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In June of 2008, Katrina Barr of St. Albans, NY took her 13-year-old daughter Mya to the pediatrician. The verdict was grim: Mya was seriously overweight. Six months later, they joined the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Teen Fit program, which helped them jump-start a new approach to weight loss with a complete package of nutrition and exercise. Since then, Barr, a medical administrative assistant, has gone from 168 pounds to 153. And Mya, now a 15-year-old sophomore, went from 247 to 216. Here’s how.

What’s the top food-related change you made in your house?

We changed from butter to PAM spray, 2% to fat free milk. We added more vegetables. We limit fried foods.

How can other moms make changes?

Do not buy cake, ice cream, or chocolates. Instead get yogurt, fruit cups, and pudding. Maybe once a month we might indulge.

What’s your favorite healthy recipe?

Broccoli Polonaise: broccoli florets, hard boiled eggs, bread crumbs, and tilapia.

What was the most important way you helped your daughter with her weight issues?

I signed her up for the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Teen Fit program and she learned about nutrition and exercise.

Do you work out? What kind of exercise changes have you made in y our life and/or your daughter’s?
We keep moving, we walk; she dances and plays tennis. I use an air- stepper, stretching bands, and weights.

What was the greatest challenge you faced as a mom trying to watch your own weight as well as your daughter’s?

The challenge is not to over-eat when you are full. STOP! Especially if you having dessert. Order one and share.

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Attention Moms: Has your teen lost weight?  Have you engineered a nutrition or health makeover in your family?  We’d love to interview you!  Drop us a line at fitsmiformoms@fitsmi.com.