Generation XXL | Our America with Lisa Ling | Full Episode | OWN

In this episode of “Our America with Lisa Ling,” the journalist meets families who are struggling to help their children lose weight in order to survive. (Original air date: January 29, 2013)
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[@JW-ku7nn]

I feel so bad for the woman that was raped. She said "I felt that If I gained that weight, then nobody would touch me". Wow... that line is beyond depressing

[@Adi-pj3iv]

Yeah Depressing world😪

[@LyliJ]

This happens a lot sadly

[@Waya420]

Thats normal with women that have been assaulted we try to make ourselves ugly. I stopped wearing makeup and haven't worn any sense and that was 24 years ago

[@billyjoel5189]

Aww 😭😭

[@Saraaa2538]

Omg tho

[@ashleyadeline1537]

"Brianna why do you want to lose the weight?" "For myself." Girl, yessssss 👏👏👏

[@vilmahernandez215]

Well obviously otherwise she would die

[@avatarandarmy485]

Yes first step awsome😊

[@avatarandarmy485]

@@vilmahernandez215 nope because you can be doing it for others ppl and finally shed 50 pounds but be completely miserable if that's not what made you happy,yes I know what I'm talking about I know.what it feels like so pleas stop saying mean things like that.

[@NovaaKane]

@@vilmahernandez215 duhhh but as a child she knows it but doesn’t completely understand that part of it. Her human instincts are hinting to her that she knows she needs to lose weight

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Brianna is such a sweet, beautiful girl, I hope she can get to a healthy weight!♥️ I've been obese myself and it's a difficult journey to lose weight, but I'm so grateful she wants to lose it for herself, not anyone else.

[@maysaniyazova]

I like this interviewer. She doesn't try to give her opinion to these folks, doesn't tell them they "should" do anything, she just asks questions and listens and actually tries to empathize and understand. A good style of reporting.

[@kamilhickley2004]

I agree! I love Lisa Ling she’s amazing

[@pinknevada3660]

These people 🤔

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

It’s called journalism.

[@pethrinalyttleton5944]

@@kamilhickley2004 dtdtdtdtdt

[@anntonetteoneal392]

She definitely giving her opinion

[@jessicalow509]

Briana is such a well-mannered young lady. She seems very kind. I hope she's doing well now.

[@zuzu6864]

She's as big as she was, unfortunately

[@user-vc9hv3ss3r]

@@zuzu6864 How do you know? I've been searching for an update.

[@sheryl.sst1537]

Balloon releases are so bad for the animals. They find dead animals with balloons wrapped around them, in their stomach, etc. There are better ways to show symbolic weight loss, ways that don’t cause death.

[@Papaya_playa]

@@sheryl.sst1537 tf are you talking about?

[@krose9941]

She is explaining how animals die from getting tangled up in deflated baloons and die...it is very much true.​@@Papaya_playa

[@tntreactions]

In the south being “thick” or having “meat on your bones” is praised. Growing up my Grandma would feed me and feed me because I was too skinny. This mindset has got to change.

[@nonchalantnell]

Facts! I’m from California so growing up I never really heard anything bad about my body. But when I traveled to the south, I was attacked relentlessly for being skinny. It’s almost like this type of lifestyle is praised smh Nonetheless, I hope all of these kids and their families are doing well.

[@mariahyohannes]

@@nonchalantnell It is praised, I was a chubby kid growing up so when I went to go visit my aunts in Atlanta, they were working on fixing my second plate while me finishing my first one and then would send me back home with ziploc bag filled with homemade biscuits.

[@paulinafunfit4126]

@@mariahyohannes Wow 😳

[@GabbyNurse]

Somebody said it! I thought I was the only one! I have mentioned this in a few groups before and they got heated! They said I was "fat shaming" smh

[@wonnielee3407]

@Rawhealthbitch that's good to know because my pcp told my I am prebiabetic but the nutrition guides they provide tell you the DON'TS not what you should eat. But you're right KZbin was beneficial in helping me with other food options because i like to switch it up even though I know what I need to eat I just needed an expanded menu and meal prep.

[@TeamCat1128]

Losing weight is 80% diet, 20% exercise. You HAVE to cut out the crap food if you want to lose weight.

[@sweetzs100]

This comment makes me really sad. I want to lose weight but a diet change is really hard. I

[@somethinggood9267]

So true

[@somethinggood9267]

@@sweetzs100 i want to share whats helping me. What is helping me is choosing fruit over processed sweets, and adding in more vegetables and healthy meats and such. Going from eating 100% garbage to 100% healthy os extremely hard. If you can(and you want to, of course), try adding in healthy food and eating those first. Just my 2 cents. Much love, its hard but well worth it

[@alyssaalexandria1999]

Absolutely correct 🙌🏾💯when people ask me to help them with weight loss I tell them they have to change their diet before anything else

[@alyssaalexandria1999]

@@sweetzs100 you’ve got this💕💯. Some simple changes you can start making is drink a gallon of water a day, incorporate one green vegetable into each of your meals, limit snacking and if you have to snack make sure it’s a fruit, and practice portion control as well as eating within a calorie deficit

[@AshleyLockens]

Jaylens mother needs to pull the hell up and do what’s right for her child. My 4 year old son does the same thing when he wants something. My favourite line after saying no a million times is “tough luck mate”

[@warthog473]

Someone said once that if your kids don't both love and hate you, you're not doing it right. They love you for caring about them, they hate you for being firm and teaching them right from wrong. You're not a friend, you're a parent.

[@AshleyLockens]

@@warthog473 100%

[@12044m]

Be the responsible one. Say no and mean it and don’t have food in the house he should not have. Jaylynn knows his mom will give in. That’s why he keeps at it. He will stop when she stops giving in.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

I would tell my kids no on something and then I would walk away and get busy so I could ignore their whining. Jake s mother should try doing the same.

[@gabriellelindo7817]

I would love to see Jaylen now series

[@adc2327]

I know he is just a kid, but Jalen is so spoiled. His mom babies him so much.

[@maryseman7019]

Yeah, I have trouble with that whole "He's my baby!" excuse. No, Mom, he WAS your baby. He is now your youngest child.

[@sillycheese301]

She shouldnt be a mom. Shes too soft

[@iloveanimals6361]

She’s completely delusional, it’s her fault, my god she needs to get a grip.. I’m only 3 minutes into this video and it’s pissed me off

[@r.c.3263]

Right , how about she feeds him an apple 🍎

[@cherrymetha3185]

@@iloveanimals6361I agree ! Me too. It’s 100% Stacey’s fault .

[@scientificlee9686]

The correlation between poverty, education, diet, food availability, and politics is absolutely undeniable.

[@Rachel.........]

Yes...bc "poor" people get free money from the government. In turn they go out and buy $400 worth of junk food. If people had to work for their own food, they might make better decisians. End food stamps and we will dramatically reduce obesity

[@ethanlee6077]

@@Rachel......... Working poor people pay taxes, too. Cheaper foods are often the most unhealthy ones.

[@Rachel.........]

@@ethanlee6077 so what if they pay taxes? They are paying taxes on what they got for free lol. And no, cheapest food isnt unhealthy. Junk food is expensive, but its *convenient*.

