Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Can anyone else tuck their breasts under their arms so they point behind them (or am Ithe only one with this talent)!!!!!!! ....I am laughing so hard as I type this, hope I didn't offend anyone! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Oh, Tara!! What a picture I'm getting!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Oh, Tara!! What a picture I'm getting!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Oh, Tara!! What a picture I'm getting!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 You know, guys, every time I sit down to read emails, I am further amazed at what a smart, witty, talented, varied bunch of people we are. All those people out there who think people who happen to be obese are stupid and lazy should join us for awhile. If anything, we're probably smarter, wittier, more talented, etc, than the general population. WE ARE THE BEST!!!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 You know, guys, every time I sit down to read emails, I am further amazed at what a smart, witty, talented, varied bunch of people we are. All those people out there who think people who happen to be obese are stupid and lazy should join us for awhile. If anything, we're probably smarter, wittier, more talented, etc, than the general population. WE ARE THE BEST!!!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Tara...LOL...I can relate to the two bellies while pregnant...I gave birth to my first child Feb '98 (while weighing 290 lbs)! Fortunately for me, all went quite well. Except that I started to gain weight the last week and my OB was concerned that the baby may not fit through my pelvis if we waited much longer (according to her, a lot of obese women have relatively small hips! Go figure! ) So we induced two days before her earliest due date, to alleviate the concern of possibly having a cesarean. I was in labor for about 6 hours and the birth went smoothly. So, yes, you can have an uneventful pregnancy while being fat! Ha ha! Re: Funniest Home Videos? >From: Tarapfs@... > >That wa sblessed...i found myself giggling out loud. Having the pudgies sure >can provide for some humor....were any of you severally obese when you were >pregnant? >I was and boy did I look funny naked...hubby who never laughs at " fat " >antics, couldn't even help himself when he caught me dancing in front of the >mirror giggling at my " two " bellies. You know, one was a nice firm >basketball under my rib cage...the other flapped in the wind under it! > >Tara > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >HOW YA FEELIN'? Find out with your free Personal Health Report. > It's easy, it's fun, it's confidential and it's free. > http://www.onelist.com/ad/ivillage1 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Tara...LOL...I can relate to the two bellies while pregnant...I gave birth to my first child Feb '98 (while weighing 290 lbs)! Fortunately for me, all went quite well. Except that I started to gain weight the last week and my OB was concerned that the baby may not fit through my pelvis if we waited much longer (according to her, a lot of obese women have relatively small hips! Go figure! ) So we induced two days before her earliest due date, to alleviate the concern of possibly having a cesarean. I was in labor for about 6 hours and the birth went smoothly. So, yes, you can have an uneventful pregnancy while being fat! Ha ha! Re: Funniest Home Videos? >From: Tarapfs@... > >That wa sblessed...i found myself giggling out loud. Having the pudgies sure >can provide for some humor....were any of you severally obese when you were >pregnant? >I was and boy did I look funny naked...hubby who never laughs at " fat " >antics, couldn't even help himself when he caught me dancing in front of the >mirror giggling at my " two " bellies. You know, one was a nice firm >basketball under my rib cage...the other flapped in the wind under it! > >Tara > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >HOW YA FEELIN'? Find out with your free Personal Health Report. > It's easy, it's fun, it's confidential and it's free. > http://www.onelist.com/ad/ivillage1 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 I just had to comment :-) and I hope I don't hurt anyone- I never mean to. I am a doula- a professional birth assistant- and I ahve helped many obese women give birth naturally and beautifully. OB's- like lots of other people- on average have no idea how to treat an obese pregnant woman... there can be complications- but not small hips. CPD- (spelling bad) cephalopelvic disproportion- really bad spelling :-) is way over diagnosied- according to ACOG there should only be 5% of all CPD diag. as CPD- the rest are restless doctor syndrome- failure to progress fast enough for the tee time etc. :-) Anyway- what I wanted to say was that being obese does make things harder and risker- but it is done wonderfully. -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Re: Funniest Home Videos? > > >I just had to comment :-) and I hope I don't hurt anyone- I never mean >to. > >I am a doula- a professional birth assistant- and I ahve helped many >obese women give birth naturally and beautifully. OB's- like lots of >other people- on average have no idea how to treat an obese pregnant >woman... there can be complications- but not small hips. CPD- >(spelling bad) cephalopelvic disproportion- really bad spelling :-) is >way over diagnosied- according to ACOG there should only be 5% of all >CPD diag. as CPD- the rest are restless doctor syndrome- failure to >progress fast enough for the tee time etc. :-) > >Anyway- what I wanted to say was that being obese does make things >harder and risker- but it is done wonderfully. >-- >Bonnie >mom to Josie and Marielle >TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm >Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group >http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm >****** > " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can >change >the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " >- Margaret Mead > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >http://www.ONElist.com >Sign up for a new e-mail list today! