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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^^to clarify above: Not saying all snacking is bad! Just that grazing, eating while doing other things and free access for anytime snacking aren't good. Healthy snacks when needed, like after school when dinner's a while away, etc. is great.[/quote]

I am adamant about not restricting food but I have to admit that research backs this up. Snacking all the time is also terrible for your teeth. [/quote]

This is OP, so by not restricting food, does this mean you really say nothing at all if they ask for a fifth slice of pizza or third portion of cake at a party or a second or third bowl of cereal at home?  I try my best not to restrict, and to not have “off limits” food, but not without moderation.  I find it very hard to not say anything when I feel like things are getting out of hand.  [/quote]

I do have a hard time not saying anything. But I try not to. A while ago DD would regularly eat two, sometimes three breakfasts (she does a sport in the morning) and I was kind of bug-eyed about it but then sure enough her height shot up four inches in the next eight months.

If this is really overeating as opposed to eating out of hunger, it’s a psychological problem that needs to be addressed in a matter that will actually address the real issue. Just saying “no you can’t have more pizza” will probably miss the mark.

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