[@ethanlee6077]

@@Rachel......... no, that's not what I mean. They don't pay taxes on food stamps... not sure how you didn't understand that, but I mean that they work, and they pay income taxes. Just like you.

[@Rachel.........]

@@ethanlee6077 @Ethan Lee some government assistance is taxable, but ya maybe not snap. And lol ya if people on welfare have a job they may pay some taxes but many do not have a job. I knew a guy who said "I wont accept a job that pays less than 250 a week bc that's what I get from unemployment." 🙄 I've seen plenty of people saying "Why should I get a job when I get money from the government." Lol. And the point was not discussing food stamps but how government assistance causes obesity.

[@azaniajuicethwala5324]

He wasn’t even crying, you can tell he’s just manipulating her.

[@namhladlomo7456]

Mothers go through a lot girl

[@charlisewitcher1219]

Exactly he is straight manipulating like any other little kid but mom can control this totally. This sad 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@noliaboy613]

@@namhladlomo7456 lol right smh

[@francoisen6755]

Kids are the master manipulators. We parents sometimes are blind to that until someone else tells us

[@nilotic-king]

I can't believe she said because he is her son that means she don't care about his life what a mother. Stop giving him extra food if u really love him.

[@kendalllaster5473]

Brianna was a student at an institution I worked at and she was one the coolest students that came into my office. She was really sweet!

[@christinelewin654]

I hope she’s doing well. ❤

[@Enoch-nn1id]

Made of sugar and lard

[@fruhlingstochter2079]

How is she doing?

[@ZaydarGetsNoGirls]

She was probably sweet because of all the candy she ate

[@ZaydarGetsNoGirls]

@@Enoch-nn1idthat’s how she got so sweet 😂

[@turpasauna]

I love Lisa Ling's approach. She knows this isn't about her, so she stays in the background. Her style is to-the-point but listening, observing. There are too many reporters getting emotionally involved and showing it by getting agitated etc. which isn't professional at all.

[@NH-lf1wu]

At 4 years old, 4 years old, BLOOMING FOUR YEARS OLD??? Who else thought the boy was at least 9 years old and just short.

[@rosedorada]

My brother is 4, and he weighs 36-40 lbs. I’m around 8 years older than the kid and he just has to gain 17 pounds to weigh the same as me. It’s sad because he can have so many health issues and they start here.

[@KraXoom]

My nephew is 4 and is so tiny. I never would have thought that kid was 4. Never seen a 4 year old look like a 10 year old.

[@mylesanderson2861]

He looks like a 5 year old. I was about his height at 5 but weighed 104 at 11 years old.

[@milecy6041]

Hes smart asf

[@kaikaikatana]

@@rosedorada do you mean kg or lbs? cause you're both underweight if you're talking about lbs.

[@MyGoodenessGracious]

She feeds him whn he whines? Wht?Let him cry, he won't die, he'll get sleepy first.😳😳😳

[@BlkOnyx0508]

And food will end up being his coping mechanism when he is happy, sad, frustrated, lonely or anxious. Then he will be on my 600lb life at age 17. I agree with you, let him cry now not later..

[@natalieholmes5313]

I agree. Let him cry! He'll be fine. It isn't hunger. He is behaving like most 4 year-olds do. When he was begging for the candy and told him no because he was over 100lbs that didn't affect him. He doesn't grasp that number and information at his age. And he's FOUR! It isn't his responsibility.

[@Onelovekeepcalm]

yes i think the mom has some internal issues herself she needs to work on. that's why she can't take it and keeps giving him his way

[@laurengonzalez8506]

When you’re a single mom it’s hard. She’s probably so stressed. But your right, let him cry it out.

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Sorry but im laughing at you 🤷😅

[@livinitup3829]

Brianna is such a beautiful sole. I’m so glad to see she has a father who loves her and was even crying when he sees her in pain.

[@ansijrdf]

best sole, amazing feet

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Father should’ve loved her enough for her to not weigh 300 lbs at the age of 13.

[@woodlandwonders6887]

When he was shoveling down her portion of feed, he probably felt better.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

_Sole?_ As in, "fillet of sole"? Or do you mean _soul?_

[@Analysiscapital]

I grew up with parents who fed me garbage. I finally took responsibility of my weight when I was 17 and now I eat 5x healthier. Responsibility is everything

[@yunie8190]

if you're a parent and u force your child to finish their foods STOP

[@funkyfiss]

Forcing is not a good technique, however my own anecdote is... when I didn't eat something on my plate my mother didn't fuss or say anything. She put the plate aside. Then when I got hungry again, she would present the same plate and said i won't be getting anything else until I finished what was on the plate. So thanks to her patience, I don't have any food problems, I can eat practically anything put in front of me. My sister was more difficult, but my mother put it also into perspective for us. She took us to homeless shelters showing us to be grateful for what we were given because many have much less...

[@orbitch648]

@@funkyfiss I just eat everything my mom makes because it’s good to me

[@icy.diamond]

What if it’s veggies?

[@emilystrange009]

meanwhile, in asia...when we dont get to finish food, or leave some grain of rice, :') *prays*

[@naomiiyt2435]

That’s how I started gain weight when you live in a Hispanic household your grandparents feed u lot when ur skinny thts when I started gain weight I was force

[@terrancelewis8136]

a 4yr old with a CPAP. smdh.. telling a kid NO doesnt mean u love them any less..

[@micah1094]

also, saying no to your child can show love a lot of the time. especially when it comes to things like that because if you say no, you’re improving their well-being. i’d call that an act of love

[@niya1683]

101 pounds that’s more than ME 😢

[@amylaing8377]

Yes telling them no is like teaching them boundaries and self control

[@nyshawn9226]

Exactly! And at 4 years old...my goodness, he can’t even reach the cabinets!

[@brianamontgomery3806]

^^^^ you neva said it best @Terrance 💯

[@mccruz610]

Brianna is a beautiful soul. She’s so well mannered and special. I teared up for her when she said she was being bullied. No one deserves that. I’m praying for her health and happiness. 🙏🏼

[@yocelyncarrillo-luna2553]

Exactly she’s so soft spoken. I’m so mad at the mother putting her in that position

[@leslieguido8857]

I'm taking a Poverty & Nutrition class at my uni and they made a very interesting point that we usually imagine a very skinny person when we think of people who are food insecure but in reality they can also be bigger set. We also tend to think they "don't miss a meal" but actually cheap/affordable food tends to be unhealthy and whatever they can afford (junk food) stores up. The correlations between obesity, poverty, & food insecurity really go hand in hand... it's much deeper than a "eat something healthy" especially in the demographic areas of low income communities.

[@matheusrocha8731]

They also have less access to gym and nutritionists.

[@jc-ol4cb]

I grew up in the hood. I mean the hood. We ate Ramen noodles and drank Kool aid, most of the time no sugar. A treat was McDonald's. BUT we were poor so all the activities and stuff that cost money we couldn't do so we sat around alot. It wasn't safe to go too far from the house so we could only walk so far. At the bodega for $1 you got 2 small bags of chips, 2 of those hug drink barrels, and some hershey kisses. There was no healthy choices. So to your comment that is absolutely true. 💯

[@lindabarron2181]

You don't need to go to a gym. Walking is a great exercise. I don't find that junk food is any cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables. I think it's just more convenient.

