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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. We do make good choices and exercise as a family. We found out that she was ditching the healthy lunches we packed and was buying fried foods at school. We have shut off her lunch pin so she can’t do that anymore.

I’m not in the dark about her weight. Just think the BMI is BS and most doctors don’t understand nutrition, female hormone systems, and mental health. At least none I’ve met that go beyond lecture and lip service.[/quote]

I'm going to agree with you.

Your biggest challenge is not causing an obsession with weight.

Never harp on her, never force her to eat.

Do not make unhealthy foods a battle.  Everything in moderation.

Add family walks, hikes to fun places on weekends. Even if that means exploring more or getting up a little earlier. 
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OP I totally agree wrt to nutrition, female hormone systems, and mental health.[b] And if she is pre- early- pubescent, you already know there can be a "thickening" stage that precedes the "lengthening" stage. It's like, for some kids, first the body mades excess fat, and then it figures out where to store it nicely.  :) 
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In my opinion, the key to helping DD with exercise / food, without creating or feeding a complex, is to get DD on board. She has to be engaged and empowered. Talk to her. Ask her about the carb-loading, ask what she thought of the doctor's opinion. Ask what makes her feel strong, what makes her feel comfortable in her skin, what fuel she needs. Listen to the answers.

You've got this![/quote]

Huh this is the first time I've heard about this.  Children have high metabolisms and should not be fat (except maybe babies/toddlers).   
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All three of my kids went through this. [/quote]

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