From Carol, Child's Age 10 - 10/16/08 - IP#: 78.46.247.xxx Click here to reply
A few days ago I posted about my son who's very overweight and having a hard time coping with the amount of weight he's carrying. I already asked the doctor about changing his medication, but he said it's not really an option. The only advice he had on the weight gain is to limit his food and get him exercising.
After I posted I called the doctor and asked why being overweight was so hard on my son. I asked him because other overweight kids don't seem to have as much difficulty with simply carrying their own weight. Mostly their problems are about teasing. He had some good advice that I think all parents should hear. The doctor asked about my son's activity level and I told him he's a couch potato. He walks to and from his classroom at school and in the summer he doesn't even do that.
The advice was that overweight kids need to keep exercising even if it doesn't make them lose ... (view more)A few days ago I posted about my son who's very overweight and having a hard time coping with the amount of weight he's carrying. I already asked the doctor about changing his medication, but he said it's not really an option. The only advice he had on the weight gain is to limit his food and get him exercising.
After I posted I called the doctor and asked why being overweight was so hard on my son. I asked him because other overweight kids don't seem to have as much difficulty with simply carrying their own weight. Mostly their problems are about teasing. He had some good advice that I think all parents should hear. The doctor asked about my son's activity level and I told him he's a couch potato. He walks to and from his classroom at school and in the summer he doesn't even do that.
The advice was that overweight kids need to keep exercising even if it doesn't make them lose very much weight. If they keep moving they'll be more comfortable in their bodies even if they stay overweight. But if they get discouraged and become couch potatoes it can be really hard for them to get back in shape because even walking can be exhausting.
The doctor explained that the body can adapt to a lot of extra weight when the person is getting exercise every day. But when the person doesn't move around, the body never has a chance to get used to the weight. The example he used are football players who can be overweight but because they practice a lot their body gets used to the weight. But a sedentary person like my son can have a lot more difficulty. The doctor said my son's body was probably still adjusted to being about 100 pounds, even though he now weighs 170. He said it's like taking a 100 pound kid and putting a 70 pound backpack on him. Now I understand why he struggles so much with any type of exercise.
Since my son's weight is such a sore subject I hadn't brought it up a lot, but I decided it was time to have a serious talk with him. He gets upset when I mention his weight because he doesn't want to go on a diet and give up his favorite foods. I showed him a 30 pound bag of dog food in the garage and told him to lift it. He could hardly lift it at all. Then I told him that was how much weight he gained since school let out for the summer. He was shocked and said that's why it's so hard to run and climb stairs now. I warned him he could gain that much more during the school year if we didn't do something about it. That really upset him. He got afraid of what it would feel like to be 30 pounds heavier and begged me not to let that happen to him because he couldn't stand being that heavy. I wish he hadn't gotten so upset but for the first time he's willing to try eating healthier. We'll have to see if he can use this as a lesson to help him overcome his sweet tooth. Sorry for writing so much. (view less)
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From Carol, Child's Age 10 - 10/07/08 - IP#: 78.46.247.xxx Click here to reply
My son is 10 1/2 years old and almost 100 pounds overweight. He was always a bit chubby but when his medication changed last year he really started putting on weight. He handled it well at first because he knows he needs the medication, but now he's really miserable. Over the summer he gained 30 pounds, and those last 30 pounds have been the worst of all. It's like his body reached the limit of how much weight it could tolerate. I noticed he was slowing down somewhat as he put on weight but I didn't worry too much about it until now. After this recent weight gain, he's always exhausted and uncomfortable. The slightest physical activity gets him out of breath and red in the face. Even bending over to tie his shoelaces is really hard for him now, and when he sits down he usually leans back to help his pants not feel so tight. I hate even asking him to go get the mail because he looks so... (view more)My son is 10 1/2 years old and almost 100 pounds overweight. He was always a bit chubby but when his medication changed last year he really started putting on weight. He handled it well at first because he knows he needs the medication, but now he's really miserable. Over the summer he gained 30 pounds, and those last 30 pounds have been the worst of all. It's like his body reached the limit of how much weight it could tolerate. I noticed he was slowing down somewhat as he put on weight but I didn't worry too much about it until now. After this recent weight gain, he's always exhausted and uncomfortable. The slightest physical activity gets him out of breath and red in the face. Even bending over to tie his shoelaces is really hard for him now, and when he sits down he usually leans back to help his pants not feel so tight. I hate even asking him to go get the mail because he looks so uncomfortable hauling around that huge load of excess weight.
