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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I would also eliminate unhealthy snacks from the house.  Try that for a month and see how it goes.

I would never lock up any food.  That just seems wrong.

I agree that 40 lbs in a year is a lot and I too would be concerned.  [/quote]

I agree.

Stop locking food.  DH doesn't get HIS ice cream.  It is available for anyone to eat or don't buy it.  He needs to understand there is a huge problem going on and be on board with not having HIS food and treat.  But I do think there needs to be close monitoring. In this situation, you can't avoid it.  Help them engage in more healthy snack habits and portion sizes. Example: you can have as much fruit and vegetables as you want, whenever, but other snacks, ask first (and try to not say no) and help them recognize what a portion is so they know.

This in conjunction with your DD starting some meds and more specific therapy to help her help herself impulses to overeat.  Buy some sugar free gum they have access to as well and flavored soda water (the no calorie kind).  That may help her feel like she is having "something" without the extra food.

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