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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only place I've seen it stated that kids get pudgy before a growth spurt is from parents on this website trying to rationalize their kids' weight gain.

My 3 kids didn't put on disproportionate weight during puberty, but they're all athletes.

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+1 million.

OP, only you know how your kid is built. I was (and still am) 5'7" and 120lbs, and even as a college athlete I could grab fat on my belly so I wasn't underweight despite everyone on message boards saying that's too skinny. I have a small frame. I was incredibly active from ages 7 to 27. It does sound like your daughter needs to change her body composition. Make small changes at home with what you serve and what's available... try to make them things she's interested in trying or already likes. Incorporate after dinner walks. Let her see you lift weights and ask if she wants to join. Sign her up for activities (not necessarily sports if she won't).

It's not the end of the world to admit a child is overweight. In fact, if you don't and your kids grow up overweight and finish growing overweight, the chances they will ever be healthy weight adults are very very small. [/quote]

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