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Anorexia/bulemia in preteen girls
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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 238954" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Couldn't agree with you more MWM. Girls are bombarded by unhealthy images and messages in the media, and these set them up for unrealistic expectations for themselves. Parents need to take the time to talk about this stuff and not just gloss it over. When we buy "gossip" and fashion magazines they can be used as a tool to start a dialog about what celebrities and models must go through in order to maintain their "image", the pressure they are under, the scrutiny and criticism they feel, the amount of time they must spend with expensive personal trainers, etc. All that in comparison to leading a normal, healthy life that includes time for family, friends, hobbies, jobs, recreational exercise, etc. and.... healthy eating. </p><p> </p><p>I try to stress with my own kids that what's most important is eating a healthy diet -- everything in moderation, and getting enough exercise so their body stays healthy. I talk about my own weight issues and explain to them how mommy became overweight, how it's not healthy for me, and what I can do to make changes (it's very hard, but I'm trying). I tell them if they get in the habit of doing the right thing it will make it easier when they are older.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 238954, member: 3444"] Couldn't agree with you more MWM. Girls are bombarded by unhealthy images and messages in the media, and these set them up for unrealistic expectations for themselves. Parents need to take the time to talk about this stuff and not just gloss it over. When we buy "gossip" and fashion magazines they can be used as a tool to start a dialog about what celebrities and models must go through in order to maintain their "image", the pressure they are under, the scrutiny and criticism they feel, the amount of time they must spend with expensive personal trainers, etc. All that in comparison to leading a normal, healthy life that includes time for family, friends, hobbies, jobs, recreational exercise, etc. and.... healthy eating. I try to stress with my own kids that what's most important is eating a healthy diet -- everything in moderation, and getting enough exercise so their body stays healthy. I talk about my own weight issues and explain to them how mommy became overweight, how it's not healthy for me, and what I can do to make changes (it's very hard, but I'm trying). I tell them if they get in the habit of doing the right thing it will make it easier when they are older. [/QUOTE]
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