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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd focus less on weight and more on food-as-fuel.  The idea is to teach him to fill his tank (stomach) with food that gives him energy and nutrients to be strong and feel great.

Lean protein (grilled chicken/fish), plant-based, vitamin-rich fats (avocados, nuts), and roasted or steamed veggies with interesting spices are all solid choices that will help him feel great!

Also, high fiber food is filling.  If he's a big eater who likes hearty "comfort" foods, it'll be hard to cut the rice and pasta too much without him feeling deprived and hungry.

I would be sure to include brown rice (no white rice), high fiber pasta (they now make one that looks white and tastes great but is high fiber -- comes in a purple box), and other healthy grains like bulgur (http://www.fooducate.com/app#page=product&id=39ECEBD8-5856-11E2-A40C-1231381A0463).

Yes, those foods all have carbs.  But they also have solid protein and fiber, too.  Nutritious and filling.  Include some beans, grilled chicken, veggies and a light sauce and you've got a great meal.

I'd also be open to my kid eating leftovers of that for breakfast, too.  No reason breakfast has to be the typical toast/eggs/cereal thing.  Substantive dinner leftovers are filling and nutritious.  Don't limit yourself there. If it seems more fun, serve them in a hand-held, low-carb wrap like this (http://www.fooducate.com/app#page=product&id=01A42154-588C-11E0-A55F-1231380C180E)

I also find those wraps incredibly helpful for serving veggies.  We roast broccoli and cauliflower with sweet onions, sprinkle with spices, and serve in those wraps with a bit of sauce or cheese, and the kids love them!!

Beyond that, my advice is to chill out.  If you weigh him weekly and measure his waist, you really do run the risk of triggering disordered eating for years to come (and rebellious over-eating or sneaking in the short-term).

Better to teach him that food is fuel, and help him learn which foods will make him feel good (NOT LOOK GOOD OR WEIGH LESS).  GL.[/quote]

OP here - just wanted to say thank you for this post. very helpful info. i especially like the roast veggie wrap idea. sounds really yummy![/quote]

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