She tells me that she is larger than her classmates. I think this would be fun and good for our health. Our doctor did some bloodwork at my request to determine that she doesn't have a thyroid problem. I have been overweight my whole life and want to help her control her weight before she hits puberty. Thank you for any advice you can share with me.
Children become overweight because they take in too many calories and do too little exercise.
It's important to speak more with your daughter's doctor to find out where she falls above a healthy weight for her height and age. This will help determine the best course of action to take. If your daughter is over her ideal weight, the focus should be on preventing any further unnecessary weight gain by changing her eating habits and increasing her physical activity. In general, only if your child is very overweight would a weight loss program be suggested, and only under the supervision of your doctor. In order for your daughter to maintain a healthy weight, creating healthy eating habits and increasing her level of physical activity are necessary.