To think dss is getting too big.

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Dss is 16 and goes to the gym 6 times a week, I have had to go to the shops today as shirts brought in the summer no longer fit, not due to height but the fact that his muscles have grown.

He does play rugby for the school, but a year ago he was slim but now he's starting to look like a rugby player.

I am also concerned at how much red meat he eats and the protein shakes he drinks. He is not fat just really big. He really enjoys the gym so don't think he should stop going, just stop trying to get bigger.

I'd be worried, high protein diets arent good for the body have been shown to cause some cancer

This is my main concern, I'm 99% sure he's not on steroids, he is 6ft 3 so has probably gotten bigger naturally out a little bit naturally. It has been linked to a lot of cancers.

Some posters seem to downplay the risk of red meat.

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I have to be honest I am not really sure what you concern is.

You say he is getting too big. Then it's costing a lot. Then you are worried about a high protein diet and his kidneys.

I think you need to work out why this is concerning you. Then deal with it.

The getting too big - unless you think he is taking steroids, this is really none of your business. His body, he choice on how it looks.

The cost - if it's a problem don't buy the red meat and tell him why.

High protein diet - point him in the direction of some good research into why this can cause problems for him long term.

Katenka Then you are worried about a high protein diet and his kidneys.

This concerns me the most and the shakes because of future health implications.

Your right he can choose to be what size he wants.

Financially it's not a problem, but my food bill In general is a lot higher. But that's not just because of the meat.

You can have more than one concern, surely?!

OP doesn't mind spending money on the food if it's good for DSS. She just doesn't want to spend a fortune on food that will harm him. I think that's understandable and fair!

He's only 16, he hasn't finished growing yet, I can understand being wary about him putting extra pressure on his body that might store up problems (physical or otherwise) later on.

Apparently weightlifting as a teenager can stunt growth and it's suggested that they do only bodyweight exercises until they've stopped growing.

The reason I question what your issue is, is that your title mentions his size and the OP doesn't mention the health implications of a high protein diet and his kidneys.

Since this is the case, find some good research and show him it.

I think it's been proven now that high protein diets don't cause kidney issues unless there is already a kidney problem.

Shakes are fine, they are just food. He doesn't need them but they aren't going to do any damage. If it's the sugar/ additives your concerned about then buy one with less in.

I did mention the red meat in the op.

All teenagers did 15,dss 16 and da 17.

Rugby at school level.

I did mention the red meat in the op.

yes but you didn't say you were concerned about his kidneys or effects on is health. Only that he was getting bigger.

As I said find some good research. Show him and go from there.

I didn't know that about the kidneys until I posted but now that I know it is a concern.