Ahhhh.....Its been so long! I used to question why people couldn't keep up better on their blogs. Now I know!! Much has happened since my last post and I will not even try to fill in the blanks.
Jayden checked in with the San Deigo PWS clinic a few months ago - we go once a year just to make sure we aren't missing anything. Both the nutritionist and geneticist recommended I lower his calories to 970/day and not let him gain wait over the next year. Jayden is currently at the 75th percentile for weight....I think he is about average for height. If you look at him, however, he doesn't look overweight. My only "weight" concern is his heavy middle. Most of the time he looks a bit bloated, like he just drank a gallon of water.
Well, I counted calories, tried to cut back to 970 and just didn't feel right about it. This isn't the first time I have counted calories. I have calorie counted on and off since he was just over a year old. What I didn't like was feeling that he might need more to eat and I wasn't giving it to him.
So I asked Melanie Silverman to take a look at Jayden's physique before our annual nutrition consultation. She agreed with me that he looked great and we shouldn't limit his calories just yet. I love having a professional to consult with. My gut was telling me not to restrict him just yet and she was able to confirm. I haven't counted calories in a few weeks now. I do, however, weigh him frequently and so far, so good.
Yesterday Jayden ate 2 trader joe sausages (120 calories each) for lunch in addition to some fruit and yogurt. Of course I freaked out about this but for now, I am going with the flow.
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