June 8, 07: I was talking with my mom a little while ago and we were talking about my weight loss. She feels bad that she couldn't help me more when I was younger(she took me to several doctors checking my thyroid, shots, pills, etc). I told her that it is ok, I didn't want the help when I was younger, I didn't understand the consequences. To parents out there. I'm sure it is hard for you to see your child overweight, but all you could do is help them the best you can. I know from experience that "I" have to do it myself. I would first sit down and talk with them about their wieght, but what I wouldn't do is tell them one thing and sit there eating Taco Bell or what ever in front of them. I think if one in the household needs to watch their weight what harm would it do for the whole household to try to eat better and walk around the block once or twice together. I have to tell you my parents tried everything even giving me $1.00 for every 100 sit ups (which was cool), but at that time being teased in school, etc. I just didn't want to loose weight. There are so many opportunities out there now a days that we all need to pull together and help eachother and our families live longer. Even if your child doesn't loose weight, don't stop eating right and walking with them, it will help them in the long run until they themselves say "I want to loose weight now". Parent's dont be too hard on yourselves, but try thats all you can do as parents!! I must say Thank you mom and dad for always helping me, I know you tried hard!! Look at your little girl now she is actually little. =)
At my WW meeting the other night one of the ladies said something that HIT home! She said food is always there when no one else is. We talked and came to the conclusion that food doesn't talk back, it is warm, cold, hot for comfort. It is there all the time whether we like it or not. It is funny, we eat when we are happy, mad, or sad. Food is a big part of our lives, lets put our foot down and say "I'M IN CONTROL TODAY". Good Luck!!