Don't worry about upsetting her.  She will get over it.  It may be rough at first, but once she gets used to the new rules, she'll adjust.  You're her mother.  She's not always going to be thrilled with your decisions.  It comes with the territory.

Best of luck.

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There's not a joy the world can give like that it takes away
When the glow of early thought declines in feeling's dull decay

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You're her role model. Don't buy shit and exercise with her. Seriously.

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"Because I can."

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Post edited at 6:11 am on Aug. 19, 2008 by i r sekz

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Also make sure she plays outside at least a half hour every day.

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Educators destroy your brain,
but you don't know, so why care?
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Make exercise fun, with things like running around with a tennis ball or take her swimming, get her involved in a club of some kind.
Does she have any reason to be unhappy? as this can be a cause of overeating, any problems at school or anything that you know about?

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dont wonder why im not smiling, wonder why you are.

You could also try making chart to track her progress and rewards when she reaches certain goals. I suggest the rewards being something other than sweets though.

But you also have to remember that as she doesn't get crisps and chocolates very often she is bound to binge on them when she gets the chance to, just because she doesn't know when she'll next get them. Not that I'm saying you should give them to her more often, but maybe find a healthier alternative - like baking your own crisps.

Good luck

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Do not buy her junk food no matter how much she whines and begs.  Eventually she will stop whining so much.  Get her into a sport that will give her a decent amount of exercise (swimming is a good one).  

What she eats is your responsibility (and the fathers) and no one elses.  

ONLY (and I don't care who says otherwise) allow kids to eat 3 times a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Make it formal (real plates and napkins), eat with them and EAT SLOW. Don't allow seconds, keep portions small. She's seven, so it might be weird for her, but be strict. If they want a candy bar, break it in half and give it after dinner or lunch. Kids generally love fruit, so encourage that as a large portion... cut sandwiches and cereal servings to half of what they are eating.

This seems really strict, but kids don't really stop and think "oh, I need to lose weight". Cutting portion sizes in half and reducing heavy calorie food can produce dramatic results. Just be a good parent and make sure they get vitamins and lots of calcium. Be strong, and DON'T give in, no matter how many tantrums they throw.

I work as an understudy in a hospital, by the way.

I would maybe give up on the crisps and make the sweets a fortnight-monthly thing. Find other things to treat her with and she'll eventually give up on the though of junk food =)

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Go to her doctor and ask for a referral to a nutritionist.  Then, get your entire family on a healthy diet plan.