Fri, Apr-04-03, 19:42
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Lowcarb since 7/2002
Posts: 5,991
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 360/232/180
BF:BMI 53.2/34.3/?
Progress: 71%
Location: U.S.: Mid-Atlantic
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I think it is great that your son wants to do this and you are helping him. If he is talking to you about his concerns with his weight, you must have a really good relationship with him. I never would have felt comfortable talking to my parents about this topic at that age.
One thing to remember about a 13-year-old boy is that he is probably about to start his growth spurt. I have a 17-year-old son, and when he was that age, he and many of his friends put on weight and then grew rapidly and slimmed down. If you can help your son just maintain his weight, and maybe lose a few pounds, he should end up thin by the time he is 16. My son was 155 pounds at age 13 and is still 155 pounds at age 17, but he went from 5'6" to 6'2" or 6'3" (I haven't measured him lately). My daughter had a similar pattern -- she was pudgy at age 10, but at age 13 she is 5'6" and 120 pounds and quite slim.
Based on my experience with my two kids, I would focus on getting your son to eat a healthy diet and stop gaining weight, and trust that a lot of the excess weight will take care of itself as he grows.
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