My teen and his new "thing"

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So I try not to be a naggy mum, I hated been nagged at from my parents so on reflection from that I try not to be. My son is obviously going through alot of changes at the moment, puberty has kicked started, hormonal spots, pubic hair you know the drill, I've sorted the spot situation he has a routine, his hair was the talk for awhile because it's curly so we had to get it styled the way he wanted it to maintain it better, it's been a nightmare 🙄 but we've got it sorted now.

To my point he's been doing something in pattern he eats his breakfast/dinner/tea but straight after goes on the trampoline and he's on it for hours but only after eating, it's got me thinking, I not sure why he's doing it, I don't want to ask him because I don't want to be a nag it's hard because I want to know if everything is ok, he's got a slim look I will have to say but this is because he was premature, he didn't grow well, he's been on a hormonal growth injection for 5yrs to help with height and weight. I really hope this isn't the start of things, any opinions on this would really help 😊.

The start of what? Not sure what your concern is?

Trampolining is great for sensory regulation, he is at a time when life gets confusing and stressful so I would think its a great way to relax.

Are you concerned that he's excessively exercising to lose weight?

"not wanting to put on weight" him being concerned because he's slimmer than his friends, he's mentioned bulking up ect, I had issues at his age and I ended up with Anorexia, I worry, I'm allowed to worry, the excersises is great yes but straight after eating everyday like a routine isn't for me right.

Yes exactly that, sorry that I didn't mention anything more on original post i try not ramble on much, he's very slim already and he can't lose weight as he's on a hormonal growth injection if his Dr sees that he's lost rather than gained he too will ask why and unfortunately I don't have the answer. He's mentioned bulking up but eating and immediately want to excersise doesn't sit right for me.

My son is slim and he really wanted to be tall like his friends but I said to him, how can you be tall if you don't nourish your body. Your body won't grow if it is restricted on nutrition.

Try and find out what he wants from his body, if he's thinking muscle, he won't get that without high protein diet.

If he is eating his meals well - ie not leaving half the food and eating at least a fairly mixed diet.... the only thing I' be concerned about would be he might get indigestion bouncing around straight after eating.
It's sounds like he's had a fair amount of "medical intervention" to monitor/help his growth. I would say it's normal for teens to start considering how they look and what their bodies are developing into.
I think you should work on keeping an open and honest dialogue with him. It almost sounds like you don't want to ask him?? You don't have to pry - just ask him about it - talk to him about keeping healthy and sensible exercise being a great way to keep fit.

other than ensuring he has nutritious meals that he enjoys i don't think you an do much more.
If my teens dashed out to bounce on their trampoline very day Id be delighted! (as apposed to hide int heir rooms playing x-box in the dark!!)

I would keep an eye on it, it doesn't sound healthy to me. My nephew (much younger) had this issue although he also didn't want to eat much but when he did eat he exercised and he ended up in hospital.

Ah yes I see. Of course you are going to worry with your history too. In a way, that puts you in a good position to understand him if it is a weight issue. I get you don't want to nag but I think you need to ask him. I find these chats are best done going out to a restaurant or cafe when it's just two of you and you are relaxed.

What other avenues of exercise does he have?

It sounds a bit obsessive to go in the trampoline but if that's his main outlet of exercise in keeping shape then I don't see the problem.

Repetitive behaviours could be a sign of ocd - 'If I don't do this, then such and such will happen'. I would gently ask about why he was trampolining. Maybe ask what would happen if you didn't trampoline today - or plan an activity where he can't go on to the trampoline afterwards. From his reaction you can open a conversation into what might be going on. Good luck