I know I should have done something sooner but I never knew it could get this bad. We dealt with the teasing and I thought that was the only real problem. I still have a hard time saying no when he asks for snacks because it's the only happiness he seems to have in life, even though I know it's making him more miserable. Does anyone have experience with helping a kid who's this overweight, or know of any exercises he could do to help lose some weight? He needs to start slow because right now just going upstairs to his room is a real burden. (view less)
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From Tiffany, Child's Age 1 - 10/07/08 - IP#: 74.227.174.xxx Click here to reply
My best friends son is 16 months old and weighs 54lbs. He wears a 4T-5T in clothes. She is having a hard time finding clothes for him because his hight is obvioulsy not that tall. Does anyone know a store or website that we can buy clothes for him?
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From stacey, Child's Age 9 - 10/06/08 - IP#: 195.93.21.xxx Click here to reply
stacey is 4 foot 1 inches (short for her age) and she weighs an obese 164lbsher stmacccch measures 54 inches i am so sad to see my baby girls like this. any tips on how to move her belly fat
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From Brandy, Child's Age 9 - 10/02/08 - IP#: 4.249.237.xxx Click here to reply
Hello everyone.I used to come to this board on a daily basis in hopes for new information on help my son lose weight.I see alot of insults.Where is the support to help each other? I know my son is obese and so am I. Its not all his fault I BUY THE FOOD,I TAKE HIM OUT HE'S 9!.I use to post here but lately its seems that some people are posting as a joke? Why? Isn't there enough cruelty going on.I know someone is going to post something insulting to what I have said but I don't care.Its hard to help a child who is obese,especially when the parent is obese or not living with them to support them daily.I greatly appreciate any advice on shopping,recipes to sneak veggies in or even exercise tricks.For instance I took my son to the mall and played a treasure hunt game.By the time he found all the clues he had walked 2 miles but he didn't know it.I look for things like that here.Help in anyway shape or form.I just want to thank those here who offer help and support.
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From Angela, Child's Age 15 - 09/22/08 - IP#: 70.44.238.xxx Click here to reply
hello everyone, i took my daughter shopping for her homecoming dress this weekend. I felt to horrible, none of them fit. Her belly sticks out way to far so none of the biggest sizes would fit. She was very upset does anyone know where i can take her to get a dress?
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From Elizabeth, Child's Age 5 - 09/14/08 - IP#: 217.184.240.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter Sara is 5 years old and is, thanks to me and my unhealthy lifestyle an overweight child. She weights 55 pounds. her weight never bothered her. this month she started kindergarten and she is constantly bullied by other kids because of her weight. Sara carries most of her weight in her belly. she has a big round belly. she mostly wears dresses because i have a difficult time to find clothes that fit her. if she wears jeans or a skirt i let her belly hang over them. the other kids in kindergarten laugh at her because she has such a big belly. when i take her to kindergarten some of the kids say: there comes fatty! or look at Sara's gut! i hate to see other kids doing this to my little girl. i'm a compulsive overeater, so you can all guess how i deal with it. and my daughter does in the same way. please tell me how i can help my little girl!
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From Mary, Child's Age 11 - 09/01/08 - IP#: 68.161.145.xxx Click here to reply
My son just came home from summer camp and I couldn't beleive my eyes. He gained 18 pounds in the 7 weeks he was gone. None of his pants button anymore! He is not upset. He says he likes his new belly. How could this happen in such a short time, and how can I get him to turn around?
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From Maria, Child's Age 8 - 09/01/08 - IP#: 24.229.141.xxx Click here to reply
hi my son harlin is also 3'11 and 180 lbs he too has trouble moving...if you would ever like to chat let me know
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From Martin, Child's Age 9 - 08/28/08 - IP#: 24.207.126.xxx Click here to reply
Hi, I'm writing about my son Elijah. My wife and I were called to the school to talk to the school nurse and we were told what should have been obvious to us; Eli was very overweight. Somehow we had both not seen his weight problem. We had assumed he was a normal healthy child and were shocked to be told at 3ft11 and 185lbs he was obese. Yes we had problems finding clothes for him and yes we saw he had a belly but so did all his friends, though nowhere near as big, and we felt he was normal. Well he has never eaten a lot of junk food, he just eats a lot in general and is very inactive barely moving from the couch from the moment he gets home till when he goes to bed.
