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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter got chubby right around that age. Many girls do right before puberty. She never lost weight but got a lot taller and slimmed out. She’s 16 now and runs Cross country and it isn’t even a tiny issue. I would tread very lightly here unless there’s more like a family history of obesity. Keep healthy snacks and live an active lifestyle and don’t say anything!![/quote]

She has always been 95th percentile in height and weight since she was born. The doctor was never concerned since she has always grown proportionately. Now, her BMI is in the 98th percentile so the doctor said anything over 95th is cause for concern. She grew 4 inches in the past year, but gained 44lbs! I don't even know how that happens. 
So, clearly I intervene, [b]I just hope keeping junk out of the house is enough. [/b]
Thank you for your post. [/quote]

I think this is a good starting point and has no down side. I think it's important to make it a family thing too, so she doesn't feel singled out. It should be a lifestyle change for quality of life, not "because of her weight."

Also, isn't your doctor concerned that 44 lbs in a YEAR might be indicative of some other condition? It might be worth a second opinion if cutting back on snacking (quality and quantity) doesn't do anything.[/quote]

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