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Originally Posted by pamela
every one is desperate to find an excuse?? how do you know that?
there are reasons not just excuses.....
how about this for an example-
My son is on anticonvulsants. He has switched them often as some worked and some just brought on horrible side effects .With each subsequent new med, he would put on several pounds within a 4 week period. I closely monitor his diet, prepare his own lunch for school, so as to avoid garbage. He gets some exercise, less than most twelve year olds. He cannot overexert himself, as a rapid increase in body temperature will trigger a seizure. He has a positive self image despite the weight and has learned to ignore the fat comments. We will continue to work on burning calories by means of walking and hiking, and as he continues to grow he should somewhat slim down. This is not an excuse but a reason for his borderline obesity.
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From what you said the reason for his borderline obesity is that he eats more calories than he burns. The reason why his body may require less Calories daily than another 12 year old might be related to his medication. No medication or condition can MAKE you gain weight. You have to take in more Calories than your body is using on a consistent basis to gain weight, the energy that the fat is storing can not just appear. Not trying to be insensitive here, just factually accurate.
