I have a sister with an overweight girl at the age of 12. Her girl is 30 pounds overweight and she asked me if I had any solution. Do you suggest anything to help ( know her that means do you know anything FREE?)
2007-05-02 13:07:04 · 17 answers · asked by lopez 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Like many problems of this nature, theory is straightforward. Putting it into practice is the difficult part.
The main causes of excess weight gain are overeating, eating the wrong foods and lack of exercise. Poor body image plays a role. Depression and more overeating follow. Underactive thyroid and POCS are medical problems that may need to be ruled out, but even then the child should not hide behind those diagnoses.
Many pre-teens do well in a group setting. Some pediatric hospital are setting up or have set up weight loss programs. Summer camps are often helpful, but effectiveness varies. Research out any of these facilities before signing up. Obviously this is not free.
A previous responder mentioned dietary changes to healthier foods and more exercise. I second that. Education helps. Consequently, the mother should check with the school, too. School districts have been mandaded to develop Wellness Programs that offer healthier food choices, diet and nutrition information, and routine exercise programs. It is important that the school is committed and that parents support the school in its efforts.
2007-05-02 13:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, make sure the girl doesn't have a medical problem. She could have a thyroid problem, or a problem to do with hormones. So get her doctor to the tests she needs. There is no easy way to lose weight except a healthy diet and exercise, and that is 'free' so she should be happy with that!
2007-05-02 13:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by arwen_1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best advice I can offer is making healthy changes to her lifestyle. Get her active, may it be going on family walks or bikerides daily or playing actively with friends outside. And make sure she is on a healthy diet. cut out the junk food and proccessed stuff and save those for special treats. Lots of lean protien, whole grains and fruits and veggies. Great to hear that you guys are catching it early before it gets less manageable.
2007-05-02 13:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by Love Muffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does so try twenty minutes of strength straining two to three times a week
2016-06-28 05:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Roxanne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar
2016-09-05 16:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a thicker creamier texture choose low fat unsweetened greek yogurt loaded with protein calcium and natural probiotics it makes for a tasty snack any time
2016-08-29 07:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch and follow yoga and exersise programs on your tv at your home
2016-05-21 05:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
participate in sex atleast 3 times in a week
2016-05-16 14:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Bobby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
out at the bar order a water between every drink
2016-04-23 02:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by Stuart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight watchers
2007-05-02 13:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by aviator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