Need Help with Overweight Gifted Child in Burleson

I would like to suggest Wii Fit for your whole family. It has trainers and all the exercises are fun. You should see a demonstration of it and see if it is something that would work for your son. It really is for the whole family. Yoga, snowboarding, etc. I think it would challenge him. If he plays on this daily this summer he should be in shape by August. It's tough when you advance to higher levels. My son is 11 and he spends alot of time on the balance board included with the game.

Does your son like video games? How about Wii Fit? I just discovered it today and am thinking of trying it at home not only for my daughter, but for myself as well.

You should contact Dr. Maria Fisher. See this article. http://www.nbc5i.com/committobefit/6284420/detail.html She was our pediatrician for years. She is very nice and the children love her. She is no longer practicing as a pediatrician but does work with overweight children. She is in Arlington, TX. We never experienced her working with an overweight child though. Both my kiddoes are petite little things. Good luck!

First of all, you need to find a good Pediatric Dietitian to work with you and your son. I recommend starting with Cook Children's Medical Center, or ask your Pediatrician for a referral. Simply getting more activity and excercise in your son's daily routine will help tremendously, but do not underestimate the importance of healthy eating, especially with a complication like "insulin resistance".

If you are interested in child nutrition resources, I highly recommend anything written by Ellyn Satter, RD. She is a leading expert on infant and childhood nutrition and weight. Her website is www.ellynsatter.com. Good Luck!

J. T, Registered Dietitian
Burleson, Texas

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