Ok i have a probleme with my 14 year old brother. He has a major weight probleme and nothing seems to make him want to exercise, he seems to like eating alot and he has been big even as a child, he doesnt want to help himself and i'm scared that his health will come an issue...or i think it already is. I was wondering how i could make him realise that it's a serious issue ...
2007-05-28 07:21:25 · 14 answers · asked by ●GirlBehindLens● 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
take him to doctor, get him all tests possible for health issues do to being overweight/obese. when he sees proof of what he is doing to his own body and how that influences the quality of life he might take it seriously. he has to realize health risks.
2007-05-28 08:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one really god way is to suggest to your parents to start adding healthy foods into his diet. You may even want to cook a few dinners yourself! Or, you can suggest going on a picnic--bringing healthy foods, of course--and playing a game of frisbee. The gym is always a fun place to get fit, and you can get him a personal trainer to help him lose weight reasonably. If he's not taking your subtle hints, you may want to spend some quality time with him, and be sure to ask him about how he would like to handle his weight problem!
tips:
--try a pida bread and hummus sandwich instead of pizza (you can add some grilled chicken too, if meat is needed)
--instead of soda, try propel (which has only 25 calories)
--spread out his meals (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, healthy dessert) with smaller preportions!
2007-05-28 07:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by paperdollpeople 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor. Tell him you want to see if a medical problem such as hypothyroid is contributing to his weight gain. When you get to the doctors office pass the receptionist a note that says his family is concerned about his weight and would like the doctor to speak to him.
2007-05-28 12:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by spiritualjourneyseeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
400lbs at 14????????
It is hardly a serious issue provided he wants to have a fatal heart attack before he reaches 30.
The question needs to be asked - what are your parents doing about the Hippo in your living room???
But then again, it appears to be nothing, in which case he should be taken into care and put on a strict regimen to get him back to being a human being within the normal parameters.
This is a joke question though, isn't it??
2007-05-28 07:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take him 2 the doctor! that weight cannot be shifted just by exercising more! he probably is too fat already to physical exercise, he needs specialist help. 29 stone is far too much for a 14yr old! he must hav a problem....
2007-05-28 07:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally in my opinion you are the one with the problem. You shouldn't concern yourself with his problem to the extent of desperation. You probably add to his problems by being overly concerned and just making a bad situation worse.
2007-05-28 07:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A 14 year old couldn't weigh 400 lbs. That's just not possible!...or is it?
2007-05-28 07:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by Be Still and know He's God 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a twinkie/slim-jim/cake/doughnut Intervention
2007-05-28 07:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lord of Chaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is really 400 lbs. that's soooo very unhealthy. he should talk 2 his doctor. tell him u r worried. try to find medical help
2007-05-28 07:24:22 · answer #9 · answered by Neelie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
motivation is key. My motivation is.....girls =)
Remove the problem to eliminate the problem---junk food.
And ask him........do you think some girl would want to date a couch potato?
2007-05-28 07:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