10 Reasons Why the Teens Gained Weight (2)
Reason #6: Spent too much time in front of the TV, computer, and/or video games. Christine F. says that too much TV and computer time were the major culprits in her weight gain. The most important thing she did to lose weight was “exercise! It took a while to get motivated, but as soon as there were visible results, I was hooked.”
Reason #7: Ate too much fast food. Mick J. told me, “Throughout middle school, I have memories of my mom bringing me a McDonald’s dinner every day after school.” Now he eats “very little fast food” and says, “I haven’t set foot in a McDonald’s since 1999.”
Reason #8: It runs in my family. With two parents and several other family members who were obese, Victoria H. feels that genetics were the number one cause of her weight problem. She once weighed close to 500 pounds but has been able to lose and keep off at least 250 pounds for about seven years. Although she is still heavier than she’d like to be, Victoria is realistic about her weight goal because of her family history.
Reason #9: Drank too much soda. Ally S. sees this as the number one cause of her weight problem. When asked to describe the most important thing she did to lose weight, she replied, “I stopped drinking soda and sugar beverages. Now I only drink milk and water.”
Reason #10: Too many fattening foods served at home. This was on Sandra D.’s list of culprits. She says, “My parents struggle with their own weight, so their examples were not in my best interest. I’ve lost a lot of weight because of the choices I’ve made, not because of their influence. However, they do drive me to the gym and buy healthy foods for me.”
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