From Melanie, Child's Age 4 - 11/03/05 - IP#: 68.237.32.xxx Click here to reply
I don't have overweight children, but my neighbor used to be very overweight as a child. She was 10 at the time. I had been away for a few months, and noticed significant weight loss when I got back. I asked her mother how she lossed it, and she told me through piano lessons. I was shocked.
She told me that the lessons gave her child discipline and self esteem. Practicing also diverted her attention from eating during the afternoon. Honestly, telling kids not to eat is like telling someone not to think of pink and purple polka dot rabbits. (That's the first thing you think of). Find a hobby for your child, or better yet an instrument. It has been proven that children do better in school, have more self esteem and discipline when they start learning an instrument.
It helps to have a great teacher and mentor also. My neighbor's piano teacher is still teaching in New York City. If anyone wants his number just email me lovelyday2005@gmail.com or you can find a caring, dedicated teacher in your area.
Good luck.
From Pat, Child's Age 18 - 10/26/05 - IP#: 69.85.161.xxx Click here to reply
Hi my daughter is 5'3 and im not sure how much she weighs but its over 500 shes almost immobile and she wont quit eating, she just eats. she will call out for 3 large pizzas and she finishes them off i dont know what to do. she started gaining weight when she was 14 and it has piled on excessively the last year. im so scared for her and me and my wife dont know what to do. we try to keep food from her but she whines shes starving and cries her stomach hurts. we have had here on numerous diest and she will lose weight but she says she is starving so much so we give her food and she gains more than she lost do you guys hav any ideas. Please help
Reply from Miranda, Child's Age 12 - 12/29/06 - IP#: 209.89.134.xxx
Reply from Aleisha, Child's Age 12 - 12/22/05 - IP#: 69.176.41.xxx
Reply from dayna, Child's Age 13 - 12/10/05 - IP#: 72.130.4.xxx
Reply from fran - 11/29/05 - IP#: 82.54.81.xxx
Reply from Matthew, Child's Age 11 - 11/09/05 - IP#: 71.132.234.xxx
Reply from Pat, Child's Age 18 - 11/08/05 - IP#: 69.85.161.xxx
Reply from Jeremy, Child's Age 13 - 11/02/05 - IP#: 68.59.170.xxx
Reply from Megan, Child's Age 15 - 11/02/05 - IP#: 216.195.21.xxx
Reply from Matthew, Child's Age 10 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 71.132.221.xxx
Reply from Jeremy, Child's Age 13 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 68.59.170.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Andrew, Child's Age 8 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 24.147.187.xxx
From Holly, Child's Age 4 - 10/24/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hi. My son just turned 4 and he weighs approx 70-75 pounds. He is very happy and doesn't realize how much bigger he is than kids his own age. I know my son's weight is out of control and I know that it is my fault that he learned such bad eating habits. I decided in mid-June to try to lose weight myself hoping that getting rid of the junk and eating healthier would eventually get my son on the right track. I have lost 80 pounds so far and have about 30 more to go. But there has been no impact on my son. I tried feeding him what I was eating but he would not even try fruits or veggies. So I would eventually have to make him something else that he would eat, which I know I should not give in and do but he would cry for hours. This is so hard and I feel so bad because I know he got the bad eating habits from me but now that I'm trying to do something about it he won't even try the ... (view more)Hi. My son just turned 4 and he weighs approx 70-75 pounds. He is very happy and doesn't realize how much bigger he is than kids his own age. I know my son's weight is out of control and I know that it is my fault that he learned such bad eating habits. I decided in mid-June to try to lose weight myself hoping that getting rid of the junk and eating healthier would eventually get my son on the right track. I have lost 80 pounds so far and have about 30 more to go. But there has been no impact on my son. I tried feeding him what I was eating but he would not even try fruits or veggies. So I would eventually have to make him something else that he would eat, which I know I should not give in and do but he would cry for hours. This is so hard and I feel so bad because I know he got the bad eating habits from me but now that I'm trying to do something about it he won't even try the healthier foods. I eventually end up feeling bad that he won't eat the better food that I give in and give his something usually bad that I know he'll eat. And to make matters worse, last weekend my in-laws came up to visit and made me feel bad for losing weight and not helping my son to lose weight. I explained that he was my whole reason for trying to lose weight but they think I'm giving in too easily. My son also has autism which they don't understand very much about. He is 4 but has the developmental level of about a 2 year old, so many times he doesn't understand what you are telling him. This also adds to my food problems with him because I know he doesn't understand why I am not giving him food every time he wants it. If anyone else has a young child in a similar situation I would like to know how you are dealing with things. Also if anyone can tell me wear they buy their overweight kids clothes especially pants? Everything that is the right length for him is too small in the waist. Thanks. (view less)