[@deendrew36]

@@jc-ol4cbkoolaid IS sugar. Ramen is loaded with sugar. It’s very sad that lower income people are not able to access proper food.

[@dianakircher4565]

Rice and beans are not expensive and are very nutritious

[@Mrs.V98]

I hate how some kids go to bed hungry. And some kids are eating so much are dying.

[@christineknight7299]

Bailey.... either way they dead. This world needs a Re-Think.... Not a reset.

[@2012misspink]

Or some don't eat at all ! It's sad

[@Mrsjengood11]

The dichotomy is astonishing

[@mohamedaseem47]

Welcome to earth. The planet is plenty for all of us, we are just disorganized, greedy and lazy to make a difference in the world.

[@chiffong3551]

Have they checked his thyroid, glucose tolerance test...

[@liannechristie1987]

He’s not even crying he’s just making noises so his mum will give him more & more food.

[@p0pos309]

Exactly.. She's abusing him... Omg...

[@coolinwiththecarrolls3246]

So true. He’s just whining.

[@josi4251]

Exactly! He knows what to do to get her to give him food. It's no different than those 600-lb people who can't get out of bed, yet their screaming has their enablers bringing them massive amounts of food.

[@watermelonmonkey13]

Time stamp?

[@sanaahunter9848]

hes a baby.. babies whine.

[@FitBabe]

I wish I could get an update on everyone since it’s been almost 9 years

[@mariust6769]

They all died 😥

[@Iloveharlowdelanie___]

@@mariust6769r u being fr?

[@mariust6769]

@@Iloveharlowdelanie___ I don't understand your language, sorry.

[@Hi-xz6on]

Where did you see that??​@@mariust6769

[@m.htruth8880]

​@@mariust6769 They said "are you being for real", so they're asking if the person is being serious.

[@vickimarlene4905]

Brianna looks just gorgeous in her yellow dress. So pretty. Bless her.

[@isabellesandelands1744]

Brianna is such a rare, precious soul. I hope she loses her weight and lives a healthy life

[@hollietoronto]

@Alexia Seton I've been trying to find out how she's getting on, where did you see that?

[@hollietoronto]

@Alexia Seton thank you!

[@zuzu6864]

She's gotten bigger. I follow her on Instagram, but it seems like she deleted all of her posts and went private as of recently (or a while, idk). I've been following her on Wattpad for quite a while as well.

[@hollietoronto]

@@zuzu6864 that’s such a shame to hear 😔

[@blessedandfavored9242]

@@hollietoronto right

[@heyheyhey40]

Jaylin’s laugh at his mother when she said, “don’t eat any”; told the whole story. He knows his mom is a weak disciplinarian.

[@allisonbauch1063]

Yeah. And her other 3 kids knew that they were last on her list of importance. You could see it in their eyes; they knew that they were invisible. But they are better off. Extra food does not equal love. Extra food equals fat. I had a weight problem growing up. I know how both sides feel.

[@tiffanyjohnson6371]

Definitely

[@cupofhannah9335]

he’s 4 years old damn

[@globin3]

@@cupofhannah9335 4 years old is old enough to know how to manipulate a parent.

[@tanyag1160]

She's weak and willing to sacrifice her child. That's not love it's toxic.

[@OLDCHEMIST1]

I feel very sorry for Briana, I had a similar childhood, even though I was only about half her weight. Children can be very cruel to those who are different, being totally unaware of the consequences for the "victim". It makes them violent, anxious, depressed and often gives them life-long problems.

[@LegalVampire]

I feel bad for Stacy. Clearly she's trying her best and being a good mother because her other children are skinny, but it must be so hard to have the one child who is constantly begging for food. She loves him, so it must be hard not to eventually give in and feed him. Good on her for being concerned and having doctors step in and help.

[@Jane5720]

Don’t feel bad for her I feel bad for him, she loves him if she loved him more she wouldn’t feed him so much so it has nothing to do with that she just hast to learn to be stronger than she is, this started way way years ago like when the child was six months this didn’t happen overnight and if she would’ve stopped it right away she wouldn’t be where she is today What in the world did she have him drinking in that lunch there? That should be water

[@sisselevensen8994]

No she has not tryed. The kid is 100 pound 🙄

[@afenismama]

@@sisselevensen8994 exactly

[@Jcandy20012]

I think she is a very loving mother they do say your last child you can give in more to. Like she said that is her baby he is her last one. So if he crys and wants his way its easy to give in to him she is trying to keep him her baby for as long as she can. I was the baby of my family and when i came along my mom was tired I did not walk till i was 2 years old everyone carried me. My mom let it slide I was her last baby to walk talk. Sometimes kids can drive you crazy with the crying and having a fit. And she is a busy mom its easy to say yes

[@missyblanks9916]

@@Jane5720 She truly is loving him “to death”

[@bluey1610]

Does it not terrify her that her 4 year old son has sleep apnea?! Surely that would be enough for most people to do something.

[@RunawayRoyalty]

My brother got that when he was like 7

[@zim807]

Sleep apnea can happen with people who aren’t obese in fact it happens a lot to people with asthma

[@RunawayRoyalty]

@@zim807 Yeah. My dad has breathing problems at night, not exactly sure what he has but he used to have to wear a mask. I don’t know why he stopped wearing it. Also he isn’t obese he’s actually a normal weight.

[@JaeLshae30]

@@zim807 ok well in this case it’s because he’s fat

[@zim807]

@@JaeLshae30 I know, I just wanted to say it because people think sleep apnea can only occur if you’re obese

[@terreciakennedy3288]

When Brianna said, "Coach let me catch my breathe." I heard someone say, It's ok Brianna." That made me tear up. At least somebody had some compassion.

[@judethaddeus9856]

Her coach does have compassion, he is also training her. A lot of athletes have trouble catching their breath from time to time, it doesn’t mean everything stops for them Grow up

[@blueyellow3621]

Her parents must be in jail for gross child’s abuse and endangering life of a child. No kidding.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

And Brianna should NOT be running at her weight.

[@judethaddeus9856]

@@consumerdebtchitchat yes she should.

[@judethaddeus9856]

@@blueyellow3621 actually they must not be. How many cases of parents going to jail for encouraging a poor diet do you know of? Since 2001 I have heard of exactly one case where that has happened

[@Ml_-ir7eg]

The pound punchers story is so sweet 😭 I love that the community is involved. I hope they continue

[@theocruex]

Briana's dad crying made me miss my dad. You can do it Briana ! We love you !

[@nancy4980]

🙂❤🙏🏼 You have a kind heart. Take care.

[@JulianoHuerta]

The part where her dad cries for her for being picked on broke my heart . She is beautiful.

[@murtithinker7660]

if he loved her that much he would try to lose weight to live longer for the kids. He would also be strict with that gurl

[@JulianoHuerta]

@@murtithinker7660 I agree. Being healthy is the most important.

[@tricemarie]

I still want to scold the bully!

[@glitterarmy89]

Uh honey u need glasses. She's that unhealthy she's going to kill herself, nothing beautiful bout that

[@glitterarmy89]

Her skin is bad, she can't walk or talk she's so overweight. She morbidly obese

[@laurachandler1562]

Stop buying him junk food. If it’s not in the house, he won’t eat it.

