I'm currently in the process of defining my body and being really motivated. My measurements are 77 kg at 1.82 m.
I'm currently worried about my cousin.
He is 13 and is really fat. Unfortunately, I do not know his exact measurements.
I also know that he does not feel well about himself. He often pulls that ridiculous and makes jokes like "Yes I'm a fat sow".
He even managed to lose weight last year, a total of 10 kg. I actually thought that he understood and changed something. But the kilos are back on top, maybe even more.
His father is also very overweight. The mother is not skinny, but unlike the other two, she is definitely fine with the abdominal girth, and so on. Maybe a bit overweight in her.
He just sits around at home playing around. That's how I was at that age, too, and weighed much more, but I still did something with friends and not just talked about ps4. I also always had football as compensation for that.
My cousin, on the other hand, has absolutely nothing to do with sport. At least his father actively plays table tennis.
I think if he just starts to drink most of the water and the sweets leave out 5 days a week it would have a big effect on him.
I do not want it to increase anymore. He is now coming to the age when he is slowly interested in girls. And he has no self-confidence like he is now.
Although I can give tips for the diet, etc. But if he implements that is the other thing. I mean, he's 13. That did not interest me too much.
I thought about driving him twice a week after work and just taking him for a jog. Of course, start very slowly so that he comes in.
Maybe someone has a tip on how I can address him? I do not want him to think I make fun of it or that I do not accept him like that.
Perhaps it would help if the family member responsible for preparing the meals would cook more calorie-conscious. Maybe you can talk about it. And is not there a common sport that is more pleasurable than running aimlessly around the area? How about cycling to an interesting place?
Jogging will be too much for him, but how about walking or football?
But that does not change anything if dietary habits do not change. But that is a matter for the mother and also the father as a negative role model. You can do it naturally and should also teach it as a good role model. But if Mom does not follow, it will be difficult. Does not mean, for example, buying sweet drinks and sweets, cooking freshly low-fat and non-fat unhealthy ready-to-eat food.
Sure, you're right.
Now I had jogging in mind, because then I can drive over to him as written after work. Starting a sport with him will hardly be possible for me in terms of time.
Unfortunately, he does not enjoy sports too much.
For now: I think it's really nice to read that you are worried about your cousin and would like to help him.
How about if you go for a walk with him instead of jogging? -I do not know how thick he is, of course, but that is gentler on the joints at first AND maybe he does not go walking with sport or effort of any kind
Also, you could maybe cook with him or sit down with his parents for healthy eating.
Otherwise, you can see what he drinks. These are also often big calorie traps.
