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Are You Actually Fit Or Just Thin?

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Introduction

Do you want to lose weight just to fit into a particular dress or are you metabolically fit?

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Norms

Being thin according to society standards of size dresses can be quite misleading. You may look thin but may not be fit or even be over-weight as per the Body Mass Index. 

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Measures

It is therefore advised to talk to a doctor for advice. Instead of focusing on being thin, strive to have the right body composition to be fit!

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Parents' role

Parents play an important role in moulding their kids and teens in wanting to be fit and not physically thin. They must start young with good eating habits.

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Positive talks

It is also essential to talk positively about foods and body relationship and not body shame or talk obsessively about being thin.

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Discussions 

Discussions should be around being strong and confident over thin and pretty. 

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Role Models

It goes without saying that parents must watch their own eating habits as kids learn by watching.

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Activities 

Do activities as a family around fitness like maybe going on a hike or after dinner walk. 

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Healthy options

Keep healthy snacks around in the house and encourage healthy eating habits.  

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