From Tessa - 07/22/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx Click here to reply
I was reading some of the comments posted here and i was a little dissapointed. For those who are reading this i do not mean to offend anyone, but some of you are only concerned with the weight factor of your childs health. I know I am only 15 and have not had a child of my own, but a lot of what i am reading is "I love my children but they're so heavy." and it's right for you to be concerned with your childs weight but not be criticizing them in the process of helping them. I am not going to name names but one woman stated that her daughter's stomach was quote "big, fat, and flabby." would you want your parents to talk about your body in this manner? No one wants to be told that it's just mean. My point is you should tell your kids the positive things about their body and not the negetive and that will most likly build self esteem. One of the most important keys to weight loss is self esteem and believing in your self. Thank you for taking time to read my comment (and to some rambling) - Contessa
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From Caris, Child's Age 17 - 07/14/05 - IP#: 84.68.223.xxx Click here to reply
Thanks for all the replies to my posts. I'm not sure if you've been reading about my daughter but I thought I'd give you a quick update.
The doctor wouldn't do a house call at first, but I went back and demanded that he did it. I told him that my daughters life was in danger and that I would sue if he didn't help me. Well he finally agreed to come around to check her out. After doing that he aranged for an ambulence to pick her up and take her to the hospital so that she could be weighed, and have everything checked. and also to see a nutritionist.
We found out that she weighs 541lbs so she was a bit over what I'd guessed and has a BMI of 98.9. They've let her come home and put her on a special diet. She has to go back to the hospital every week to be weighed and be checked over. The doctor has also put me in touch with a group that does water aerobics for bigger women a few... (view more)Thanks for all the replies to my posts. I'm not sure if you've been reading about my daughter but I thought I'd give you a quick update.
The doctor wouldn't do a house call at first, but I went back and demanded that he did it. I told him that my daughters life was in danger and that I would sue if he didn't help me. Well he finally agreed to come around to check her out. After doing that he aranged for an ambulence to pick her up and take her to the hospital so that she could be weighed, and have everything checked. and also to see a nutritionist.
We found out that she weighs 541lbs so she was a bit over what I'd guessed and has a BMI of 98.9. They've let her come home and put her on a special diet. She has to go back to the hospital every week to be weighed and be checked over. The doctor has also put me in touch with a group that does water aerobics for bigger women a few times a week. So as soon as she's lost a little bit of weight, enough to walk to the car then I'm going to take her to that. (I'll be going along with her because I'm in need of losing a few pounds too)She's doing so well now. She does have her moments of crying and being upset. She says she's starving which breaks my heart, but I'm not going to let my daughter die and when you're at the stage of not being able to stand under your own power then I can't imagine the strain it's putting on your heart. We are also waiting for the results of some blood tests they took to see if there is anything that is causing the weight, other than over eating and laziness.
But parents (and kids that are reading this board) let this be a warning to you. My daughter can't stand. My daughter has probably ruined her health a lot even if she does get thinner. Please don't let your children get to this stage. (view less)
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From concerned dad, Child's Age 7 - 07/10/05 - IP#: 66.8.224.xxx Click here to reply
Our son is 7-1/2, is 49" tall, and weighs 137 lbs. He's a real happy kid, has a lot of friends, and is real active. He has a real big appetite, takes seconds and thirds at all meals, and loves his snacks. I'm heavy and my wife is real heavy. I think we should all try to cut down, because our son has put on about 45 lbs in the last year. My wife doesn't think my son has any problems and says we shouldn't do anything which could make him feel he has a problem. Any advice from other parents out there? Thanks.
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From Kelsee - 07/07/05 - IP#: 68.0.210.xxx Click here to reply
Hey Parents :)..I just wanted to say, there are a few kids (including me) on this board. and many of us came from the teens board and are experiencing/ have experienced what your kids are going through..our adivce and tips may be even more helpfulthen other adults. im not saying what you say is wrong, you can be just as helpful. but you should really listen to waht the kids are saying.
