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Hugh

When 12-year-old Hugh and his 13-year-old brother, Oliver, get home from school, their parents are still at work. The brothers snack on high calorie, fatty foods and spend all their spare time playing video games. This unhealthy sedentary lifestyle has had a serious impact on Hugh, who weighs 180 pounds.

Hugh’s parents, Kelly and Jim, know that they are giving their boys a terrible example to follow. They are both overweight and do little exercise. Jim is also a big fan of video games, and, instead of trying to get his boys off the couch to exercise, he is fighting them for screen time.  Both parents know that they are doing their sons a disservice, and want to truly connect as a family in order to change their lives. But getting Hugh active and outdoors will be no easy task.

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Hugh

Grade 6 student, Hugh, is self-conscious and physically limited by his weight. He spends all his spare time playing video games and indulging in high-fat snacks.