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Post by shanecory on Oct 29, 2004 11:49:52 GMT -5
My son cory is 14 years old. He weighs 195lbs and is 5'4. I didn't know children with DS were suppose to be so big. pat
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Post by steffipoo on Oct 31, 2004 0:41:42 GMT -5
Hi!!!! My name is Steff and I also have a BIG KID. She ALWAYS has been but at 4 got HUGE!!!!! She ended up being pre diabetic and a diet and excercise plan really helped with her insulin levels and her overall physical well being. The bigger she got the more she lazed around quit climbing etc. BUT after eliminating a lotta carbs thru unnecessary things(like juice boxes) we switched to crystal light which strawberry pineapple banana flavor Olivia my girl loves. She has a long way to go but by increasing her exercise slowly to 30 minutes one on one with me or her brother a day and modifying her diet to 30 grams a carbs at each meal more or less she is MUCH healthier and her BMI went way down. The most important thing is calculating your childs BMI. A high BMI goes along with a VAST amount of serious health issues. Even trying small changes at first like the crystal light you will see a HUGE difference.
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Post by shanecory on Oct 31, 2004 11:00:09 GMT -5
Hi Steff,
Thanks for the advice. Cory is 14 and weights 192lbs.
We do alot of walking of our husky. He plays basketball at his high school.
He is a very picky eater. That seems to be his problem. he eats alot of mashed potatos and gravy, canned stew, etc. I will do my best to change his eating habits. Right now is healthy otherwize.
thanks, pat
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Post by steffipoo on Oct 31, 2004 11:26:40 GMT -5
hee hee its tough my girl eats EVERYTHING could eat all day long... LOL... BUT I am a meanie cause I swear she would weigh 150 pounds at less than 4 feet tall. We like to think of her as the hmmm HELGA SAGA OLGA FINISH kid that is part of my familys buff chick image... LOL I look at old pics of my grandma from finland and man her family was a buncha brutes... LOL Here's a picture of my delicate girl at 5 months old. When I usta take her as an infant to our ds meetings people would crack up cause all the other babies were so petite and Liv well you'll see... CUTE THOUGH and HIGHLY pinchable...
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Post by wrblack on Nov 1, 2004 16:56:00 GMT -5
One thing to consider, which you may already have, is visiting Dr. Leshin's site and ordering a copy of Joan Medlen's book: www.ds-health.com/books2.htm<<The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen. Woodbine House, 2002. This book, written by a mother of a child with Down syndrome and a registered dietitian, "looks at all aspects of nutrition and healthy living for children with Down syndrome, from birth through young adulthood.">> We've got a copy. Besides the nutrition book, Joan Medlen edits Disability Solutions and is the owner of the Ds-Autism group. Our local parents group maintains a small library. I think there's a copy of Joan's book there, too. Hope so, should be, good book to be in such a library. -- Bob
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Post by Kristen on Nov 2, 2004 13:28:46 GMT -5
You mentioned mashed potatoes and canned stew - you can make mashed potatoes with skim milk and pour in some spray butter that has no fat. Also adding in a dallop of fat free sour cream makes them creamier without the fat/calories. I would try to stay away from canned/prepared things, too. That sodium adds to water retention and high blood pressure - two things to look out for in general, but also contributes to a host of problems in overweight individuals. It adds to kidney problems, secondary problems of diabetes, heart problems and saps energy. I am by no stretch an angel, but those are some fast places to cut back and see results fast!
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Post by shanecory on Nov 2, 2004 13:59:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice on Cory's weight issue. I will try my best but he is very stubborn when it comes to what he eats.
Trying to get him away from the processed food (mainly canned stew) is going to be a real challenge. He has been eating it now for 10 years. This will be difficult.
He starts basketball at his local high school this month. I will try to get him more active.
thanks,
pat
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Post by Kristen on Nov 2, 2004 14:15:30 GMT -5
I can imagine the hassle! My guy is two and holy cow - you better give him what he wants!
Does he like homemade as well? How about mixing some cooked veggies and meat (leftover form a roast or whatnot) into a jar of fat free gravy? This is how I make leftover stovetop "stew" and it's really good! That is great that he eats all those veggies! I am trying to think of ways you could revamp it into something that 1. he likes and will eat (big important issue!) and 2. you feel good giving him! I bet you could even boil/steam up some additional carrots and such that is found in the stew and add it in to bulk up the veggie content and sorta thin out the soduim/fat concentrtion, KWIM?
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Post by Annie S on Nov 2, 2004 19:13:56 GMT -5
Pat Sonny too struggles with weight he is 10 4ft tall and weighs 102 lbs he has lost 10 lbs this year and only grew an inch but I think the big thing is we are watching fats and that really seem to help him....he loves butter so now I use the fat free good luck Annie S
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