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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the OP of the thread on whether Ellyn Sattler works for kids who can’t regulate their food intake.  My daughter is definitely overweight, and has no “off” switch when it comes to food she likes (not just junk, but anything she really likes.).  Always has been like this.   But she now wants to lose weight, and I’m really struggling with how to approach it for all the reasons given here.  A week of trying Sattler’s approach has led to, I would guess, a doubling in my child’s consumption for the week (and I assure you she was not going hungry before).   Even she said “I’m not going to lose weight eating whatever I want.”  I don’t care what my daughter looks like—she takes my breath away with her beauty.  But she gets made fun of for being fat, and I don’t know how to help her in a way that doesn’t lead to more issues later.  So I feel for you, OP.  [/quote]

I wrote the post above you.  Food is not the enemy, it can nourish our bodies with what we need. Embrace that.  Eat color, natural foods with fiber and filled with nutrients.  Focus on keeping those foods in the house.  You shouldn't ban junk food, but those are occasional treats, and shouldn't necessarily be kept in the house.  They are easy to get anywhere.  Little tweaks can make a big difference over time. Avoid liquid calories, and empty calories in general.  Use smaller plates.  No late night eating, it's not good for your sleep or your digestive system.[/quote]

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