Question Posted Wednesday February 11 2009, 10:49 pm
Hey I have a best friend who eats not so healthy food. He wants to play college baseball and in addition I am worried about his health. He is about 6 foot but I think 300 pounds. I am really worried about him. What can I say or do.
MODERNDURATION answered Thursday February 12 2009, 8:55 pm: It's always a difficult to tell a friend they are overweight and due to that you fear for their health. What you have said here is a great start, the best thing you can do is be honest. Start by telling him you are afraid for his health because he is eating so poorly and you dont want him to have to worry about health concerns in the future. Explain to him how you know him playing basketball is important to him and maintaining his health will only increase his chances of performing better which will help him become noticed so he can play college ball. Let him know you are only doing this because you are concerned about him, try to be sensitive with word choice because the whole subject im sure is touchy. Tell him if he wants you will join a gym with him and help him get in shape, inspire your friend, even choosing healthy options in food, exercise, etc when he is around to help him stay in check would be a great idea.
if you need any help with things to say/do leave me a message in my inbox, i hope this helps you out and your friend becomes inspired to loose the excess weight.
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