I am an average weight, fairly healthy eater and DH is not. He was a very overweight child who then shot up to really tall as an adult. He’s still overweight but he’s also very active and very muscular so carries it well. He has disordered eating, and will happily starve himself all day then eat junk at night.
SD10 is overweight (98th centile) and it’s a constant battle to get her to exercise. I do most of the cooking here and she’ll eat whatever is served including salads and vegetables. She’s increasingly aware of her body and compares herself unfavourably to her smaller cousin. Despite all this, when DH puts a bowl of chocolate on front of her or takes her to McDonald’s, of course she eats it all! He definitely shows love through “treats.”
Our DD, just turning two, is 91st centile. She’s active and healthy, and eats well, but I’m increasingly having arguments with DH about him sneaking her chocolate or juice.
I just fear he’s setting them both up to be overweight when they’re older and it is infuriating.
Am I fighting a losing battle because they’re destined to be big anyway?
Any tips to get DH on side?