My 10 year old son is a bit heavy at 110 lbs. He has, on his own started to walk home from school instead of taking the bus. This already seems to be helping him. I will also make the whole family an Atkins dinner like boneless/skinless chicken breast fried in olive oil with salt,pepper,garlic,and oregano and served with it. squash with parmesan chesse sprinkled on it.They love it. I am also trying to cut out the sugar which is hard when you have 6 kids and a DH who likes homade cookies. It's hard to tell him no. So I let him have a couple but I really watch him. Non of my kids are or ever were allowed to just grab cookies or chips for a snack or whenever. That has always been watched.

I think my son will go through a growth spurt soon and I know that alone will help him out. It really is up to you. I even suggested to mu son doing an Atkins breakfast and dinner then at lunch he has what the school gives him. He really liked that idea.