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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I have a liberal definition of acceptable foods! Chicken finger, quesadilla, avocado, leftover dinner from last night. Anything that has some protein in it is fine.

Today, she ate nothing until 2 pm. I offered several times but she said she wasn’t hungry. Didn’t even ask for Her Easter candy.

This kid will not eat sandwiches, ever. I’m just can’t tell whether this is in response to the decreased athletic intensity or some reaction to quarantine. I don’t know whether to push the food or let her eat when she decides it is time. [/quote]

OP, not to alarm you, but my DD's anorexia began at age 11 with an exercise compulsion and a gradual refusal of food. It really did happen gradually and took me a long time to realize how serious it was. She ended up being hospitalized the week she turned 12. Eating disorders aren't always about appearance or body image. I think you should talk to your pediatrician. The combination of increased exercise and not "being hungry" at an age when she should still be growing and when she's working out so much is a red flag. (By the way, my own DD is now 16 and completely healthy, but that first year was scary.) [/quote]

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