Help! My 8 Yr Old Is a "CarbKid"

Hey T.. So we have similar situations with our boys. Mine is only 4 though and would only eat much of the same as yours...with some exceptions. There was another woman on here who posted a similar problem and I took heed to the answers given to her...you need to break him of this issue. I know it's hard, believe me. We're still dealing with it. My son is eating SO much better now that I've put my foot down. He has to eat what I make or nothing to eat or drink (except water). He cried for a few days and fasted till like 7 pm. ha. But then he eventually gave in and has tried lots of new things. I even have him eating broccoli in his rice (he had NEVER eaten rice even, can you imagine). He eats mashed potatoes now. He had meat sauce. For some this is probably even funny, like how could your child not eat this stuff...well he didn't, but now he's doing much better. I really encourage you to put your foot down and deal with this problem. I know my sons bad habits come from my own so it's been helping me to get myself together as well. Anyway, my best to you and your family. I know it's really hard...but it's got to be done.

Thereare a few things you can try, first, stop buying the things that you don't want him eating!!! At 8 years old, he is old enough to understand its your way or no way. Second, try cooking a few meals with him. Show him how to make chicken nuggets. There are some fast and fun "cooking with kids" recipes on www.pillsbury.com, and www.bettycrocker.com. They have alternatives like using goldfish crackers instead of breadcrumbs, and he would have fun crushing up the crackers. Get him involved as much as you can to show him that it is fun and important to get healthy. The more he is involved, the less he will detest. Nobody likes to be told what to do, especially when he has grown a habit. Also, capri sun makes the pouches of 100% juice, you could switch him to that. Ant juice that is 100% juice, they are making a lot of juice boxes that are 100% juice nowadays. (minute maid, juicy juice) I hope this helps!!!!

Hi T. , sounds like he is a picky eater but also just loves Junk food??? I would speak to a nutrionist and show you what healthy foods he would need to alternate his junk food habits..... Not saying that you don't shop for healty foods but He has made it clear that he will not eat the veggies and Fruits, who doesnt love fruits thats a shocker.... Hun I strongly suggest to put your foot down , seek a nutrionist and get some help..... your a Single mom of two boys, he happens to be the oldest, does your other son have these issues? let us know how you do with this....

Dee

Just as a thought you may want to have him checked for Diabetes. Not to scare you but his body could be craving the carbs. He could have low blood sugar.(Hypoglicemia). This is what I have and sometimes I will actually crave a roll instead of just slice bread. I also eat alot of carbs and fatty food but they are the good carbs and fats. You can perhaps try giving him apples or celery with peanutbutter on it. This is very healthy but it may satisfy his taste and his craving for fat. I would talk to his pediatrition about it and maybe consult with a nutritionist in your area. I don't mean to be blunt but perhaps showing him things that could possibly happen as he grows into adulthood and would continue this habit like going on the American Heart Assoc website they have lots of pros and cons to being overweight and eating healthy. He is old enough to understand that this could make him very sick as it continues, which could influence him into making better choices and at least trying new foods. He can still eat the things he loves but with obvious moderation and addng some healthy things on the side of his meal. Hope I have helped. Good luck and feel free to email me with any further questions.
T.

I have one that eats the same way but she is 16. She has eaten like this since she was 4. She will drink juice, drink milk, eat cheese and pizza. She is so incredibly healthy! It amazes us. No high cholesterol, not overweight. She totally loves carbs. She stays active. You simply cannot make them eat what they do not like. We tried the eat this or starve tactic and it never worked. We even tried psychological therapy and that did not work. My advice have regular blood test to check cholesterol levels etc. And keep him active. Just a PS I have two other children and they eat normally.