16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 9:03 am PDT

Empower her. Tell her your concerns. Ask her to share her concerns. (Maybe pretend this is concerning "someone else".) At that age she is very intelligent. Have her BE Dr. Phil or any other Dr. you choose to act out & diagnose the "whys" and prescribe a plan of action. Have her MAKE it big. Put it on a poster or many posters where she can see it. Possibly make a personal video of her challenge and along the way to validate her victory over this obstacle...or a journal to write in. When she is the one in charge she is not so likely to foil her own plans. Remind her that Heavenly Father wants her to succeed in life - that all through life obstacles will need her taking charge and being victorious over them. And help from above is there if you seek it. There are some quotes also to inspire: that one by Theodore Roosevelt that it isn't the critic who counts, but the one daring enough to do whatever... and that quote Nelson Mandella used about us not being afraid to fail but being more afraid of succeeding because we are capable of such amazing things and we're scared of being that great. (you'd have to looke those up on the internet I'm sorry I don't know them by heart.) I think you need to remind her that this is her fight...that you will be there to cheer her on...and a shoulder to cry on when she needs it...and an assistant (buying food, transporting her to the park or playing field or whatever.) Look at this as a mountain to climb. And even baby steps are progress. And even steps backwards now and again are part of the process. Possibly YOU have something that you could work on personally that you could challenge you so she can see your struggle at the same time. And YOUR progress. Good luck.

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 10:06 am PDT

Exactly jmlmedia. I adopted my son from an abusive family and I love him to pieces. Soia I hope that was a joke. A very sad one though!

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 11:35 am PDT

to diamondlm28 ~ to be honest, yes, you are thin but people have different body shapes because thats just how thier bodies are, and to be thin is perfectly fine. and it does;t mean your unhealthy. i think its great that you eat right and keep active. but if you do wan to gain some weight, it is possible to do without eating unhealthy. Focus your diet on carbohydrates. But be aware of the good carbs and bad ones. you don't want to eat foods high in carbs like cakes and chips; you want to eat foods like pasta, rice, breads, and fruits. These are all food that are high in carbs but are still good for you and provide many nutrients. Do some research on what healthy foods that are high in carbs and most of all discuss your weight concerns with your parents or an adult that you trust.

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 12:47 pm PDT

my son is 6 going on 7 and will eat nothing but solid food, no pastas, no soups,and hardly any vegitables. what should i do

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 1:17 pm PDT

Hey Diamond. You are perfectly fine. You must have a very high metabolism. Same thing happened to me while growing up. I ate whatever I wanted and didn't gain a pound. As long as you know you are eating healthy and excercising then ignore everyone else. Most of the time it's jealousy talking. But once you his 25 your body changes and your metabolism slows down. I was 115 and 5'8" all through highschool and college. Once I graduated I put on 30 pounds. Keep up your excercise and healthy eating habits. It will help you maintain your weight in the future and keep your body happy.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 2:08 pm PDT

roygbiv_abc; THAT may not always be the problem. Up until age 3 my son ate everything. I noticed his food choices over the past 4 years had dwindled. I spoke to my Ped; she tested him; he's been diagnosed with Aspergers disorder and one of the 'symptoms' is sensitivity to smells. If it doesn't smell right, he won't eat or drink it.

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 5:05 pm PDT

rather than restrict your childs food have her look at the nutritional components of her diet if she is not taking in enough fiber that can cause a pooch. If your daughter is concerned about it start her on a diet of she has to know what's in it to eat it. If it does not have one element of the 4 basic food groups other than water. Please tell your daughter you want her to be healthy and be able to do what she wants to later in life. Someone who is diabetic or has cancer or any disease is not always able to do what she wants to . Tell her being diabetic is like being grounded from doing things because she did not eat the proper foods when she was younger. Take her to a nutritionist and enroll her in a program so she can understand what nutrients her body needs to be healthy. Please be careful by focusing on the way her pooch looks may cause her to go to secret eating and not eating around other people. You may tell your daughter this if she does not take in enough water it is suggested 8 8 oz glasses a day or 48 oz of water a day, she can get a pooch because her body is not able to rid herself of all the bad stuff that can get caught in her liver and make her stomach pooch. Best of Luck, Someone who knows what it is like to have diabetes and an eating disorder as well.

