Hi. I am a SAHM working towards my teaching certification. I am currently about 50 lbs overweight. My kids are not but appear to be on the cusp as my pediatrician says I should put us all on a low-carb regine. He says watching carbs is actually more important that fat or calories. I am not sure I agree with him.
I know since my daughter started eating lunch in school, her appetite has changed (from eating more veggies and fish to junk) and she has put on weight more rapidly. I am trying to reduce the number of times she eats there which is tough because she is a bit of a foodie and enjoys trying new things.
My son is more the finicky eater - can count on two hands the number of healthy foods he will eat.
I have been on every diet in creation. Most success was on WW but it was difficult to maintain and I quickly gained back the 25 I lost and then some.
I have been toying with WW, South Beach and Dr. Oz (he actually operated on my dad - met him last year and he is every bit as wonderful in person as on TV).
My only concern with following a plan is the message it sends my kids - my daughter is already starting to be a little self concious about her weight and I can see her holding back on sports and other things she would just jump in and do.
I know I am so so so TIRED of worrying and focusing on this. I have the pediatrician on one end, my folks on the other with "just don't worry about it" and my spouse who just goes with the flow. With school, the home and working part time (sub teach and market studies), the stress is getting to be too much.
Any suggestions or success stories?
Many thanks....Sue