Dd is just 7 and overweight, always has been. She loves food and simply eats too much. Her skinny older brother needs high cal food and eats tons. She wants the same portion sizes, and usually wants seconds. She eats fairly healthily and is the opposite of fussy.
Until now I have not wanted it to be an issue. I restrict treats, for both kids, but otherwise haven't wanted to make it an issue.
It's hard to get her to exercise. Take her to a park and she'll sit on the ground playing imaginary games. She has never run around anywhere near as much as her brother. We go for walks and she does swimming, she likes swimming.
So, someone in her class said she had a fat tummy. She's upset. how should i approach it? Should i talk to her about it? She will notice if she gets smaller portions, I've tried that many times!
Any advice?
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MilkRunningOutAgain · 10/07/2013 15:05
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