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 5:05 pm PDT

rather than restrict your childs food have her look at the nutritional components of her diet if she is not taking in enough fiber that can cause a pooch. If your daughter is concerned about it start her on a diet of she has to know what's in it to eat it. If it does not have one element of the 4 basic food groups other than water. Please tell your daughter you want her to be healthy and be able to do what she wants to later in life. Someone who is diabetic or has cancer or any disease is not always able to do what she wants to . Tell her being diabetic is like being grounded from doing things because she did not eat the proper foods when she was younger. Take her to a nutritionist and enroll her in a program so she can understand what nutrients her body needs to be healthy. Please be careful by focusing on the way her pooch looks may cause her to go to secret eating and not eating around other people. You may tell your daughter this if she does not take in enough water it is suggested 8 8 oz glasses a day or 48 oz of water a day, she can get a pooch because her body is not able to rid herself of all the bad stuff that can get caught in her liver and make her stomach pooch. Best of Luck, Someone who knows what it is like to have diabetes and an eating disorder as well.

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 23, 2006, 5:05 pm PDT

rather than restrict your childs food have her look at the nutritional components of her diet if she is not taking in enough fiber that can cause a pooch. If your daughter is concerned about it start her on a diet of she has to know what's in it to eat it. If it does not have one element of the 4 basic food groups other than water. Please tell your daughter you want her to be healthy and be able to do what she wants to later in life. Someone who is diabetic or has cancer or any disease is not always able to do what she wants to . Tell her being diabetic is like being grounded from doing things because she did not eat the proper foods when she was younger. Take her to a nutritionist and enroll her in a program so she can understand what nutrients her body needs to be healthy. Please be careful by focusing on the way her pooch looks may cause her to go to secret eating and not eating around other people. You may tell your daughter this if she does not take in enough water it is suggested 8 8 oz glasses a day or 48 oz of water a day, she can get a pooch because her body is not able to rid herself of all the bad stuff that can get caught in her liver and make her stomach pooch. Best of Luck, Someone who knows what it is like to have diabetes and an eating disorder as well.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Aug 24, 2006, 6:28 am PDT

diamond, I'm glad you are healthy in the choices about foods you are making. Everyoine has a different body! To gain weight in a healthy way, meaning muscle mass, which will help your STRENGTH, try protein sources for foods. Healthy meats (lean meats) in the correct portion size (size of a deck of cards). To help muscle mass and strength resulting in a weight gain, try lifting weights and/or pilates to strengthen your core. This won't bulk you up, so don't freak out, probobly what you don't want as a 13 yr old girl but to shape and strengthen the body. There are some places (internet and books) that can show you the basics. As a HS health and pe teacher, I am thrilled to know you are interested in being healthy, something my students and athletes aren't too intersted in. Keep up the good work and always think "healthy" first.

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Aug 30, 2006, 4:32 am PDT

I see you all mostly talking about small kids but what about the older kids? My son is 31 and will not eat anything that has bones in it...I just say go to the resturant down the street if you don't like it ...and fussy OMW

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Aug 31, 2006, 1:50 pm PDT

I have a healthy 5 year old who weighs 52 pounds. He despises anything that comes from or resembles an animal - chicken nuggets and the occasionnal hot dog excluded. I am running out of things to feed him. He eats chickpeas and cheese but that's the only pure protein I can get in him. School lunch is an issue. Any suggestions?

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 6:06 pm PST

My 2yr old refuses to chew food. She only eats baby food from a jar and I have to puts it in a cup for her,

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