Final photos of Son! 4 lbs. to goal!
 

There are three photos here. The first is of my son, Michael last year, Sept. 2001; the second is taken just yesterday, Sept. 24/02, of him with his old army pants, that used to be skin tight!; the third taken today at 154 lbs. just heading out to school.

This is the first photo September 2001

Second Photo of son, Sept. 2002
 

Second photo taken in his old army pants, taken yesterday, Sept. 24/02

Third photo of son at 154 lbs.
 

This is the final photo, I think I got them reversed when I was posting them. This is Michael in his old army pants that used to fit him December of 2001. He's now 154 lbs.

Wow what a change!

I know you are so proud of him and I know he is proud of himself. Such a handsome young man he is ;)

Congrats to him for loosing the weight :)

Bigger photo
 

I had to post the old photo a little bit larger, I didn't realize that the file size could be bigger. Yes, he is indeed a changed young man! Thanks!

And another bigger photo from 1 year ago
 

This is the first picture I got of Michael Sept. 2001 at 198 lbs. I've just made the file bigger.

A Great Big..............
 

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL :clap: All your hard work has paid off!!!! Now there is NOTHING you can not accomplish. What is next??? (Youngest mayor of Calgary?)I wonder what the kids at school must think ;) All the best to you and your family! :wave:

The Sky's the Limit!
 

Thanks from Michael. Yes, he is so very happy with himself, and he has taken on some new endeavors since loosing all of this weight.

<center>Cheers for Michael!!!!</center>

It's fantastic that he's been able to get a handle on his weight and his health while he's still young. :thup: Most of us know that the older you get, the harder it is to change habits - hopefully he's now set with a healthy eating plan to take into adulthood.

Best of luck to him in the future! :) :thup:

Son's success
 

Thanks, Kristine, for the cheers for my Michael! He loves the feedback he's gotten from everyone in the forum. :cheer:

Way to GO!!!
 

That is great to hear of your son's loss. It probably wasn't always easy on him, sometimes kids can be cruel, and peer pressure can be very intimidating... He deserves a hearty round of cheers for staying on course~ :dazzle:
Another loser on the LC path~ altho loser in this context is something very excellent~ :yay: Michael~

Mixed messages at school
 

It's a good thing my 14 year old son is so level headed and believes in the "proof" of his low carb way of eating. Just last week, he came home to tell me that in health class, after studying Canada's Food Guide, he was asked to stand and make a presentation on "healthy" eating! (read: spew back exactly what you've been taught) . Now, his teachers know exactly what eating program he was and is on and that really ticks me off! He had to think about it for a moment and decided to stand and openly say that he has to firmly disagree on the pyramid style eating program touted by Canada and the US. He says he choose instead to tell them about his understanding of low carbing and how we would all be better off if we eliminated all of the sugar, and starchy foods and vegetables and overly processed quick foods. He spoke of how he had been on a weight loss program with the aid of a nutritionist for teenagers at a local hospital for one year and ... put weight on. His question to me and his father is how does he answer the questions on the pyramid style eating guidelines? We recommended to him he give 'em what they want - answer them as they taught them, just don't believe it!

Needless to say, it was somewhat confusing for him. He has since couched his answers in class to a simple, "I don't eat sugar, starches, potatoes, bread, etc. it's a healthy way of eating". He's backed away from any suggestion of Atkins or low carbing. They tend to freak, he says! Now at 151 lbs. and loving it... (and yes, we have added carbs to his daily meals, oatmeal, fruit, more vegies).

Oh boy, what DO we teach our kids??!

Obviously you are teaching him the right things, to think for himself. Good job!

Wow,

That's amazing. His self esteem must have sky rocketed. It's soo tough for kids. I'm very happy for you and your son.

Danyele

Congrats!
 

What dramatic photos of your son! He's educated himself and the results are clear. He also sounds like he's got a great head on his shoulders.

Best wishes !