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come across the wrong way when I commented that my OB said a lot of obese women have small hips. In my particular case, at 39 weeks, was already at 7 lbs, (5 days later when she was born, she weighed 7 lbs 6oz) and I suddenly started gaining a lot of weight (7lbs in one week), whereas all the rest of my pregnancy, I had not gained any weight. I think the OB was just commenting on her experience, which could have been prejudiced by her view toward obesity women like me and many many others! But, you are right, Bonnie, many many overweight women give birth with absolutely no health problems, and have babies as perfect as can be. Mine had APGAR of 9, both times...perfect health! My own opinion (and you not what they say about opinions...) is that keeping a calm atmosphere, being watchful of your nutrition, and being prepared can do a lot towards a great pregnancy (that and good genes)! The one thing I do wish I had worked on a lot more was lung capacity! Being able to take very deep breaths very very quickly was a necessary part of my delivery, and I was not prepared for how fast I would have to take each breath before pushing again. Other than that...all was great, even managed to go epidural-less (I was trying to prove a point to my husband and father-in-law). Anyway, I've heard tons of great things about doulas how much easier than can make a delivery! Re: Funniest Home Videos? > > >I just had to comment :-) and I hope I don't hurt anyone- I never mean >to. > >I am a doula- a professional birth assistant- and I ahve helped many >obese women give birth naturally and beautifully. OB's- like lots of >other people- on average have no idea how to treat an obese pregnant >woman... there can be complications- but not small hips. CPD- >(spelling bad) cephalopelvic disproportion- really bad spelling :-) is >way over diagnosied- according to ACOG there should only be 5% of all >CPD diag. as CPD- the rest are restless doctor syndrome- failure to >progress fast enough for the tee time etc. :-) > >Anyway- what I wanted to say was that being obese does make things >harder and risker- but it is done wonderfully. >-- >Bonnie >mom to Josie and Marielle >TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm >Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group >http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm >****** > " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can >change >the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " >- Margaret Mead > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >http://www.ONElist.com >Sign up for a new e-mail list today! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come across the wrong way when I commented that my OB said a lot of obese women have small hips. In my particular case, at 39 weeks, was already at 7 lbs, (5 days later when she was born, she weighed 7 lbs 6oz) and I suddenly started gaining a lot of weight (7lbs in one week), whereas all the rest of my pregnancy, I had not gained any weight. I think the OB was just commenting on her experience, which could have been prejudiced by her view toward obesity women like me and many many others! But, you are right, Bonnie, many many overweight women give birth with absolutely no health problems, and have babies as perfect as can be. Mine had APGAR of 9, both times...perfect health! My own opinion (and you not what they say about opinions...) is that keeping a calm atmosphere, being watchful of your nutrition, and being prepared can do a lot towards a great pregnancy (that and good genes)! The one thing I do wish I had worked on a lot more was lung capacity! Being able to take very deep breaths very very quickly was a necessary part of my delivery, and I was not prepared for how fast I would have to take each breath before pushing again. Other than that...all was great, even managed to go epidural-less (I was trying to prove a point to my husband and father-in-law). Anyway, I've heard tons of great things about doulas how much easier than can make a delivery! Re: Funniest Home Videos? > > >I just had to comment :-) and I hope I don't hurt anyone- I never mean >to. > >I am a doula- a professional birth assistant- and I ahve helped many >obese women give birth naturally and beautifully. OB's- like lots of >other people- on average have no idea how to treat an obese pregnant >woman... there can be complications- but not small hips. CPD- >(spelling bad) cephalopelvic disproportion- really bad spelling :-) is >way over diagnosied- according to ACOG there should only be 5% of all >CPD diag. as CPD- the rest are restless doctor syndrome- failure to >progress fast enough for the tee time etc. :-) > >Anyway- what I wanted to say was that being obese does make things >harder and risker- but it is done wonderfully. >-- >Bonnie >mom to Josie and Marielle >TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm >Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group >http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm >****** > " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can >change >the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " >- Margaret Mead > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >http://www.ONElist.com >Sign up for a new e-mail list today! