Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 In a message dated 8/3/2000 5:35:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mem@... writes: > > My 9 yr old son is 4'9 " . He weighs 117lbs. I am constantly > obsessing about his weight. I NEVER want him to go through the pain > and humiliation that I have endured my whole life. According to all > the weight charts I look at, he should only weigh around 90 lbs. That > means he is 27 lbs. overweight. Should I put him on a diet? Or do > you all think he will grow out of it? He is very active, he plays > football, swims, and is a runner. (5 minute miles I might add) > (Proud mom!) What do you all think? > > Memory > Keep him active!! Weight Watchers does have a program for kids. He might grow out of it too..if he can just maintain..he will continue to get taller. My son who is 12 is 5'8 and weighs about 240 but he is just a big kid! A size 14 in mens shoes already!!! He needs to lose a bit but part of it is he is just big built. All kids are different. I would ask your pediatrician what he/she thinks. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 My 9 yr old son is 4'9 " . He weighs 117lbs. I am constantly obsessing about his weight. I NEVER want him to go through the pain and humiliation that I have endured my whole life. According to all the weight charts I look at, he should only weigh around 90 lbs. That means he is 27 lbs. overweight. Should I put him on a diet? Or do you all think he will grow out of it? He is very active, he plays football, swims, and is a runner. (5 minute miles I might add) (Proud mom!) What do you all think? Memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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