[@rocket7697]

Stuffing his face full of tic-tacs.Sugar sugar..

[@TunTheOfficial]

Or least moderation yk

[@mendingwall3823]

They also have to cut back on the junk in school. When they dont get it at home, they get it in school.

[@ajl2232]

You need money to buy good food.

[@iamnia336]

That’s a girl

[@mulligatawnysoup9281]

Briana´s dad is crying. He says he wants to protect her so why did he mess her up like this. What is her life going to be like. Feed her healthy!!

[@stary3136]

Not everyone has the money to pay for healthy food, the cheap food is the unhealthy foods. You don’t realize some people’s situation when it comes to money

[@Asa...S]

@@stary3136 If they would just cut down the portion sizes to half, to normal sizes, they would cut their food budget in half. Look at the sheer _amount_ of food they buy. They buy a ton of cheap food, instead of just buying less food, and thinks they save money... Drinking water from the tap instead of buying soda or juice saves you some money. Baking your own bread, with rye instead of sugar and wheat. If you live in a rural area, and not in an apartment, there is probably some plot of land by your house where you can grow some veggies. Cutting out thing that aren´t really food, like chips, candy, cake, chocolate, ice cream etc also saves you a lot of money. Taking the bike or walk instead of taking the car everywhere, would save a lot of money spent on gas. I think the "healthy food is expensive" is a convenient excuse a lot of people use to eat a triple amount of cheap foods instead.

[@officialalonzo263]

Broke my heart seeing the girl cry, hopefully today she’s in better shape!

[@birdie4223]

Just let him cry he will be ok,💯

[@Purppusay]

Exactly

[@frankielogan1863]

More water. More veggies. If he’s hungry he’ll eat it.

[@trinidadianbeauty1]

@@frankielogan1863 exactly

[@alliea9272]

he has developed a pattern of fake crying to get his way. Mother needs to take authority and stop enabling him.

[@nessakay02]

And as he's crying, get up and leave the room. Let him cry all by himself.

[@kivm9314]

Brianna is a pretty self motivated girl. You can tell she’s trying and wants to

[@rosethompson8051]

Karla Martinez She is trying somewhat,but she could do better.I saw her putting things in the shopping cart that should not be in there.

[@ThatAtheist]

She’s only 12 and shouldn’t have to worry about things like this. Poor girl.

[@RatsRatsIsthebest]

Sincerely Zyanya Wow

[@RatsRatsIsthebest]

Sincerely Zyanya I don’t think she’s 12 anymore this was aired 2013

[@ynss5147]

@@ThatAtheist 20 now

[@ayedrey]

I think the issue here as well is how we are defining healthy eating. Healthy eating starts with portion control, and choosing foods you like that give that feeling of fulness while staying within healthy portions with what you like to eat based on your daily activity. Suggesting people eat low fat foods or "eat healthy foods" gives the idea that they have to abandon the foods they like for foods they may not like...which isn't necessarily true

[@zhong138]

Healthy eating begins by cutting out sugar. Specifically fructose from your diet. Take it on a very very limited scale or completely cut it out. A lot of the low fat food is crammed with sugar to make it taste better.But diet is also affected by social conditions almost all processed food contain fructose and if a family is unable to afford fresh food its going to be hard as well.

[@pearldiver6949]

@@zhong138 nowadays it’s low sugar, a couple of years ago it was low fat (which is why companies now use a lot of sugar lol). Ofc for nutritional value you should balance your diet, but to begin with, managing your caloric intake is the most important first step to losing weight. 1000 cal of low sugar is still 1000 cal.

[@zhong138]

@@pearldiver6949 but calories are always not equivalent though. Countless studies have proven relying solely on calorie counting has been proven to be a stupid way to plan your diet .its helpful but calorie intake is not the only factor that determines the quality of your diet.( ask any actual medical professional they'll tell you the same.) So while any excess carbohydrates will make you obese there are certain reasons why fructose is very dangerous. I would suggest you watch dr lestigs video "sugar the bitter truth" on youtube. He does oversimplify the processes a lot but i think he does a fine job of explaining why fructose is more dangerous than any other carbohydrate we consume and how calories are always not equivalent.

[@ayedrey]

@@zhong138 not true. Research shows calories in calories out. Of course it's not the only factor, but in regards to diet it's paramount

[@zhong138]

@@ayedrey again what i'm saying is that all calories are not equivalent. If all we had to do for a healthy diet was count calories them fruits ,vegetables or fructose syrup shouldn't have any difference in how it affects our health as long as you maintain calorie intake amount. but i'm pretty sure you don't need me to tell you that's not the case. I'm not saying calorie intake and excercise doesn't matter. But calorie counting is in no way paramount and my reply was in regards to what a healthy diet means. The truth of the matter is that our body processes different substances differently even if they are of the same calorie content and have drastically different effects on health and metabolism. Even sugars of equal calorie have different effects and benefits. In summary human body cannot be simply explained using basic physics it needs a bit of biochemistry too.

[@lianalonge1984]

I live by the 80/20 Rule: The rule works on the theory that 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. So 80% of your weight is determined by WHAT YOU EAT and 20% is attributable to the EXERCISE. I load up on 4 oz salmon, chicken, and beef only once in a blue moon; and TONS OF VEGGIES, berries & other fruits. Walking 3 times a day is also part of my routine. I have to live by the 80/20 rule because I’m 50 years old and only 4’ 11” …in order to maintain my weight at 105 lbs. I pray these children were able to lose the weight and live healthier lives. 🙏🏽

[@stephaniem.3868]

He isn’t crying tho. He’s just whining imo

[@laylolireesesq4787]

Right not tear in sight just making noise at this point 😅

[@Trulyzari1]

@@laylolireesesq4787 "not a tear in sight"🤣🤣🤣

[@kelleyfarrar8802]

I can't stand it. Lol

[@odmath4889]

Whining can be worse than crying sometimes

[@thetruepatriot7733]

buy ear plugs and move along..problem solved. I'd rather be inconvenienced than allow my child to become sick from obesity

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Brianna actually looks like a runner when she runs. She has an athletic run. If she lost weight she could probably be pretty fast

[@kekokeko1751]

Honestly potential is screaming at her

[@ichabodcrane9479]

@@BossySwan sad

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

@@BossySwan you clearly arent athletic. Bc you cant see what any other athlete can see. Your are likely the waffle or wouldnt make a rude, cowardly remark such as that. Pathetic , really.

[@candyllene]

@@BossySwan oh stfu

[@lashayz6184]

@Beth Romm rude

[@caskettsolo7925]

I wish Briana and everyone on this show more success and better health . Briana is such a strong person, truly.

[@Fruit4yourlife]

A lot of it starts when we are children! We consume what is put in front of us and we carry it through our lives.

[@tayeii2203]

Brianna is so respectful when speaking despite all she is going through. You go girl!!!

