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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's likely the onset of puberty - a lot of girls get chubby in the year before they start their period.

I have a little 10 year old carb-a-holic too. Girl never met a carb she didn't love.  So we have instituted some house rules to mitigate this.  The rules in our house apply to everyone, she is never singled out.

- No seconds on carbs unless you have played a sport that day.  Seconds are allowed on the protein or vegetables whenever.
- Dessert one day a week.  We've occasional exceptions - we go out to dinner for good report cards and dessert is allowed.  Vacations are an exception as well.  
- If they are making their own meal, it has to include a protein.  
- Screen time is limited.  If it is nice outside, they are expected to be out playing or helping around the house.

You also still control what comes into the house.  So focus on protein, veggies, and fruit.  You also still have control over what happens at restaurants and school.  She has to have access to funds to get ice cream at school, right? Our school system has a general account vs. a meal account.  I only fund the meal side so my kids can't get extra snacks.  If that's not an option, then she can pack her lunch.  At restaurants, don't get refills on the chips.  When a basket is gone, it's gone.  If it's pizza, before you get out of the car, explain that 2 slices of piece is the appropriate serving. (Or if you're sharing with the family - order less so the option to have 4 - 5 slices isn't available.)

Most of all, accept and love your daughter exactly how she is.  You know how painful it is to feel judge for how you look.  Don't pass that on to her.  Her eating choices aren't a reflection of you - it's what

her body/brain prefers at this time.  Help her through this time.[/quote]
Unless you played a sport that day??
Issues galore. Good luck when theyre older.[/quote]

Not sure why that is triggering to you.  If they exercised, they can have more carbs.  If they didn't and are still hungry, they can have more protein and/or veggies.  Both of which are more filling and satiate for longer periods of time.[/quote]

This is crazy-controlling.  Someday your kids are going to be talking about you to their shrinks.
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No, it's helping them understand that there's a relationship between calories in and calories out.  If you exercise more then you'll likely be more hungry and you can be more liberal about what you eat.  If you haven't exercised, you might be hungry, but you should eat something that is more filling/satiating (protein or veggies).  [/quote]

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