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From Delia, Child's Age 13 - 07/06/05 - IP#: 24.236.233.xxx Click here to reply
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this site and I suppose that most everybody here has the same kind of problem that I do. My 13 year old son is about 20-30 lbs overweight. It doesn't help that he's short, either. Anyway, it breaks my heart because he's very self conscious about it. I've tried to help him, but nothing seems to work. We went to Weight Watchers, which sucked because there aren't any CHILDRENS WW in our area, so we had to go to an adult one. This was totally boring for him. So boring, in fact, that he lost interest. He was pretty good about sticking to the program, but being that he's 13 and spends a lot of time at other peoples houses and stuff like that, I can't keep track of everything he's eating. The other thing is -- he's growing. I turned around the other day and realized that he's now taller than me, so naturally, that would affect the scale. I think our... (view more)Hello everyone,
I'm new to this site and I suppose that most everybody here has the same kind of problem that I do. My 13 year old son is about 20-30 lbs overweight. It doesn't help that he's short, either. Anyway, it breaks my heart because he's very self conscious about it. I've tried to help him, but nothing seems to work. We went to Weight Watchers, which sucked because there aren't any CHILDRENS WW in our area, so we had to go to an adult one. This was totally boring for him. So boring, in fact, that he lost interest. He was pretty good about sticking to the program, but being that he's 13 and spends a lot of time at other peoples houses and stuff like that, I can't keep track of everything he's eating. The other thing is -- he's growing. I turned around the other day and realized that he's now taller than me, so naturally, that would affect the scale. I think our biggest problem is that he has absolutely no interest in sports of any kind. The only thing he likes that remotely resembles activity is Scottish dance. Unfortunately, this is only a once a week class. It's hard to even get him to go on a walk with me and the dogs...it's like pulling teeth. He seems to want nothing more than to sit in his room and play his guitar, flute, and piano. This is great, but it's not exercise. Now, his weight is getting him depressed and he socializes less and less, and the depression is making him eat more. I'm in tears over this and I feel totally helpless because he's such a sweet, wonderful kid. Any tips from anyone would be appreciated.
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From chelsey. - 07/05/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx Click here to reply
ok. i have to say something and its not ur childrens fault that they might be overweight!!! im not saying that its the parents fault but you parents can solve this problem ( not sayign that its easy to though) i know im only 13 but just hear me out. overweight children go threw alot like being made fun of espiecally from other kids.So be4 you start putting your children on diets why dotn you sit down and talk to them 1st and see how they feel about all of this.It would make everythign a hole lot better. <3 chel!
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Reply from Susan, Child's Age 8 - 6/9/05 - IP#: 64.163.232.xxx parbb-c1453
I am really proud of you for losing some weight and I think you are a very intelligent young lady. Keep up the good work and continue to give the parents some excellent advise. Your advise is coming from your heart, because you honestly know what these children are dealing with. I bet your mom and dad are very proud of you. God Bless you.
Susan- wasnt it you who just said that? whats with the change of heart?
From Kelsee - 07/02/05 - IP#: 68.0.210.xxx Click here to reply
Wow Susan. Don't flip out. i was trying to help. and my perfect life? Im overweight to...honestly i no much more about what your child is going through then you would ever know..and I wouldnt call my life perfect.....my grandma has cancer, and theres plenty more of that stuff. so im sorry if my opinion is different then yours, but i would respect what other people have to say.
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From Krystal, Child's Age 6 - 06/29/05 - IP#: 209.165.141.xxx Click here to reply
Hello parents. I have a 6 year old daughter that weighed 114lbs a couple months ago and we went to a nuetionist and she gave me all kinds of ideas. the best one ever was remember your child stomack is only as big as there little fist. I thought i was starving my child but it works with excerise she has drop weight. I am so proud of her. you just have to be stronge for your child. I know its hard but it is for the best for them. Please if you have any ?'s or just want to talk please email me @ kjaime80@gci.net
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From tom, Child's Age 15 - 06/29/05 - IP#: 69.241.25.xxx Click here to reply
My son is only 11 and already weighs over 175. He is only 5'2 so as you can imagine he is getting dangerously large. I don't know what to do. He just eats non-stop, which i guess is partially my fault. He just eats sweets and junk food all day long. He hardly ever goes outside, and just sits inside and watches tv...and gets fatter! What should I do?
