Lilacs4Me
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- Aug 31, 2015
DD14 came to me the other day and told me she started a "diet" about a month ago. I tried to be very careful what I said to her...she is 5'8" and about 145-150 lbs (wears a size 8). I told her that while I don't think she needs to lose many, if any, pounds, it is always a good thing to make healthy choices with one's diet and fitness, so as long as she is doing it for the right reasons, I will support her and make sure there is always healthy food in the house and if she wants anything specific, let me know and I will buy it for her. We always keep fruit and veggies in the house anyway, and she knows how to make simple foods like hard-boiled eggs, etc. I did tell her that I will not buy processed "diet" foods...I've never bought them and honestly if I want something fat-free or low-carb, I will just make the choice to eat (or not eat) something that comes that way naturally.
I think she is really only looking to lose a few lbs and maybe go down a size...of course being her mom all I see is a beautiful young lady who has long legs and arms, beautiful shoulders and neck, and is perfectly proportioned! But I get that when she looks at the scale and sees the number it freaks her out a little because all of her (shorter) friends weigh less. And in reality - although I would never say this to her! - she could potentially lose 10 lbs, feel better about herself, and still be within a healthy weight for her height. I did tell her that if she went down past her min recommended weight for her height that we would be having another conversation, this time with her doctor. She said she wasn't trying to be super-skinny...just wanted to be more in shape now that she isn't doing her fall sport anymore and will have to wait until Feb until her spring sport starts.
Anyone else go through this with their teen daughter? How did you handle it?
I think she is really only looking to lose a few lbs and maybe go down a size...of course being her mom all I see is a beautiful young lady who has long legs and arms, beautiful shoulders and neck, and is perfectly proportioned! But I get that when she looks at the scale and sees the number it freaks her out a little because all of her (shorter) friends weigh less. And in reality - although I would never say this to her! - she could potentially lose 10 lbs, feel better about herself, and still be within a healthy weight for her height. I did tell her that if she went down past her min recommended weight for her height that we would be having another conversation, this time with her doctor. She said she wasn't trying to be super-skinny...just wanted to be more in shape now that she isn't doing her fall sport anymore and will have to wait until Feb until her spring sport starts.
Anyone else go through this with their teen daughter? How did you handle it?
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