Monday, February 8, 2010

Tips to Weight Loss For Kids

Obesity is a common problem nowadays and kids are affected too. Here are 5 ways to help your kids lose the extra weight that could hinder they growth:
1. Be a role model. It has been proven that a child with an overweight parent has a 25% percent change to become overweight. If both parents are overweight the odds go up to 50%. Try losing weight yourself and try to also involve your kid in your diet process. Exercise together and you will both lose weight.
2. Eat breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of us know this but due to hectic schedules we choose to skip this meal. If you do this your children will follow suit. Have breakfast together so both your metabolism's return to normal.
3. Be supportive. Don't tell your kid he needs to lose weight by himself. This is a massive undertaking for an adult let alone a child. Try proposing to him or her that you workout together and you both lose some extra weight. This way it won't seem like such a difficult task and you may even do some bonding in the process.
4. Involve the entire family. It is hard to be the only one to be on a diet in a family. You have to prepare different food and eat separately. It is even harder for a kid. Propose that you all eat diet food in order to support the dieter. Keep the fridge stocked with natural foods.
5. Workout. Exercise is vital in any weight loss program. It may be hard to get your kids to accompany you to the gym so you could try doing something which involves physical activity with them. Go for a walk in the park, dance or even play catch.

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