Plucky teenager, Georgia Davies, 16, from Aberdare in Wales, was so sick of her obese frame she enrolled in a weight loss boarding school in the States. Georgia, had weighed 33st (209kg) before her 7 months US weight loss programme. Now, she has lost an amazing 12 stones and is full of confidence again.
Doctors had warned Georgia that her weight would kill her if she didn’t lose the pounds fast. This scare from the medical profession made Georgia enroll with the weight loss academy in North Carolina last September. Georgia, said of her new-found healthy lifestyle, “Last Easter, I ate 12 chocolate eggs. This Easter I’m going on a picnic near a beautiful waterfall. I’ll do lots of walking and eat healthy food. I’m really happy with my life now.”
According to UK statistics, nearly one in five 15 year olds are obese. This is a ticking time-bomb for our teenagers and unless many choose to change their unhealthy lifestyles, mainly : poor diets, eating too many fatty, sugary and calorie-laden foods and a lack of exercise, then they are risking permanent damage to their bodies in the future. If your concerned about your teenage childs weight, see a doctor or GP to discuss your worries.
