Group: I am overweight or obese

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Help with my 12 yrs old daughter

concerned_annie
concerned_annie
Posts: 1
Joined: 2011/03/07
Australia
2011/03/07, 01:16 PM
Hi..Im Annie and im 28.My first daughter is 12yrs old and lately she has started put on weight like crazy.We visited her pediatrician 15 days ago and when he checked her weight he told me that she weighs about 45 lbs more than girls her age and height.He seemed really concerned with this so he urged me to put her on a diet and he also sent us to a cardiologist.We made an appointment 10 days ago but the news were dissapointing.The cardiologist ordered some blood tests.When the results came out we visited the cardio again to discuss the results.Her levels of cholesterol were very high(total 369 hdl 42 ldl 319 and triglycerides 576)Her bp is also a concern(last reading 190/130)The doc told me that its mostly because of her extreme weight and her nutrition.He prescribed cholesterol and bp meds so us to help her.But she also needs a proper nutrition and excercise program...She refuses to follow the cardiologists instructions...I need some tips or any advice so as to help her lose weight very soon.

Thank you in advance

Annie