Stopping the cycle

[Anne23]

My step son struggled with his weight around that age too. Then he got really into cooking, found chefs and vloggers to follow and it was great for him! He was very involved in planning meals and helping me shop. He also got a membership to the YMCA when old enough and enjoyed lifting weights. He’s all grown up now and still a big guy but he’s healthy and fit. But 12 is a rough age - hormones, body awareness, and like others said, covid didn’t help. I’d just continue to encourage activity, and lead by example with eating.

 

[3momchaos]

I asked his doctor about his triglyceride level after he said that all his levels were fine. He said that yes they are high but it’s a reflection of his more current diet. He was on a trip with my husband a couple weeks ago and definitely ate a lot different than normal-lots of pizza and soda.