Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 Memory..you sound like a very good mom to me! I have always worried about my 4 kiddos and how much they weigh but not a one of them has a problem! I think it's because we don't drink pop or Kool-Aid at home.We save sweet drinks for special treats and occasional dinners out. And we don't have snacks all the time in the house. When my 4 come to the grocery store with me they may choose ONE special thing each. If they want a " sugared " cereal then that is it! If they choose cookies they make them last as long as possible.This started as a budget thing years ago when I was a stay at home mom. Plus, just having 4 of the critters makes a difference, too! They can make cookies at home; in fact all of them cook...even my 7 year old son! But, cooking takes effort and then there's only so many and they must share what they cook, too! Also, It sounds like your son is in that pre-pubescent stage where the body stores fat in preparation for growth. My two oldest have been through that. But, because they exercise alot and play sports both of them are on the slim side. I sure wouldn't limit your son's calories...we know where dieting got us, right? One alternative might be to limit pre-processed sweets or high fat stuff, and offer healthier choices. My kids love fruit- especially if I cut up different kinds and let them use toothpicks to eat it! My ten year old is also a runner and I talk to her about food choices and how they effect her " training " . This may be a good tactic to take if he questions the healthier food changes. We also started getting a sport magazine. My three oldest love it and there are always diet training tips from the pros. I'm not sure how SAGE this advice is but so far so good here at the Stauffer house! I am excited for you -a real surgery date! Keep me posted...I am praying for you! Tami Stauffer NEED SAGE ADVICE 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com Please visit our web site at http://clos.net Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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