From Claire, Age 19 - 10/15/08 - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'4", Start: 210 lb, Today: 172 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 150 lb - Hi guys. I've been telling my mom for a while to start eating healthier and exercising because I love her (duh) and am concerend for her health and well being. Also, everytime she gets a checkup at the DR. the doc always says one thing->exercise and eat right and everything will be fine. My mom has the whole deal with high sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. She's always tired because she works 6 days a week and has put on a lot of weigh through out the years. She would usually eat a lot at a time and then watch tv which as you know is the worst. I'd been observing her eating habits and everything and knew what she did was wrong but didnt wanna say anything because she's my mom and I didnt want her to think I was mean. I just want her to be healthy. She always said she would start exercisng and everything but never did it. She always said "TOMORROW!" which you know...should never ever be said! I told her to STOP saying that like I said it to her in a serious tone so that she knew I was concerned about her and I told her to start NOW. So she goes on the treadmill everyday and does a mile and is eating healthier. I'm so so proud of her. I'm kind of her little trainer and tell her the rights and wrongs of what she should and shouldn't do (but in a completely mother-daughter way of course) how much weight do you think she will be able to lose if she keeps at this? she works and has to take care of the house too so I'm not asking her to do anything else but the treadmill for now. She weighs around 185. Let me know how long it would take her to drop some weight if keeps doing what shes doing. Ok! this was long enough! but I'm just so gosh darn proud that she's taken the step to a healthier lifestyle =) because her health is all that matters to me.
Reply from Sam, Age 17 - 10/16/08 - IP#: 72.191.99.xxx My mom and I have both been trying to lose weight. we went and bought bikes but then got sick. so havnt been able to do alot of that. how have you lost weight? and how long did it take you? i really want to get rid of this bulge. i hate it.
Reply from Flower Fawn, Age 15 - 10/15/08 - IP#: 71.185.138.xxx Hey Claire! Due to my situation (read my post above) I can see where you're coming from. Up until a few months ago my mom worked really long hours, was stressed as hell, was unsatisfied with herself, ran the house, and felt un-pretty. In three years she gained like 45 lbs and then she went to the doc and she weighed over 200lbs and she was SO upset. So when she decided to join Jenny Craig, I tried to be very supportive and help with little things, like remind her that one glass of wine was enough, tell her that I noticed she lost 5 lbs, etc. Now she lost almost 30lbs but like you I always try to keep my tips subtle so I don't offend her you know? I KNOW your mom can loose a healthy amount of weight if she keeps it up with the treadmill. Suggest hungry-girl.com to her and tell her to buy the cookbook. It has delicious, low fat and calorie versions of SO many types of foods to make the recopies part of a healthy life style. Just be supportive, give her little hints and nudges, and tell her that you love her. Best wishes to her! I'll pray for you!!! :)
