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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is her height and weight OP? You talk about this affecting her health but let’s be honest, a few extra pounds is not affecting a 13 year old’s health even if she is in the overweight category but you can absolutely ruin her self esteem by going crazy about this. Has she had her period and if so when? Some girls chunk up a bit before a growth spurt. [/quote]

She is 5’2” and weighs 140 lbs. She also has borderline high blood pressure which is being observed/monitored by our pediatrician, and she does think it may have something to do with being overweight and told us to do what we can to ensure she eats a healthy diet and is active. She has not gotten her period yet.[/quote]

That is pretty big for a 13 year old.  My niece just turned 14 and she is 5'6 and 120 pounds.  My daughter is 11 and only weighs 75 pounds. I doubt she will be putting on 65 pounds in the next 2 years.

How big are you and DH? Is this more genetics than how much bad food they eat?  FWIW my 11 year old eats like crap too - lots of french fries, donuts, etc when out with friends but genetically she is predisposition to be slim (DH didn't weigh 100 pounds until 9th grade and I have been slim my whole life). [/quote]

It seems like that, but the thin teens (especially the girls) just aren’t eating as much.  While they may have friends and donuts, they often don’t finish it.  Or if they do, they also aren’t coming home and eating a full dinner plus seconds.  They are naturally able to regulate how much they are eating to end up being just the right amount.  Some people can’t effortlessly do that [/quote]

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