Way to go Dr. G

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Dr. G is really sharing his knowledge with the world. Anyone who has the privilege of meeting him will be extremely lucky.

Patience 6th Heart day

Patience had her party at school. We discussed what would be a healthy choice. If there can be on a day filled with candy and sweet goodies.

 She was allowed to have one treat.Yes that may sound mean to alot of people. But we are trying to teach her it's all about choices. Explaining to her the other kids are not affected with sweets and high carb foods they way her body is. Then say  no thank you for the rest.

When I picked her up from school she said Mom I have some bad news. We played a game and the prizes were candy bars. And handed it over and said Momma those things are bad for you I do not want it. I know candy is cheap but why can't it be stickers or something small? Please know I never ask her to hand me the candy she wanted to give it to me because she just did not want it.

Such a sweetheart.

She amazes me everyday.

The song is by Taylor Swift, I think of all my children everytime i hear it.

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Looking at this video seems like a lifetime ago, Patience has come so far.

Top Three Ways You're Making Your Child Obese

If your just learning about Patience story, I want to say she wasnt over weight because we were over feeding her. She actually ate less than alot of children. It was a insulin problem she had.We fed her what we thought was healthy. Fat free items, but those items were loaded with sugar.We went on the show to get help for our daughter. And i would do it again if that meant saving my child's life. Thankfully Dr. Phil gave our family the knowledge that will last a lifetime. We were not giving her tons of snack cakes and chips, and junk food. It is amazing how she has turned this around.

The small steps

So you ate the cupcake?
Heard some bad news today so out of frustration you ate the whole thing of cookies?
Try to remember its not about a diet, its about your health. What is good for your body. Since we started the healthy journey I have had some health problems. So I have no choice but to eat right.  I eat better to keep my immune system stronger. In the begining of  course i followed the plan because we had to call Dr. G and i did not want to disappoint. But some where down the road I realized Its about loving myself to want better. To want to feel better. And stop what health issues I have from going down hill.

For Patience of course we do not want her to develop diabetes.
Its not about the weigh in, its about giving your body something that it is good for it. If  Little girl like Patience can do it, i hope you find encouragement today.

It isn't about eating the brownie, and working out like crazy to not gain the weight. For us it's about loving yourself enough to eat right.
(of course it isn't fair to ask a child to give up brownie's forever) On very special days we will make sugar free. But we also want Patience to have a love for fruit. There are many times we say Hey Patience we are going to have strawberries with sugar free whip cream as a treat. And she says ok mom sounds good.

Everytime we go to the super market and I see a overweight child and tons of junk in the buggy. I think do they know better? or does their child have a health problem they do not know about. I want to help. For all I know the junk could be for the other siblings. Just like our family. ( remember I have two other children who can eat anything and not gain)

All I can do is start with our family and maybe just maybe some where down the line Patience's journey will help other's.  It  has even helped Simplicity she is now wanting to trade her chips in for  air popped popcorn. And candy bar in for apples with yogurt.

Now Patience is at a point we can show her a list of food and she knows what is the better choice. One day I had forgotten her lunch at home and we live 30 miles from the school and i said Patience you will have to buy your lunch today. She knew we hardly ever do that. (NEVER)

Anyway she picked all the protein/veggie/fruit

When i said Patience i know you like pizza why didnt you pick it she said Momma i knew the protein was better for me. ( Is it ok to be so proud of your child you brag?)