Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 This line of discussion has caught my attention. I have two daughters (they are now ages 19 & 17). I was determined not to raise them with food issues. I have worked really hard at not making food and weight an issue . My theory was that if I was successful at this....I would raise children without eating disorders. I have blamed alot of my weight and food troubles on the way I was raised. Interesingly enough, my oldest daughter is now showing signs that she is on her way to obesity. She recently got married and is in college. She and her new husband live with us. He, unfortunately, has the most unhealthy eating habits I have ever seen....and they are rubbing off on my daughter. I am helplessly watching as her weight keeps climbing (while mine continues to go away!). She has gone from a healthy size 14 to a tight 18. I feel ashamed that I am even worried about this. Honestly, her size isn't a consideration in the way I feel about her. I have always been very close to my daughters. Have my theories been thrown out the window? We will see. At least I have not ruined my relationship with her by turning our home into a battle ground over food. At the same time I worry. I feel as though I have left her behind in this journey toward a healthier me. O'Connell Haverhill Ma Open RNY 2/7/02 Pre op weight:248 Now: 136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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