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Oh, I understand that but they have to start somewhere and they're starting with the scale and the BMI calculator as adjusted for teens and children. I get it. My daughter is off the charts height-wise and so has always been on the higher end weight-wise even though to look at her she is obviously quite slender. But I…

I don't think it's true that parents who have obese children know they have obese children. Or there wouldn't be so many parents claiming they didn't know there was a problem when things get out of control. I agree that there's no way the children should see the letter. This should be between the school and the parents but…

Cook without a Book: Meatless Meals by Pam Anderson is a great one :) http://www.amazon.com/Cook-without-Book-Techniques-Vegetarians/dp/1605291765 No soy and no nuts. Easy and delicious recipes. Haven't made a bad one yet.

Why in the world would you jump down their throats? Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic in North America. Yes, the BMI scale can be horribly inaccurate but it can also be an indicator that something may be wrong. For some families, such a note might be the wake-up call they need. If your daughter is not obese and her…

If you're interested or willing to try some vegetarian/vegan dishes, I would highly recommend Peas and Thank You: Blog is here: http://peasandthankyou.com/ Cookbook is here: http://www.amazon.com/Peas-Thank-You-Simple-Meatless/dp/0373892403 We have not made a recipe yet that my kidlet hasn't loved :)

My husband is an inch taller than you - 5'9" - and he weighs 135. He looks fine. He's not a big guy but he doesn't look emaciated either. He eats healthy and he is a "natural eater" (meaning he's never had a weight problem and doesn't really think about what he eats except to either fuel his body or enjoy himself). I wish…

What does your granddaughter's family doctor or pediatrician say? Using the figures you gave, according to the CDC Healthy Weight BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen English Version, your granddaughter weighs more than 99% of the girls her age and height. http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx

This is one of my favourite slow cooker recipes: http://familyfriendlyveg.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/slow-cooker-indian-butter-chickpeas/

I'm 42 and in the GTA (just north of T.O.) - feel free to add me anyone!

If you're interested in purchasing a book (or you may be able to find it at your local library), this one is fantastic in terms of feeding children and making sure they develop a healthy relationship with food: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Feeding-Healthy-Family-Eaters/dp/0967118921

We have one crested gecko (as shown in my icon). She's the perfect pet for our daughter given that my husband is allergic to pretty much *everything* else, including so-called hypoallergenic dogs and any reptiles that eat crickets since the crickets molt.

I don't know your child so I don't know if this would work or not but we sat our 13-year-old (newly 13) down this weekend and told her we needed her help around the house more. Her dad has hurt his back and I'm dealing with some health issues that mean I can't move around very freely. We asked her what she was willing to…

When I was a teenager, my mother told me she wished I'd never been born. I would have much rather she'd ranted to a bunch of strangers on a forum somewhere where I never would have seen it. When I saw the subject line, I thought oh boy. When I read your post, I got that you hated his actions, not him, and that you were…

You either trust him or you don't. It doesn't matter whether he's actually cheating. If you don't feel like you can trust him, it will never be a good relationship and you're both probably better off without each other.

I swear by Oil of Olay - I use the sensitive skin, fragrance-free one with built-in SPF 15.

Wow! You look amazing. Well done. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? Am curious because your starting weight and goal weights are roughly the same as mine.

I've been struggling for the longest time but lately things have started to click. Hopefully we can keep each other on track :) Sending you a request.

I'm a lot older than you but our current weights and goal weights are roughly the same so hopefully we can support and motivate each other. Sending a friend request.

Hey! I'm 43 and looking to lose about 65 pounds too (already lost 8 since the beginning of September). Am sending you a request.

Happy to offer support. Am sending you a request :)

Feel free to add me. I'm down 8 since the beginning of September (aiming for 1 lb a week) and looking to lose another 65 or so.

I personally like So Nice original soy milk.

Feel free to add me :)

Welcome! Feel free to add me for support and motivation :)

Feel free to add me :) I went away for a while too but came back at the beginning of September with renewed dedication.

I didn't really get into a funk, but I did join, lose some, have my life taken over by other things, regain the weight I'd lost plus a little extra :( and then decide to come back and make me and getting healthy a priority in my life. Feel free to friend me :)

Feel free to add me :)

You look amazing! Congratulations!

Thanks guys! And actually, that's one of the bonuses. She tells me all about her day and all about her classes and friends, especially since she's just come off the bus and everything's fresh in her mind. We have a really good relationship but I have my fingers crossed that this might see it stay strong(er) through the…

Way to go! :)