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[quote=Anonymous]pp here and I realized I didn't respond as much about the movement question. I would again structure it into your family life. I wouldn't personally make it a "you have to exercise 30 minutes a day." This isn't really a great way to get someone to enjoy moving their body. But you could structure into your day that every day before dinner you all get out of your house to do something you enjoy, that is active together. Brainstorm with her things she would enjoy - walks, jogs with mom where you all work towards a goal together and maybe plan your own fun 5k, hiking together as a family, shooting the basketball around, yoga, etc. Model for her why you enjoy running - for example maybe you think through things on your mind while you're running, you love the feeling when you finish, focus on it feeling good - not because it prevents your body from changing. Focus on how to help her find enjoyable movement because that is the most likely way that she will continue over time and as an adult. [/quote]

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