Doctors advice

[goal140]

My 15 year old son had his sports physical today. His doctor was giving him a pep talk when it was brought to the doctors attention that he was a big time SAD eater. The doctor told him to cut way back on dairy products and fried foods. He then went on to talk about mediocrity, about being average. So he told my son that as long as he was eating a SAD diet, he would never be the best athlete that he could be. Well something must have clicked, because on the way home I was telling him about vegetarian athletes, and he didn't tune me out. I was telling him that I could make him microwave potato chips and that they contained no fat, and he could eat (within reason) all that he wanted. Normally, he won't even taste something that I make for myself, but he agreed to try the chips and proceeded to eat them all. To me, this is such a big deal, finally a step in the right direction. Hopefully he will be more agreable to at least try my "rabbit food" as he calls it.

[veggielou]

Having raised 3 children, I must say Congratulation on getting a 15 year old to listen more than 1 minute. Hope the success continues. I do think when it comes first from someone else than parents it is easier. Good Luck. Let us know of your success.

[talkingmountain]

Equally remarkable is the fact that you have a doctor who said to cut back on dairy products. That's unfortunately a very rare occurence!

If your son hasn't read any of Brandon Brazier's books, tell him to look him up.