A few weeks ago my oldest son, Kamron, said something that freaked me out, and changed my outlook all at the same time. Let me give you some background...
We had a rough week, I burned dinner a few times; so we ate out a LOT that week. I told my husband, that I felt "blech" and Kamron blurts out, "Yeah, I need to go on a diet". I just froze! Why is my seven year old son worried about a diet? Seven year old kids should not have to worry about diets!
Then, it hit me...
Kamron is worried about diets because I have basically been on a diet since before he was born.
I have obsessed about every bite of food.
I have starved myself.
I have gorged.
I have counted calories.
I have done any other fad thingy that came around.
I have given my son a weird obsession about food.
Therefore, I have decided to do something about it.
I am not obsessing!
I am not starving!
I am not gorging!
I am not counting calories!
I am not following the latest fad!
This change has resulted in enjoying food. I am not stressed about every bite I take.
We enjoy meal times as a family and relax. I'm still losing weight and my son is no longer worried about his diet. All in all, I would consider this a win.
We enjoy meal times as a family and relax. I'm still losing weight and my son is no longer worried about his diet. All in all, I would consider this a win.
Wow. I know that gut-sinking feeling when a child says something about dieting. I have seen my kids grow an obsession over food, too. It is partly because of their food allergies and partly from me. It makes me sad.
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