11 Year old needs help

I think getting kids moving is the most important aspect, look at WII fit, or Xbox Kinect's Just dance is a great way to get kids to move at home. (Exercising while not really thinking about it.) Look to your local gym, Zumbatomic is a kids/youth Zumba class that a gym my offer in your area.
Getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables is always about setting the right example. If you only eat fruits and veggies then your kids are likely to follow, if there is not junk food in the house its impossible for kids to eat it. Make sure that your daughter understands that French Fries are NOT vegetables. Talk to her about what food is explain what protein, carbohydrates and fats are and how we use them to make energy. I have found that when you explain the process of food to kids they really get excited to choose things that gives them more energy than less.
And finally prepubescent girls physiologically will add some weight before going though puberty, and last a few years after while the body adjust to the hormone changes always focus on positive body images, healthy food choices and exercise and never look at "weight scale"

I think getting kids moving is the most important aspect, look at WII fit, or Xbox Kinect's Just dance is a great way to get kids to move at home. (Exercising while not really thinking about it.) Look to your local gym, Zumbatomic is a kids/youth Zumba class that a gym my offer in your area.
Getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables is always about setting the right example. If you only eat fruits and veggies then your kids are likely to follow, if there is not junk food in the house its impossible for kids to eat it. Make sure that your daughter understands that French Fries are NOT vegetables. Talk to her about what food is explain what protein, carbohydrates and fats are and how we use them to make energy. I have found that when you explain the process of food to kids they really get excited to choose things that gives them more energy than less.

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Take her to a dietician.

Honestly, you are the parent. If the options for food were not snacks then she won't eat them. My kids are close to the same age, they work out with me. They do my videos, run. Tony Horton has a series just for kids. What kid turns down a bike ride or a trip to the park? I view my example for my kids as what will lead them to a path of healthy eating. I have one that is a total vegetarian, it's his choice, we don't eat vegetarian but I always have the option for him available so that he can make his own healthy food choices. Instead of cookie, we pack applesauce and fruit in lunches. Instead of juice, we have water. It's all about what's available to them IMO.

Sounds to me like she just needs some help in education, there are websites that teach kids too if she likes being on the right channel. Also use fitness as a reward - if she does X she gets to do X. My kids and I play Just Dance often, we also have Wii Active and Wii Fit.

if she likes theater and not cheerleading support her and as far as what she eats, you bring the food in the house, she can either eat what there or not eat at all.

^what this guy says!

I was going to suggest dance classes too. If she likes to entertain, you could ask her about joining as part of her "theatre" training.

As you are the mother, and likely you control the grocery shopping. Quit bringing crap into the house. The funny thing that when healthy choices are present... they will eventally eat it. Don't make a big deal about it. Just leave the apples on the counter. eventually they will get hungry enough to eat it. Kids don't starve themselves.

figure out ways within her interest without pushing weight loss. she has to love herself no matter what, or she could end up going the other way... also make small changes slowly... do not overhaul everything, otherwise it may backfire.... I only do things i enjoy and if I don't like it I don't do it or eat it... and it works...

I have an extremely picky 4 year old and have been talking with other moms with similar issues (especially texture problems) - one of them recommended a book that has really been helping - it's called 'What's eating your child' - I just found it on Amazon.com for under $6 with free shipping. From reading the reviews, it's supposed to have some good nutritional info as well as strategies to deal with picky eaters and such. I'm hoping it helps. She seems to have found it very helpful so far.

I don't have a lot of advice... my daughter is 38 - but when she was 11-13 she was a chubby bunny. She was bigger than me -- tried to borrow my clothes and they didn't fit her. Back then, we didn't worry about obesity too much and I really didn't do anything special. Then she turned 14, shot up 4 or 5 inches, and suddenly she had a 19 inch waist! It was a transformation. She stayed very slim for several years -- until after she had a baby,.

So, I would say don't make a big deal of her weight, feed her healthy food and maybe encourage her to walk with you or do some other activity. But don't stress her into an eating disorder -- she might surprise you in a few years!