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 In a message dated 4/10/99 3:04:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ldmodert@... writes: << in >> i agree with you very much on this statement. with this last pregnancy i got up 360 it was the most i had ever weighed, the baby and i almost died. i had never had diabetes and i developed diabetes during the third trimester in addition to high blood pressure. when she was born she was in intensive care for two weeks . i have four children and she was the only one this happened with. also she is the only one i had to have a c section with because she was 9 lbs i am 5 9 and 29 when she was born and my pelvis was to small to deliver her vaginaly. this is true ,four diffrent ob docs have told me this ,concerning heavyset women .there were women there of normal weight who were able to deliver ten pound babies vaginaly and i a tall big woman could not because of my pelvis being to small . go figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 In a message dated 4/10/99 3:04:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ldmodert@... writes: << in >> i agree with you very much on this statement. with this last pregnancy i got up 360 it was the most i had ever weighed, the baby and i almost died. i had never had diabetes and i developed diabetes during the third trimester in addition to high blood pressure. when she was born she was in intensive care for two weeks . i have four children and she was the only one this happened with. also she is the only one i had to have a c section with because she was 9 lbs i am 5 9 and 29 when she was born and my pelvis was to small to deliver her vaginaly. this is true ,four diffrent ob docs have told me this ,concerning heavyset women .there were women there of normal weight who were able to deliver ten pound babies vaginaly and i a tall big woman could not because of my pelvis being to small . go figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 I'm sorry- I hate talking about birth becuase I am a fanatic...... You know- I have run into so many OB's in particular that don't want to deal with an obese mom- makes me sooooo mad. I gave birth to 3 babies- the first was in college- not obese- and she was 8lbs..... I have no idea now as I was a seragate. My second was 5lbs at birth and is now at 4 only 30 lbs and third was 10lbs at birth and now at 2 only 24 lbs. So- I guess I defunt the old " fat women have fat kids " theory :-) I was really honest with my 4 yr old- she is a bit more mature than most in medical stuff becuase of my birthing clients and her baby sister having so many operations and such when she was born..... I hope, by being really honest with her, she can appreciate that I did this to treat my body the best I could and be healthy- and not as a society issue....... Bonnie -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Tara-- I worry about my kids ( 8 and 9) and their future struggles with obesity. They are fine now, but so was I at their ages. My main way of dealing with it has been not to make food an issue. They both seem to quit when they are full, and I refuse to get into the plate cleaning issue. I also talk to them about how hurtful it is to make fun of people who are overweight. They are very sensitive to my and my husbands feelings on that issue, and I think they understand that others feel that way too. I don't think there's anything else we can do. Just pray for them. Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Tara-- I worry about my kids ( 8 and 9) and their future struggles with obesity. They are fine now, but so was I at their ages. My main way of dealing with it has been not to make food an issue. They both seem to quit when they are full, and I refuse to get into the plate cleaning issue. I also talk to them about how hurtful it is to make fun of people who are overweight. They are very sensitive to my and my husbands feelings on that issue, and I think they understand that others feel that way too. I don't think there's anything else we can do. Just pray for them. Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 I'd also love to hear others responses to this question. I have four children (11, 12, 13, & 18). Only my 12 year old (boy) shows any tendencies towards real food issues and obesity. The others naturally seem to stop when they're full and not focus on thoughts of food. Luckily their dad is not a food oriented person and is of a normal size and weight. Still, my son is already showing the " signs " and I don't know how to deal with it. I find myself asking him stupid questions when he wants more food like, " Are you sure you're really hungry? " God, I've asked myself that dumb question a hundred times and the answer is always YES!!! My son is about 5'3 " and weighs 120lbs now. He's not extremely large but I can tell that's where's he's heading and I don't want him to go through or feel the pain I have. I also would hate to see him have to be in the position of having major surgery to fix it. What does everyone else think? Tarapfs@... wrote: > From: Tarapfs@... > > Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do > not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they > could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not > have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t > obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. > > Tara > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Has ONElist changed your life? > http://www.ONElist.com > Visit our homepage and share with us your experiences at ONElist of the Week! