As my daughter started in a new group, they started to follow also what they eat, how they eat. I still think that in this age it is quite far behind normal level. They require not to eat any candies, any white breads, and sugar, and desserts. That was terrible on the weekend camp when she could take dessert as other people around. She started to be worried whether she took the correct bread in daycare. And that it what I think is crazy all about it. Why the 6 year old needs to worry about type of bread? I promised her, that we will all eat more healthier and take care of what we eat, not letting her alone in the battle but also not get crazy about it. I do not want to rise anorectic or bulimic or any eating disorder girl. She is beautiful how she looks and if her body is not for that then I will stop it because artificial control doesn't help for long run.
And do not forget on juices. Just a water or low fat milk. Which I absolutely disagree. If milk, then normal milk. What is normal in this strange world is up to you. I gave her also mixed chocolate milk/milk in the morning. We agreed on drinking only hot milk in the evening. Explain it to 6 year old that she cannot drink chocolate milk and her younger sister can do that. The problem is that the younger one refuses any plane milk. Whatever. Balancing on the tiny edge. I decided that I will start with myself. I got so much weight up. Most probably with bad diet, eating irregularly, medication and whatever mistakes. And I am about to cut as much as I can. For me and my daughter to teach her what is good for her and for others.
I am very interested how long it will go. It is not about making quick decisions. That is something I have been thinking long time ago, to be able to find myself again. I am not sure what direction we will go. Everyone is suggesting so many things, but in the end it is up to us do decide what is the best for us. Even being fat :-).
Have a nice day!!
And do not forget on juices. Just a water or low fat milk. Which I absolutely disagree. If milk, then normal milk. What is normal in this strange world is up to you. I gave her also mixed chocolate milk/milk in the morning. We agreed on drinking only hot milk in the evening. Explain it to 6 year old that she cannot drink chocolate milk and her younger sister can do that. The problem is that the younger one refuses any plane milk. Whatever. Balancing on the tiny edge. I decided that I will start with myself. I got so much weight up. Most probably with bad diet, eating irregularly, medication and whatever mistakes. And I am about to cut as much as I can. For me and my daughter to teach her what is good for her and for others.
I am very interested how long it will go. It is not about making quick decisions. That is something I have been thinking long time ago, to be able to find myself again. I am not sure what direction we will go. Everyone is suggesting so many things, but in the end it is up to us do decide what is the best for us. Even being fat :-).
Have a nice day!!
WHAT IDIOT COULD PUT THIS CRAP TO THE HEADS OF 6 YEARS OLSDS?!?!?! This makes me so angry! Young kids are not supposed to be preocuppied with "propper or bad" bread or a piece of cake on a friend's birthday party. They are supposed to be taught that fresh fruits can help us to stay healthy and sweets are a treat they don't get all the time, such things. But they don't need to worry about low fat milk or added sugar in anything. Children active in any sport need a varied diet for healthy growht and developpement just as much as any other kids do. Any diet suggestions should be only given individually, based on the need of each child specifically and based on well informed professional advice. And discussed between coaches and parents and then presented to the kid in a sensible and easy to understand way. Making them anxious and insecure about what they eat is dangerous and might easilly trigger unhealthy relationship with food and body. Sure you may try to make healthier food choices for the whole family, but I would suggest asking other parents about what they think of this and let the coaches (or whoever is responsible) know your opinions. Maybe one of these kids might become a champion one day, but now they are all young kids playing a sport and they should be treated accordingly.
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