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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]5'6" 118. Active, does track. Is your DD active?[/quote]

volleyball twice a week but she barely breaks a sweat. she walks the dog 30 min the other days of the week. PE a few times a week at middle school.
-OP[/quote]

I would encourage more activity. Not to give her a complex about her body but sounds like she's not moving enough.[/quote]

I agree completely. But how do I encourage more activity WITHOUT giving her a complex? that's my struggle. she always says she's so tired. MS starts so early and she doesn't get enough sleep, school is draining, I get it. I hate to be the pestering mom especially when I'm smaller/lighter than her. 
-OP[/quote]

Make sure she gets enough sleep. Electronics away no later than 10pm. Nutritious food and a multi-vitamin. Limited junk food availability (occasional treat of course, but not staple in diet). Keep fresh food and veggies on hand for snacking. She should not be that tired. My middle schooler sometimes comes home tired, but more often is full of energy when she comes home. If you can, take a brisk walk with her after dinner and chat about her day. Do more active things as a family on the weekends. More activity will make her feel better, and give her a stronger body and more energy. Focus on that part, not weight. [/quote]

If she's in FCPS middle school, some kids do have to wake up crazy early for the bus. Like 5:45 am. They are all exhausted by Thurs/Fri.[/quote]

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