My 7yr old is worried about his weight

[joanne151]

Please could i have some advise, my 7yr old son is starting to worry about his weight, but it changes, i.e last week he constantly was eating and yesterday he was caught weighing himself and when he was confronted by his nana, he said he looks "fat & doesnt want to eat anymore" i'm now worried myself, i dont want him to have an eating disorder or snack constantly..... What do i do?????

[margypops]

Thas a great idea , lots of activities will help his mind and let him take control of his body,you may be exhausted aswell you will have a happy boy, remember dont feed inot any comments he makes about his weight shrug it off, make sure you hav plenty of good food in for his snacks if he is going to be using up that energy he will get hungry, carrot sticks and dip, apples, yoghorts, let him make himelf with your help a healthy Pizza,( fine crust and Tomatoes, a little peperoni and small cheese,) He could have fun making up a salad he would like , take him shopping to choose some nice foods show him the ingredient contents on the back. He will feel better with good positive feedback , dont get into or anyone else talk about his weight.. Good luck you are a good and caring Mom.

[joanne151]

Thank you for the members coments, this is something i have to keep a close eye on, i've just enrolled us both to karate and rugby although i think i'll be more exhusted by then end of it then he will :-)

[margypops]

You can also buy plenty of healthy food in make sure there is fruit and veg, protein, and he gats exercise , ignore the comments about weight dont feed into it,is somneone teasing or mentioning his weight?

[afekety]

who is modeling this behavior?  kids don't come up with this stuff on their own.