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<blockquote data-quote="Lil" data-source="post: 705056" data-attributes="member: 17309"><p>I am obese. My mother was obese and my father wasn't, but he worked hard. My brother has always fought his weight, and often lost, that fight. I eat healthier than I was taught to, because mom grew up in the days when calories were burned off by hard work. But I still love those foods. Jabber comes from a family where 4 of his 5 sisters range from overweight to obese. His mom and dad are not. His brother is athletic and only a bit hefty. Luckily, most of the kids are slim. Nature has a lot to do with it. But I will say this, the worst way to get anyone to lose weight is to tell them they need to. She may never lose weight, but some day she may decide she's ready. Until then, offer healthy choices, don't keep lots of junk for her, try to get her to do healthy things; hikes, ball games, dancing, etc. Encourage, gently, when she shows any interest. But don't nag...that will make her worse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lil, post: 705056, member: 17309"] I am obese. My mother was obese and my father wasn't, but he worked hard. My brother has always fought his weight, and often lost, that fight. I eat healthier than I was taught to, because mom grew up in the days when calories were burned off by hard work. But I still love those foods. Jabber comes from a family where 4 of his 5 sisters range from overweight to obese. His mom and dad are not. His brother is athletic and only a bit hefty. Luckily, most of the kids are slim. Nature has a lot to do with it. But I will say this, the worst way to get anyone to lose weight is to tell them they need to. She may never lose weight, but some day she may decide she's ready. Until then, offer healthy choices, don't keep lots of junk for her, try to get her to do healthy things; hikes, ball games, dancing, etc. Encourage, gently, when she shows any interest. But don't nag...that will make her worse. [/QUOTE]
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