Reply from Miranda, Child's Age 12 - 12/29/06 - IP#: 209.89.134.xxx
Reply from Lauren, Child's Age 13 - 01/29/06 - IP#: 65.8.112.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/26/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/24/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx
From Joan, Child's Age 16 - 10/23/05 - IP#: 167.206.156.xxx Click here to reply
Hi everyone, I have a 16 year old girl who is 5'7 and roughly 180lbs. She gained the bulk of her weigh over the past 6 months or so, since i started working again and she has the ability to eat at home while I'm not there. Her gaining the weight doesn't bother me as much as the way she's handled it. As much as I offer she won't buy any bigger cloths, and insists on wearing extrememly tight outfits and just lets her stomach stick out. What confuses me is that she doesn't seem to care at all. Anyone else have this trouble? How can a young girl not try to hide the fact that she became overweight? Thanks, Joan
Reply from Aleisha, Child's Age 12 - 12/22/05 - IP#: 69.176.41.xxx
Reply from maria, Child's Age 9 - 12/18/05 - IP#: 71.109.14.xxx
Reply from Megan, Child's Age 15 - 11/02/05 - IP#: 216.195.21.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Joan, Child's Age 16 - 10/27/05 - IP#: 167.206.156.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/27/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/27/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
From BETTY, Child's Age 7 - 10/22/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hi my son is 7 years old, and weights about 135-140
he is very tall for his age,last measured he was 4'9
he sees doctors all the time,they do not know why he
is as big as he is. He is a very active boy, plays
basketball twice a week, karate 6 days a week,plus
he sparsin karate. He does not watch much tv, maybe
an hour a day,he has high colestrol,insulin
resistance, hypertention, if anyone has any ideas on
how I can help my son please let me know. He is
already on a special diet. He wants to be like other
kids his age,he does have alot of friends who try to
help him.I just want him to be happy and enjoy life
not always worry about his weight.
Thank-You
Reply from Miranda, Child's Age 12 - 12/29/06 - IP#: 209.89.134.xxx
Reply from nicole, Child's Age 12 - 10/28/05 - IP#: 88.110.144.xxx
From Olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/20/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx Click here to reply
Just wondering how other parents are going to handle Halloween treets. My thinking is to not set limits that night and then hide the stuff and hand it out, one piece at a time, and if lasts until Christmas, so be it. This is probably her last year for trick-or-treating anyway.
Reply from Jules, Child's Age 15 - 11/07/05 - IP#: 64.222.54.xxx
Reply from orcy, Child's Age 12 - 10/22/05 - IP#: 70.172.200.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/21/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx
Reply from Kailyn, Child's Age 7 - 10/20/05 - IP#: 162.119.240.xxx
From Laura, Child's Age 8 - 10/14/05 - IP#: 195.93.60.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter Lisa is 8 years old and weights 150 pounds. A friend of mine said that I'm abusing my child by letting her get so "fat". What is your opinion. My daughter is also quite often teased by other kids, as she is by far the heaviest girl in her school. But she doesn't want to loose weight, because she really loves to eat. I'm also obese and don't know how to motivate my daughter to loose weight.
Reply from Brittany, Child's Age 13 - 09/30/06 - IP#: 67.174.87.xxx
Reply from dayna, Child's Age 10 - 10/15/05 - IP#: 70.93.93.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/14/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/14/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx
From janeal, Child's Age 14 - 09/30/05 - IP#: 12.203.162.xxx Click here to reply
Hi i am actually the child but no one can help me on teens bullent board I am 14 and weigh 255 i am about to start my diet in 3 weeeks what i really want to do is go to this weight loss bording school it cost alot and my mother is a single mother does any one have an ideal please respond or email me at nealiegirl15@yahoo.com i need to know ways to make money so i can try to pay it but in a way i know its impossible
Reply from Lauren, Child's Age 13 - 01/29/06 - IP#: 65.8.112.xxx
Reply from maria, Child's Age 9 - 12/18/05 - IP#: 71.109.14.xxx
Reply from janeal, Child's Age 15 - 10/14/05 - IP#: 12.203.162.xxx
Reply from orcy, Child's Age 14 - 10/03/05 - IP#: 68.14.141.xxx
Reply from rose - 10/01/05 - IP#: 66.72.207.xxx
From marie, Child's Age 12 - 09/29/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx Click here to reply
I'm curious as to how many of the parents out there who have posted also have weight issues?
