Effect of Wt loss on other family members???

Tammy I have seen pics of your boys and they are very handsome and not very overweight. As young boys their bodies are still going thru a lot of changes and they are growing. I think it's great that your oldest son has made the choice for himself to do WW and it's working for him. But I think your younger son needs to decide for himself if he wants to continue with WW without feeling any pressure (from his Dad or big brother). He may not be ready for that and in all honesty he doesn't look like he needs it. I am all for healthy eating without the pressure to perform and being active. Get him involved in sports of some sort... even football would be great! And keep healthy snacks & foods around the house and limit access to "bad" foods but not totally. We all know how it goes, when we are told "NO, you can't have that"... then we want it all the more. So, don't be a food nazi over what he eats but subtly encourage healthy choices. If he feels the pressure to be like everyone else (which I'm sure he's feeling), and notices the positive attention you all are getting from your weight loss he will become overwhelmed & discouraged... which will force him into hiding food. He can't be like the rest of the family so he's frustrated & discouraged and his act of rebellion against that is EATING (hiding food). I speak from experience... when I would get frustrated with weight loss diets in the past I would just give up and rebell by EATING. Stupid I know but this is what I did. I think your son is feeling the same and doesn't know how to handle it so he is hiding food cause he doesn't want to look like a failure in his families eyes. Instead of making a big deal about what he puts in his mouth... like don't freak out if he eats a bag of chips or a couple of twinkies.. but instead suggest a bike ride or go for a walk together. Maybe shoot some hoops at the park, or play kick ball as a family. Focus on fun activities that gets him moving without emphasising EXERCISE. The pressure needs to be off of him about losing weight and instead just have good foods available and get more active as a family. Join the YMCA and swim!!! Once he feels the pressure is off of him he may get more excited about weight loss for himself. Again I emphasise that your boys are young and still growing and they don't need a rigurous diet program... just healthier choices and more activity ought to do it. They will grow and their bodies will change naturally. Oh and I agree with whoever said PROTEIN! Get your son eating steaks, chicken and other high in protein foods. Less carbs more protein and he will probably see a change. I'm rambling now....lol. Sorry, hope something I said makes some sense. Thoughts & prayers are with you.