Obesity and kids/adults

eilla05 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 06:56 PM

okay so in the last 5 years I have gained oh i dunno about 35lbs. Im not happy with myself and finally have decided that it is more than time to do something about the extra weight. I would be totally happy losing about 20-25lbs. Thats my goal. Anyway my point to this post is

does anyone else worry about their kid becoming obese/overweight? Because I totally worry about it. From G's track he is going to be tall and skinny but that could all change. The real reason why i worry is this

MORE and MORE children are becoming obese/overweight because of lack of exercise and the crappy food most parents are feeding their kids. Chicken nuggets/cheeseburgers and fries are the norm not the exception for most people and in my opinion that is just plain sad.

I always hear the excuse well thats all they will eat but IMO they eat what you serve them. They wont starve if you serve dinner and they say i dont like that without eating. They may not eat that night but eventually they will.Persistence pays off when it comes to getting kiddos to eat something. My doc told me make sure to serve at least one thing G likes so he will eat something but dont cater to him which i dont intend to do.

In my house I cant say we eat the best but I try to feed G WAY better than i eat. I make sure he eats his fruits and veggies and healthy meat. ... and yes he has had a nugget (veggie ones

)but its a treat in my house not the norm. I dont want him to have unhealthy relationships with food so nothing here is off limits but im not serving up nuggets every night just because he likes them.

I have made a goal for myself that in 6months I will have lost at least 10lbs and have changed my eating habits. I want to get healthy for myself but over all for G to teach him how to care for him self and what food is better for him than others and what he should consider a treat.

I cant stand to think of Greyson becoming overweight and knowing that i helped create that. There are so many things wrong with that that personally i couldnt live with myself if he gets overweight and has health problems because of it.

So im making a goal for my family. Start eating better and start exercising.

Whos gonna join me?

sweetie pea · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 05:28 AM

I also worry about this, but so far both the kids are in no danger. I limit tv type things for dd and make she she is active everyday~which she has no problem with~lol! We do serve a variety of things in our house,some healthy and other times we have stuff as a treat. I used to make different things for my daughter, but now she is older she eats what we serve or goes hungry until breakfast. She doesn't like much meat except for chicken though so I do provide a source of protein for her. Can't make her eat something she doesn't like. She hasn't ever liked meat,even as a baby.

As far as Logan goes~he eats whatever and really haven't had a problem so far~thankfully.
As far as myself, I shedded my weight after having dd and have kept it off for almost 5 years now.Recently we bought a Wii fit and I love it! I also walk everyday. I used to go to curves but am quiting because I just can't seem to find the time like I used to.

Good luck with your wieght loss journey. I know it can be really hard at times.

JennyD · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 07:55 AM

I'm about 76 steps (er, pounds) ahead of you, Allie.

I agree 100% with everything you said and that is exactly what motivated me to lose this weight - my child. I am the product of generations of obese mothers with bad eating habits and my sisters and I all have problems with our weight. I don't want that for Georgia. I want to set a good example and give her the best possible start in life. I can't expect Georgia to have a heathy relationship with food if I don't, so I have been practicing what I preach.

Even the playroom I am building for her is healthy. It is not filled with toys that she will sit stationary and play with, it is an 'active' room filled with mats and things to climb, crawl, and jump on/in.

mumma2thumper · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 08:48 AM

I need desperately to join in. This is so hard for me though. I just feel like I don't know where to even begin. I try WW and fail because I just don't have the time to count points. I know what I need to do I just don't do it. KWIM?

JennyD · #5 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by mumma2thumper

I know what I need to do I just don't do it. KWIM?

Sweetie, I uttered those same words on many occasions over the years so I know exactly how you feel. It's so hard to get motivated. Desire is just not enough. When the time is right for you, something will trigger your motivation and then nothing will stop you.

I failed multiple times at WW too. That doesn't mean you are a failure at losing weight, it just means that WW is not the right path for you to get there.

mumma2thumper · #6 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 10:42 AM

You are such an inspiration, and I just feel so hopeless about my weight. I hate the size I am. I weigh 228, and would be happy with being even 180-190, I know that's heavy to some people, but it is a goal that I know is reasonable. I hate thinking that I may become pregnant again at this weight.

I want to be able to get down before we conceive, and keep it off after our next. I just don't excersize at all, and need too. It's just something I have never liked doing. I also eat things that aren't good for me, and am so worried that I will end up "screwing up" Clayton, too. I try so hard to feed him healthy things. I just was raised not eating well, we were poor, and cheap food does not equal healthy. Also I didn't get many 'treats' and now in my adulthood I think I am trying to make up for it. Does that make any sense. I lost 30 lbs on WW once, and gained it all back and more, and I just fear that if I lose it again, I will just gain more back. I know I eat too much quantity wise, so that's something I am working on. I try to eat half the amount I "want" to eat. Doesn't seem to be helping much though. I have to cook for DH suppers and they aren't usually usually that terribly unhealthy. Just not the best. I just hate the thought of never being able to eat my fav foods. I love all that is bad for me. Sorry for rambling.

NewMominKentucky · #7 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 05:43 PM

I'm with you. I weigh 164 today. Only, because I have been deathly sick and weighed 170 last week. But, I have already started to walk 4 days a week. I honestly want to bump it up to 6 days or something active 6 days a week - not just work.

I'm not concerned with Dean as I know DH & I will be strict on him in that respect. Dh is 6'2, 200lbs so pretty lean and was tall and super skinny growing up. I've always been tiny until baby so as long as we both follow the right eating habits, I believe Dean will follow up in our ways. However, it's hard...as we like to splurge and there are for sure bad things in our diets now...that are oh so hard to get ride of!

eilla05 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 06:16 PM

Jenny- we need to see some updated pics and you need to start a thread with how you are losing weight!!

I joined WW right before i get preggo with Greyson. And it worked for me but i wanted it bad enough.

Laura- Since WW has worked for you in the past have you ever thought about maybe making a menu for your self for one whole week using the point system so it will really not take you any longer during the day? So say on Suunday's you make your list of what you will eat during the week and then just follow that. Or maybe im not sure what all you like to eat but core is the way to go if you wanted to use WW?

I actually think WW is one of the best plans because if you do want say a mickey D's fry you can have it if you have the points!

My plan is to join the local gym for 2months to get myself rolling with getting used to exercising. Then im going to work on the food slowly as im doing this but hard core after working out becomes a habit. I dont think you can do both at the same time. At least for me it doesnt work. While its hot im going to use the gym and once it starts cooling off again im going to walk with G and do home weights.

My goal is 10lbs and i hope to loose it within 6 months. I dont think thats unrealistic.

JennyD · #9 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by eilla05

Jenny- we need to see some updated pics and you need to start a thread with how you are losing weight!!

There is a weight loss thread for July Mamas. It's one of the stickys at the top of the forum.

weight loss/fitness support & chatty thread

I've been keeping it updated, but I do need to take another pic soon. I'm down another 10 or so piunds since the last pic.