From Jan, Child's Age 15 - 04/13/05 - IP#: 65.222.124.xxx Click here to reply
I was not an overweight child or young adult. Something happened in my 30's and my weight escalated. I tried every diet under the sun and couldn't seem to get the weight off. Eventually I underwent gastric bypass surgery and have successfully kept the weight off for almost 3 years. My daughter weighs approximately 226 down from 232. She has finally taken an interest in losing weight. I blame myself for her being overweight because during her formative years I was so overweight I never had the energy to exercise with her and encourage playing outside. Because of me she developed bad habits of snacking and watching entirely too much television and sitting in front of the computer. Now I have changed my habits and can't seem to find the right way to get her to change hers. As stated she has finally decided to try and cut her caloric intake but she's borderline just giving up and... (view more)I was not an overweight child or young adult. Something happened in my 30's and my weight escalated. I tried every diet under the sun and couldn't seem to get the weight off. Eventually I underwent gastric bypass surgery and have successfully kept the weight off for almost 3 years. My daughter weighs approximately 226 down from 232. She has finally taken an interest in losing weight. I blame myself for her being overweight because during her formative years I was so overweight I never had the energy to exercise with her and encourage playing outside. Because of me she developed bad habits of snacking and watching entirely too much television and sitting in front of the computer. Now I have changed my habits and can't seem to find the right way to get her to change hers. As stated she has finally decided to try and cut her caloric intake but she's borderline just giving up and any moment. She won't exercise with me. She thinks her weight should drop fast like it did with my surgery. I've tried to explain this to her and encourage her. She's doing it the right way...the healthy way. Not that I'm knocking surgery. I just wish I had changed my eating habits before I got to the point that surgery was my only option. Do any of you have any suggestions and words of encouragement for her? (view less)
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From krystal, Child's Age 6 - 04/11/05 - IP#: 69.178.25.xxx Click here to reply
Hello i have a 6 year old daughter who weighs 114lbs we went to see a doctor today and they told me about this web site for support. It seems like every thing i do my daughter gains weight. I increase her activity in school and home and in the last to months she has gained 10 lbs. she doesn't eat bad or a lot but nothing seems to help my baby if you have any ideas please email me at kjaime80@gci.net...thank you
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From emily, Child's Age 12 - 04/09/05 - IP#: 65.33.114.xxx Click here to reply
I think my child has an eating disorder. i have not confroted her about this because i do not want her to be upset with me. She is not super thin but i don't think she is overweight either. I not sure if it is very serious but she ALWAYS talks about her weight. She wants to diet all the time but i see her eating. i know she has thrown up before but i don't know if she does this regularly. She is 5 feet tall, 12 years old, and weighs 109 pounds. she is a dancer as well. she takes Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. I think she could be on the very brink of an eating disorder.
I dont know what to do.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From Laura, Child's Age 7 - 04/09/05 - IP#: 195.93.60.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter will turn 8 in June. She weights 150 pounds and has a really big belly. Does anyone of you can give me tips, what kind of clothes I could buy her for the summer.
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From Nancy H., Child's Age 13 - 04/06/05 - IP#: 204.213.8.xxx Click here to reply
Our kids love to play BoloToss. Great Exercise and they play it every day.
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From Helen - 04/05/05 - IP#: 68.158.42.xxx Click here to reply
hey every one
for the past couple of years ive had a bad time with depression and getting into trouble along with my sister it has really taken a toll on every one in the house including my parents, my dad smokes and drinks and i think he is also becomming addicted to gambling my mom drinks and she is overweight just like every one else in my house except me.. i feel so guilty but i dont know how to change anything i try to get the whole family to do things together but it doesnt seem to work and my sister is being such a B*** about everything she knows how much stress she is putting on everone and just doesnt seem to care so iwas wondering how would i start setting an example for everyone to become healthier?? please reply ~helen~
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From helen - 04/05/05 - IP#: 68.158.42.xxx Click here to reply
oh yeah i forgot to add we see a counselor every tuesday but i dont see much of a change...
From Sheila, Child's Age 19 - 04/02/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx Click here to reply
My 19-year-old daughter came home from college 3000 miles away and I didn't recognize her at the airport initially---she has gone from a thin, athletic body type to a fat person--I mean she has gained about 50 pounds. We hadn't seen her since September 2004 because she spent Xmas with her boyfriend's family in Spain.