[@love.1995]

That's black girl magic for ya 😊

[@2010sinnamon]

Smart, Strong and beautiful I hope she continues her health journey

[@chaseealey8698]

Oooo it would take so much for me not to hit a kid who called a little girl a linebacker. She is so sweet 🥲

[@alexandratruby]

she’s amazing

[@elifino2711]

She’s absolutely precious ❤️ You got this Brianna

[@kishareed6615]

I was obese my entire childhood, got bullied daily, got even bigger in my 20's and early 30's and in these last couple of years I've lost 115lbs. I've seen to too many of my family members funerals for high blood pressure and diabetes and I decided food wasn't going to be my killer

[@shaqunaaskew919]

Congrats and continual blessings to you and your family❤❤

[@monyeaphilippides5803]

Hi my name is Monyea and I am 17 and I weigh about 260 pounds. What can I do to lose weight what’s the first thing besides like food and all that I understand that but like how do I get to the good food journey when is junk food completely surrounding Me?

[@thegoodbehavior6960]

@@monyeaphilippides5803 I really hope you can succeed in this journey ! My sister is currently in tvis too she lost 10 pounds so far. What I see her do is eat 3 times a day 8 hours apart from each meals. Also talk to your mum about it. And ask her for help.

[@monyeaphilippides5803]

@@thegoodbehavior6960 thank you so much!

[@thegoodbehavior6960]

@@monyeaphilippides5803 no worries! 😊💕

[@michelemelucci4667]

My goodness, little Jailyn...he's so precious.I pray his momma gets control of her giving in

[@luhnonato3]

Deep fry machine at school? 💀 man, I'm glad I'm Brazilian and we have real food for lunch

[@carahowell874]

What types of food do you have?! ❤

[@luhnonato3]

@@carahowell874 different types of meat, rice, beans, pasta, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, there are a lot of different options, but usually they are quite healthy 😄💖

[@carahowell874]

@@luhnonato3 basically how we should be eating!!

[@gamzillio]

Yeah, it boggled my mind! We don't even have processed food in Russian schools. We're pretty much eat the same food you've mentioned in Brazil. All food is boiled, except fruits lol. I even remember in my school there was a huge cafeteria door that said: "We eat to live, not live to eat". My mantra since then.

[@ulomaisinguzo3086]

Jaylin is literally just making noise, not really crying.

[@aubreywilliamson7176]

Ik!!! Idk why that triggered me 😭

[@raulantunez4228]

She needs to punish him. Not harshly and not in a way that will just worsen his mental health but in a way that he associates his eating habits (and his whining)with punishment.

[@charlisays]

It's irritating rather than heartbreaking. Just say no and let him tantrum it out.

[@justmyopinion2]

Boundaries are good for kids, it's a part of life and they rely on us to know more than they do when they are young. He knew how to push her buttons.

[@elduende2891]

😂

[@BabeArixo]

I wish I could hug Brianna. I started off obese & ended up anorexic. I hope no one goes through the pain that is both realities..

[@ginterka381996]

😓🙏

[@strangereactions6]

@Aiden Alvarez oh thank god u thought you were hating on her

[@strangereactions6]

@Aiden Alvarez oh nvm then

[@strangereactions6]

@Aiden Alvarez true

[@strangereactions6]

@Aiden Alvarez thx

[@caskettsolo7925]

The Pound Punchers are amazing- commendable work, truly inspiring. The sense of community and a common goal with wonderful support is worth cherishing.

[@suziseha369]

I love that the Alkol community is supporting each other. They will all benefit so much for that. I would love to know how it is going for everyone in the documentary 11 years later....

[@EritreanGamerOfficial]

it's sad how people are struggling against obesity in a part of the world while others are struggling from starvation.

[@anonymus5348]

well, its sad but true.

[@LiptonTea34]

Fact: In a year Americans throw away enough food to stop world hunger.

[@designerama1099]

But hey it's good for Wallstreet prosperity

[@switchoffthelights2542]

@@LiptonTea34 people are selfish

[@erikschaepers]

To generalise : Obesity was created by an unregulated food industry - and starvation is often a result of armed confilcts, in other words an unregulated weapons industry. Both could largely be avoided...but business is business, I guess

[@shellyhardin652]

24 cans of pop a day! Who lets their kids drink that much?!

[@ashley-sv4lo]

Their kid? Don’t you mean what kind of human drinks that much soda in one day??

[@kayp2617]

Child abuse

[@nivekv-halla4752]

Even I cant drink that much....All that sugar...That must have an effect on the mind

[@NowThatsASpicyMeatball]

I don't even drink that much in a month Jesus.

[@nalanihamby3710]

Who on earth can afford that kind of habit? The argument is it is because they're low income....as in a tight budget...if I have to spend that kind of money on soda there isn't money for actual food!

[@lallagomez96]

When Brianna put that yellow dress YES. It is her color! Hope she is okay and confident wherever she is nowadays.

[@ssmith91906]

I hate that there are such mean people in this world. Look at the sadness and hurt it causes her and her parents. If only people were more understanding. If only people had compassion. 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tatum5747]

My heart breaks for these kids, it’s not their fault. Their weight is a consequence of their parents decisions and not being able to say “no” to some foods.

[@blueyellow3621]

Tatum Soto true and simple, the food culture starts with parents. If parents give bad food to their kids, it’s a form of child abuse, because they are setting kids for failure in the society and life.

[@meriberri9876]

Sad too because most cant afford healthier lifestyles; even with food stamps most families don’t know how to eat healthy:(

[@jironsantafe1]

@@blueyellow3621 ,

[@katesickles5402]

Pathological parenting. Obesity isn't even the problem anymore...these same kids spend 12 hours a day on screens and will be a taxpayer burden for their diagnosis of digital dementia in less than a year. Sad, but when the schools close down they will have no chance/low chance of living a decent life.

[@MetroStation64]

True- i am very mildly overweight not too severely but i felt bad for these kids, i am in cali and they had healthy food and its the second richest state in the US but Arkansas or Mississippi are much poorer than cali or new york, thats why many poor families had to buy very little healthy food, and buy alot of junk food to feed they’re kids, causing them to be overweight but in rich states like NYC or Cali the increasing of inactivity caused us to get fatter 30 years later

[@bethanyoneal5789]

Stacy’s problem is obviously that she uses food as a pacifier. She doesn’t want to hear him cry so she feeds him. It’s sad

[@queenkota4920]

Isnt that why she’s at the doctors for him? So he can receive help to decrease his weight😒

[@rosylagoon3600]

I though you were Hermione lol 😂

[@rameshkrishnan3254]

Correct. Her reward circuits are wired for food. Just like addicts are for drugs, cigarettes alcohol etc.. it has to be re-wired. Not easy. The scare stories won't help. Bariatric surgery should be considered.

[@thecollector5243]

And her herself. She buys that stuff.

[@frials4757]

Yo wtf!! That 4 year old child is 100 pounds, Google tells me that's 45 kilograms.. Wtf? I am a 23 year old female that weighs 50kg I cannot compute

[@lynnmesser5353]

I just love that momma who said I need someone to teach me how. So beautiful to be willing to reach out. I hope someone can help her to learn so she and her family can live a long and healthy life. Also, since she is so important in her community, she can spread the new knowledge.

[@jennym.9929]

I cried right along with Brianna Dad. That pain is universal.

