I suppose it was only a matter of time, but it finally happened. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Alana Thompson has realized she is overweight. And the mom who caused it all has laid the blame on her daughter's shoulders.
Sorry, America, but this is the reason we have a childhood obesity crisis. It isn't because our kids eat too much. It's because we LET THEM eat too much.
Little Honey Boo Boo told Mama June that she was "a little chunky" in a recent episode. There's nothing quite as sad as a little kid realizing they're overweight. It's a sad moment, and the people who have made fun of her weight should be ashamed of themselves. And yet, she's right.
Alana is overweight. But Mama's response -- telling her she needs to cut the chicken nuggets she so loves -- gets under my skin.
We need to teach our kids to make good choices, but that shouldn't come after they're already struggling with a weight problem. She's a kid! It's not HER fault she's overweight!
You watch Honey Boo Boo, and all you see is junk food. Mama makes "sketti," which is basically a mix of ketchup and butter heated up in the microwave and spread over spaghetti, and that's supposed to represent a solid meal. They go to the auctions to get food on the cheap and come home with loads of chocolate chip cookies. Cheese puffs abound. These kids don't have the chance to make good food choices because there isn't anything "good" to choose from.
There's obviously hope for this kid because she is only 7, and she can change her eating habits. Any kid can be taught to eat healthy. But it takes a parent who is committed to raising a healthy eater to make it happen. Until Mama June kicks the junk food out of her house, there's only so much Alana can do.
How have you worked with your kids to maintain a healthy weight?
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If you start this way, no work is involved. Your kids won't be hooked on crap, because they don't get it.
I'm glad the poor little girl has a small chance still, but maybe if her mother would act like a mother instead of a friend, *and maybe lose some weigh her damn self* she would have an even better chance.
I'm with the4mutts here. If you don't BUY the junk food then they have no choice but to eat your healthy fare. I will say that my shopping habits have evolved over the last few years. Where I used to buy boxed mac and cheese and Top Ramen and bread for the convenience, I have recently cut all of those items out of my shopping list and rely on fresh, whole food whenever I can. My husband and I have both struggled with our weight during our adult years and neither of us want that for our daughter. Since cutting out all the processed foods and especially the wheat/bread products, my husband has lost 25 lbs in the last few months. And that is with no change in physical activity. When my daughter started school, we let her go with the school lunches with the thought that she would try new things. Well, after going down and having lunch with her, we found that, while the food is fairly healthy, our daughter was not eating but a few bites and we see no reason to spend more than $2 a day for a meal that is not even being eaten. Hoenstly, I'm happy to pack her lunch as it gives me a lot more control over what she eats, as well as letting me keep track of how much actually gets eaten.
And i don't like to comment on children's weight but the girl has gotten significantly bigger since she first came on the scene. If she's not willing to help her lose weight for her health, do it for the crowns they so desperately want.
In my house dessert after dinner is always homemade from scratch. And since I don't have time to bake, it is also a rare and exotic treat. I rarely served prepackaged foods, instead emphasizing fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and small portions of lean meats. I can and freeze home grown and organic produce from u-pick farms every year, plus make our own applesauce, jam, etc. I even made my own baby food. I do not forbid them to eat anything, but since my kids have always eaten well, they aren't really interested in eating a lot of junk. I also taught them to pay attention to how their bodies feel after they eat, and though they love the taste of chicken nuggets, they hate how they feel after they eat them so they usually decline to eat such things.
You need to do it from the very start. It is hard to do it later when you have allowed for a while, but it can be done. Takes patience. I agree to letting kids have a treat , but not everyday. Something sweet before going to the playground or other energy consuming energy is Ok, but sweet does not have to be junky.
Honey Boo Boo is stil young and can learn better habits, and if the entire family makes the change, how freat would it be?? The mother is obese, and she is young, althought I don't k now if it has to do with a medical condition or overeating, either way, taking care of herself is the only way to go.
Countrygirl 670 : MMmhh, askign them how they feel after eating certain foods sound like a great way to teach them how to differentiate something nutritious from something that just fills them up. I will try that!
The stupid bitch makes spaghetti with ketchup? She's taking cooking lessons from "My Name Is Earl"? A toddler only eats what is made for her. The only one responsible for that child being overweight is her stupid mother.