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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From Krista - 07/15/07 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
if any one that is serious about paying for a personal trainer that lives in the waterbury ct area please email me at sportykrista189@aol.com because i have an awesome personal trainer for you ne way i cant wait for 2009 because one of my cuzins and i will be going to the same skool this is the one that is over 400 pounds and the highskool that i am going to host a bigggest loser contest every year so i think this is my chance to help him loose weight and i am going to get off the bus at his house and walk with him every single day doesnt that sound good bye love yaz email me for ne help needed
From Latoisha, Child's Age 14 - 07/02/07 - IP#: 66.97.145.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 14 and is just eating herself into what I feel is an early grave. She has been to the doctor and the doctor has put her on a diet, that has not helped. I had to change everything that I buy in the house I had to change the diet of my younger two children just to encourage my daughter. Although I never cooked fried foods, or let them have a lot of junk food she still eat out of control. If you don't finish your food on your plate she will eat her food and the left overs on everyone else's plate. She is up all night eating she constantly eat all day. She has high cholesterol at the age of 14 and has now started having blood pressure problems. She weighs more than I do which is sad she is 265 and 5'8" I am 135 5'6". I have constantly told her that food is not her friend and if she has problems please come to me and talk about it don't try to eat it away. I work out a... (view more)My daughter is 14 and is just eating herself into what I feel is an early grave. She has been to the doctor and the doctor has put her on a diet, that has not helped. I had to change everything that I buy in the house I had to change the diet of my younger two children just to encourage my daughter. Although I never cooked fried foods, or let them have a lot of junk food she still eat out of control. If you don't finish your food on your plate she will eat her food and the left overs on everyone else's plate. She is up all night eating she constantly eat all day. She has high cholesterol at the age of 14 and has now started having blood pressure problems. She weighs more than I do which is sad she is 265 and 5'8" I am 135 5'6". I have constantly told her that food is not her friend and if she has problems please come to me and talk about it don't try to eat it away. I work out a lot due to my back problems and exercise has to be part of my daily regimine per my doctor. I get her out with me daily and she don't even try or put an effort into walking. She just don't know the heartache I feel due to her not being healthy. It hurts really bad and I cry often because I know how cruel the kids are and I don't want her feeling like she has to buy friends just because of her size or let people treat her any way just for them to be her friend. I am really scared at this point that my child is going to have a heart attack and die! I just don't know what to do anymore...... (view less)
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From Connor - 06/26/07 - IP#: 71.51.65.xxx Click here to reply
Parents. I think I have a suggestion to your problems. I think its important rather than freakig out about your childs weight, to offer support to them. My family has offered support to me and its helps me alot when trying to lose weight. Do what my parents did. Throw out all the junk food in the house, next take your child shopping and have them pick out low fat foods that they would be interested in trying. Finally, Its hard on an overweight kid to exercise by themself. Me and My family including my younger brother, have started going on an hour long bike ride together around the neighborhood. Have the entire family involved in exercise with your overweight son or daugter. My entire family, my mom my dad and my younger 14 year old brother are all skinny, but it helps that they exercise with me to keep me motivated. One more thing to throw out there. If you are a parent of an Overweight... (view more)Parents. I think I have a suggestion to your problems. I think its important rather than freakig out about your childs weight, to offer support to them. My family has offered support to me and its helps me alot when trying to lose weight. Do what my parents did. Throw out all the junk food in the house, next take your child shopping and have them pick out low fat foods that they would be interested in trying. Finally, Its hard on an overweight kid to exercise by themself. Me and My family including my younger brother, have started going on an hour long bike ride together around the neighborhood. Have the entire family involved in exercise with your overweight son or daugter. My entire family, my mom my dad and my younger 14 year old brother are all skinny, but it helps that they exercise with me to keep me motivated. One more thing to throw out there. If you are a parent of an Overweight teenager that is old enough to relize they are putting on weight, I suggest you have a conversation with them about gaining weight. But be polite about it. Some Teenagers gain weight purposly because they love being fat. My friend is one of these people. I asked him if he wanted tolose weight with me but he said no because he is a gainer. Like I said some teens gain weight on purpose and post it on a website like this http://www.43things.com/person/thestalos my friend showed me this site. Notice the goals of this kid. And he's not the only one. Hope this helps. (view less)
From Laura, Child's Age 10 - 06/24/07 - IP#: 195.93.60.xxx Click here to reply
An update on my daughter: I have posted here several times about my daughter Lisa.
But since January things went really bad. I talked to my daughter about going to a doctor. But she refused, as she is embarrased about her body. So I didn't took her.
Since than she became bigger and bigger. She is constantly eating and is buying herself chocolate, chips and ice-crea,. She turned 10 last month and I talked her into going on the scale again. She is now 4.8 and weights in at 208 pounds. She wears clothes in plus size women 22.
She has no friends and is teased at school about her weight. Now that summer vacation is here she just sits at home, reads books and is constantly eating. I' m really concerned about her. She can only walk for about 5 minutes and than gets tired. The biggest problem seems to be her belly, as most of the weight is in her belly. It measures 63 inches. She... (view more)An update on my daughter: I have posted here several times about my daughter Lisa.
