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erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/08, 11:16 PM Does anyone have any knowledge in working with young kids? I have a 10 year old that is too young to join, but needs to lose a lot of weight. I read an article featured at ft that was excellent, but wondered if there was anything else I could do for him. So far, he is limited to 8 hours of T.V. watch per week. I have enrolled him into soccer and there is no junk food in the house. Anything else I could do?

BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/08/09, 12:23 PM I wouldn't worry to much he is only 10 I'm sure he will lose whatever weight your worried about. Just keeping him active and feeding him good quality foods will keep him healthy. Don't let him eat after 8:00 pm. ~billk~
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/09, 02:38 PM He is only 4'3" and weights 120lbs. I just feel I need to take action somewhere. He also has low-grade asthma.
coolness Posts: 338 Joined: 2001/05/23	2001/08/09, 08:48 PM Absolutely!! Turning off the TV will help; keep him active outside. Maybe he can play sports or karate, etc. Good luck!! coolness...
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/08/09, 11:32 PM get him into some sport that he enjoys participating in.. some kids go 4 martial arts others would enjoy soccer give that a try :-)
theaznguy1187 Posts: 51 Joined: 2001/06/24	2001/08/11, 12:00 AM .... i was 125 when i was 10 4'7" but now im 145 and im 5'5" but only 13 right now and im almost at my peak for my age.
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/11, 09:47 PM Thank you all for the advice!