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 I'd also love to hear others responses to this question. I have four children (11, 12, 13, & 18). Only my 12 year old (boy) shows any tendencies towards real food issues and obesity. The others naturally seem to stop when they're full and not focus on thoughts of food. Luckily their dad is not a food oriented person and is of a normal size and weight. Still, my son is already showing the " signs " and I don't know how to deal with it. I find myself asking him stupid questions when he wants more food like, " Are you sure you're really hungry? " God, I've asked myself that dumb question a hundred times and the answer is always YES!!! My son is about 5'3 " and weighs 120lbs now. He's not extremely large but I can tell that's where's he's heading and I don't want him to go through or feel the pain I have. I also would hate to see him have to be in the position of having major surgery to fix it. What does everyone else think? Tarapfs@... wrote: > From: Tarapfs@... > > Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do > not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they > could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not > have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t > obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. > > Tara > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Has ONElist changed your life? > http://www.ONElist.com > Visit our homepage and share with us your experiences at ONElist of the Week! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 I'd also love to hear others responses to this question. I have four children (11, 12, 13, & 18). Only my 12 year old (boy) shows any tendencies towards real food issues and obesity. The others naturally seem to stop when they're full and not focus on thoughts of food. Luckily their dad is not a food oriented person and is of a normal size and weight. Still, my son is already showing the " signs " and I don't know how to deal with it. I find myself asking him stupid questions when he wants more food like, " Are you sure you're really hungry? " God, I've asked myself that dumb question a hundred times and the answer is always YES!!! My son is about 5'3 " and weighs 120lbs now. He's not extremely large but I can tell that's where's he's heading and I don't want him to go through or feel the pain I have. I also would hate to see him have to be in the position of having major surgery to fix it. What does everyone else think? Tarapfs@... wrote: > From: Tarapfs@... > > Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do > not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they > could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not > have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t > obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. > > Tara > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Has ONElist changed your life? > http://www.ONElist.com > Visit our homepage and share with us your experiences at ONElist of the Week! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Unfortunately, I was one of those kids who was fat growing up. At age 8 I weighed 113 lbs...granted I was taller than everyone else too, but not THAT tall! My mom taught me very bad eating habits (hers) like, cleaning my plate, fatty before bed snacks every night without question, popping candy all day long, using food for something other than satisfying hunger. Of course, she also tried to be active, like going walking and biking will she was still younger (though this did not keep her or me from gaining lots of weight). At age 12 I was 5'8 " and weighed 198 lbs. At age 13 I was 5'9 " (my current height) and weighed 210 lbs. When I was married at age 20, I weighed 220 lbs, and a perfect size 20. She put me on a doctor-prescribed diet at 8 yrs old, and it worked for the month she had me stick to it. I asked Dr. R. what I could do about keeping my now 13 month old, 24 lb, daughter from turning into me, and he said the only advice he could give was to teach her healthy habits, and if she still gained weight, which she may very well do, at least I wouldn't worry that I had anything to do with it. I've also read that it is a good idea to stop and think before we give our children food, to make sure we're not handing it to them to get them to be quiet, or to entertain them, or to make them feel better. I'm pretty strict about not giving my daughter sugary things (i.e. cookies, syrup, ice cream, etc.) and junky foods. But, if, despite my gentle efforts towards healthy habits, she still becomes overweight, I intend to teach her that it's okay, people come in all sizes, it's not how big or little you