[@pooja350]

Brianna is such a sweetheart. I like that girl. I hope her family encourages her to make healthy choices. It's never too late to change

[@isatoro77]

It was only for the show. They back to ther ways

[@lynnecartwright3976]

I'll bet you 10,000 dollars nothing changes

[@basantgendi1078]

@@an_gigy she didn’t go on her insta

[@deadchannel3610]

@@an_gigy she didnt shes even fatter

[@aly5686]

@@deadchannel3610 what’s her ig?

[@julcanecasova4118]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Brianna's family and especially Brianna for how amazing she is? She is so respectful, kind and mature, especially for her age. 💓

[@YESHUALOVESMEHALLELU]

Yes; Brianna is beautiful both inside and outside. I wish her all the best.

[@michellejohnson6035]

Don't be so patronising, Cassandra Thadal. She may be beautiful as a person, but diabetes, lymphomas, high blood pressure and being bed ridden at 21y.old is NOT

[@rosethompson8051]

Michelle Johnson Wow, just wow! Take your crap somewhere else.There was not need for that.

[@FelicityLuLu]

she seem so innocent shes not trying to be over weight and you can see that by the way she explains what shes going through with the bullying and not fitting in. she just like sweets and thats ok i hope things go well for here.

[@ThatAtheist]

@@michellejohnson6035 that was a huge reach. Where did you get any of that from her comment? Smh do better.

[@beautifulba_kmay5369]

They made the gym free❤️ The Pound Punchers are an awesome group of people!

[@septarian3337]

I'll never forget when I wore yoga pants and leggings for about 4 years because I had given up trying to find a pair of jeans that fit me right. I was a size 12 before the pandemic. Now I'm a 16. It's the biggest I've ever been and the most depressed I've ever been. I think a lot of my depression comes from having a very low self esteem. Because even when I had only gained 10-15lbs back in college, I became a recluse. I didn't want to be seen. And it's just spiralled from there. But I wanna get back to some kind of normal.

[@BRL1611]

Try fasting.

[@TelmaFrege]

3 years ago I gained 20 lbs in 2 months due to my thyroid. I was unaware I had developed a thyroid problem. I paid for a trainer at the gym for over a year and didn't lose significant weight. I then tried intermittent fasting in Jan 2020 and I lost 30 lbs. in 8 months. Try it. It's hard the first 2 weeks but then your body gets used to it.

[@BRL1611]

@@TelmaFrege I don't think my doc is fully convinced about fasting, but she is aware of it. Her big thing she told me was not to overeat when i do fast. Unfortionaly, the 16, 18, 20, 24 hrs just kept me in a small narrow range, so I thought, I still have high amount of insulin to prevent anything, I need to fast more. Im currently doing a two day fast and in one day already Im down 3 pounds!! The funny thing is, my doc says losing 5 poinds in 3 months is good!! I thought, I can lose that in 3 days!! As for exercise, the doc did say that it wasnt good for losing weight, but it is good for muscle. I liked to do sprints on the track, not real big on long distrance, not sure why. As for "my plate", I only eat one a day, mostly protine, 3 eggs, sausage or baccon, small bit of hash brown and toast, and the doc says to cut my eggs, to one or two, because its protin, and cut back on meats too cause it has . . . wait for it . . . FAT in it/higjly processed . . . but mainly it has fat in it!! Suprisongly she said NOTHING about the hashbrown and toast with butter and jam, which i usually eat last anyway. I only drink water. I should measure to see what Im drinking. I think doc says 60oz a day. What half your waight in oz a day. I heard that a few years back. Oh this is funny: the doc says this cute little saying, and i love it!! Its something like: Whats on the plate determains the weight!! So my thinking was: Well if theres nothing on "my plate" I CANNOT gain weight . . . its PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIABLE!! Its sad that the healthcare people dont know about fasting, or if they do, they dont tell us about. As for the government, they screwed up big time on this one!!

[@leeon753]

Trust me the weight gain due to the pandemic has affected a lot of people

[@balisandra94]

It’s similar to what i had, i was depressed, gained weight, lost all of my confidence, became more depressed. A genuine piece of advice is: splurge on a therapist. I was diagnosed with depression and was prescribed antidepressants, and they saved my life. The weight went away too.

[@gilliecline]

Brianna is so respectful for her age. I pray for all children going through obesity, I wish nothing but the best.

[@yannigrant6600]

When she said no because your over 100lb , I almost chocked 😩😭😭😭😭

[@BigHeadsBigDreams]

I'm dead

[@Lifewiththee]

Yea... which basically put all the blame on him.

[@lexmcdevitt7977]

PLEASEEEE

[@thekendrashow]

Lmfao Fr but that’s her own fault for enabling his poor eating habits

[@woodlandwonders6887]

Video is over 10 years old. I wonder how many of them are still alive?

[@t.m7999]

Jalen needs to be ignored when he have tantrums. He wants the food because he sees it and not because he’s hungry.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

He needs discipline. Most black moms I know don’t play that.😁 💞

[@montycora]

he is pretty obese. I am sure that he is indeed hungry and is probably already suffering from metabolic syndrome. Obese people don't have access to their fat stores, their grelin is super high, of course this kid is genuinely hungry. What he needs is to eat real food and not processed... and discipline as well.

[@HarmlessComment]

Yup

[@absinthemindedJ]

@@NewCreationInChrist896 he's addicted to sugar, as most of us are. His family needs help relearning how to eat. I'd like to sit in on the lesson cuz I got my own sugar problem. 🙋‍♀️

[@sonia__green]

I really appreciate how the woman is able to interview people without being invasive. She asks uncomfortable questions but she does it in such a friendly way.

[@Meredith.A]

That is why she has been employed like my entire life lol I dont ever not remember seeing her doing these kinds of interviews

[@cjjuju9100]

Agreed. I’ve always loved Lisa Ling. When she asks it doesn’t come across with an undertone of judgment but rather inquisition. She’s a gem.

[@amazingabby25]

CJ JuJu she and her sister are wonderful

[@lizchandler5140]

I loved Lisa king and Andersen cooper on channel 1 when I was in jr. High and high school. They are both awesome!

[@breeniquejustlookingoutmyw1401]

I still don't like the narrative of soul food itself being painted as bad. Its not. What is bad is how its cooked and consumed at a time.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

Child doesn't need specialist to solve his weight problem. He needs a mother who can say "No" and act like a parent.

[@Gunngirl]

Even the doctor was like ‘just ignore him’ he is only 4 or 5 so she can still turn this behavior around. Especially while he is still at home and she knows what he is eating. She just feeds him to shut him up.

[@minakindo3243]

Amen to that!

[@camecex]

The parent is enabling the child

[@upvote5327]

Not just say no but be treated as any mf abusing another human being period

[@classic-1593]

His weight is out of control!! Not the kids fault because you can control what your kid eat on a daily basis!! There is no solid reason that he should be this big and it is not just baby FAT👣👣

[@z.shb_]

“i need some one to teach me how” or “it’s so hard to say no” as if the internet isn’t accessible to everyone and since when do your kids make the rules. this is wild how these parents are harming their kids.

[@pepotsasori317]

Jalen's mother is the problem. There, diagnosed the causes, now its up to her to make Jalen healthier.

[@kimmytaehyuine5039]

when brianna started to cry i wanted to cry, such a sweet polite girl does not deserve that type of treatment :(

[@Mar_The_Star]

I did cry and when her parents cried, it's sad.

