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[quote=Anonymous]As someone who spent my college and young adult years in the grips of an eating disorder, don't focus on her weight and don't label foods as good/bad.

I feel your pain regarding the challenges of balancing the sedentary lifestyle of DL with good health/normal kid levels of activity.

In our house, I try to limit snack foods available.  The kids can grab a string cheese/greek yogurt or a piece of fruit during a break.

During their movement breaks, we turn on a cosmic kids yoga or similar "fun" movement activity that are easily done in the confines of our department.

Dessert is on weekends, and a social treat enjoyed with the family.

We eat dinner together each night and the kids are part of the preparation process.

The key thing is that we exercise together--family walks/hikes.  We take care of our bodies together and make meals and exercise joyful, communal activities.

We also have our DD continuing with zoom dance classes, which she loves and keep her active at least 3 nights a week.[/quote]

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