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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pre-COVID, my son was very athletic. Played on travel soccer, as well as was on the swim team.
COVID hit, and his activity level went dramatically down, and snacking way up.
We took walks, went on hikes, biked around the neighborhood, played badminton in our yard... but it’s not enough. I tried bringing home less snack food... and my husband would go out and buy more (since he’s a big snack-er too), forgetting that I was trying to limit DS.
He’s not fat, but chunky, gets out of breath after running for a minute... no way could he even be on travel soccer if he wanted to.
We have really started to crack down on his snacking, and are trying to increase his cardio. We both have mentioned his weight and needing to make healthier diet choices and getting more active.
But I am also afraid if I make to much out of it, he will internalize it too much. I don’t want him to hurt his feelings or fat shame him.
Thoughts on other things we can do?[/quote]

Many many kids "pudge out" at 11-12.   And then sprout up when they hit their adolescent growth spurt.  Just focus on healthy eating and lifetime sports/exercise that he can do as he becomes an adult.   Biking, hiking, skiing, swimming, tennis, etc.  Please don't mention weight.  There is huge social pressure on boys now too, regarding looks.[/quote]

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