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[quote=Anonymous]During last year's school year, my 10 year old stayed home with 3 of her friends, and they all did DL together.  There was a lot of junk food consumption going on (even if I had nothing, the other kids would bring things to share), and it was tough year, and I let it slide.  Combined with an injury which led to inactivity, and puberty, DD put on a bit of weight, although she is still well within a healthy range.  Over the summer, DD (now 11), decided that she needed to be more active, and started working out on a regular basis.  That has continued through the beginning of the school year - hardly a day goes by that she does not work out.  She has found some fitness YouTubers she likes.  This is in addition to her normal activities that she has been able to somewhat resume.

Around the start of the school year, she also started talking about eating healthier.  She has almost completely stopped eating junk food, even when offered by friends.  Although she hasn't said anything to me, I can see that if I pack something that fits in the junk category (like a macaron), she gives it away.  She has said repeatedly that she finds that if she eats something sugary (for instance, same applies to crunchy/savory snacks), then she craves more, and she finds it easier to not take that first step.  None of us are particularly obsessed about weight or appearance, and when she has talked about food and exercise, she nearly always talks about being fit, feeling strong, being able to do handstands, or whatever her fitness goals are.  She is jealous of her friends who are able to eat whatever they want, not exercise, and still look to be in decent shape.

I am a little surprised at her will power, and not finding anything particularly alarming about what she's saying or doing.  At least in part, I think it's a function of her age, and being more conscious about how she looks.  DH is concerned that this is some sort of step towards eating disorder, that at her age, she is showing so much self restraint.  So, should we be worried?[/quote]

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