onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
I like that - "parents tend to pamper their child with food". That's exactly what it is. Besides the pampering, how the heck do they afford all that junk? However, in saying that we have noticed that it is more expensive to eat healthy than to buy the junk. For example, one outlet here sells a burger, fries, drink and ice-cream for $5. My bananas cost almost $10 a week! But my husband and I are...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
The photo associated with your post is shocking - to say the least. How can you watch your children grow to that size? And I am purely assuming they have no medical conditions... A picture says more than a thousand words. Good ole McD!!!

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
Surfette, thanks for the useful post. Wish parents could read this and learn. Thinking ahead is the name of the weight game. Simple things like do a meal menu for the week, creating a shopping list and sticking to it are already a step in the right direction. I don't believe that we deprive our children because they get less "goodies" than their friends - I am positive they will thank us in the...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
15 hours ago
I never knew that about salt. That's crazy insane. At least I am not a salt lover but it's good to know. Thanks.

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
It must be tough watching these little bodies run riot in the store and there is not a thing you can do about it. I am starting to think that the parents need the education because they are the root of the problem. Running in the store is possibly the only exercise these children get to do. In our one store we have a "sweet free" checkout which is brilliant for parents. I always go to that chec...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
Oh boy you are so right karthick: people are way too bothered with money. Way back when, women stayed home and prepared fabulous meals for their families. And yes I know, nowadays it is almost impossible for one parent to stay home. DO you not think that when you make that choice to have both parents working, that you make a plan for dinner preparations? Surely that is the main priority. I also...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
1 day ago
You are right soybean - calories in must never be more than calories burned. If that is the case then you will gain weight. I also think the Nintendo Wii it is a good alternative for children but nothing beats the fresh air. With all the security issues people have mentioned, someone commented on a family outing which might be a safer alternative. It is tougher for parents who are working becau...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
15 hours ago
Yes it is that simple. Why don't parents get it? I know what you mean about mentioning their kid's weight to the parents - they get so defensive. It's not our place to say anything but if, like me, you see it as a form of child abuse/negligence then surely we should say something, despite the consequences. We don't ignore a child who is physically being abused but we sure ignore obese children.

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
15 hours ago
You are brave asking the mother why she allowed her daughter to get fat. More so, I am surprised she replied. My experience is that most parents are very defensive when it comes to the weight of their children. In addition, I cannot believe the mother replied that it was not her! Surely she buys all the food that the child consumes. Even if family members are over-feeding the child then she nee...

onlinemoneyjourney commented in a discussion called Obese children in health.
15 hours ago
Yes danrunsfast I know that it is so true that quick-fix meals are the cheaper option. Why do think that is? There are warnings in all types of media about the risks of obesity and being overweight yet we pay dearly for healthy foods. It should not be that way and the poorer families cannot afford the healthier foods. However, if you cut out all the junk (biscuits, crisps, chocolates, fizzy dri...