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My friend (15/F) is definitely over weight. I know that nobody's perfect, and stuff. But she's at the point where it's a potential health risk! It could possibly be my fault for not helping her earlier, but I can't exactly change that now.
Her parents don't exactly help, though. Her dad makes unhealthy, meaty, casseroles almost every night. So, she isn't used to eating healthy foods. And I guess she's too oblivious to notice what she's eating.
Her parents also pressure her a lot. For example, there isn't a waking moment when her dad isn't nagging about some sort of walking. To be blunt, both of her parents are always reminding her of her obesity.
She has a short attention span, and gets annoyed by anything repetitive in the least bit. So, repeating exercises makes her walk away.
She recently bought a Jane Fonda exercise tape, which she used when she was younger to lose weight (which worked). She is convinced that only that exercise tape will work. After a month, she still hasn't received the tape (yes, I'm sure that she did order it).
My question is: how do I help her lose weight without being too pushy? Or should I just wait for the tape? But what if it takes months before she gets the tape?
Also: she will do almost anything I say, as long as it's not too harsh. So, obedience isn't an issue. She's just really impatient and ADD.
SORRY for the massive question! I tried to make it easier to read! Thank you for any answers!
Well it seems like she really looks up to you for guidance, so don't be too pushy in the situation. You should join her in losing weight. Like, if you maybe exercized with her, it could make her feel a lot better. Ask her to go for a jog with you one morning. Encourage her to eat healthier. Say things like "I've been trying healthier foods and their actually not that bad." Make her feel interested in trying new things that could be healthy for her. You sound like an amazing friend & I'm sure she is very lucky to have you!
(Rating: 5) thank you ^^