Balanced diet and enough calories for activity. Cut out junk food. : Community Message Boards
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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 11:11
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Balanced diet and enough calories for activity. Cut out junk food.
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catsmew
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 12:11
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How much exercise for teens to lose weight?
Until I knew better I would go with the rule of thumb. 30 Mins of brisk cardio daily for at least five days a week. Then maybe help them to find activity on the weekends. Keep em movin!
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SMI99
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 15:11
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Most teens don't like diets. Instead of following a strict diet that involves calorie counting, make simple easy diet choices and implementing physical activity into daily life, will prove beneficial to a teenagers weight loss and overall health. Have her get involved in school sports like, volleyball, track or softball. Do fun exercise alterntives like swimming, roller skating, bike riding or hiking. Easy ways for teens to stay fit without realizing they are exercising.
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8191
CT
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 17:11
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bjoann
NM
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 18:11
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teenage
I used to be a FAT teenage plus I also have dealt with a teenage daughter that was anoerxic and bulemic for 6 years. So I know first hand.
Most important do not let ANYONE not even you say anything about her weight problems.
Start with a food diary-try to figure out where the problems are. Then make baby adjustments. Won't do diary, what is your observation-can you recommend healthy choices or exchanges?
Exercise would be anything that gets her moving at least 3 times a week to begin with-aimming for more but if she is not doing anything right now two to three days will be a lot for her.
LOVE YOU AND ACCEPT HER AS SHE IS! Also know if she is not ready to change don't the push it.She will run in the opposite direction. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
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4everblessed
San Diego CA
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 18:11
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I love my child unconditionally and I have never said anything negative regarding her weight. I lost 111 pounds. When I was over weight, she loved me for me. She has seen me change, now she wants to change. I was strict on myself. I don't want to take the same approach with her.
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freakfreeloader
Edmonton AB
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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 22:11
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She will have to be strick on herself.
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toodfatt
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Thu, Nov 29, 2012 04:11
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It has to be her choice
If you decide she needs to go on a diet and start changing what you cook and limiting her on what she can and cannot eat it may backfire. I was a overweight teen, because instead of trying to place me on a diet my mother encouraged me to try new sports and when I found the one I liked (soccer), I began to become more active and my peers encouraged me to cut out soda and sweets so that I wont be sluggish or get tired fast during our games the weight meilted right off.
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llamapants
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Thu, Nov 29, 2012 13:11
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I think small changes would help her out more than drastic changes, maybe put a food scale in the kitchen to encourage her to check her potion sizes, keep lots of good food choices in the house (and cut back on junk available at home).
As for exercise give her ideas on how to add activity in 3 -5 days a week. When I was younger I would walk to school (so I could save my bus fare for something more exciting). I also like the idea of school sports.
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Malt1400
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Tue, Dec 18, 2012 05:12
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Hey guys!!You should add more protein to your diet such as eggs, black beans, peanut butter, (but not too much), yogurt which are healthier than soda and fast food but still have calories. Also, fruit is high in calories but also healthier.
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