5yr old used Wii to lose weight
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Glad you took a proactive approach using something that kids enjoy!0
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Aww I like this story! So many little girls that are overweight are taught an unhealthy view on weight loss (I was one of them). I'm so glad she found a way to be healthy and have fun!!0
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Awesome job mama! Keep that lil beauty healthy!0
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I think this is wonderful! Your daughter looks so cute and healthy! Kudos!0
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she looks amazing well done.0
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If more mothers CARED enough to find an activity their kids enjoyed to keep them active, we wouldn't have the childhood obesity epidemic we have today. Introducing your children to fun, active activities should be commended and more parents NEED to do it!0
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then she hits 12 freaks out about her weight goes in to an eating disorder
bigger problem on your hands this mum did the right thingI'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 !
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.0 -
I feel this is the best thing ever. I wish they had to wii when i was younger. I have one now and it does wonders on my body and makes me feel happy while doing it. I can also "WORKOUT" with others and they think were just hanging out. Its awesome. I'm still trying to convince my dad the wii is the perfect thing for working out and having fun. Plus i can also play with my family.!
Keep it up. She'll be sooo happy when she's older that she had a healthy life as a child.!0 -
wow! That is truly amazing!0
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Guess it's time to break out the 1980's Nintendo Power Pad and games that still work. My parents bought that for us because it required us to do more than sit and play video games. Thinking my kids will love it! Maybe someday We'll upgrade to the WII.0
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I think you guys have done amazing! Had all of our parents instilled fitness and exercise to us at an early age, perhaps we wouldn't be in the same boat as we are now. And the fun part is, your daughter just thought she was playing a game, not changing anything about her.
I have a 12 year old daughter that is slightly overweight and the girls at school are just plain out mean! She so worries all the time about how she looks. She's playing sports this year and doing the exercise videos with me sometimes so maybe she'll loose some weight too.0 -
Wow!! I cant believe all the negative comments you are getting!!! No wonder why we have an obesity problem in this world, especially in kids!!! I applaud you for being able to teach your daughter to be active. Good for you!!! She is so adorable!!!!0
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This is alarming.
Why??, at that age kids start doing lots of activities, football, dance, baseball gym etc - Wii is just another activity.
If it helps promote a healthy habit that she keeps for life it can only be a good thing.0 -
I think it is wonderful that your 5 year old has inspired you to be healthy, and that your daughter is learning the right tools at such a young age to stay healthy her entire life. Kudos to you!!0
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I think it's fantastic too. I'm a teacher and I've seen so many overweight kids struggle to keep up with their peers on the playground or in PE. Their little faces get red from exertion and they get embarrassed because they can't do what their friends can do. You have introduced a way to exercise while having fun and that's a really important lesson to learn early. Congrats!!0
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Great job! I think it is great and important to teach our kids at a young age that fitness and healthy eating can be fun! I was told at my daughter's 4 year check-up that her BMI is too high and that we need to watch her fat intake. My daughter is taller than most kids her age. She looks like a 6 or 7 year old. I hated hearing that because she is tall and lean. you couldn't pinch any "abnormal" amount of fat on her if you tried.
I applaud you for making fitness fun for your child. This just might give her the confidence needed to pursue other activities!0 -
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.0 -
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.
I think it is an awesome thing to post. I see many overweight children and think it is very sad. GOOD 4 YOU to do something about it and encourage others.0 -
I wish my parent's had encouraged me in this way... then again.. they are both stick thin with silly metabolism's and can still eat what they want, when they want... I must belong to the postman or something... haha
I love that she is your inspiration too... she is awesome!!0 -
That's great!!! So cute!
She will appreciate you for this. I was an overweight child (starting at 8) and it completely shaped my life (not in good ways, mostly) You're doing a great job mama!!0
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