lbs at the age of 8. she towers over all the other kids her age and they can be very cruel. Her dad was a chubby kid but she has gone beyond chubby. I try very hard to reduce her food intake but how do you tell your child no when she cries that she is hungry. I have noticed that she eats just because; if her brother or sister is eating, she has to eat too. If My husband or I try to explain that she doesn't need to eat everytime someone is eating she cries and says mommy I can't help it. The whole family can afford to shed some pounds but with everyone's busy schedule we don't have or really make the time to exercise. I would like to set a family example exercising and eating right but it is so difficult. Does anyone have some suggestions. I'm desperate. I'm afraid that my daughter will become very ill.
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From Dinah, Child's Age 12 - 09/17/07 - IP#: 206.219.126.xxx Click here to reply
I've not read any examples quite like my son's, and I know they're out there. Maybe my post will get a response. My son is 5'7" and 175 lbs. He has been "off the chart" with his height and weight since he was a baby. He was an average baby at birth (7 lbs 11 oz); but at the very first check-up he took off and was probably in the 97% even then. :o) He is VERY athletic and participates in Baseball and Basketball. Folks have suggested he play football since he was very young, but by the time he was interested, he already weighed too much to play on the youth leagues in our area. He also wears a size 12 shoe, and it was suggested by the doctor that there's a good chance he will grow to be 6'4". If you distribute the 175 lbs over a 6'4" frame that might not be too bad, and I still keep thinking he's going to hit that growth spurt; but it's also obvious that he needs to lose some... (view more)I've not read any examples quite like my son's, and I know they're out there. Maybe my post will get a response. My son is 5'7" and 175 lbs. He has been "off the chart" with his height and weight since he was a baby. He was an average baby at birth (7 lbs 11 oz); but at the very first check-up he took off and was probably in the 97% even then. :o) He is VERY athletic and participates in Baseball and Basketball. Folks have suggested he play football since he was very young, but by the time he was interested, he already weighed too much to play on the youth leagues in our area. He also wears a size 12 shoe, and it was suggested by the doctor that there's a good chance he will grow to be 6'4". If you distribute the 175 lbs over a 6'4" frame that might not be too bad, and I still keep thinking he's going to hit that growth spurt; but it's also obvious that he needs to lose some belly fat. We also think he's dealing with the disorder called gynocomastia; which only exaggerates the problem. He's not overly sensitive about his weight; he's aware of it. We've discussed it, but he is "somewhat" sensitve. Occasionally he will say "are you saying I'm fat" and he will get that hurt look on his face. Even if I just say, "you don't need to be eating that right now" or "you just ate!" ... I think I know everything we need to do. I'd have to have been living in a cave not to know that we need to buy healthier food and limit unhealthy ones. Limit TV, video game and computer time. Even though he's very active he still seems to find plenty of time to WATCH sports on the TV, too. :o) And he does play video games (almost all of them are team sports games (football, baseball, basketball...) You're porbably wondering what I'm asking then. :o) I suppose I'm looking for advice on the best way to remind him to make good choices, without alientating him. I would hope my son knows that I love him no matter what, but when he responds negatively to my reminders, I feel like he thinks I don't love him if I MENTION his weight. I KNOW he WANTS to be in better shape. It's one of those things where when he's OLDER he will be ANGRY at his parents for not "MAKING HIM" eat better and exercise. This is the first year in middle school that he is eleiglbe to participate in interscholasitc athleteics. He wants to try out fro the basketball team, but he's afraid of not making it. I know that's not unusual even for skinny kids, but I'm CERTAIN if he was in better shape his chances of making the team would improve and/or he would be less effected by not making the team. Regardless, getting in better shape is something that we need to work on NOW. I realize it will just get more difficult if we don't. Sorry this is so long, I'm having problems verbalizing exactly what sort of help I'm looking for. I think just suggestions for talking to my son or reminding him of what he REALLY wants without making him think it's THE most important thing; or that I love him less RIGHT NOW. Thanks. (view less)
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From Brandy, Child's Age 8 - 09/10/07 - IP#: 4.248.235.xxx Click here to reply
Hello everyone.I have been on the board before about my son Brian.He has Acantosis Nigricans.He is extremely obese and yes I know its my fault.I am not looking for sympathy from you parents I just want to tell you please have your children's blood levels check at there yearly physical.It was only because of the AN did our doctor do a complete blood work on him.He is pre-diabetic and has high liver enzymes which can lead to fatty liver disease.If he hadn't had that dark ring on his neck I would have never taken him in because other that that and his being obese he seemed happy and never complained.For those of you wondering Brian is 4'10 and is 165 lbs.Every day I come to this board looking for advice and see others looking for help.we will be going back to Duke's childrens hospital in north carolina in a few months for a rechecking of the blood work.He is being put on a low glycemic... (view more)Hello everyone.I have been on the board before about my son Brian.He has Acantosis Nigricans.He is extremely obese and yes I