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My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight
Asked by C.W. from New York
on December 1, 2010
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My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pounds says she ove...
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- My son (7) has 18 pounds on his best friend, who is so thin, he's almost scary to look at (and I've bathed him!). What is her BMI from the pediatrician? They are usu...
- I think that comes out to about 50th percentile height and 75th weight. I would say that is well within the norms. Tell her teeny friend to butt out! You do not wan...
- Tell her little buddy if she doesn't have anything nice to say ... DON'T say anything at all! they're "babies" and shouldn't even be Thinking about that :-( Everyo...
Overweight Children
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on May 15, 2008
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Ok mom's how do you tell your kid they are overweight without hurting their feelings?? I will always protect my child from everyone and I am always telling him that he...
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- S., Speaking as a former overweight child, I can tell you the last thing you want to do, regardless of your child's age, is tell them they are fat. I guarantee you...
- My guess is that unless the child is really young then they probably realize they're overweight and don't need you to tell them. My suggestion would be to not say anyt...
- Do you have to confront them and tell them that? I don't think saying "you are fat" is the only way to go, or that taking another course of action would mean that you...
Overweight Child
Asked by B.G. from Jackson
on March 4, 2007
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I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, which is a little why she is oveweight, but she also is very round. She doesn't just sit ...
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- hello my son had that problem for a while when we was young he is 15 and very skinny now. I one day foughnt him clothes at jc penny they seem to carry plus sizes for b...
- Jc Penny's carry plus size clothes. You might want to get a catalog for a bigger selection.
- Hello... I know exactly what you are going through, because I too have an overweight 13 year old. We buy all of her jeans at Holidays and most of her shirts we get fr...
What Do You Think About Being Pregnant and Overweight
Asked by Y.D. from Dallas
on May 9, 2008
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My husband and I have been talking about adding number 3 to our family. My only concern is that I am quite a bit overweight. I was overweight with both of my other pre...
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- You should talk to your OBGYN and Dr it is different for every person. I personally have the same struggle. I asked my OBGYN and she said that she would not recommend ...
- I'm speaking from experience that there can be complications from being pregnant and overweight. It puts you at increased risk for diabetes, preeclampia and a low birt...
- I am overweight by about 50 pounds and had a very healthy baby with no complications as did several of my friends who are about the same size. What I researched befor...
Underweight 3-Year Old
Asked by A.P. from New York
on January 28, 2010
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My son, while on his growth curve, is in the 1 percentile for his age (3-1/4 years old weighing 26 pounds). His brother and sister are in the 10th percentile and my hu...
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- Talk to the pediatrician and becareful. Once you start feeding the high fat foods it is hard to cut them back or out and you don't want straight fat anyway. If need be...
- my son was recently tested to see why he hasn't gained. and has been having chronic diarrhea. He has went from 76% to 5% from 4 mths to now...19 mths old. turns o...
- Our son is six years old and we were advised to get our son to gain weight by both the pediatrician and his psychiatrist (he has ADHD). They both agreed that with youn...
Help!! 12 Yr Old Step Daughter Overweight and Gains 5-? Lbs When Goes to Mom's
Asked by T.T. from Houston
on February 28, 2008
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I don't know what to do.. I have a 12 yr old step daughter who is 5'2 and 146 lbs I have her on a diet..she diets and exercises when she is home, she lives with us.. I...
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- First of all, it sounds like you're a wonderful caregiver and I know you are doing your best for your step daughter. :) She is very lucky to have you! I would get h...
- Hi T., I have not read others responses so please pardon any redundant ideas. I am the mom of two very diffrent kids. My son 18 now is rail thin, nothing I can do ...
- It seems to me that the mother is using her daughter's weight sort of like a way to irritate you guys, in a way. For example, one day it was about 90 degrees here and...
Am I Really Overweight or Is It Just in My Mind?
Asked by C.A. from Macon
on February 21, 2008
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I am 48 years old. I am 5'4" and weigh 170 - 175. Everytime I look in the mirror, I think I am overweight. When I married my husband 20 years ago, I weighed 110. I...
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- If your interested in a diet and fitness program you should try Trim Advantage. Here is a web site to check it out: http://adelmolino.qhealthbeauty.com/Default.aspx H...
- Hi C., I would recommend exercising! You will be surprised at how much you can lose that way, especially since you are gaining 5 pds each year. Were you too think w...
- Or you could just type in BMI and some sites go by your age and weight and will tell you what yu bmi should be for your height and age.
Friend with Overweight Child
Asked by D.P. from Sacramento
on May 28, 2008
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I really need some help and advice. I have a friend with a child who is overweight, she is 5 1/2. I mean overweight to the point the pediatrician told the mother she...
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- So far both Molly and Page have already brought up some good points. Maybe you could hint to her to check out the show on the TLC called "Honey we're killing the kids...
- It will be really hard to express your concerns to your friend. If she can hear what you have to say about her child's diet and not be mad about it she will be a rare...
- Very touchy subject - especially if your friend had weight issues as a child. Soda needs to go completely, the tooth decay argument should be enough for that (same go...
Overweight Teenage Daughter
Asked by P.B. from Davenport
on August 27, 2009
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My daughter, 13, just had a physical. She is 5'4" and weighs 178 lbs. I was a little shocked to hear how much she weighs. Her family on her dad's side are all overweig...
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- I would not recommend that you say anything to her about dieting, she probably is way ahead of you there. Your stating the obvious will only serve to make her feel bad...
- I would focus on some of the lifestyle choices you don't agree with, and leave the weight issue out of it, especially since you said you were surprised at her weight, ...
- Did you talk to her doctor about diet/exercise. I understand your concern, but you need to be careful. Teenage girls are so sensitive (and adult women)about their weig...
Spouse Is overweight.....how Do You Approach That?
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on November 7, 2007
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This is a tender subject for everyone, but my spouse is really, really overweight. No one wants to hear this, but how to you talk to your spouse about something like ...
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- I would suggest you tell him you want to talk without distractions (no kids, games, tv, etc) and tell him exactly what you just wrote. That you need and want him to be...
- I know you have had a lot of responses, but I hope this is a new idea. Learn to play World of Warcraft with your husband. I am totally serious. Then after you have ...
- I totally understand where you're coming from with the World of Warcraft thing. My husband was completely obsessed with it. He would play that game all day & night i...
