Teenager Health help!?
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It is good that you are wanting to eat healthy. A bowl of ice cream is not going to hurt you as long as you eat one bowl and not three. You are still growing and you need a good variety of different foods in your diet every day to help you grow and develop. You also need more calories at your age to achieve this!\n\nAs far as your food choices are concerned you can cut back on cokes and instead  drink a lot of water, milk (no more than 24 oz in a day) and a little bit of 100% juice (no more than 6 oz in a day). Too much juice is not good for you. I would recommend drinking milk. Too many teens skip out on milk when their bodies need calcium. \n\nFor food try and pack your lunch instead of eating the cafeteria food. Pack a sandwich, a piece of fruit, some carrots and a little bit of ranch dressing to dip it in and maybe some wheat thins or crackers that are whole grain.  Your parents can help you choose the right types of foods to put in your lunch if you are having trouble deciding.\n\nAt home if you are wanting chips eat popcorn instead. It has less calories and it will fill you up. You can also choose to eat yogurt, fresh fruit or peanut butter with crackers or cheese with crackers or grahm crackers and milk.  These are all healthy snacks and you will need to eat something when you get in from school. If you do not eat a snack it may cause you to want to eat more later in the day and reach for the junk.\n\nFor dinner ask to help prepare dinner with your parents and tell them that you want to eat healthy. As a family you will be able to make good decisions together about what to eat. \n\nI do want to let you know that you are in a healthy weight range for your height. It is perfectly OK to eat healthier but do not get too concerned if one day you eat pizza and drink cokes. \n\nIt is all about your attitude. Most men like women who are healthy and who are not all skin and bones and who can eat food without feeling bad about eating.\n\n\nI hope this helps!! Good luck to you and just remember to have a healthy attitude about who you are and don't try to diet or limit your diet too much.
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You're young, your metabolism will be easy to boost. First you need to increase your activity. Put on the radio and dance, ride your bike, anything to get that heart rate up and keep it there for at least 30 minutes. You gotta do this everyday. And you don't need to diet honey. You just need to use common sense when you eat. Cut out the sugar. You know sweets aren't good for you. Eat the stuff you know is. Yogurt, fruits, veggies. I know it sounds like it sucks, but right now at this age you are building toward future habits. If you correct it now, you won't have to struggle with this your whole life.
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a) it depends on how tall you are\n\nb) you are 12. You're not even done with puberty yet. If you are concerned about your weight, talk to your parents about making you healthier meals, but don't worry about it that much-- as you get older, your body will change, and as long as you exercise and eat right, you'll be fine. I went through a heavy phase from 11 to 13, and then at 14 i suddenly got really skinny without really doing anything-- my body was just ready to drop the 'baby fat'. So, don't worry about what your friends think!!!
458022
i would talk to you (and your boys?) gp, and see what the recommend, also try a healthy eating plan, not necessarily a lose weight but regular exercise and activities (say take up a sport) and give them healthier meals with no snacks and added treats.. if they don't like it or are stubborn (i know what 14yr olds are like) i would talk to them and say how it can reduce their lives, give you major problems ect..
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May try here; http://www.prevention.com/category/0,5775,s1-2-69-0-0-0,00.html   If your pop-up blocker not on you get two, a survey and a subscription form, just close them on the x top right. In school we did the Roll the head around, bend over and touch opposite toes, and jumping jacks, they good for something fast and get the circulation going. May try some Music in a Boombox the kids like not you!!! ;-D
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Nurse.  Drink a lot of water, don't eat at night.  Naturely low fat food, walk a lot every day, lots of vegetables, fruits, stay away from sugar  Play with the kids a LOT!!!  :)  arum
878853
You should have a full exam. If you haven't already, tell your Dr about your parents. See if they can set up a stress test, blood work, x-rays(if necessary) You only eat 1 meal a day! That's so unhealthy! Even if you can't force yourself to eat, try eating an apple or even some grapes. It won't fill you up & can help keep you healthy. Try to limit the red meat to a couple times per week, try chicken & fish, your veggies should be raw, cooking them loses some vitamins. Try taking a calcium supplement and multi vitamins. Genetics play a big part, but so does your diet & excercise. Of course if you're only eating 1 meal a day, you should ask your Dr what type of excercise you can do. You must be really thin & may not be able to excercise until you're healthier.
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Try your local teen clinic... like Planned Parenthood.
571497
Whoa..... you're not fat.  If anything, you're underweight!!!  Taking pills without talking to a doc first could KILL you.  Don't listen to your brother, or anyone else who would tell you such a thing.  You should talk with your parents about your self-esteem issues.  If you don't feel comfortable with that, talk with your guidance counselor, a teacher, the school nurse, or a trusted relative- somebody!!
92462
Reading this was like reading something I had written about my own son who is also a teenager.  He doesn't have diabetes, but he is at the age where I can't tell him anything!!!  Needless to say, I can relate to your situation but understand how yours is different because your daughter's rebellion can impact her health.  Have you called your DR. since the visit when he didn't "back you up"?  I think I'd start by letting him know I wasn't really happy with his approach.  Maybe next time he will more strongly express the importance that she take a more active role in managing this.  \n\nWith my son, the thing I keep coming back to is this:  He's got to make his own mistakes, because he's not going to listen to or learn them from me.  If he misses the bus again because he can't haul out of bed in the morning, he's going to have to "pay the price" of suspension from school, no excuses from me.  In your case, since she won't listen to you (but could get seriously hurt by not listening) are there any pre-teen diabetic support groups that local hospitals have where she can participate with her peers and listen to dr's/rn have open forums about the issues of the disease?  It also might help her deal with some of the other issues she's facing like feeling different.  That's a big deal for this age group.  There have got to be others you would trust for her to talk to, since she's going to rebel against you right now.  Of course she needs you as support/love, but I've just found that right now, they want to do everything BUT what we suggest or ask them to do.
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a fifteen year old should not worry about his/her weight because at 15, you are still growing.... \ntry to engage in physical activity everyday for half an hour (walk to and from school if you can) and leave some food on your plate at every meal (3 bites is a good starting point)\nMost of all, talk to your doctor and your family so you don't have to go through it alone=)
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JUST EAT GOOD AND HEALTHY FOOD LIKE FRUITS AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER.\nSUBSTITUTE FAST FOOD WITH HEALTHY SALADS(VEGETABLES).
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Take a look at www.healthyaffairs.com you should find it useful.
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I am a mother of a 13 year old girl. I teach her that healthy eating is the most important "diet" there is! I have taught her about making healthier choices in food. I have also told her if you want a chocolate bar, so be it, just don't eat 15 of them. Eat the "junk food" in moderation. Healthy eating is better for your body weight, your skin, and your overall energy. At 13 you are still growing and your body needs the proper nutrition. Eat healthy, lots of veggies, fruits, water, grains low fat meats. Basically the food guide chart. \n\nIf you are looking to lose weight, then cut back on the sweets, sugars etc.and start to be more active. Take up a sport or just walk,run or bike. Proper food and exercise is the ONLY healthy way to lose weight.\n\nI just noticed how many times I said...eat healthy...I guess that is my answer....Best of Luck
91232
Try fish oil. They are a supplement. You can find them in most drug stores in with the vitamins and supplements. There are others also. Just read the backs of the bottles.
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Since you are a  teenager it may be hormones.\nAcne is also link to bacterial infections.  An antibiotic will help majorly.\n\n\nProactiv worked for me as far as OTC goes. \nDifferingel works wonders but you need a prescription.
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eat garlic, ginger and watch what you eat mostly and get a regular check up. Exercise.