5yr old used Wii to lose weight

alenakelly

Just have to post this because my daughter who is only 5 by the way just got her BMI out of the "overweight" range, and the only lifestyle change we made was buying a wii a few months ago, the weight just dropped off her since we got the wii, she was a very big girl for her age and now blends in with the other children so perfectly,

Who would image a 5 year old would motivate me to have a healthier and more active life? Shes so wonderful. an inspiration at 5!


BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTO POSTED BELOW!

therealangd

That's awesome. You are instilling great habits in her.

wady24

Great job! I am so happy that there was no major dietery changes (atleast you didnt mention) so GOOOO exercising!!!

She looks gorgeous!!

DoingitWell

Great job!!

NA_Willie

I'm not a parent, but I wouldn't hype this up by posting before and after pics and stuff like that. Chics have enough stigma attached to their weight. And at 5?

liz3marie

That is really amazing! Being a "bigger" child is a miserable thing, So what you did for her was wonderful! she is beutiful

alenakelly

alenakelly

There we go!

alenakelly

B & A is posted below

Starlage

that's awesome! My parents never taught me to exercise.

Switty_Kitty

Congrats to instilling a healthier lifestyle into your daughter. My lazy sons sit on the bed and play the wii which totally defeats the purpose lol

Im sure your little girl will thank you for watching out for her health

CaitlinMyers428

She's so cute! I was a very chubby kid and it sucked.

ALW65

That is so fantastic! Kudos to you for great parenting My trainer is starting a program to work with kids in the school after classes to get them into exercising ... such an important thing these days!

fuzzimama

That's great that she has slimmed back to a healthy weight. I've heard that kids shouldn't lose weight as such but grow into their weight (as they get taller), but not sure how true that is.

How do you calculate kids BMI? I presume it isn't the same as calculating adults.

Do you reckon your own diet changes have had an impact on your DD as well? The reason I ask is when I told my cousin that I was doing MFP she commented "And that will have a good impact on the girls as well" but in truth my girls have always had a really healthy diet (blush - shame I couldn't follow the same advice - we all ate healthily together, then I just ate extra in the evenings after they were in bed), so it hasn't impacted on them at all. But I'm guessing in some families an improvement in parents diet will have a big flow-on for kids. Sorry, a bit OT, feel free to answer or not, as the whim takes you

karleen

I'm not a parent, but I wouldn't hype this up by posting before and after pics and stuff like that. Chics have enough stigma attached to their weight. And at 5?

i doubt shes showing her daughter it like shes a diet ad or anything.. i think she looks fabulous!! good work !

jenna715

That is wonderful. Could have changed the fate of her entire life.

czechsmate

she is so sweet and so lucky to have such great parents!

AudgePaudge

This is such an amazing story to hear! I grew up over weight as a child and it was horrible!! You're an awesome mom for teaching your daughter that being happy and healthy (while having fun) is the way to go!

JediMaster_intraining

I think that it's great that you are showing her how to live a healthier lifestyle! And that it can be fun!

She's adorable!

mbrownks77

what a cutie!

Poohsta0

And a child will show us the way....

kappy_hollowell

I'm not a parent, but I wouldn't hype this up by posting before and after pics and stuff like that. Chics have enough stigma attached to their weight. And at 5?

Really???? I mean, come on. The child is doing great! I'm sure the she knows it too! And it's not like she's putting her on the front of a magazine or some fad diet.

Congrats to you both! Such an inspiration.

dsreilly

Awwww well done to your little one. She looks so much healthier!!!

beckipercy

Wow, if my parents had done this I probably wouldn't be on here now, at the age of 21!

Fantastic, well done. Your daughter has a great mum!

BarbWhite09

Kudos to you & her!

NA_Willie

I'm not a parent, but I wouldn't hype this up by posting before and after pics and stuff like that. Chics have enough stigma attached to their weight. And at 5?

i doubt shes showing her daughter it like shes a diet ad or anything.. i think she looks fabulous!! good work !

Not like she's an ad or anything, I'm saying little girl gets on the PC and sees her pic (I wouldn't post my child on the internet, but again, I'm not a parent) and she's all freaked out about getting "fat" again.

If she wants a twinkee or pizza she should have one. She will have enough time to be concerned about her weight once she hits like 12.

That's all I'm saying.

ctinajoy

That's great! Way to learn fitness is about having FUN, not deprivation! Good job Mom!

emilysebastian

I think this is so great! The best part is that she looks happy in both the before and after, and it sounds like you just encouraged her to be active (without focusing on her size or appearance). AWESOME

ocrunner11

You had made this little girl, your daughter a very happy one, the world should pick up on this and encourage all children to get active

SussexJohn

Well done the both of you

kimmisatch

This is awesome - she looks so good. Exercise being fun when you're a kid sets you for life !!!!