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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 11 year old DS is pudgy, has been for the past year or so. We don't really eat any processed foods, I cook from scratch 95% of the time, I don't buy junk food, we eat plenty of (organic) fruits, nuts, veg, but he and DD (9) are still pudgy get teased. Both do 2 sports, both go to sleep away camp for a month in the summer - constant activity, no/limited junk food, but don't lose weight...we are not a naturally small/thin people, but are relatively heathy and active.

Explain please because I am at a loss.[/quote]

People are different - including their bodies. Two people can eat the same, same activity, etc. and have completely different bodies. I have three children raised with the same food, basically the same activity levels, etc. and two are string beans and one is overweight. The overweight one is the most active by a mile. They approach food somewhat differently  - and I just know that their biochemistry and psychology is different. It is what it is. Each child will end up with body they are meant for. In the meantime, MY job is to provide structured meals and snacks that are healthy. They decide what to eat and how much at this meals. I also provide opportunities for activity  which they have plenty. That is all - that is my job - other than to accept them for who they are.

Can you imagine being rejected by your parents for something you have no control over whatsoever??? Like hair color or eye color or skin color?? This is EXACTLY the same as that, as long as you are doing your job, leave it alone and let it go. Research shows that addressing it directly or restricting food will likely lead to additional weight gain down the road.[/quote]

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