[@afrikurl]

When she asked “what fresh vegetables?” Made my heart sad.

[@nalomelimaia]

It's so easy just to ignore a whole isle, when you don't normally buy those things. It's crazy.

[@mmuhd]

I can see the mom is pretty "slow".

[@olgam6210]

@@mmuhd or just poor and tired

[@annecaulder9495]

That was shocking to me. Truly stunned me. Sad.

[@autumnpendergast9151]

These kids need meat and fat. He is hungry meat and fat fuel the body and brain. Vegetables are a 20th century myth that is a major part of the problem.

[@luisuehara2109]

In my country, industrialised and junk food was extremely expensive when I was a kid, so my parents couldn’t only afford veggies, fruit and some meat at times. My parents never bought us soft drinks or boxed juice, and we just got the cheapest biscuits at the local supermarket. When asked my dad to get us some Oreo -like biscuits, he would tell us he’d rather not purchase such a thing because he didn’t trust the creamy part that was the filling of the bickie. Having been raised in a third world country had a couple of advantages… My mum had me go to the supermarket by bike to buy veggies practically every day and that’s when I learned how to identify vegetables because whenever I bought something wrong, my mum would make me go back and buy the right one she had asked for.

[@flip8714]

I just want to give her a hug and tell her she is beautiful.

[@jeswanthkumar4291]

I think junk food being cheap in America is the biggest problem. Here in India going to MC Donald's is like once or twice a year.

[@mommyquinn9567]

Absolutely agree

[@clemenciaharmon1753]

We can eat healthy for cheap in the US too. A bag of beans and Rice that can feed your for a week is litterally a dollar each if not less spinach is less than a dollar avacodas depending on the season are 33 cents each tomatoeas cheap onions 50 cents jalepenios 99 cents pound do you know how much a pound of jalapenos are? people just dont want to put in the work

[@jeswanthkumar4291]

@@clemenciaharmon1753 ya its all in the mind I guess. What about junk food is it cheap compared to other countries. In India to have a decent meal in MCD or KFC it will be around 7-10 dollars for 2.

[@metalgate1959]

@@clemenciaharmon1753 Clemencia you search of why muslim dont eat Ramadan?And then hes right.America's homeless driving a 2015 toyota.And food bank give a so much about that homeless in America.İ watch that pbs documentary focus,mg that Us poverty.But i realise as a Turk we are porr people compared to average Americans.İn America people buying brand new Ford pickup over a 50.000 Us Dollar.Same truck in Turkey 1.000.000 or maybe 1.250.000 Turkish lira.Monthly minimum wages in Turkey 2800 TL=336 Dollar.

[@dustyruffin12]

@@clemenciaharmon1753 eating healthier is more expensive depending on where you live. I changed my diet completely eating more fruits, vegetables and poultry and I spend $150 a week. $600 a month all because I want to be healthier

[@alwayssearching3236]

I like how the host waited for that guy who bought a plate of food outside like it was “to catch a predator”.

[@irulan9161]

This actually made me cackle. So true! 😂😂

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Yoooo 🤣😂💀

[@mayanator6983]

Fr fr lmao

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

She was like heyyyy and you can see some fear in his eyes. Lol

[@ykwhattheysay.3176]

My mans was just tryna get some good food lol

[@lisagreenway8410]

My heart broke for the young girl and I hope her life has changed for the better. I am glad to see people making the right choices and making the decisions for change. I was once 10 stone heavier due to severe depression from an abusive husband, but the day I got him out of my life I changed everything. I asked for help and was taught how to change and now I am on the verge of overweight due to illness and disability but I am better to be able to keep it all off. I hope and pray these kids and families can get there so that they have a good and healthy life ahead of them x

[@LeahMT.]

"Where did you see fresh vegetables?" - the ENTIRE produce section!

[@jennysissom7924]

My grocery bill went up 100 or more dollars when I started eating healthier. Its sad.

[@lienbijs1205]

You can't grow your own veggies?

[@maariaah333]

@@lienbijs1205 That still costs more money than buying it at the store.

[@lienbijs1205]

@@maariaah333 Really not, seeds are very cheap. If you like I can send you from the Netherlands, you get the seeds for free but you have to pay the sending, but i think it is cheaper to buy it local. I have all kinds of seeds: Broccoli, green beans, tomato, carrots, and so on.

[@ba-ib9pu]

@@lienbijs1205 you also have to wait til theyre fully grown

[@cathrynm]

@@ba-ib9pu Growing your own is a nice hobby, but it's not that much cheapear than the supermarket. Thing about gardens, you'll get a stupid huge number of tomatos, all at once. To eat all year you need to get into canning or some kind of preservation? Actually for me, the vegetables aren't too bad costwise, it's buying fresh fish and meat that adds up.

[@kirstennguyen2105]

Brianna is about to make me cry. I can't imagine being under so much stress at 12 years old. Poor baby.

[@samantharamirez2363]

People don’t realize obesity is caused by psychological factors as well. Stress eating or a coping mechanism for some trauma experienced,,,Food can be an addiction and worse than alcohol because you don’t need alcohol to survive but you need food and being a food addict surrounded by their drug to survive

[@mariolorenzobernardo3278]

💔

[@animoo.]

I know this episode is old but if you are like that at 12 years old and people are constantly telling you to lose weight you have a higher chance of having a eating disorder The scariest part about that is the fact that people might see it as good so those parents is doing her damage in more ways then one.

[@gellica04]

Her mom won't stop feeding her that bad food. Clearly she doesn't care about her child and neither does her dad.

[@hannahriley8085]

@@samantharamirez2363 yeah I've often thought that, it's not like you can count your days of abstinence even because you have to eat to survive. I found it easier to make a couple of changes every week like using sweetener instead of sugar and snacking on sugar free jelly rather than sweets . It worked for me, took me a couple of years to get to my ideal weight but I got there!

[@liesjelualockse6377]

Mother: "there shpuld br more that we are able to do!" Kid: "munches tictocs "

[@flight101]

Ha now seen your comment! I said similar in mine!

[@eatenvegan1565]

It is 80% diet and 20% exercise. I was a fat kid so I feel for these people. It is never too late for change.

[@ahanabagga3886]

How'd ya lose it

[@eatenvegan1565]

@@ahanabagga3886 I stopped eating meat, dairy and eggs. I started walking occasionally. I reversed my insulin resistance and my ovarian cysts in a matter of months. I lost my extra weight and have kept it off for almost four years now. No calorie restriction, just eating better quality foods. I've never been happier.

[@theworldtraveler83]

Congratulations!! I’m proud of you.

[@LSSYLondon]

@@eatenvegan1565 Meat Dairy and Eggs are the healthy foods. Fruit raises insulin levels, as does wheat.

[@AvonnaVentura]

@@LSSYLondon So what should a person eat then..?

[@miriamllamas224]

The boy isn't "hungry." He's craving sugar.

[@laylolireesesq4787]

He pretty much addict at this point. He can't help it. Sad he's so young :/

[@HellHell71]

yeah totally, because a tic tac is not going to help with hunger that's for sure

[@miriamllamas224]

@@HellHell71 😂😂😂😂

[@sevenwilliams3485]

EXACTLY! FIX HIM A FRUIT SALAD WITH GRAPES, PINAPPLES AND MANGO THAT WILL SATISFY THE SUGAR CRAVING.

