My DD, 16, is always on some kind of fad diet. She hates exercise so tries to control her weight by embarking on the latest craze.
This week, she's decided that she'll eat a liquid only diet which consists of 1 tin of soup a day (which she says is preservative-free), 2 low fat yoghurts and a third of a pre-made smoothie. She's only consuming about 500 calories a day but most of it is sugar! She has low blood pressure so isn't concerned about the salt content of the canned food.
There's no talking to her about the health issues associated with this type of diet. I'm very prepared to make healthy meals for her, salads, vegetables, lean meat/fish etc. but she refuses.
Another issue is she gets no exercise whatsoever! She won't go to the gym, or swimming, or walking - nothing. She expressed an interest in boxing but won't go on her own and none of her friends are interested.
Aaaagghhhhh!
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livingontheedgeee · 08/02/2018 11:20
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