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Bxgell2
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Beth
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I'm tired of the judgment!
Yes, we are a little strict with Alex's eating. But you know what? It has had some AMAZING results. Alex is the only child in her entire class who will gobble up an entire bowl of Israeli salad mixed with hummus, while everyone else is eating fish sticks, french toast and chicken nuggets.
Alex is the only child I know who will sit down for dinner, will eat grilled tilapia, with whole wheat couscous and grilled veggies. Happily!
And she's the only child at the birthday party who actually PREFERS fresh fruit over the cake that's always served.
And she's always been in the 95th percentile for height, is trim, fit, STRONG as a freakin' OX, smart as a devil, has more energy than any child I've ever encountered, and hasn't been sick in OVER A YEAR! (Knock on wood).
So, please, everyone, stop telling me to feed my daughter chocolate milk, sugary snacks, yogurt with 40% sugar, water ice, ice cream, etc, all because you think I'm doing a disservice to my daughter.
Yes, she gets treats. But we don't go overboard, and we watch what she eats, and THAT, in my opinion, is a tremendous gift that will live with her for the rest of her life.
I'm tired of defending myself, especially when most of the criticism comes from the unhealthiest people... SO BACK OFF!!!!
(disclaimer - this is not against anyone on LIF  )
Message edited 7/29/2008 9:09:04 AM.
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nbc188
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
 This would make me soooo mad too! Sounds like she has the best eating habits!! 
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:09 AM |
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HillW9608
Hello Summer!
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
I think you deserve  for doing such a good things for your DD. Good for you!!!!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:10 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
For all that you do for that beautiful little girl...it will come back 100 times over for both of you! Continue to stand strong...you know what's best and you are doing a great job!
BTW - can we come over for dinner 
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:10 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Thats how I feel about my sons "almost all sugar and pasta diet"
Thats awesome that she is a good eater, other people only judge cos they are jealous!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:10 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
i feel the same way. EVERYONE is always trying to give him snacks?
I dont get it?
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:12 AM |
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jmf423
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
 People need to back off!! You are doing a wonderful thing for your daughter!!
I get a lot of comments from people because I feed DS healthy foods and drastically limit the "junk" he gets. He is 16 months old!! He doesn't need junk! I hope to have him grow up with better eating habits than I did!!
Sorry I added my own rant 
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:12 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
You and I have similar daughters and very similar ways of feeding our children. I get more grief from my family than I can even tell you. Just know that what you're doing is so wonderful for her. (I know you know that!) People freaking suck and just because they don't care if they fill their kids with crap doesn't mean they need to judge you! Ugg. I'm so sick of having this conversation with people, too. I feel your pain!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:13 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Posted by dm24angel
i feel the same way. EVERYONE is always trying to give him snacks?
I dont get it?
Same here! I just don't understand! Everyone is simply amazed at how well she eats, and what a varied, healthy diet she has, but then they keep pushing on me that I should give her jelly sandwiches, sugary yogurt, more juice, etc.
Um, hello? Why fix something that ain't broke?? 
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:13 AM |
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justthe4ofus
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
I wish I had your dedication to healthy eating. I admire that you are so stead fast in your desire to eat so healthy.
No judgment from me, just a little envy.
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:14 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Don't let people get to you! I think its awesome that Alex has that diet. I WISH Bryan would eat like that.
He does like some veggies and he LOVES fruit.
If I give him chicken nuggets, I sometimes peel all the skin off and give him just the meat.
Alex is a beautiful little girl! Ignore those who make comments.
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:14 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
It sounds like she has the best habits! Continue to do what you do!!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:19 AM |
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HeathKernandez
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
I admire your kid for eating so healthy, and you for encouraging it!!
My son is NOT a good eater... but sadly, I wasn't the best role model.
Don't get me wrong.. I don't feed him JUNK... but I wasn't strict on the veges (even though I LOVE vegetables)
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
As someone who is trying to raise a vegetarian, I agree. People ask me all the time about protein, and his development. Anyone who sees my bright brute of a child can see he is getting everything he needs. Cailen hates sweets, and people think I make it up. They only believe me when they see his yuck face when he tastes whatever they try to give him. He gobbled down his brown rice with green peas and soy cheese last night, and couldn't get enough of dessert- nectarine and strawberries. He doesn't eat any of the other stuff the way he eats the healthy stuff!!!!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:20 AM |
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SuzyQ
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Posted by Jamie
I wish I had your dedication to healthy eating. I admire that you are so stead fast in your desire to eat so healthy.
No judgment from me, just a little envy.
Same here. You are doing such a great job with Alex. It is so great to start her with healthy eating habits NOW!!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:21 AM |
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DUCKS2001
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Posted by HillaryW2Be
I think you deserve for doing such a good things for your DD. Good for you!!!!
