She obsesses over every calorie she consumes. She checks the nutrition facts for fat content and sugar and runs after she eats. The fact is, she's skinny and perfectly healthy the way she is!! She thinks she's fat and could lose a few pounds. We're only teenagers for goodness sakes!
2007-10-21 06:11:32 · 22 answers · asked by wingedcortex 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It is admirable that she takes good care of her health. Maybe she is so obsessed with being a "health nut" because she used to be heavy? Some people gain all the weight back once they stop watching their calories and exercising, so if this applies to her, then try to be more understanding of her choices. Ask her to explain to you which parts of her body she doesn't like and how she wants them to look - if she will be pointing to rolls that aren't there or a belly that is flat as is, saying she needs to lose more, then she may have a body dysmorphic syndrome where what she sees in the mirror when she looks at herself is different than how she really looks.
Talk to her more - maybe she is being teased or put down by someone based on the way she looks, and this may be the cause of her preoccupation with weight. Often times there is a bigger issue behind a person's weight obsession - try to find out what that is and help her restore her confidence level. Also, look deep within yourself and ask yourself why it bothers you that she is trying to lose weight? Maybe you are subconsciously jealous of her lean physique or feel that as twins if she's the thinner one, then you will have to compete with her. This is not an attack on you, but I'm just putting it out there so that you will be able to think about this whole situation objectively and possibly from angles you haven't acknowledged before. I wish you and your sister luck.
2007-10-21 06:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, shes trying to keep healthy, im not sure why that disgusts you. being healthy is not gross. although, sometimes things like this can lead to health problems. if she seriously thinks shes fat, you need to let her know shes not. maintaining a healthy weight other than that is fine though. if it starts to turn into a disorder, such as anorexia or bulemia, i would let your parents know as soon as possible. also, if that happened, make sure you talk to her about that too. and whatever you do, dont tell her she looks good, that'll just encourage her to keep with it. trying to be healthy as a teenager is a good thing. if you dont try and keep healthy now, you'll never be able to set a healthy diet in stone. maybe you should take some tips from her. being healthy gives you more energy and makes you feel better.
2007-10-21 06:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by cloudscanrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't a health nut, it sounds to me like the beginning of an eating disorder.
At one point in my life I suffered from Anorexia and Bulimia. Some people ask how did I suffer from both. Well, here's how.
I started reading the Nutrition Facts of everything. I had to know the Calorie count for everything.
Most of the time, I'd only eat soup that had 50 calories per serving and I'd drink water all day long.
Then, just wanting to lose a few pounds, I just wouldn't eat for like two hole days and my stomach would look flatter to me.
Then, it got worse and I would literally starve myself for days. Whenever I ate (only when I got to the point that I felt like I was gonna faint) I'd throw it up (which is where the bulimia takes place).
Sometimes, I'd starve myself for so long, I'd binge and then throw it all up.
It took a lot of therapy and years of self-help to recollect myself and get healthy.. and I am happy now.
But, this scares me because it sounds like what she is doing is exactly how my eating disorder started.
I think you need to talk to her about it, make sure you check on her that she is eating and if you see anything disturbing (like her making herself sick) get her help immediately.
2007-10-21 06:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by ♪Msz. Nena♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She maybe okay but there is a common problem among young girls your age..if it's obsessive she could have body
mystorphia...wich eventually could lead her to more dangerous situations like bulimia or anorexia...if she is real health nut she would never do that but...look for signs.and do research on body mystorphia..what she sees in the mirror is not what you see it's a physchological problem that if she understand's she looks good then whatever she likes to eat is ok.
2007-10-21 06:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got self assurance your twin sister loves you alot yet so which you are able to declare that the affection you 2 have is seen in love, that's rather remarkable, never heard of twins being in love besides on Jerry Springer or something! (LOL) No confusing emotions yet that's a sticky concern
2016-11-09 02:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by fones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She wants to be healthy and aware of what she is consuming. Why would that bother you? I can understand you being upset over this if she is hovering over you telling you "don't eat that, its not good for you" all the time.
You should say nothing, that is unless she is directing some of her views on you "don't eat that, its not good for you". Then let her know that this is your choice, this is what you want.
It is good to make healthy eating choices, be aware of what your eating.
2007-10-21 06:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by eZonis34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to let you know what I think...The reason she is doing this is because she wants to be really healthy and fit. There is nothing wrong with that. I know she doesn't have to obsess over every calorie, but it is important to be aware of what you eat. =]
2007-10-21 06:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Colleen <3 ™ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good healthy body is the biggest asset one can have in life.Wealth and fame take secondary position. You should not only encourage her for attaining a healthy body,you too should join in the race.This is your right age to lay a sound foundation for a healthy life.Think over my advice and there is nothing to be disgusted about.
2007-10-21 06:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wish more of my fellow Americans were like this, so many are so fat and disgusting in makes me sick. Why don't you show some more interest in her habit, as eating habits are formed when you are young and stay with you throughout life.
Did you ever think that she is skinny "because" she reads the labels and counts her calories? You should read some of those labels yourself, you'd be shocked what they put in food nowdays. I applaud your sister.
2007-10-21 06:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by Dharma_James 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe just tell her that it's not a big deal to eat a fatty foods every once in a while and tell her that it's OK to not work out all the time...she could have an eating disorder, make sure ti watch that she doesn't throw up her foods or not eat enough...hope i could help <3 Serenity
2007-10-21 06:16:13 · answer #10 · answered by serenity l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