My family and I are going away this in January to Mexico in about 20 days......?

Question

My sister is 82 pounds, at 5"3, And she is 14.
I told her already that she is not fat, she is too damn skinny, and that she needs to eat something, but she doesn't want to believe me, and she is going on a diet, to look good in a bikini, which I think that if she loses another pound, will look disgusting on her. Can you guys please tell her if she is skinny or fat?
Oh yeah, I can see her rib cage.

Answer 1

Tell her or scare her by telling her what happens if she goes on this diet to get even skinner. Her teeth will rot, her hair will fall out and her bones will crumble and this is no joke. If she diets she will be in hospital instead of being on holiday.

Answer 2

Commenting on the jealousy statement: You lack the ability to comprehend concern over jealousy. Best to keep your advice to yourself.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled forum.

At 5' 3" and 82 lbs. she is living on the edge and at a serious health risk. Since she thinks she is fat and wanting to diet, this is a sign of anorexia. She needs help ASAP.

Have you discussed this with your parents? If not, do so now. If they don't see a problem with a 5'3" 82lb girl, then they aren't very wise parents. If they do not listen, talk to a school counselor. Whatever you do, let someone know.

Answer 3

tell your sister i think her weight is fine as is and she should not worry about losing any. i'm sure she looks fine in her bikini, and will look better than 99% of the pasty, overweight, sunburned, midwesterners you'll see down there. right now, she should be worrying about getting her bikini waxed, getting a pedicure for the beach, purchasing sunblock, sunglasses, and a good book to read on the plane.

if she's self concious about her bod, she should consider doing some exercises to strenghen her abs, and tighten her booty.

also, 14 year olds can drink in mexico, and a skinny girl cannot hold her alcohol very well.

Answer 4

you are going to encounter some serious problems with this but seeing as she is a minor, having had the same problems you need to tell your parents to have a doctor check her out. she probably will not listen to any suggestions or help you have for her if she is already that far along on her path of anorexia. Have your doctor recommend an IN patient counseling. In my state of mind i listened to no one until i was forced back to health. Its gonna be hard. stand behind what you believe and preach it to all the adults in your life, so you can help your sister.

Answer 5

She needs to see a Dr. right away. This sounds like a case of anorexia which can be fatal. What is at stake is much important than whether she looks good in a bikini. Her life is in danger.

Answer 6

If she is 5'3", then she should be around 100-110 lbs. If you can see her ribcage, then she is TOO skinny. Guys don't like girls that are TOO skinny...Skinny, Yes, but anorexic-looking, NO. Some like them bigger, but that's another topic.

Answer 7

sounds like jealously to me....