♠ Posted by Unknown in Weight Loss Diet at 5:35 م
It is difficult in the world we live in to
watch as so many children are literally overburdening their bodies at such
young ages by being overweight. These children simply cannot run, jump, and
play with the other children because their bodies simply will not allow them to
do so. For these children, dieting is almost a necessity despite our best
efforts to insulate them from the self-esteem issues that often accompany
obesity.
If you have a child that is well outside
the normal weight range for his or her age you are the one who must make the
efforts and take the necessary steps to insure they shed those pounds in order
to live a life that is as close to normal as possible. The first thing you need
to do however is consult with your child’s doctor about the best possible
course of action that will also safeguard the health of your child.
Put quite frankly however, if you do not
take the efforts to assist your child in shedding those pounds you are placing
the health of your child at risk. We do not let our children play in the
street, we don’t let them run with knives, why on earth would we allow them to
commit suicide by Twinkie? If you have a child that is overweight, the
following tips should help you and them with their dieting.
First of all, do not make food a punishment
or a reward. Food is part of the problem with your children and you do not need
to use it against them. Instead, introduce them to healthy alternatives. Do not
keep the junk in the house and do not let them purchase lunch at school. Pack
their lunches for school so that you know what they are eating. If you don’t
give them junk food they cannot have it when at home and you can work to insure
that they can’t get their hands on junk food when they leave the house.
Incorporate healthy snacks into your
families eating plan rather than junk food. Fresh fruit, cut up vegetables,
nuts, and frozen yogurt are good healthy snacks for your kids. When in doubt
consult the food pyramid but watch calories in the process. You want your
children to eat a well balanced diet while eliminating junk food and sweets for
the best result.
Cut out the juices and pop. This may be a
huge ordeal in your house but the greatest gift you can offer your child is a
deep and abiding appreciation for water. Water works to make their bellies feel
full and keeps them hydrated for the added activities you should be introducing
into their routines.
Have them take dance, take up a sport, or
simply get out and run around the yard. The worst thing you can do is to allow
your children to become comatose television, computer, or video game zombies.
Get them out and get them active. This helps in two ways. First of all, they
aren’t eating if they are outside playing and having a good time. Second, they
are burning calories as they play which is a huge bonus in the dieting process
for your children.
As your child begins to take off the weight
you should begin to notice a very profound difference in not only the way he or
she carries his or herself but also in his or her interactions with others.
Your child will experience restored and renewed self-confidence as the pounds
come off and the teasing at school stops.
If you are at a complete loss as to how to
help your child take the weight off there are camps that are designed
specifically to deal with weight issues and building self-esteem in children
ages 7-19. One of these camps may be just the answer you are looking for.
Another thing to consider is to lead by example. If you don’t eat the junk
food, if you are active, and if you do not engage in emotional overeating your
child will not be learning those behaviors from you or having them reinforced
by you.
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