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[quote=Anonymous]OP I was a chunky pre-teen and teen and I ate pretty well! Just too much of good and bad stuff and I didn't exercise.

When I went to college I was forced to exercise (walk) more and I also ate less because I wasn't at home with great food. I realize that's the opposite of most kids, but it straightened me out real quick. I only wish I'd lost the extra pounds sooner.

My advice to you is to begin making sure you have healthy foods AND portion control happening in your house. You can eat all the salads and grains and yogurt you want, but if you eat 3000 calories of salads and grains and yogurt a day, you're gonna gain weight. Encouraging her to snack on things like popcorn, fresh veggies and fruit, and drink things like water or propel or hell, even diet coke, will be a huge step in the cutting calories direction.

As for exercise, I don't know how your relationship is with her, but you should start taking nightly walks with her for about 45 minutes. In the colder months, join a gym or take a class with her. She's young enough to do this with you. Use the time to strengthen your bond, plan activities to do together, talk, and even go out for ice cream every few weeks afterward.

It's not terribly difficult to lose weight. You just have to stick to mostly good habits and she's young enough she can turn this around early. If she's not fully grown and starts improving her habits she might luck out with a height increase and slim down even more quickly. And I'm sure you're not aiming for a size 4, but rather, aim for a BMI of 21-23.

She's sensitive, so be sure to be positive and share stories of similar situations. Embellish your own chubbiness. Tell her this is common. Tell her you want to spend time with her and since her dad has issues you want to make sure she fends those off. Make it less about her and more about health and your love for her. AND NOT ABOUT BOYS!

Good luck![/quote]

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