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[quote=Anonymous]I really agree with the sentiment that you want to love her, model choices, but not push her to make the choices you want her to make. You're doing a great job modeling and offering healthy food choices. I suspect without meaning to, you're sending her some disapproving messages if she asks for seconds. If I were you, I'd keep water glasses full, lots of veggies on the table, protein/carbs on the stove, but let anyone know that anyone who wants more can get up and serve themselves more. But no second glances or frown if she does eat seconds or thirds.

At the end of the day, if she did become overweight, would you love her less? Would you be ashamed for her? Would you feel she is less of a person or less of your daughter? If the answers to these are yes,  you need therapy. If the answers are no, then leave this topic alone and focus on having a loving relationship with her.

Keep in mind she's coming to an age when power-struggles can easily take shape over food. That will drive worse and more destructive behavior, so the lighter you tread her, the more likely it is that nature and she will work it out by drawing on the foundation you've built.[/quote]

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