are, it's how you portray yourself, etc. Anyone else have suggestions? Re: Funniest Home Videos? > > >I'd also love to hear others responses to this question. I have four children >(11, 12, 13, & 18). Only my 12 year old (boy) shows any tendencies towards real >food issues and obesity. The others naturally seem to stop when they're full and >not focus on thoughts of food. Luckily their dad is not a food oriented person >and is of a normal size and weight. Still, my son is already showing the " signs " >and I don't know how to deal with it. I find myself asking him stupid questions >when he wants more food like, " Are you sure you're really hungry? " God, I've >asked myself that dumb question a hundred times and the answer is always YES!!! >My son is about 5'3 " and weighs 120lbs now. He's not extremely large but I can >tell that's where's he's heading and I don't want him to go through or feel the >pain I have. I also would hate to see him have to be in the position of having >major surgery to fix it. What does everyone else think? > >Tarapfs@... wrote: > >> From: Tarapfs@... >> >> Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do >> not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they >> could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not >> have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t >> obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. >> >> Tara >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Has ONElist changed your life? >> http://www.ONElist.com >> Visit our homepage and share with us your experiences at ONElist of the Week! >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >HOW YA FEELIN'? Find out with your free Personal Health Report. > It's easy, it's fun, it's confidential and it's free. > http://www.onelist.com/ad/ivillage1 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 Unfortunately, I was one of those kids who was fat growing up. At age 8 I weighed 113 lbs...granted I was taller than everyone else too, but not THAT tall! My mom taught me very bad eating habits (hers) like, cleaning my plate, fatty before bed snacks every night without question, popping candy all day long, using food for something other than satisfying hunger. Of course, she also tried to be active, like going walking and biking will she was still younger (though this did not keep her or me from gaining lots of weight). At age 12 I was 5'8 " and weighed 198 lbs. At age 13 I was 5'9 " (my current height) and weighed 210 lbs. When I was married at age 20, I weighed 220 lbs, and a perfect size 20. She put me on a doctor-prescribed diet at 8 yrs old, and it worked for the month she had me stick to it. I asked Dr. R. what I could do about keeping my now 13 month old, 24 lb, daughter from turning into me, and he said the only advice he could give was to teach her healthy habits, and if she still gained weight, which she may very well do, at least I wouldn't worry that I had anything to do with it. I've also read that it is a good idea to stop and think before we give our children food, to make sure we're not handing it to them to get them to be quiet, or to entertain them, or to make them feel better. I'm pretty strict about not giving my daughter sugary things (i.e. cookies, syrup, ice cream, etc.) and junky foods. But, if, despite my gentle efforts towards healthy habits, she still becomes overweight, I intend to teach her that it's okay, people come in all sizes, it's not how big or little you are, it's how you portray yourself, etc. Anyone else have suggestions? Re: Funniest Home Videos? > > >I'd also love to hear others responses to this question. I have four children >(11, 12, 13, & 18). Only my 12 year old (boy) shows any tendencies towards real >food issues and obesity. The others naturally seem to stop when they're full and >not focus on thoughts of food. Luckily their dad is not a food oriented person >and is of a normal size and weight. Still, my son is already showing the " signs " >and I don't know how to deal with it. I find myself asking him stupid questions >when he wants more food like, " Are you sure you're really hungry? " God, I've >asked myself that dumb question a hundred times and the answer is always YES!!! >My son is about 5'3 " and weighs 120lbs now. He's not extremely large but I can >tell that's where's he's heading and I don't want him to go through or feel the >pain I have. I also would hate to see him have to be in the position of having >major surgery to fix it. What does everyone else think? > >Tarapfs@... wrote: > >> From: Tarapfs@... >> >> Do you all worry about your kid's futures in the obesity arena. My kids do >> not have weight related issues at age four and two, but I realize that they >> could. I remember resenting my parents making me run laps, making me not >> have the extra cupcake, giving me the look at at buffets....I don't want t >> obe that way, but I do understand why they were that way now. >> >> Tara >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Has ONElist changed your life? >> http://www.ONElist.com >> Visit our homepage and share with us your experiences at ONElist of the Week! >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >HOW YA FEELIN'? Find out with your free Personal Health Report. > It's easy, it's fun, it's confidential and it's free. > http://www.onelist.com/ad/ivillage1 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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