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I gave Michael the Atkins Book last night and he started reading right away! After a yummy dinner of steak and salad we did a small Atkins exercise.
We went into our kitchen and I had him pull out a few Atkins friendly items from the induction list and i taught him how to figure out the net carbs. We did this on about 10 different things. Then we did this for non atkins items like bread, cereal and juice. Apple juice had 28g carbs per serving. Once I explained it him that way, he was so surprised !! I explained the 20 carbs per day and after seeing how many carbs different foods have, I feel like he understood.
I am going to give him a chance to finish the book and then I am going to get him started journaling. I am going to discuss the "honesty" system and remind him that he needs to be true to himself and stick to the plan. He is a good kid and I have confidence in him.
We bought him a new computer for christmas so once he sets that up, I am going to show him the Atkins web site and this site as well. It might not be cool for a 13yr old, but at least he will know its here.
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You did wonderful with Michael. I really think her will catch on. Start slow as there is so much to absorb all at once. By going through things with him, I bet he could really relate to that. Sounds like you are on your way to a more healthy family. Way to go and keep up the great work.:)
09 Dec 10 by member: LauPug1
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Sorry my fingers always get ahead of me. I meant to say he, not her will catch on. Dah
09 Dec 10 by member: LauPug1
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Thanks so much. I am going to get him a "cool" looking spiral notebook for his journal. I ask him every day how his day went, but now I am going to ask him how his lunch went as well. :)
09 Dec 10 by member: redgirl1974
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Sounds like a good plan! I wish I had known about low carbing at that age, not 36 or so years later LOL
09 Dec 10 by member: squigglywiggly
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sounds great and the best of luck with your son. He is so fortunate to have such a caring mom to support him. Hope he like his notebook. Keep us posted on the progress.:)
09 Dec 10 by member: LauPug1
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Well done, mom! Brilliant stroke to have him figure out how many carbs are in various foods. Sounds like Michael is well on his way to understanding what he's eating and the effect it has on his body. :)
09 Dec 10 by member: hbkim
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I am go grateful I have this site and my friends here. All your words of support really mean a lot. As a mom, sometimes I doubt myself, especially since I really did have a mom or dad growing up. I always tell my husband, that kids dont come with instructions. At least I have peers that know what I am dealing with and offer soo much support!! Thank you to all!
09 Dec 10 by member: redgirl1974
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I agree with squiggly,I wish i knew about this when I was younger too!!
09 Dec 10 by member: redgirl1974
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