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Battle to Fit In

Werner Viser is a 15-year-old girl struggling to survive the pressures associated with being a teenager in today's society. She's overweight and her self-confidence is suffering but not her attitude. She agreed to participate in a 3-month diet and exercise program to change her lifestyle.
An avid lacrosse player, Werner focuses on what she's good at--sports.
Before a family cookout, Werner changes tops several times before deciding on one to wear over her bikini.
Christus Schumpert exercise specialist Kim Castillo measures Werner's body fat on her calf at the beginning of the 3-month program.
Taken back by the gross appearance of rubber chicken and beans, Werner listens to Anne Weldon, a registered dietitian with Willis-Knighton Diabetes and Nutrition Center, talk about the meal plans she needs to follow for her 12-week diet. Weldon showed Werner that she can still eat food that tastes good, as long as the portions are small.
Members of Werner's bible study group giggle as they discuss their relationships with boys. Werner said it's sometimes hard to be around her thin friends who can eat anything and not gain a pound when she has to watch her weight so closely.
As a daily exercise in lacrosse practice, Werner completes drills at Caddo Magnet High School. Werner fills the goaltender position on the team and said lacrosse practice and games are her main form of exercise.
During P.E. class, Sarah Delphin (left) and Andy Edmonson talk with Werner at Caddo Magnet High School. Werner said she doesn't care for some girls at school and feels they are always competing for boys' attention.
In addition to swimming, Werner also plays lacrosse, completes cardio and weight lifting exercises, referees YMCA lacrosse games and attends Pilates classes. Although she only lost a total of four pounds after the 3-month program, she lost 13 inches of body fat and improved her running time, long jump and sit-ups.
While shopping, Werner's mother, Pat, tries to convince her to choose clothes that fit her instead of trying to squeeze into skirts and shirts that are a size too small.
Caddo Magnet lacrosse players (left to right) Werner Viser, Jodie Dupuis and Brittany Scruggs cheer on their teammates during a Loyola game.
As waiters of Superior Bar and Grill sing Happy Birthday, Werner eyes her birthday cake. She turned 15 years old.
Werner resists temptations to eat her birthday cake and instead shares it with friends. Werner's mother, Pat, said she restricts her to one entree and either a salad or an appetizer but no dessert.
Werner's father, Murray, cooks a dinner of linguini with white clam sauce for Werner and Pat. Murray said he tries to cook healthy for the family because
While her parents do yard work at their summer camp on Cross Lake, Werner lays on a pier consumed by boredom. When friends accompany her, she tries to remain active at the lake with water skiing, roller blading and swimming. Werner's mother, Pat, said the only