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From Suzannah, Child's Age 12 - 06/27/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hi...I am looking for other parents of overweight kids who want to email back and forth with support and ideas. My daughter is 12 and over 150 lbs. She is the sweetest thing and suffers so much from the kids teasing her. She has stretch marks on her belly, hips and legs. I know how she feels because I was a "fat child" and food addicted too. I have learned a lot and keep my house really healthy with no junk or soda. Unfortunately, her dad (we are divorced) keeps all sorts of garbage and feeds her junk food when he has her. I have tried appealing to him and even brought him to a nutritionists office. She explained the health problems our daughter could be facing and where he needed to improve. Nothing worked. He still gives her all the same junk food. I have talked to her about learning to make better choices no matter WHAT is offered to her, but I know how hard it is.
Can anyone relate? My heart breaks for her because I know how much her self esteem has suffered and I want to help.
Oh...a positive thing...we are going to Curves together!
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From marie, Child's Age 12 - 06/27/05 - IP#: 198.182.163.xxx Click here to reply
...just a couple comments on the "healthy choices", I know your intentions are good ones but...peanut butter vs, caramel..as p.b is heart healthy and will lower cholesterol, fruit snacks(maybe you meant fruit as a snack?, but fruit snacks have 120 calories per serving and one piece of fruit has 50, and fiber to fill you and fruit snacks are one of the number one dental decayers. Another thing is always, always read your labels if it has hydrogenated oils in it..put it back..very bad for the heart. I would not recommend splenda for children it is made with chlorine which a lot of people are unaware of. It also has not been tested on children...adam and eve make a flavored water that is only diluted down juice, which really can be made at home. Stick to foods that are grown in the ground, not chemically produced...they may cut calories but will not improve health.
From Arianna, Child's Age 16 - 06/27/05 - IP#: 24.14.155.xxx Click here to reply
Heres a list of some healthy snack alternatives that children might enjoy.
1.Baskin Robbins frozen yogurt compared to other ice cream places such as coldstone,oberweis,etc.
2.Baked lays snack chips
3.sliced apples with caramel dip
4.corn puffs
5.healthy choice tv dinners
6.granola bars and fruit snacks
7.natural flavored water
Also healthy alternatives that one would use in every day cooking would be splenda which contains half the calories of regular sugar, miracle whip which has 75 percent less fat then mayonaise, chicken instead of beef, and having three servings of dairy a day helps burn fat faster. Hope this helps.
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From Susan, Child's Age 8 - 06/24/05 - IP#: 64.163.232.xxx Click here to reply
Everyone is getting what I had to say to that little girl,wrong. I am happy that she has an opinion, not many children do. I just think that my little girl needs to get advise from children who know how she feels. Not from someone who has been thin all her/his life and think that what they have to say is going boost her self esteem. There are kids on this site who have been overweight and lost weight and my daughter has read what they had to say and she feels because they can do it so can she. I just feel that if has actually gone through what she is going through that makes a difference for all these children. And by the way,Morgan, I do know what my child is going throw. I was an overweight child myself. I know not to push the weight issue on her. Her and I are very close because I went through the same thing that she is going through now. Again, I apologize if anyone on this website felt I was wrong to let that little girl know how I feel about her giving advice. Forgive Me.
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From to susan - 06/24/05 - IP#: 69.177.110.xxx Click here to reply
geez susan, she was just trying to help and ya its true. parents dont notice wat their kids throw in the carriage at the store....its their fault and the parents fault. some kids DO help on this site, just dont pay attention to those posts if u dont want to see them
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