my 5 yr old losing weight?
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It could be just the process of growing and if he's a very active little guy, it could be understandable.  But just to be on the safe side, I would take him to a pediatrician or at least call the pediatricin and talk to them about it.  Never hurts to get the little ones "checked-out" from time to time.
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my 5 year old daughter...
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thats a tough one. you need to make it every clear about how dangerous it is for her not to eat... she may lose some weight, but the other effects are way worse... her hair will fall out, her imune system will shut down... all kinds of things... trust me, and its something she will ALWAYS battle once it starts... instrad, why not talk her into working out with you. even if its only a 30 minute walk 3 days a week, she will notice a difference. im a vegiterian... when i stopped eating meat, i lost a lot of weight... thats not really a diet, but... there are diets too. just show her some of the effects of not eating healthy. a really good weight loss tip thats easy to do, drink LOTS of water... no sodas or tea. water is good for your skin too! your body is in a constant state of dehydration, but when you get pleanty of it, eventually it will let go of all the extra water it retains, because it knows it will get the amount it needs!  so in short- drink loads of water, a healthy diet, work out with her, and above all, keep reminding her of how beautiful she is, and point out her progress! she needs to work on loving herself more, until she does that, she wont ever be happy! good luck hun!
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Take up running! That will take the pounds off faster than anything else, along with proper diet of course. Don't be discouraged if you find running difficult at first. Work up to one mile over the course of several weeks (exact times vary, as everyone is different). Walk a bit then run a bit. Slowly decrease the amount of time you walk until you can run a full mile. Then start adding a second mile, etc. You will amaze yourself! For an even speedier weight loss, add in weight lifting. Even doing simple exercises with free weights (start with 1-3 pound weights and gradually add weight) can increase your metabolism considerable. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so it would behoove you to do what you can to build muscle if your goal is to burn fat. Eat lots of lean meat and veggies. Don't give up carbohydrates altogether, but cut back on them, and eat only whole grain breads. Also, don't eat processed foods of any type. Hope this info helps. Best of luck to you. Congratulations on the birth of your little one.
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I really don't see a problem with that weight. My daughter just tuned 12 last month, she is about 5'3" also and weighs 100 pounds even. She is quite thin. When she worries about "getting fat" I just have to remind her that she is still growing and needs to eat, but eat good foods and not junk because it is not really how much you eat that puts on the weight, it is what you eat.\nI have also noticed that right before she has a growth spurt in height, she gets a little, I don't know, "rounder"\nand her jeans get a little tight but a couple of weeks later they fit her again in the waist but now they are too short. If she is really worried about it then maybe you could get her to walk or go bike riding with you. I have found with my kids and siblings that they did not become worried about weight themselves, rather it was something somebody else said or did to make them worry about it in the first place.\nGood luck, I hope you come up with something to make her feel more confident.
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Our bodies are smart, we have a percentage of bodyfat that our bodies like to maintain in order to function.  If we try to go below that your body will fight to keep it.  Changes in diet need to occur.  Is he eating enough food to lose weight?  He'll find that the more healthy foods he eats the more he'll lose.  To lose weight he can try keeping close track of calories (Fitday.com).  To lose weight the basic formula is his bodyweight x 12.  So if he weights 200 lbs he would need to eat 2400 (200 x 12)calories of healthy meals a day to lose weight.  He can find out more about this by reading info posted at this sight.  Goodluck!\n\nhttp://z13.invisionfree.com/ExtremePhysique/index.php?
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I can try and help you! If you e-mail me with everything he eats on a daily bases. Then i can try and figre out what is going wrong. Alot of foods that say they are low in fat are actually higher in sugar than normal 'no fat taken out foods'. Also you need to make sure he is eating the right things at the right times. It's all about balance. E-mail me for more help, i am a weight loss and nutrition coach so you can ask me anything.\nTake care\n\nLittle.lost
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A good bl*wj*b will slow him down!  You are the mother of a five yr. old.  You should know by now.