Reply from Katy, Child's Age 8 - 04/06/07 - IP#: 71.156.51.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 10/05/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Debbie, Child's Age 13 - 10/04/05 - IP#: 70.16.156.xxx
Reply from matte, Child's Age 8 - 10/02/05 - IP#: 193.181.154.xxx
Reply from Marie, Child's Age 12 - 09/30/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx
Reply from Mary, Child's Age 7 - 09/30/05 - IP#: 209.49.254.xxx
From gisele, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 24.16.50.xxx Click here to reply
my daughter is 12 years old and already weighs 160+ what should i do?
Reply from Miranda, Child's Age 12 - 12/29/06 - IP#: 209.89.134.xxx
Reply from Olivia, Child's Age 9 - 10/13/05 - IP#: 68.254.120.xxx
Reply from Megan, Child's Age 15 - 10/06/05 - IP#: 216.195.21.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 09/28/05 - IP#: 68.253.18.xxx
Reply from gisele, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 24.16.50.xxx
Reply from Peggy, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 4.224.135.xxx
Reply from gisele, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 24.16.50.xxx
Reply from Peggy, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 4.224.135.xxx
From Maya, Child's Age 11 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 68.118.176.xxx Click here to reply
caroline has started cutting because she is so depressed because of justin. she won't listen to me or any conselor.
Reply from julie, Child's Age 10 - 10/16/05 - IP#: 71.247.164.xxx
Reply from gisele, Child's Age 12 - 09/27/05 - IP#: 24.16.50.xxx
From Bianca, Child's Age 15 - 09/25/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hi. I'm writing about my middle daughter, Sarah. She is a competitive swimmer and could be quite good, except for the fact that she has weight issues and is in an event (sprinting) which requires a body that is very light. As a former swimmer myself I try to stress to her the importance that she lose atleast twenty pounds, but she just shrugs it off and calls me 'old school'. She is 5'11 and 180 pounds. Her coaches and I know that she could be state champion caliber if she would just take off the weight. This frustrates me so much...any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Reply from Miranda, Child's Age 12 - 12/29/06 - IP#: 209.89.134.xxx
Reply from melissa, Child's Age 16 - 10/12/05 - IP#: 68.217.55.xxx
Reply from melissa, Child's Age 16 - 10/12/05 - IP#: 68.217.55.xxx
Reply from ?, Child's Age 12 - 10/02/05 - IP#: 69.8.28.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 68.253.18.xxx
Reply from Laura, Child's Age 8 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 195.93.60.xxx
From Kara, Child's Age 11 - 09/25/05 - IP#: 68.118.176.xxx Click here to reply
As you may have read below, my son has a cutting problem. he is only 11. justin has the problem because he always says he has no feelings. he believes that having a bad feeling is better than none. he won't stop and his best friend is really scared.
Reply from Jason, Child's Age 18 - 11/30/05 - IP#: 64.53.147.xxx
Reply from Korey J, Child's Age 15 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 64.136.26.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 68.253.18.xxx
Reply from Mallory, Child's Age 15 - 09/25/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx
From Maya, Child's Age 11 - 09/25/05 - IP#: 68.118.176.xxx Click here to reply
mt daughter is very worried so she eats a lot. she eats because her best friend has a cutting problem. she needs advice. her best friend's mother will be posting on here soon.
Reply from Jason, Child's Age 18 - 11/30/05 - IP#: 64.53.147.xxx
From Mary, Child's Age 12 - 09/23/05 - IP#: 68.38.234.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 12 years old and is 5'3. She usually eats a lot and her stomach hangs out. She is a size 12 womans in pants. She still has some small clothes and when she wears them her stomach buldges over and she wears tight shirts with some. what is a ood exercise or diet plan for my daighter for her to lose some weight?
Reply from missy, Child's Age 13 - 03/07/07 - IP#: 68.38.244.xxx
Reply from dayna, Child's Age 10 - 10/15/05 - IP#: 70.93.93.xxx
Reply from olivia, Child's Age 9 - 09/26/05 - IP#: 68.253.18.xxx
Reply from Anna, Child's Age 12 - 09/23/05 - IP#: 216.195.21.xxx
Reply from Matthew, Child's Age 9 - 09/23/05 - IP#: 71.132.209.xxx
|
