Anonymous wrote:I was beginning to veer into category 3. My DD was getting fat around the age of 9 and it bothered me so much. I stressed about it at night and blamed myself as a parent. To make matters worse, DD's twin brother was like a tooth pick no matter what he ate. I felt like I was in a dilemma. Let. DS eat the foods he enjoyed while at the same time limiting DDs intake. And, guess what happened? DD became a sneak eater. She would raid the fridge and pantry when I was asleep no matter how much I tried to hide things from her. I would find a pile of food and candy wrappers behind her bed. It got really crazy and depressing. Then, one day, which I can't explain, DD started getting taller and the weight became in proportion to her height. She has always been sports centered so I never had to force her to be active. I don't stress about the food anymore and DD eats what she wants in moderation. People would ask me initially how she lost the weight but I had no real answer. I don't think she lost much weight, she just got taller. I am glad. She feels good about herself and although I still find the candy wrappers, I don't stress over it. I try to focus on the positive, like how DD is a good student and athlete, is kind to others and has a good self image.
Easy not to stress now right pp??! AFTER your dd became slender it is indeed easier to focus on the positives. I would like to know HOW you would reacting if she had remained pudgy.
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