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no, no, no NO NO NO. A 4 year old child should never go on a diet.I don't know exactly how heavy she should be but just make sure she eats sensibly and gets plenty of exercise(most 4 year olds like to run around a lot anyway)
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Although your son is large for his age, most experts recommend against heavy weight training.  His body, especially his bones are still developing.\n\nI would consult his doctor first, then speak with a certified trainer.
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I don't know if I can help you with the growth issue. However, I just lost 45 lbs, and feel confident I could lend a few tips. \n\n1. Stop eating junk! McDonald's, Burger King, and all that jazz need to stop. Don't you feel like crap after eating a Whopper anyway? Blah...I know I did. Cut all that kind of junk (including regular soda) from your diet. It's a nice place to start.\n2. Change your eating habits. Instead of eating little to nothing for breakfast and then a huge meal for dinner...SWITCH IT UP! Have a big, healthy breakfast and a small dinner. And make sure to stop any eating by 6pm. This way you don't have a sitting full stomach at night.   \n3. Change your daily diet to smaller, healthier meals with plenty of healthy snacks throughout the day. You won't get hungry, and you'll feel better.\n4. Move around a bit. Rather than sitting in front of your computer or TV...GET UP! Walk around the block. Go to the mall and walk around a bit. A half an hour of moving around everyday can do wonders!\n\n\nMost importantly-- DON'T GIVE UP HOPE!! Losing weight is a difficult thing to stick with but the pay off is unbelievable. So stick with it kid!
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How much you want to loose? I lost 18 lbs in 5 weeks by cutting my high carbs,(potatoes, rice, pasta, bread) and drinking 8 glasses of water and sometime have 1 soda.  You eat more veggies instead of fruit because fruit is higher in sugar. I was able to loose the weight with exercising at all.  My total loss so far is 36 lbs\n\nGood Luck
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If you want to use an easy thing to guess. \n\nIf the person is 5 feet tall, they should weigh 100 pounds. \n\nFor each inch of height above 5 feet, they add 5 pounds. \n\nEg:  I am 5 foot 6 inches, so I should weigh 130 pounds. (approximately).  but don't make a big deal about it, if she stays active, she will burn the calories she intakes.  It is if she is not active, and eating poor choices, that you may need to suggest activities that will help keep her burning fuel. \n\nGood luck.  Self esteem begins at home.
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I would see a nutritionist about this.  I would think their should be a high protein soy formula out there.  I hope he is not allergic to that.  Good luck.  Are you feeding him jarred food yet.  If he really likes your milk you can puree fresh veggies and add your milk to it to give him more calories.  Have you tried that.\n\nI made my son's baby food.  All you have to do is steam the veggies and put them in a food processor to puree.  You can do a lot at one time and freeze them in ice cube trays or baby jars.  You can also use the first years small containers.  The breast milk might make him eat more of it.  Just mix it in.  I hope this helps some.
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My first son, I lost the weight easily...with my second son it was harder. I cut my portion sizes down a little, drank alot more water, and did alot of walking (cause that was easiest for me...just put the kids in the stroller and go). It give you time with your kids and it's the best to get back to pre-baby weight. You can try sit ups in the evening before you go to bed to tighten your tummy. I did alot of this and was back in my old jeans before my son turned 9 months old. It's not fast, but you do see results after a few months. I didn't have the time to keep a regular workout.
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I have two kids. I know its tough, but you have to be willing to make changes to your schedule and your menu... if you are not willing then you need to accept that you are probably just going to gain weight. \nGo outside and play soccor or whatever with your kids instead of watching tv.  Clean the house with the music on so you will dance and clean.  When You are taking the garbage out, work your arms like a dumbell. \nStop buying cheetos and crap.. its not good for you or your children. They should be eating well too.. such as Lean protein meats like more chicken and turkey.. do not buy fatty ground beef meat anymore.. \nCook 2 veggies for dinner like, broccoli and cheese and Peas, instead of boxed mac-n-cheese... \nThese are things you should be doing anyway. You have to set a good example to your kids about being healthy too.
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some kind of weight loss