p90x for kids? MFP FOR KIDS?

I would talk to her pediatrician.

wow... be very careful about the psychological effects of ideal "weight" at such an early age...

but as a side note, there are a few different kid workouts by both shaun t (insanity) and tony horton (p90x).

or i would put her in something at school. my god sister started playing basketball this year and the amount of weight she lost from her practices and drills made ME jealous lol

Does your daughter WANT to do p90x? Most of my kids have tried doing some or all of the p90x routines with me, ages 15 down to 3. But I think you should get her input as to what she would like to do. Maybe there are classes or sports she can do to keep active but have fun with.

Same with using MFP... it could be fun and helpful for her if she wants to do it. GL!

I agree about talking to her pediatrician. Just simple things like reducing portions and cutting out desserts and sodas can have a profound impact. MFP is not a "diet", ideally it's relearning how to eat the way our bodies need (although a lot of people think that as long as they stick around 1200 calories, they can eat all the crap they want to. vent over - just make sure she gets fruits, veggies, whole grains, good sources of protein, etc.)

Lean still has a lot of lifting in it, there are DVDs that Beachbody sells like Tony and the Kids or Shaun T and the kids (they are less than $20 each) that would probably be a lot better for your daughter.

Something fun like kids hip hop dance classes or swimming.

My 3, 5 and 12 year olds all do a little P90X with us. Through varying levels of course... It has been a personal choice by each of them. Not once have we ever suggested it. They simply see Mom & Dad workout and they want to do it as well. It's not to the intensity we do it nor the duration. The important thing is they do it at their pace, have fun till they are done and move on.

Plyometrics and Kenpo are what I would focus on for your child. Plyo is huge and very effective for weight loss as well as performance enhancement for child athletes. It is night and day to spot the kids that do advanced routines such as Plyo on the court or field. They are leaps and bounds ahead of their peers.

I think I would just stay away from weights until the teen years as the rule. Body weight exercises for younger children is ok from what I understand. I would still bring it up with your pediatrician to be safe.

I also disagree with many on here. There is nothing wrong with children counting calories or being aware of the input/output formula we all watch. That's simply good education and lays a solid foundation for later in life. Don't focus on diet too much at all, just let them be aware of the choices they make and what they mean in the numbers. Like many things with kids, introduce them slowly, at their own pace and focus more on the teaching side of things than being strict and rigid. You just don't want to scare them off either. Let them be the guide to it all...

I have found with my daughter (who is 10) that whenever she is not doing something organized, she starts to gain weight. She did baseball for three years, and by the last year, that was about the only reason she stayed in it. She was upset because "it's all boys" and she didn't like being one of only two girls who played. We sign her up for gymnastics during the off seasons of whatever sport she does, so she did that again for a while. She loves it, but she is so uncoordinated its almost painful to watch her out there. But it keeps her active and since she enjoys it, I am not going to stop her. Then this year at school, they didn't get enough girls for the basketball team, and they opened it up for her grade. She got very excited and tried out, and made the team. She absolutely loved playing basketball. It's all girls (yay!) and it kept her very active. Now that the season is over, we are going back to gymnastics for a couple sessions. We probably won't sign up over the summer (we get outside a lot anyway, and this year adding my health goals will make that even more likely, AND it saves a good chunk of money!), and then it will be time for basketball again.
I hope you find something she enjoys. I know it can be hard. Mine can be soooo picky. What about ballet or tap classes, or a cheer team in your area? There are lots of possible things she might qualify for, so it is probably just a matter of finding that balance between what she enjoys and what is available.

For starters, I would get her a complete check-up including bloodwork with the pediatrician to rule out thyroid issues, etc. This might be beneficial as her diet is not bad, but somehow there is extra weight on her. I know kids don't like needles, but that will rule out any underlying issues.
I saw your location on your profile and I believe there are some good pools and a few ice rinks in/around the area. You can check out USA Swimming for programs, USA Hockey, and USFSA for ice skating instruction. If those are a no-go, how about karate? It can be self-paced and good for self-defense. I understand that these sports can be expensive. After these, how about school programs/sports teams? Have you checked into local youth centers or after-school youth programs offered by your city/county?
The best bet would be to immerse her in lots of different activities and let her pick the one she wants to do. Of course she might change her mind often about which one to do, but eventually she will find on that makes her happy and you happy because she is happy.