[kbfrmaz]

OK I am a worrier by nature- or nurture- whichever.....I worry! I know, I know, it does nothing to change an outcome, but it makes me feel a bit better, and I don't just worry, I usually turn it into some kind of action.

So, I worry about my kids and if they will struggle with obesity. I do all the things I should.....try to model the right behavior, prepare and offer them a variety of healthy foods, and so on. Right now- they are small kids, no problems...yet. But, then I see things like "Ear Infections Linked to Obesity" and I worry more! I had tons of ear infections as a kid and my son does as well. (2 surgeries down, probably one more this winter!)

Is there anything else I can do to quit worrying about this!? My Mom was a model example and we ate very healthy growing up....but fact is once I could decide what I wanted to eat, I did, and I ate way too much. Is this the fate of my children? I never want them to go through this- ever- never!

OK, that was a worry vent and I feel a bit better. But your words always help!

[Queenofthenile]

I think as mothers, we always worry about our children and their well being. I think that it is normal to worry that your children might grow up to have an obesity problem but I think that as long as you keep modeling healthy behavior and encourage activity that they should be fine. Yes we grow up and choose to do as we please but I think that if you encourage them to be healthy in a non threatening way that when they do grow up it won't feel like a "power trip" for them to go against you and eat whatever they choose to in unhealthy amounts. I hope my ramblings made sense...((HUGS))

[FinallyFree]

My kids are almost 19 and 17. They've seen me struggle with my weight over the years, and seem to understand when I tell them it's easier to prevent weight gain than become obese and try to lose the weight. It's easier to keep oneself healthy than to experience medical problems from overeating and lack of activity. Although I haven't consistently set a good example of healthy behavior, I've always managed to provide them with healthy food so that they could make better choices than me. Both my kids have good eating habits and get regular exercise. They are both slim and fit. Now that I've changed the way I eat, all the bad stuff is out of the house (I was the only one who ate it) and we're all focusing on getting more exercise, cooking from scratch, and eliminating processed foods from our diet.

Your children are little; they will have a huge advantage watching you eat properly and seeing you and your hubby lose weight together. What a great gift to your kids!

[kimtindall]

You know, I read that too and thought HMMM!! I grew up with ear infections every single weekend and when I was at my grandparents, they always had a bottle of some sweet oil stuff that they would put in my ears! I got tubes (FINALLY) at the age of 28!! I had 2 short term sets and 1 long term (that have come out this past year) and I have to go back and get them again. I wondered about as soon as I read it. I have always been a "big girl"! Our kids though, I dont think that they have ever had an ear infection!!!

[qt82699]

i am a worrier too!! i guess all we can do is our bests and leave the rest in Gods hands!!