Sara in AZ Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I just want to post a follow up about our progress and thank everyone who posted on my thread about my son and his weight. All the comments with suggestions and support were appreciated and really helped me to take an objective look at the situation. As a result, I have had the confidence to make a few tweaks to our diet and work in a bit more exercise. And guess, what? He was down ten pounds last week! While I don't want either of us to get hung up on numbers, I am immensely encouraged that our hard work is paying off and we are headed in the right direction. He's noticed that his pants aren't as tight. :- ) In case it helps anyone else...just a few things I've changed: * I realized that even though I bring home 90% really good food from the grocery store, he tended to hone in on the 10% not so good. So I closed up some loopholes. No more bread, no more cold cereal, no more boxed mac 'n' cheese. He's now actually eating more of the healthy foods I do make because there's no plan B. * I've always made a menu plan for dinners for the week before I head to the grocery store, but I've started planning out every breakfast, lunch, and snack. Not leaving breakfast and lunch up to chance has made a big difference. He's been eating a lot more protein since the simple carbs aren't around. It keeps him filled up longer, and he hasn't even been complaining about it! (He still wants to eat four cheese sticks in a row....but baby steps here.) * Taking advantage of the good weather and getting out on our bikes more, playing tag at the park as a family more often, taking every opportunity to get out and be active. * Monitoring him more closely when we're at social events so he doesn't have a dessert free for all. * Just talking, talking, talking about labels and serving sizes and nutrients in various foods, etc. And we haven't totally cut out family treats. But I have been substituting a lot to make them healthier. And fewer and farther between. Anyway, I just wanted to share our success and thank everyone who helped encourage me to try harder. It's made a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfordlr Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great job, mama!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Awesome!!! You are an inspiration, truly!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Congrats, Sara! We've been working on making gradual adjustments to our diet/lifestyle as well, and it's amazing how much difference small changes can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alef Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :party: Awesome report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I've thought about you guys as I keep trying to work with my own family. I'm so glad to hear about your success. That thread was helpful to me so thanks for having the guts to start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Congrads! It is so hard when you or a loved one are overweight. I am now down 25 lbs since the middle of December and it has taken diet and exercise. The last 3-4 lbs have come off because of me not feeling well the last couple of days though. Keep working at it and it will come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Awesome! So glad that you were able to figure out something to help him, and that you are seeing results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 That is just so great, kudos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Awesome! I bet once he gets used to eating like this, he'll start noticing those other foods don't fill him up. Good for you, Mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 That is great. Our new foster son is 11, about 4'10" and wears men's size 36 pants and x-large shirts. We are trying to make small changes here as well and his exercise level has greatly increased which is good. I don't want to make it a huge focus as he has had a lot of trauma in his life recently but more of a "healthy lifestyle" thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I remember your original post and I'm so glad to hear how much progress you all have made! :hurray: Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Congrats! Your post really made my day. So many people have good intentions but don't follow through, but you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Congrats :hurray: Just think of the lifetime changes you're helping him make !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow! That is a lot of good change very quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great job! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Good job momma!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sometimes changes like that leave us mommas in tailspins,more confused than anything. You are awesome for getting all that done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wowsers! That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your success and inspiring others. Great work, mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So happy for both of you! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wonderful update! Very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 This makes me happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sometimes changes like that leave us mommas in tailspins,more confused than anything. You are awesome for getting all that done. :iagree: That is so true! Sara, I was so impressed by how graciously you handled all of the comments in your first thread about your ds's weight, but I must say that I am even more impressed by how quickly you made changes in your lifestyle to help your son. I think it is absolutely wonderful, and your son is very lucky to have you as his mom! :hurray: Thanks for posting the inspirational update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So glad for you. What a loving mom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow, what a great way to start my day! It has been a lot of work on my part to the sacrifice of other things, and we still have room for improvement.. But priorities are priorities, and habits formed now can make a for a better life later. I am thrilled to see how quickly we have seen measurable improvement, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 That's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Yay!!! Way to go Mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great! Changes like that can be so difficult. Way to be there for your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Fantastic job! Good for you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So glad that you have been able to make this a positive experience for your son. You are enabling him to make wise choices for a lifetime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great job! So, what are you serving for lunch these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Very inspiring! I should print out your post and tape it to my refrigerator door.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Great job! So, what are you serving for lunch these days? Lunch is the toughest meal, for sure. I don't want to have to take a lot of time making it, but my kids aren't great about eating left overs. My son used to love sandwhiches, but now no bread. I've started making various easy soups, and I've gotten him to eat salad as a meal with lots of good add ins..chicken, eggs, avacado, and a yummy homemade dressing. We met some friends for a picnic at the park last week, and I wasn't sure what to pack for lunch. So I took rice cakes and nutbutter and we made sandwhiches with two rice cakes with sunflowerseed butter and sliced bananas in between. The kids really liked that. We've also been making rice bowls at least once a week with brown rice and beans seasoned with chili powder and sprinkled with cheese and various veggies, and maybe some chicken. And to be completely truthful, I have made homemade macaroni and cheese a few times with rice pasta and a homemade sauce. I try to have lots of cut up veggies and fruit available, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Oops, DP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Honestly for lunch you might make your own "lunchables". I used to do that for my oldest who had portion control issues. Some veggies, crackers, lunch meats in a plastic container with the idea that this is lunch in a bucket, lol. She liked it a lot. I used to put a note in it sometimes for a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Lunch is the toughest meal, for sure. I don't want to have to take a lot of time making it, but my kids aren't great about eating left overs. My son used to love sandwhiches, but now no bread. I've started making various easy soups, and I've gotten him to eat salad as a meal with lots of good add ins..chicken, eggs, avacado, and a yummy homemade dressing. We met some friends for a picnic at the park last week, and I wasn't sure what to pack for lunch. So I took rice cakes and nutbutter and we made sandwhiches with two rice cakes with sunflowerseed butter and sliced bananas in between. The kids really liked that. We've also been making rice bowls at least once a week with brown rice and beans seasoned with chili powder and sprinkled with cheese and various veggies, and maybe some chicken. And to be completely truthful, I have made homemade macaroni and cheese a few times with rice pasta and a homemade sauce. I try to have lots of cut up veggies and fruit available, too. Thanks for the reply. I do rely on sandwiches nearly every day. I do feel better about it now that we use Dave's Good Seed bread, but it is still bread. My lunch is complicated by the fact that DS11 can't have any fresh fruit except grapes and melon due to having OAS. Everything else has to be cooked/canned in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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