But since January things went really bad. I talked to my daughter about going to a doctor. But she refused, as she is embarrased about her body. So I didn't took her.
Since than she became bigger and bigger. She is constantly eating and is buying herself chocolate, chips and ice-crea,. She turned 10 last month and I talked her into going on the scale again. She is now 4.8 and weights in at 208 pounds. She wears clothes in plus size women 22.
She has no friends and is teased at school about her weight. Now that summer vacation is here she just sits at home, reads books and is constantly eating. I' m really concerned about her. She can only walk for about 5 minutes and than gets tired. The biggest problem seems to be her belly, as most of the weight is in her belly. It measures 63 inches. She holds it constantly when she is walking. And recently she also started to hold it when she is lying on her side.
I don't know what to do anymore.
PLEASE HELP ME!
You can also mail me at: iceprincess2000@hotmail.com (view less)
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From Rana, Child's Age 6 - 06/19/07 - IP#: 216.152.101.xxx Click here to reply
My son is six years old and he weighs 75 pounds he is short in height. My concern is that he does not eat a lot of food, but yet he is still gaining. His food consists of a lot of fruit in his diet and regular foods such as eggs, bacon, toast, cereal, brocolli, chicken, spaghetti. He doesnt eat a lot of fast or junk foods. If you have any suggestions please reply to my bulletin.
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From Brandy, Child's Age 7 - 06/13/07 - IP#: 4.249.177.xxx Click here to reply
Hello,does any parent have a child that has Acanthosis Nigrican? My son is obese and has this.We will be seeing a specialist in a few weeks.He has a dark ring around his neck.I thought it was just dirt but the more I scrubbed I could see that it was his skin color.I know this has something to do with obesity and was looking for another parent to talk to.
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From gilly, Child's Age 9 - 06/12/07 - IP#: 195.93.21.xxx Click here to reply
My child is aged 9 and weighs six stone 7 pounds and is at risk of becoming overweight like me. Give me advice and help on your replys. she is 4 foot 5 (Note: 6 stone 7 is 91 lb.)
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From radi, Child's Age 12 - 06/09/07 - IP#: 83.70.253.xxx Click here to reply
my child started 119 and is now 114 she is 5'1, but i dont know how much weight she needs to lose, she looked fine before but our family hides weight very well.
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From lexy, Child's Age 15 - 06/09/07 - IP#: 195.93.21.xxx Click here to reply
I have always been fat and currently weigh 24 stone 3 pounds. But when my daughters school got weighed she weighed more than me she weighed 29 stone 9. I was extremely concerned and went in to speak to her teacher.Her teacher told me she was worried too and that my child was the heaviest kid in the school and was extremely obese. Please give me advice and do you think she is fat overweight at risk of being over weight or obese. Please reply your thougts and advice (Note: 29 stone 9 is 415 lb.)
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From annie, Child's Age 9 - 06/08/07 - IP#: 195.93.21.xxx Click here to reply
My child is 4 foot exactly and she weighs 9 stone. please help is she overweight? (Note: 9 stone = 126 lb.)
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From kaitlin, Child's Age 13 - 05/27/07 - IP#: 70.22.180.xxx Click here to reply
hey ummm i have two children one the age 13 she is 5'6 and weighs 198 and the other is 15 5'0 and weighs 165 and they both have some trouble in ther schools getting made fun of and i am very conserned with them i would just like to know how much they are both suppose to weigh so that i can set up there dieates and that way i will not have to feel bad of them getting made fu of thank you for reading this and please replie!!
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From Marie, Child's Age 15 - 05/18/07 - IP#: 74.14.32.xxx Click here to reply
I am very worryed about my daughter. she is 15 and about 180. Last summer she was about 190 and then became annerexic. I am only so sorry i dident see all the signs before it got to the point that we had to check our child into a rehap center for treatment. She got out and gaind'd back to 180. I think now she is not eating again but i dont know how to talk to her about to issue. i want her to know that not eating is not how you lose weight. i was thinking about maybe having a talk with her boyfriend about the issu and thought he could maybe help encourage her that she is beautiful the way she is but if she dose want to lose there are better ways. any ideas or suggestions if my idea might work? thank you for the help
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From Shauna, Child's Age 6 - 05/17/07 - IP#: 71.51.186.xxx Click here to reply
To AMANDA CHILDS AGE 16, Your message to Rodger- childs age 14 was plain rude.Grow up, you sound like a snoby teenager. PS. parents come on here for support and not critisizm. Want to double check my spelling too?
From jasmine, Child's Age 26 - 05/14/07 - IP#: 64.161.36.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is a beautiful girl with a huge heart. I don't think she realizes she has a weight problem. My problem is how do I say something without hurting her feelings. She is 5'3" and weighs about 165, she smokes and is on the pill. So obviously, being overweight is a health issue for her. I am so afraid of hurting her feelings yet I don;t want to sit back and have her health in jeaopardy. Any suggestions?
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