[@Amaymay1000]

He's bored. That's what it is. My son is the same but I notice and try to limit his portions and say NO. His Dad though feeds him donuts and and anything he wants but I end up fighting with them because I can see where this can go. It's hard to lower the weight loss in the future so why no just prevent it now. Set them with good healthy habits

[@feonaarabellaparaiso1786]

Haven’t watched it all, but I really feel bad for Jaylen’s mom. When my mom was a new mom and just gave birth to my older brother, she thought that everytime her baby cried, it was because he needed his diaper changed or that he was hungry. Of course, this meant my brother became a huge toddler (60 lbs at 2 years old). It wasn’t until she moved to the USA that she realized what she was doing and was able to reverse this. Still, he struggles so much more when it comes to controlling his hunger and suppressing his appetite in comparison to me (someone who has never been overweight). My mom felt even more guilt about how she raised my brother once I was born. I never had a problem with weight control because when I was upset and not hungry, that I would literally throw the food or drinks given to me. It took her a while to understand that sometimes babies just want to be held by their mom, and always blamed herself for not learning sooner so my brother didn’t have such a hard time with his weight / health.

[@joetrolo7076]

They are children and they get this food at home. I'm empathetic that a lot of the parents don't know any better, but at what point do we have to start holding them accountable and looking at it like child abuse?

[@oceaneo4603]

Well, even though it seems to be all about the child. The changes they made at the end, benefits the all family. I see what you mean about child abuse, but truly it's not !

[@rxse6445]

I love how Lisa ling conducts her interviews. She is never rude or intrusive, you can tell she just genuinely tries to understand how some people live their lives. I hope all these people find health and happiness because they deserve it.

[@tynishajeralds6130]

❤

[@opieutt9038]

Best, and truest comment.

[@EustaquioSantimano]

I too really enjoy her interviews.

[@Mrgreenjeans578]

Absolutely

[@lachilla1009]

Jaylen whines and then looks at his mommy to see if it’s working, and the more stressed she looks , the more confirmation he gets that he is breaking her down. Stay strong mama, you are doing what’s best for your son!!!

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

LOL!!!! You're right about Jaylen's crocodile tears though. I have a soft spot for Jaylen and his mom. Jaylen is prolly a sweet kid and is mom has a lot on her plate. I understand how hard it can be. The mom is trying though. I just don't like when others bash the mom like she is a POS. She is facing an uphill battle.

[@jomcginnis6703]

I tell my grandson the same thing I told my son. No blood or tears you're fine.!!!

[@patricewelch9123]

@@KaliKali-hv9bt she's NOT trying though. Did she throw those tic tacs away? No.....she kept them right in his sight. The dietician sounded exasperated when Lisa Ling asked what she's supposed to do...when he whined. She's like.....WE TALKED ABOUT THIS BEFORE!!! apparently it's not sinking in.

[@scener0mance]

Where the father?????

[@mistynorman3172]

Omg you hit it right on the nose and i caught on to that as he was doing it. I said he may be 4 but he knows exactly what he is doing and knows just how to emotionally manipulate his mother into getting his way.

[@user-my8bb6nc1x]

A gym full of vending machines with cupcakes and honey buns. hilarious.

[@ES-qu1jd]

Tragic

[@colleen7549]

As someone who suffers from low thyroid I couldn't help but notice that Brianna has a horribly low voice for her age. Low thyroid can have that affect on people along with weight gain.

[@vegas9440]

My heart broke in pieces when Briannas father started crying. Words hurt more than sticks and stones because words cut wayyy deeper.

[@missolesoul]

And words cause permanent damage. Bodies heal from sticks and stones.

[@southernauntie3545]

Don’t bring unhealthy food in the house period don’t make it available go on a diet as a family and work out as a family make it a team effort from what I can see father and mother have weight problems Wow thanks for all the likes

[@Heehoo1114]

This is how im going to raise my kids

[@chanelbrown3272]

They'll get it from strangers and that's a whole different problem. How about teaching them self control?

[@kaligivens4532]

@Itsjusta Hemi Happened to me at school. My friends parents never bought sweets and would ask his friends at school for their food.

[@jayla1151]

it’s not that simple. unhealthy food is so much cheaper than healthy food

[@chanelbrown3272]

@@jayla1151 nothing in life is easy. A little effort goes a long way.

[@Kari2025]

A sandwich and chips for breakfast?! Ohhhh hunny. This aired 11 years ago. I’d love an update on these kids.

[@l.t.5535]

I feel so bad for these people - and admire them greatly for their efforts. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to change all you've ever known about food: shopping, cooking, eating. I'm so lucky I was born in a country with a basic healthy food culture.

[@jeandit4395]

It's not about ignoring him, if he's really hungry for a snack, you can have a piece of cucumber, a carrot, an apple, you choose my son, but this is all that's available.

[@julieannanderson2228]

yupp, if he was really THAT hungry he'd eat the fruit. It's clear that he just wants more food.

[@Pravda_Z]

Fruit has a lot of carbohydrates, notably fructose which is toxic to the liver and turns off fat burning. Eating fruit just makes you hungry...so not a good idea. Instead - green leafy veggies, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower and cream soup with chunks of chicken. Yum. That will fill his belly and let him lose weight.

[@binaryflip6129]

@@Pravda_Z Eating fruit can also be a great snack for kids who don’t appreciate greens, and the way you describe it sounds too keto-ish. Seriously dude fruits are healthy af, if you want some protein to balance it out just eat a small yogurt. Kids who’re already addicted to sugar are going to have some trouble with veggies unfortunately

[@zeynand4039]

when I was a child if I was hungry, my mother said wait till it's time for a meal. we had 3 meals a day with 1 snack being fruit. This used to ve normal and turned out to be way better than the normal 6 small mealth and endless snacking.

[@tonnymiller123]

keto

[@PoodleDoo212]

The whole Tic Tac scene summed the situation up perfectly. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@DG-wz9sm]

The denial you mean? One tic tac is inconsequential but who eats just one? Certainly not this four-year-old. They're loaded with sugar and carbs and general junk just like any other confection so eating ten or more is no different and there is absolutely no value in consuming them in the name of weight loss.

[@LOSTmyHOST]

@@DG-wz9sm He ate all the blue/green tic tac before going inside the room and then he had an orange tic tac. I was shock...

[@PoodleDoo212]

The mind games and the power play between mother and son. This single interaction shows exactly how this situation got this bad.

[@scarecrow7676]

I feel it's very important to keep oneself busy in order to avoid cravings...

[@redfield4759]

"Chipz, candees and sughur?" 😂😂 omg

[@yvettebranch]

Lemme get this straight. Her child was diagnosed with sleep apnea at AGE 2, weighs 200% of his ideal body weight, and has a fat deposit visibly forming on his head, and you STILL KEEP USING FOOD AS A PACIFIER

[@fbi397]

Damm

[@nenenikole]

Exactly mom comes off to me as having some type of mental issue and she needs therapy herself!

[@amberlocsaknot]

Children services needs to get involved, it is child abuse plain and simple!