Need help with my little brother

A_N_91 · 03-12-2006, 05:04 AM

My little brother is overweight/obese. He's only 7 years old and 100-115 pounds, not sure the height though. I mean, I feel worried about him. I don't let him drink ANY soda or fatty foods, something that someone his age shouldn't be doing. I get him to go walking on a treadmill in my basement 5x a week for 45-60 minutes. He dropped from 130 in a few weeks. Also, he seems to be a very large endo. I mean, he has all the characteristics. What can I do? Besides him walking everyday, on weekends I try to go out and play basketball with him and stuff like that. IDK, it just hurts be to see him at his age eating clean when he shouldn't worry about these things. He also got checked at the doctors and has high cholesterol. I don't remember exactly but it was something like 90/160, not sure, but it was really bad.

He seems to be going through puberty pretty quick because he's really tall already. Hopefully, if he can maintain his weight and get taller, he'll slim down along the way.

Basically, he's eating mostly chicken, rice, vegetables, sandwiches, walks everyday and basketball on weekends sometimes. And he doesn't lose weight that fast, but I'm keep going at it because I don't wanna quit on him.

Any advice I can also do?

BTW, it's not like he's always stuffing his face with food; he knows he's not in good shape and actually makes an effort to lose weight.

Vegeto · 03-12-2006, 05:19 AM

I sort of wish I had more knowlege on endos.

Does it run in the family, does a large bone structure run in the family too? Does your brother reject diet or is he pretty cooperative with what you have been doing?

**davtown** · 03-12-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegeto

I sort of wish I had more knowlege on endos.

you and me both...

One of my best friends was pretty portly growing up.. when he was 13 he was ~5'6" 160, and then he really had a massive change as he went through his teens, grew to about 5'11" and is now the skinniest ectomorph I know, weighing in around 130lbs at the most. Your brother's situation is unfortunate, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that things may still change, it's hard to see the future in situations like this. Props to you for helping him out though.

**Peaked_18** · 03-12-2006, 03:04 PM

Play sports with him for 60 minutes a day for exercise. He probably won't change his diet at age 7, but you can create healthy eating habits.

Lift · 03-12-2006, 03:06 PM

^What Peaked said, if u can get him into sports and exercise now hopefully he will stay active as he grows older

A_N_91 · 03-12-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegeto

Does it run in the family, does a large bone structure run in the family too? Does your brother reject diet or is he pretty cooperative with what you have been doing?

Well, my dad is large; a lot of endo. My mom is just normal, she's small. And I have big bones too but not a big endo.

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Play sports with him for 60 minutes a day for exercise. He probably won't change his diet at age 7, but you can create healthy eating habits.

That's what I'm trying to do. Right now weather isn't that good but summer, I really want to bring him out all day to play soccer, football, basketball, etc instead of staying home and playing Xbox.

He's pretty cooperative. For exmaple, if we're hungry and we pass McDonalds or something and I ask if he wats something, he'll say no even though he really likes it.

He eats pretty good; I just let him eat things like chicken, lots of veggies, lots of milk, etc.

**Fitnfirm** · 03-12-2006, 07:20 PM

I think you are on the right track, Just make sure MOM is also following the guidelines that you have instilled in him. Help build his self esteem and he will do much better, He will make good choices on his own. Its great that your such a good brother

A_N_91 · 03-12-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

I think you are on the right track, Just make sure MOM is also following the guidelines that you have instilled in him. Help build his self esteem and he will do much better, He will make good choices on his own. Its great that your such a good brother

Yeah, my mother also eats right but not enough. Some days she only eats like 800 calories :boink: I'm getting her to eat more, woo hoo, lol.

Thanks, I just want my brother to look up to me, that's it.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-12-2006, 11:13 PM

Put sesamin into his food. No joke
Tell your parents not to buy shit food.
Get carb free ice cream..

look into Healthy Choice, pretty good and tasty

intimidate him

A_N_91 · 03-13-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PROD1GY

Put sesamin into his food. No joke
Tell your parents not to buy shit food.
Get carb free ice cream..

look into Healthy Choice, pretty good and tasty

intimidate him

What's sesamin? A spice?
There's no shit foods at my house and if there is, it's just a once a month cheat meal or something.
Intimidate him?? He's 7 and already intimidated and works hard, it's just he isn't progressing a lot. I think he just needs more time.

Today was bad weather so I just fooled around with him in my house so he did lots of running.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-13-2006, 03:04 AM

Sesamin is a fat, helps burn fat really well.
No sides, its rather healthy.

Gsus · 03-13-2006, 07:34 PM

what is carb free ice cream? u joking right

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-13-2006, 09:05 PM

nopee
alotta artificial sweetners i guess

**krzna** · 03-13-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PROD1GY

intimidate him

looks like u r growing up to be a good child psychiatrist eh buddy?

what next ... show a 7 yr old video clippings of obesity.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-13-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by krzna

looks like u r growing up to be a good child psychiatrist eh buddy?

what next ... show a 7 yr old video clippings of obesity.

that'll teach him!

**krzna** · 03-13-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PROD1GY

that'll teach him!

ohhh rly ... how about some 6oxo ... will that give him a sixpack too?

A_N_91 · 03-13-2006, 11:08 PM

Sesamin can be bought from a supermarket right? It's easy to get?

03-12-2006, 05:04 AM	#1
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Need help with my little brother My little brother is overweight/obese. He's only 7 years old and 100-115 pounds, not sure the height though. I mean, I feel worried about him. I don't let him drink ANY soda or fatty foods, something that someone his age shouldn't be doing. I get him to go walking on a treadmill in my basement 5x a week for 45-60 minutes. He dropped from 130 in a few weeks. Also, he seems to be a very large endo. I mean, he has all the characteristics. What can I do? Besides him walking everyday, on weekends I try to go out and play basketball with him and stuff like that. IDK, it just hurts be to see him at his age eating clean when he shouldn't worry about these things. He also got checked at the doctors and has high cholesterol. I don't remember exactly but it was something like 90/160, not sure, but it was really bad. He seems to be going through puberty pretty quick because he's really tall already. Hopefully, if he can maintain his weight and get taller, he'll slim down along the way. Basically, he's eating mostly chicken, rice, vegetables, sandwiches, walks everyday and basketball on weekends sometimes. And he doesn't lose weight that fast, but I'm keep going at it because I don't wanna quit on him. Any advice I can also do? BTW, it's not like he's always stuffing his face with food; he knows he's not in good shape and actually makes an effort to lose weight.

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Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Play sports with him for 60 minutes a day for exercise. He probably won't change his diet at age 7, but you can create healthy eating habits.

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Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	I think you are on the right track, Just make sure MOM is also following the guidelines that you have instilled in him. Help build his self esteem and he will do much better, He will make good choices on his own. Its great that your such a good brother

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~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Put sesamin into his food. No joke Tell your parents not to buy shit food. Get carb free ice cream.. look into Healthy Choice, pretty good and tasty intimidate him

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~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Sesamin is a fat, helps burn fat really well. No sides, its rather healthy.

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Gsus Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 43 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	what is carb free ice cream? u joking right

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~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	nopee alotta artificial sweetners i guess

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A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Sesamin can be bought from a supermarket right? It's easy to get?