I am beside myself, and don't know what to say. I am still getting used to the shocking change. Her face, her rear end, her stomach---all blown up and flabby now.
What happened to my beautiful daughter???
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From Lola, Child's Age 16 - 04/01/05 - IP#: 24.5.164.xxx Click here to reply
I am SO Happy. My son Jack (whom this post is about) was acquitted of drug charges yesterday. I am SO Happy. But his weight is still such a concern
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From lisa - 04/01/05 - IP#: 168.103.5.xxx Click here to reply
I only would have one worry about parents getting childern to lose weight, their self esteem. If you tell them to lose weight they could feel like their not good enough, disgusting, worthless, a pig. So remember when asking or telling them to lose weight remember to be nice and remind them that it's not because their ugly or anything it's just for their health and nothing other than that.
From jenn - 03/31/05 - IP#: 69.177.171.xxx Click here to reply
TO ALL NEW PARENTS ON THE BOARD: The age of teh child is in the corner of the name who posted. It says "Your childs age" that is where u put ur child's age. Incase some parents didn't know.
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From Lola, Child's Age 16 - 03/29/05 - IP#: 24.5.164.xxx Click here to reply
After reading all your stories, my concern seems so trivial. But I would still like some advice if at all possible. My son, Jack, is wonderfully gifted. He is at boarding school but I and his father see him frequently (about 1-3 times a month). My husband, myself, and my other seven children are extremely athletic. However, Jack our third of eight total children is not so. He finds it a waste of time. He gets straight A's in extremely difficult AP and honors classes and for that I am beyond proud of him. However, he is 5 foot 9 and weighs 200-215 pounds (being he is away I am not exactly sure but he is in that range). He has a large gut but a relatively flat chest. He wears a size 36 (tight) dockers or size 38 (loose) dockers so I am guesing his waist about 37 inches. He is extremly confident about his appearence and has no plans to lose weight. I have truly no idea what to do. Being he ... (view more)After reading all your stories, my concern seems so trivial. But I would still like some advice if at all possible. My son, Jack, is wonderfully gifted. He is at boarding school but I and his father see him frequently (about 1-3 times a month). My husband, myself, and my other seven children are extremely athletic. However, Jack our third of eight total children is not so. He finds it a waste of time. He gets straight A's in extremely difficult AP and honors classes and for that I am beyond proud of him. However, he is 5 foot 9 and weighs 200-215 pounds (being he is away I am not exactly sure but he is in that range). He has a large gut but a relatively flat chest. He wears a size 36 (tight) dockers or size 38 (loose) dockers so I am guesing his waist about 37 inches. He is extremly confident about his appearence and has no plans to lose weight. I have truly no idea what to do. Being he is away, he can eat whatever he wants. I think he drinks alcohol significantly also and I don't think he controls that too well. I think He may smoke pot but I'm not going to pass judgements until I am more sure. I know he will be extremely successful one day but I want him to live past the age of 30. Please help!! (view less)
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From Beth, Child's Age 15 - 03/28/05 - IP#: 67.163.217.xxx Click here to reply
I'm new here, my daughter is 5'5' tall and weighs 146. I dont have any idea what to do. She's not invovled in sports because shes very shy. She worry's me very much. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to help her? I dont want to do anything that will embarras her. Thanks for your help.:)
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From Sami, Child's Age 16 - 03/28/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hello, my 16 year-old daughter, Jaime, has recently had me worried over her weight. She is incredibly beautiful, yet I'm worried for her health she is 5'11'' tall and weighs 210 pounds, which worries me. She doesn't look like she weighs that though. She doesn't have a 'gut' or stretchmarks yet. She has great muscle tone and is on the track, basketball, and volleyball team, yet her 33 inch waist is tormenting her and her doctors. I'm not sure how I can address this issue with her. Help would be wonderful.
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From Karl, Child's Age 14 - 03/28/05 - IP#: 65.97.6.xxx Click here to reply
Hello folks. My daughter is around 340 pounds and I have no idea where to turn anymore. She is so fat that it makes my wife cry at night due to the fact that she is hoggin it out infront of the frige at 2 AM!! Some advice please.
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