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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]BMI of 25 would be roughly 5’5” and 150 lbs, which isn’t abnormal for a 45 year old woman but I can see it sticking out a little bit for a ritzy private HS kid. Cut way back on snacks, sweets, cook and eat more meals at home/much less restaurant food. It’s easy for the teen age range to drop weight quickly. Also make sure she looks good in her clothes - bras that actually fit and don’t cause back fat and lumps, pants that are the right size and aren’t giving muffin top. Physical activity is important, but just “doing a sport” alone isn’t going to really move the needle on weight if the diet doesn’t improve. [/quote]

DP and I agree that exercise alone won't do it. One thing I observed when my DD was in high school. The thin, athletic girls aren't exactly eating healthy. They eat junk food and don't worry about it because they are so active. Hours of practices and training a day. So when you are the girl trying to lose weight it's hard when everyone around you is eating junk food.  [/quote]

True, but the thin girls eat less as well. They might have 2 pieces of pieces and a cookie at the after school event, vs a heavier teen that is taking 3 pieces of pizza and 2 cookies. The thin girls are eating junk, but they are better about moderation [/quote]

Only if they are purging  afterward. [/quote]

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