know its my fault.I am not looking for sympathy from you parents I just want to tell you please have your children's blood levels check at there yearly physical.It was only because of the AN did our doctor do a complete blood work on him.He is pre-diabetic and has high liver enzymes which can lead to fatty liver disease.If he hadn't had that dark ring on his neck I would have never taken him in because other that that and his being obese he seemed happy and never complained.For those of you wondering Brian is 4'10 and is 165 lbs.Every day I come to this board looking for advice and see others looking for help.we will be going back to Duke's childrens hospital in north carolina in a few months for a rechecking of the blood work.He is being put on a low glycemic diet.I only posted this personal information because I wanted other parents to know that they can ask for a complete blood work up when thay take their children in for a physical.Thank you for letting me share this with you.My prayers are with all you parents and children. (view less)
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From TRACY, Child's Age 14 - 08/14/07 - IP#: 64.12.117.xxx Click here to reply
I am scared. My daughter is a beautiful 14 year old who is over weight. She is about 5'4 and weighs about 185 pounds. She is nt motivated at all to do anything about it. She is not happy with her weight but refuses to exercise and eat healthy. I provide healthy meanls and snacks but she always goes back for more. I try to tell her without making her feel bad not to eat too much but she gets an attitude with me. I feel helples. In the last 2 years I lost almost 50 pounds by eating right and exercising. I thought by doing so it would motivate her into doing it. I tried to get hr to do it with me but again he attitude comes about and we end up fighting. I know she is not happy with herself. Her confidence is low. I have taken all my kids to dieticians in hopes it would help but it has not. My other kids do not have wieght problems. Please help with any suggestions.
Thanks you so much I am desperate.
Tracy
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From Dalicia, Child's Age 14 - 08/10/07 - IP#: 74.170.149.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 14, 5'7'', and 160 pounds. Do any of you have any tips on how she can lose weight?
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From Diane, Child's Age 11 - 07/31/07 - IP#: 64.59.144.xxx Click here to reply
Brianna is 11 and she is 140 pounds 4'11. I cook healthy meals for her including lots of vegtables. Her thin sister Rachel (5'4 100 pounds) trys to set an example, and so do I. I am not overweight. I have found food conatiners in her room and she eats like crazy at her friend Helen's house because Helen is overweight too.When I confronted her about this she just says, I was hungry.Brianna also wants to model-how do i tell her she cant do this if she is not at a healthy weight? and how do I tell her she is fat-without being rude?
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From radii, Child's Age 13 - 07/31/07 - IP#: 86.44.83.xxx Click here to reply
this is hard to addmit but here goes.. my 12 year old girl got raped two years ago she was 100 pounds then but is now 290 since this happened she has been piling on the pounds recently,i was in the back garden and i could here her 'friend' say to her 'you really need to lose weight like if you dont i wont be seen with you any more get a vacume and a sharp knive, thats cheap lipo' I was shocked and started to cry but my girl just took it, she doesnt belive that she needs to lose weight even thought she been told by the doctor!
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From Duncan, Child's Age 11 - 07/16/07 - IP#: 199.247.235.xxx Click here to reply
Hi, my son Michael is overweight and it seems to be getting worse. He's never said that he's unhappy with being overweight though, so I never did anything. Before the summer holidays started he was already 196lbs; he's always been sedentary (unfortunatly a trait he gets from me and my wife, although we are not overweight) and hes been even more so over the holiday so far. He's now 215lbs - 19lbs up since the holidays began, he got out of school on the 1st June, so its been over a month and a half but still this is the most he's put on at one time. I've noticed a lot of new stretchmarks on his body recently and his double chin seems more pronounced and I'm worried he might start getting teased at school (although this may just be me being paranoid as a parent - he's never been teased about his weight to my knowledge). His clothes as well seem tighter, some t-shirts are practically hugging... (view more)Hi, my son Michael is overweight and it seems to be getting worse. He's never said that he's unhappy with being overweight though, so I never did anything. Before the summer holidays started he was already 196lbs; he's always been sedentary (unfortunatly a trait he gets from me and my wife, although we are not overweight) and hes been even more so over the holiday so far. He's now 215lbs - 19lbs up since the holidays began, he got out of school on the 1st June, so its been over a month and a half but still this is the most he's put on at one time. I've noticed a lot of new stretchmarks on his body recently and his double chin seems more pronounced and I'm worried he might start getting teased at school (although this may just be me being paranoid as a parent - he's never been teased about his weight to my knowledge). His clothes as well seem tighter, some t-shirts are practically hugging his belly although he claims they're fine so again we haven't interferred on that.
He says he feels fine and hes ok with being big - doctors visit checked out good, he's healthy but overweight.
I just wanted to know from other parents of overweight kids if we're doing the right thing by not forcing him to lose weight. (view less)
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