I am going to have to agree!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:21 AM |
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mom2mgn
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
People need to mind their own business. It's not like you are abusing her!!! Oh no!! You're making her eat healthy!
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shellybean
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Posted by Bxgell2
Yes, we are a little strict with Alex's eating. But you know what? It has had some AMAZING results. Alex is the only child in her entire class who will gobble up an entire bowl of Israeli salad mixed with hummus, while everyone else is eating fish sticks, french toast and chicken nuggets.
Alex is the only child I know who will sit down for dinner, will eat grilled tilapia, with whole wheat couscous and grilled veggies. Happily!
And she's the only child at the birthday party who actually PREFERS fresh fruit over the cake that's always served.
And she's always been in the 95th percentile for height, is trim, fit, STRONG as a freakin' OX, smart as a devil, has more energy than any child I've ever encountered, and hasn't been sick in OVER A YEAR! (Knock on wood).
So, please, everyone, stop telling me to feed my daughter chocolate milk, sugary snacks, yogurt with 40% sugar, water ice, ice cream, etc, all because you think I'm doing a disservice to my daughter.
Yes, she gets treats. But we don't go overboard, and we watch what she eats, and THAT, in my opinion, is a tremendous gift that will live with her for the rest of her life.
I'm tired of defending myself, especially when most of the criticism comes from the unhealthiest people... SO BACK OFF!!!!
(disclaimer - this is not against anyone on LIF )
ok I like this plan, how did u do it???
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rojerono
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
It happens no matter what. If you don't do things the way that someone else does them, you are going to be judged to some degree. It comes from one place: Insecurity. Judgement is a defense mechanism. Some people assume that your feeding Alex a very healthy and varied diet means that you are judging them for not doing the same. Even if you aren't.
And honestly - if you fed her the typical diet you would be judged for that by other people.
Do what you feel is right for your child and hang in there!
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:28 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Posted by shellybean
Posted by Bxgell2
Yes, we are a little strict with Alex's eating. But you know what? It has had some AMAZING results. Alex is the only child in her entire class who will gobble up an entire bowl of Israeli salad mixed with hummus, while everyone else is eating fish sticks, french toast and chicken nuggets.
Alex is the only child I know who will sit down for dinner, will eat grilled tilapia, with whole wheat couscous and grilled veggies. Happily!
And she's the only child at the birthday party who actually PREFERS fresh fruit over the cake that's always served.
And she's always been in the 95th percentile for height, is trim, fit, STRONG as a freakin' OX, smart as a devil, has more energy than any child I've ever encountered, and hasn't been sick in OVER A YEAR! (Knock on wood).
So, please, everyone, stop telling me to feed my daughter chocolate milk, sugary snacks, yogurt with 40% sugar, water ice, ice cream, etc, all because you think I'm doing a disservice to my daughter.
Yes, she gets treats. But we don't go overboard, and we watch what she eats, and THAT, in my opinion, is a tremendous gift that will live with her for the rest of her life.
I'm tired of defending myself, especially when most of the criticism comes from the unhealthiest people... SO BACK OFF!!!!
(disclaimer - this is not against anyone on LIF )
ok I like this plan, how did u do it???
From day one we started introducing healthy food. I pureed all of her babyfood and offered her pureed veggies all the time. I never gave her junky snacks - I always read the labels and make sure there is little to no sugar. For yogurt, I would give her organic, plain yogurt, mixed with organic, unsweetened applesauce.
When she started on solids, I gave her only healthy stuff - fresh veggies, fresh fruit. If I gave her sweets, it was always something I baked, so I could control the ingredients and make sure there were no icky preservatives in it.
I won't lie, it's a major pain in the arse, and we've been getting heat about it from EVERYONE since day one, and I've been on the defensive for as long as I can remember.
But the results are truly amazing. It's really just about letting them acquire a "taste" for healthy food. Eventually, if they start liking it, they will favor that over other stuff. Even if she rejected things I gave her, I'd try it up to 10, 15 times until she started liking it.
And I NEVER gave in to her little tantrums. If she didn't want to eat what I gave her for a snack, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, no negotiations, I wouldn't make something else for her. If she was hungry enough, she'd eat what I serve her.
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
Thanks everyone I just REALLY needed to get that out  
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:29 AM |
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saraH
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
wow.
So, feeding your kid healthy stuff is a no-no, huh?
Damned if you don't, and your damn'ed if you do.
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:33 AM |
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shellybean
Love my Baby Boy!
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
I am all about this, probly not to your extrent thogh since I dont eat tilapia etc...but we do eat trader joes couc cuoc, veggies etc, im mor eof a chicken gal myself. When did u give cous cous???? Can I do that now, and pastina? DS is 7 months
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| Posted 7/29/08 9:37 AM |
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littlejoy06
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Re: I'm tired of the judgment!
That is awesome! I would tell those morons to back off~
Now could you explain to my Dh about healthy eating!
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