9.5-yo DS has 32.5-in waist. WWYD?

[Anonymous]

I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

[Anonymous]

Don't you people buy your children pants??? How do you NOT know your son's waist size? Perhaps all your kids wear sweat pants, but don't be concerned that some kids don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't you people buy your children pants??? How do you NOT know your son's waist size? Perhaps all your kids wear sweat pants, but don't be concerned that some kids don't.

I don't know my kids' waist sizes. One of them wears a 10 in Old Navy cinch waist jeans and the other wears a 12 in Land's End cinch waist jeans. I suppose the one in 12s could move to regular jeans next school year, but until them, I won't know. I just found pants that work and keep buying the next size up when one size gets too short.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually just had to measure my 9 1/2 year-old son's waist to order his lacrosse cup protector pants, so maybe mom had to measure his to order an item of clothing

um... don't think OP's son is the lacrosse playing type

[Anonymous]

Wow. Time for a talk with his ped, to check for thyroid issues etc, and an appointment with a nutritionist.

[Anonymous]

While I think it is safe to assume the OP's DS is not excessively tall, as she didn't mention it. It would help to know his height. If he is tall for his age maybe he is filling out before he grows a few inches taller. Height and weight would help.

But if you are worried OP, call his doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

Whole grain breads, potatoes, and rice are relatively healthy.

Also, for everyone who is saying "eliminate" and "no more" processed foods, sweets that this is ridiculous. Unless someone has a health issue like diabetes, things in moderation is a much healthier and realistic approach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

Whole grain breads, potatoes, and rice are relatively healthy.

Also, for everyone who is saying "eliminate" and "no more" processed foods, sweets that this is ridiculous. Unless someone has a health issue like diabetes, things in moderation is a much healthier and realistic approach.

People who overeat frequently overeat on white rice and bread and bagels and pastry and fried potatoes. They binge on that stuff. Safer to eliminate it while getting the weight under control and then add it slowly in healthy ways.

This kid has a health issue and will have diabetes as an adult if they don't get his under control. No more processed foods. Sweets twice a week. It is absolutely a realistic approach. My family eats this way all the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

Whole grain breads, potatoes, and rice are relatively healthy.

Also, for everyone who is saying "eliminate" and "no more" processed foods, sweets that this is ridiculous. Unless someone has a health issue like diabetes, things in moderation is a much healthier and realistic approach.

People who overeat frequently overeat on white rice and bread and bagels and pastry and fried potatoes. They binge on that stuff. Safer to eliminate it while getting the weight under control and then add it slowly in healthy ways.

This kid has a health issue and will have diabetes as an adult if they don't get his under control. No more processed foods. Sweets twice a week. It is absolutely a realistic approach. My family eats this way all the time.

You have no idea what you are talking about. And you certainly don't know if the child has a health issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

I don't usually associate "putting whole categories of food off limits" with "healthy eating".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

I don't usually associate "putting whole categories of food off limits" with "healthy eating".

+1 That's recipe for disaster, particularly with a kid.

Have you talked to your DS's pediatrician about your concerns, OP?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

wait, how many 9/10 yo still drink juice? one glass of a day? who does that anymore?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a 9 and a half year old son too and I don't have the slightest clue what waist size he is. Why do you OP? What is his height/weight?

Maybe because she is concerned about his weight and health?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

wait, how many 9/10 yo still drink juice? one glass of a day? who does that anymore?

For crying out loud! Juice is not the point!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would declare a "Healthy Family" initiative. You tell everyone that the family needs to eat more healthy and exercise more.

1. For nutirtion: No more chips, candy, cookies, or soda in the house. Juice is limited to 1 small glass a day. Water and skim milk or tea the rest of the time. Meals are focused on small servings of protein and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Limit or eliminate breads and potatoes and rice. No fast food. No pizza. No processed or microwave entrees. (Microwave vegetables are fine.) I'd allow treats twice a week (say Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday) -- a small serving of ice cream would be my family's first choice. If he wants to snack, veggies and dip or air-popped popcorn.

2. Exercise -- kids need 1 hour of exercise per day, every day. You can help him get this by committing to a 1/2 hour family walk every day. You can also help him find a sport or a physical activity that he likes to do -- swimming, basketball, dance, parkour, running, soccer, karate, whatever. Start experimenting with classes and see what he likes. When he finds something he likes, encourage him to do it every day. Practice makes perfect!

wait, how many 9/10 yo still drink juice? one glass of a day? who does that anymore?

My kid who will not drink milk will have a glass of fortified oj in the morning on the advice of the pediatrician.