How do you let your child, who is about 5'6" and 13 years old, get to be nearly 300 pounds? Your child is obese. He is so overweight that is is frighteningly unhealthy. He can't walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded. He can't be outside for more than a few minutes without sweating profusely.
How did you let this happen? Yes, YOU. As a parent, you buy the food. As a parent, you set an example for activity and exercise. While staying with us, Kid has eaten what we eat. He was so excited about how tasty a salad is. It was just one of those salad-in-a-bag things & he acted like it was a delicacy. He had a peach & was so thrilled it was like he'd never tasted one before. He'll eat bananas all day long if we don't limit him to one or two. Obviously, he will eat healthy food if given the choice. So... what in the world are you feeding him? You buy the groceries so it is obvious that you are not buying healthy food. Treats are great every once in a while but it is not healthy to let him stay obese.
You are also not getting him to be active. The boy loves to swim! He's gone nearly every day he's been here. He will go for walks if asked. He likes the activity and the time to himself. So... why aren't you encouraging this? Why aren't you being active WITH him like we are? He lost several pounds within the first week he was here! You should have seen the smile on his face when he saw that the number on the scale was less!
His self esteem is so low & it is clear that this is mostly due to his size. Want to help him be happier & feel better about himself? HELP him to lose weight. It isn't hard. Yes, I am overweight (but not obese) but I make my choices. I buy my food. So, if I eat unhealthy things, that's my own fault. I have also lost 40 pounds in the last few years by eating better & being active. Yes, the Kid's dad is overweight. Same deal: it's his choice. But, Kid does not have that choice. He doesn't buy the food, YOU do. If you bought healthy food and limited what he eats and got him to be even a little active, he would drop pounds like crazy. He would feel great about himself and be happier.
Is there a reason you let him be this big & keep him that way?
How did you let this happen? Yes, YOU. As a parent, you buy the food. As a parent, you set an example for activity and exercise. While staying with us, Kid has eaten what we eat. He was so excited about how tasty a salad is. It was just one of those salad-in-a-bag things & he acted like it was a delicacy. He had a peach & was so thrilled it was like he'd never tasted one before. He'll eat bananas all day long if we don't limit him to one or two. Obviously, he will eat healthy food if given the choice. So... what in the world are you feeding him? You buy the groceries so it is obvious that you are not buying healthy food. Treats are great every once in a while but it is not healthy to let him stay obese.
You are also not getting him to be active. The boy loves to swim! He's gone nearly every day he's been here. He will go for walks if asked. He likes the activity and the time to himself. So... why aren't you encouraging this? Why aren't you being active WITH him like we are? He lost several pounds within the first week he was here! You should have seen the smile on his face when he saw that the number on the scale was less!
His self esteem is so low & it is clear that this is mostly due to his size. Want to help him be happier & feel better about himself? HELP him to lose weight. It isn't hard. Yes, I am overweight (but not obese) but I make my choices. I buy my food. So, if I eat unhealthy things, that's my own fault. I have also lost 40 pounds in the last few years by eating better & being active. Yes, the Kid's dad is overweight. Same deal: it's his choice. But, Kid does not have that choice. He doesn't buy the food, YOU do. If you bought healthy food and limited what he eats and got him to be even a little active, he would drop pounds like crazy. He would feel great about himself and be happier.
Is there a reason you let him be this big & keep him that way?
This is a tough subject. I agree 100%. She is responsible. There's NO reason a 13 year old should weigh close to 300lbs. You know me, I am also considered obese, but I am to blame for that. Heredity has a little to do with it, but mainly it's my choices. A 13 year old doesn't make the choice of what to eat , a parent does. It's great that he enjoys eating healthy and is losing weight. Keep it up Kid. Lets hope he can influence his mom to buy healthier foods when he gets home.
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