Weight Loss in Child

Hi A. -

I have had personal experience with an overweight culture in a family and the worse thing that can be done is ignoring it. I have a friend who can help. She does more than most hospital programs. She is a health coach and is helping me introduce healthier eating to my children. We have had significant loss due to obesity and diabetes in my family and I am trying to set a different trend. Good Luck!

Serena Johnson, Health Coach
Go Green! Healthy Kids
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www.eatplaylivegreen.com

H.

I have a 10 yr old that has been a little more on the chubby side her whole life. Is she chubby or over weight? I encourage my daughter to get up and play a little bit more and I have been working with her on recognizing when she is full and to stop eating at that point. However, I have been told not to worry too much about dieting or trying to get her to lose weight. Most doctors want them to maintain the weight and wait for them to grow into it. Be careful you don't want her to develop a complex about her weight. Good Luck!

The hilton head metabolism diet for children. :)

The only thing that worries me is eating just to eat - and all I can say is ask her if she wants to do something when you see her thinking about food (yes, my children actually have that look). Usually my daughter will go for a walk - and then a yogurt or an apple. My son is always good for a game of catch and then some oranges or popcorn.

S.

Ten is about right in age for girls especially to start gaining weight, going through that chunky stage in life. If she hasn't already, she'll probably be starting her period within the next 2 years. My daughter started when she was only 9. I've been an over-weight child all my life, I look back at pictures and I really wasn't that fat, but let me tell you that sticks with you, and can all your life. Encourage her to eat right, go on walks or get active with her. Don't make a big deal about her weight or if she's gaining in some areas. My dad told my baby sister that her friend was a little smaller than her in the 7th grade, and my sister became anorexic. So it also depends on how she takes it, so if it takes the whole family to go on bike rides, or mother daughter walk. Just don't make too much of a big deal with it.
Good Luck