Lost 8 pounds. I can do this healthy protein no carb diet. Plus I've found some

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

24. Ahh, a teenage male. That's almost a different species.

I had two sons of my own, but lived in an entirely different universe from most parents with sons. They both had small appetites. Indeed, the older one ate very little and was so small for his age, that I figured there was no point in feeding him unless there were witnesses.

I never experienced what most parents of teens go through, trying desperately to keep enough food in the house to feed everyone, teens and others alike. Oddly enough, neither of my sons went through that kind of desperate need for food. I did see it happen with others, so I understand that my experience was quite anomalous.

I do understand the thing of your metabolism slowing down, but not your appetite. It's how I ventured into the early edges of obesity myself. I will offer that over time your appetite will reach equilibrium with your metabolism.

I completely understand how hard this is. Hang in there.