Boys weight

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Mum3boyz · 18/08/2022 22:28

Hi, I do have another post on another thread but thought this topic area might be better suited.
Have you had any issues with your young teenager gaining too much weight to the point where you can see it's affecting them ( mine is 13). And if so, any advice you can share on how you handled this?

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Mum3boyz · 27/08/2022 09:34

@Valhalla17 thanks for sharing this. How old is your DS?

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Mum3boyz · 27/08/2022 09:35

@Kaiken we eat at about 6/ 6:30 ish.

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Girliefriendlikespuppies · 27/08/2022 11:40

Valhalla17 · 26/08/2022 23:07

My ds had gotten heavy. We spoke about it (he mentioned feeling uncomfortable) and I gave him a small target to lose to help him feel better. We've stopped snacks pretty much and have scaled down the portion size. More water to drink, the odd fab ice pop when it's hot! He's got out to do sports, some swimming and is more mindful of what he chooses to eat. Eggs, avocado, rice and more veg are things he is now choosing. If he wants a biscuit or crisps i dont stop him but these things are much less often. He's lost 5lbs in about 3wks without worrying about it much. I've kept him occupied in the evenings with activities at home or out at the park, so food is not a focus.

This is so risky and exactly how all EDs start.

Teens should grow into their weight and not be encouraged to lose weight.

Weight loss triggers anorexia and unfortunately this is not common knowledge, all it takes is weight loss and genetics and it can take hold v v quickly.

MatchaTea · 27/08/2022 20:36

Weight loss doesn't trigger anorexia. Severe starvation might alter neurotransmitters and in a specific set of circumstances and factors might increase risk of anorexia. Swapping crips for rice or biscuits for eggs will not induce anorexia. Regular feeding times will prevent it.
Anorexia is an extremely complex disorder.

Removing junk food from a teen's diet is good parenting.

Valhalla17 · 28/08/2022 01:42

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 27/08/2022 11:40

This is so risky and exactly how all EDs start.

Teens should grow into their weight and not be encouraged to lose weight.

Weight loss triggers anorexia and unfortunately this is not common knowledge, all it takes is weight loss and genetics and it can take hold v v quickly.

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Appreciate your comment but my ds was heavy due to eating huge sized portions. It needed some management and he is/has started to do it in a good way. He is already very tall for his age with big build, so he does need "more" naturally I think....but he was uncomfortable and his mobility was starting to suffer. Better to sort it now before it gets worse surely....

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