That was back at the beginning of June and our attempts to get him moving over the summer have failed and he has outgrown, in width, his old school uniform. We're both at a loss as where to go next. Incentives for... (view more)Hi, I'm writing about my son Elijah. My wife and I were called to the school to talk to the school nurse and we were told what should have been obvious to us; Eli was very overweight. Somehow we had both not seen his weight problem. We had assumed he was a normal healthy child and were shocked to be told at 3ft11 and 185lbs he was obese. Yes we had problems finding clothes for him and yes we saw he had a belly but so did all his friends, though nowhere near as big, and we felt he was normal. Well he has never eaten a lot of junk food, he just eats a lot in general and is very inactive barely moving from the couch from the moment he gets home till when he goes to bed.
That was back at the beginning of June and our attempts to get him moving over the summer have failed and he has outgrown, in width, his old school uniform. We're both at a loss as where to go next. Incentives for getting moving haven't worked and over the summer he has grown to 198lbs and his breathing (due to his asthma) and movement has gotten much more laboured. If you have any ideas to stop his outward growth we would much appreciate it. (view less)
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From angela, Child's Age 15 - 08/13/08 - IP#: 24.229.141.xxx Click here to reply
if anyone is on here it is 11:05 eastern time usa...if some one wants to come onto the chat room
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From Elizabeth, Child's Age 5 - 08/13/08 - IP#: 217.184.240.xxx Click here to reply
I'm a young single mother of a 5 year old girl. My problem is that i'm a compulsive overeater. And I let my little girl sometimes eat with me. I know that this is wrong but I don't know what to do about it right now. My little girl already weights 55 pounds. And it makes me quite sad to know that she is overweight because of me. We mostly eat fast food and icecream because that is what i crave. of your my girl loves to go to McD. and stuff like that.
If anyone can help me, could you please give me your emailaddress and I will mail you back.
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From shay, Child's Age 11 - 08/13/08 - IP#: 76.169.242.xxx Click here to reply
Hi my child is 5'6 and weights 179.She wears a size 14 in women and most of the weight is in her stomach.My child is very beautiful but has severe stretch marks all over her body ,she has not started puberty yet but keeps growing 5 inches this year.I love her and teach her to love her body no matter what size she is and i know she gets her eating habits from me.I have been watching my eating habits,so she can learn from example.will she cont. to gain weight when she starts her period and what kind of excerise is good for the stomach,thanks
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From Angela, Child's Age 15 - 08/08/08 - IP#: 24.229.141.xxx Click here to reply
Hi everyone. My daughter Milly is having weight problems. She is 5'5 and 190 lbs according to the doctor that I took her to last year. She carries almost all her weight in her belly. She always has her hand on it and her back arched back like it is so heavy, like she is pregnate. I told her that I would not buy her any new clothes until she loses weight. I;m guessing she gained because she now wears her pants under her sagging belly with it peeking out under her shirt. I also bought her bikinis because I can't find one pieces to fit around her. I figured that a bikini would give her big belly ennough room. Is that ok? I never really noticed how big she was a couple of months ago, until i went into her room at night to turn of her light that she accidently left on, her shirt had rolled up in her sleep and the covers were off. She was on her side, and all of her belly fat was just hanging ... (view more)Hi everyone. My daughter Milly is having weight problems. She is 5'5 and 190 lbs according to the doctor that I took her to last year. She carries almost all her weight in her belly. She always has her hand on it and her back arched back like it is so heavy, like she is pregnate. I told her that I would not buy her any new clothes until she loses weight. I;m guessing she gained because she now wears her pants under her sagging belly with it peeking out under her shirt. I also bought her bikinis because I can't find one pieces to fit around her. I figured that a bikini would give her big belly ennough room. Is that ok? I never really noticed how big she was a couple of months ago, until i went into her room at night to turn of her light that she accidently left on, her shirt had rolled up in her sleep and the covers were off. She was on her side, and all of her belly fat was just hanging there. I can't even hug all the way around my baby girl anymore. She seems to like being big, all her friends are a little chubby too. I'm just afraid that she will miss out on normal things with all this additional weight. At my sisters wedding her father tried dancing with her and even he could not put his arms around her belly. It was sticking out so much that they could barely dance. What should I do? (view less)
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From Amy, Child's Age 8 - 07/28/08 - IP#: 199.29.207.xxx Click here to reply
My boyfriends daughter is 8 years old and weighs 120 lbs. She lives with her mother and he gets her every other weekend. We aren't sure what to do. The doctor told the mother that she was over weight and she said he was nuts.
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