Jonah reminds me of me. He is fun and sassy and just awesome. Last week he came home from school with a health assessment from headstart. He has gained 11 pounds since he has started school. His bmi is 32. Higher than mine. I will be honest, I cried. No one knows the pain of an obese childhood better than me. I don't want him to get teased, I don't want him to feel bad about himself. I weighed him to see how much and to see if the school was right. 68 pounds, to which he shouted "yay, I am growing up.".
I dont want him to feel ashamed but a change needs to be made.
We have decided that this is a change that is going to be made as a family.
I already eat very, very healthy. I have strong will power and just don't eat the junk.
I have allowed my kids to eat some junk because I figured they are kids...
This week, I went through the cupboards and got rid of all processed foods. EVERYTHING.
I bought balls and we are going to play outside together for an hour a night.
Video games are restricted to an hour a week on saturdays.
I have startes packing home lunches with healthy and nutritious food.
Here's to hoping these changes will be enough to make an impact.
I am right there with you. I would be DEVASTATED if my children suffer the way I have and have lost opportunities like I have because of their weight.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel like a hypocrite telling them to eat healthy since I am obese, but I will be damned if I don't break this cycle of obesity for my kids.
I am soooo proud of you!!!! I read something today that applies not just to overall mental health, but to the attitude we have toward food and eating: It is better to build up a child than to repair an adult. What kids learn now will shape their health habits later. GO MOMS!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray for you, Lauralee! Kids can make this change to a healthy lifestyle more easily, simply because they are kids. What great things you are doing to teach your boys better habits!
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