All dc are piling the weight on during lockdown

[Mummypig2020]

My dd12 and ds10 have put so much weight on. Iv really noticed it on ds 10 the most. We haven’t changed our food habits but obviously he’s just not doing much exercise!

What do I do? I feel awful :(

My DC used to do 4hrs of sport training after school a week and I have noticed one is getting tubbier now that (along with a lot of other running about) has been cut to one hour out a day. I’m going to reduce the crap in the house, clearly dropping swim/gym/athletics overnight has had an effect.

The title says all children have put on weight, it isn't a stretch to see why some might be saying theirs haven't.

I thought the OP meant all (or rather, both) her own DCs had gained weight.

@UnaCorda 

@IndecentFeminist The OP obviously wasn't speaking about every child in the world. She can't possible know that. She was clearly speaking about her DC.

*possibly

Are you getting out for exercise OP? I try to take my kids out daily for scoot or walk and it seems to be keeping them at about the same weight. I think it's very easily done out of boredom or lack if control, I'm having to really watch myself too.

I presumed OP meant all her DC were putting on weight not that your children were doing so! I think kids who did huge amount of training before will put on weight or reduce muscle. I know one of mine has as they used to train 3 to 4 hours a day. Not eating more and still healthily but only exercising an hour or so a day plus Joe Wickes and obviously no competition so it is a huge difference in energy expended. I wouldn't encourage increased exercise now as DC doesn't find it fun alone where it was their choice before not mine to train so hard.

Mine have lost weight. They’re 12 and 9 and exercising 4 hours a day easy. They’re doing joe wicks every day, pe lessons and challenges from their schools, daily workouts and challenges from their tumbling classes, playing loads on their trampolines, doing sports on the green and going for a bike ride every day. They’re on their feet most of the day instead of sat behind desks. They’ve cut down on the snacks they usually have in school, and only have one hot dinner a day now instead of the hot dinner and pudding they’d normally get at lunch. Children should be able to stay a healthy weight through eating, they shouldn’t get fat because they’re not exercising enough

I'm worried my son is looking thinner! He's never been a big eater but was very active. Now he's not as active his appetite is even worse. I would just speak to them honestly. My eldest was getting a bit heavier a few years ago and we just spoke about healthy eating, stopping when your full etc and there hasn't been a problem since.

Remove all high calorie snacks and replace with fruit, salad and veg. Bored children, like bored adults, will eat too much.

I have but kids haven’t!

Ds10 is 6st9,Iv sat and had Talked with him about it. He said he can tell on himself he’s gained weight. We have came up with a plan on how to deal with it x

My 10 year old is a skinny minnie, probably getting skinnier since his trousers are now hanging off his hips. Hes a smidge over 5 stone. He is eating less - we have completely lost a mid afternoon snack, and lunches are smaller than packed lunches at school. So id say mine are eating less, and moving less.
Sounds like you have a plan, but I'd say reduce snacking - or at least switch it for fresh fruit and veg rather than biscuits/crisps, watch what they drink, and cut portion sizes slightly

Now, if I just took my own advice, my jeans might not be quiet so snug......

First off, don't feel awful. Kids are going from burning off energy, not just with PE at school but running around at breaks/lunch and pick -up and drop-off, not to mention extra-curricular activities. If snacking is an issue, a great idea is to have a tub/basket out on the side with snacks for during the day and once they are gone, that's your lot.

Mine have thinned out. They seem to have naturally gravitated to a 2 meal day instead of a 3 meal day. Plus they have been playing out more and going on more walks.

That’s good you have a plan to deal with it.

I’d lock away all snacks and hide the key. Problem solved. No crap, biscuits, cake or pot Noodles mean fruit or veg is all dc can eat between meals.
Apart from whatever you agree in advance, like one or two treats per day or whatever.

My seven year old has filled out having been really rather skinny. I think it’s less exercise and too much whole milk.

Interestingly my 13yr old is losing weight and doing more exercise. He did play sport at school and for club but after injury he seemed to have zero energy and plodded round the rugby pitch and definitely was getting podgy round the face and belly. He was happy lying around in bed and I was worried about his weight before lockdown. He has gone from sitting around to doing the army app work out and has been running to and managed over 5k. His diet has changed too and he is eating more fruit so lockdown has been good for him. His older brother has helped alot

Do a healthy living lesson and find some resources on healthy eating and exercise.
Then set them a challenge of eating their 5 a day, drinking water and getting some exercise and cut down on the bread.

@thesnackbitch - I think you misunderstood me (and, to be fair, I probably wasn't very clear). I didn't mean you were pretending not to know why people were coming on to post that their children are not gaining weight (not sure if that's how you understood my post), I meant that it seemed likely to me that they're probably probably posting because they're feeling a teensy bit pleased with themselves.

@UnaCorda Aah, I think there was a bit of a misunderstanding there! I retract the, sorry about thatI completely agree with your point.

@thesnackbitch - no worries! I was a bit puzzled by your biscuit at first and then realised how what I wrote could have easily been misinterpreted. Actually really fancy a biscuit now...

I agree with a PP please do not say anything to your DC - you don't want them having body/food issues as they will be overweight/underweight in their adult lives.

If you are really concerned just watch what they eat - don't buy as many treats and start exercising with them more.

Everyone's routine has massively changed so I wouldn't be worried if they put on/lose some weight as we're all adjusting to the new normal.

@UnaCorda Glad we got that straightened out, I was hasty with my biscuit in hindsight. Speaking of.. Currently plowing my way through a pack, they have raisins in them though so it's all good - one of my 5 a day

Sorry this is happening OP. More than the exercise it’s likely to be the food they are eating as 90% of weight loss and gain is through what you eat. More snacks? Sugary drinks? Bigger portions? Baking? It’s hard to not keep reaching for food when stuck at home all the time. Double check the foods they are eating. Swap anything with sugar for something healthier.
I have three children in (7,7 and 10) and we go for a long 3-5 mile wall or bike ride almost every day. They don’t always want to at the start but they are always fine once out