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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many people are recommending sports.  Those are great for many reasons, but won't necessarily lead to weight loss.  Weight loss happens much more quickly with reducing calories-- exercise leads to health benefits, but not really weight loss.  And if your dd will be among the worst kids on the team, it's likely to exacerbate the problem rather than help.  I'd look for rec teams outside of school or county sports skills classes or something like that.

Is it feasible for her to sign up for some activities that are not sports related?  Ideally, at school or with kids from the school so she can build her group, but if that doesn't work, then look for other ones in your neighborhood.  Academic clubs come to mind (debate, or something else that will let her build strength in something that is different than what these other kids excel at).  Also, more nurturing-type non athletic clubs at her new school (public service clubs and the like) where her athletic ability won't be noticed and she can find common ground with kids through other means. [/quote]

This. A sport is not going to necessarily make her thin. In fact, some sports can make you bulk up more (which is not a bad thing but won’t lead to the body type she wants.) It would be more beneficial to maybe get her into some kind of exercise class like yoga or something she enjoys.[/quote]

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