posted 09-03-2007 08:18 PM            

I have neglected my daughter's fitness and she is now overweight. She is 8 and weighs about 100 lbs. She's at the point where she doesn't have the energy for much. An easy bike ride here or there or a quick walk. She complains that her legs hurt after a while.

I don't need critism but I just wanted to lay this out there that I'm to blame for this problem. I know what I need to do for her but when it came to me losing weight, I realized it was my heart and mind in it just as much as what I ate. I'm sad for her because her heart and mind aren't there yet.

I've started helping her look at labels and when she's in the 'mood' for a walk I make sure that I am too but I hate myself for not seeing what I did to her.

I guess I'm not necessarily looking for any response but just wanted to post this to get it off my chest.

Thanks for reading:-(