Weight Loss Programs For Kids

And childhood obesity needs to be fixed as soon as possible. Children who are obese will find it harder to lose weight later in life and there are chances of them suffering from problems such as diabetes, heart diseases, stroke and perhaps arthritis at an early age. Children who are obese may find weight loss even more difficult than adults do because so many weight-loss programs or diets are not truly appropriate for the mentality or physiology of a child. Children still can lose weight if the process is approached constructively, however.

1. Losing weight is a hard job and hence parents have to continuously provide motivation to their children. It is going to be hard for the children to diet, when other people around them are eating fried chicken and ice creams! So parents too should follow the diet plan to egg their children on.

2. Replace indoor activities such as playing video games with outdoor activities. Doing this allows a kid to get up and move around more, which translates to more calories burned throughout the day. The change in activity does not separate a child from friends the way a formal exercise program might, and the child can choose whatever physical activity he enjoys. Good outdoor activities that can help children lose weight but that can still foster friendship and communication skills include swimming, biking and soccer, as well as building a tree house and jumping on a trampoline.

3. Replace ground turkey for ground beef wherever a recipe calls for beef, such as for hamburgers. Nevertheless, a little lean beef helps with increasing metabolism, which leads to losing fat and in return weight loss. Salmon and other fish contain Omega 3’s that eliminate wrinkles and helps with increasing metabolism.

4. Such foods are termed as free foods and they can be eaten in any quantity by a dieter. It advises dieters to cut down on high calorie foods which are low in nutrients, such as, cookies, alcohol, fried food, chips etc. As this plan stresses more on eating healthy foods, in any amount, it is not required to count calories like other diet plans. But it does give a clear idea to the participants about portion sizes.

5. Exercise: I am purposely putting the point about exercise before diets because I honestly feel that a more immediate problem is the lack of exercise than lack of a balanced diet. Sure, you can reduce the amount of food your child eats, but if the child does not exercise, he/she will still grow fat. And reducing food intake will further reduce your child’s energy level. So find sports which your children will enjoy playing. Or at least see that the children walk/cycle when they are running errands.

6. Don’t cut out treats—change them. One of the most difficult things for a child who needs to lose weight is being forbidden treats she enjoys simply because they’re high in fat or calories. For instance, a child can feel ugly or excluded if she’s not allowed to have any ice cream at a party. To combat this but still assist in weight loss, see if there is an alternative to the food item. For instance, instead of cheesecake, serve carrot cake, which is much lower in calories, or have your child help you make a homemade pizza with tomatoes and green peppers rather than ordering a pizza with mainly cheese and greasy pepperoni.

7. Fruit, such as apples, are sweet treats that are healthy. Slicing apples and placing them in a bowl would be a great replacement to a bowl of chips for a snack. Veggies, such as cucumbers, are natural snacks as well. One healthy option is eating spinach which is full of nutrients and is a great fat burner. Try peanut butter on fruits and vegetables to add beneficial protein into your diet leading to weight loss.

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