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Make Your Teen Kid Lose Weight

Make Your Teen Kid Lose Weight

These 3 Easy Steps!

I hate stats and figures as much as you do! But if I want to portray the enormity of the epidemic called teenage obesity and how it is and will be affecting the American population, I need to mention some scientific figures to prove my point. Studies predict that:

a) If the present trend of teenage obesity continues, almost half of the American population could become obese within the next 25 years. American lifestyle would continue to influence the world in the same way as now and thus, the tragedy of America could well be taken as the tragedy of the world.

b) It is also predicted that depending on their age, obese teenagers are likely to have health issues when they grow into adulthood. For example, young teens are almost 25% likely to have healthy-related problems in adulthood, while for the older teenagers, this figure rises to about 80%.

c) Studies also point out that people who have been obese in their teens are three times more likely to die prematurely than others.

There are three main causes behind teenage obesity:

1. Poor eating habits: Teenagers tend to have influential minds, and the lifestyle they follow is often a result of several kinds of influences, domestic and non-domestic. As far as domestic influence is concerned, a lot of it can well be attributed to their parents. When they see their parents enjoying burgers, chips, biscuits, cakes, pizzas, etc., they follow suit. When they notice their parents gulping down a dozen cans of soda, why would they do drink plain water?

Among non-domestic influences, the prominent influence is peer pressure. If peers are enjoying fast foods, your kid would most likely join them out of fear of being ostracized. If your kid's classmate says that it is cool to have soft dinks at lunch, he would most probably follow his suggestion.

Only parents can ensure that their kids follow healthy eating habits. As a first step, they should start eating healthy foods themselves. They need to show their kids how much they enjoy eating organic fruits and vegetables. They need to kick off their junk food eating habits.

Believe it or not, the way you lead life influences your teenage kid's lifestyle habits in a big way. If you follow healthy habits, your kid would surely imitate you.

Parents also need to make sure that their kids always have healthy foods at their reach; this would discourage them from eating junk foods from outside. At breakfast, you should offer your kid a decent-sized meal that would keep him full for a long time. Such a meal should be rich in protein, vitamin, calcium, carbohydrates and fats. You can include eggs, chicken, broccoli, tofu, soy, whole grains, nuts, etc., as part of the breakfast.

Be sure to pack your kid's launch box with home cooked meals and strictly instruct him to eat only those foods at lunch and nothing else! If he doesn't obey you, force him to eat his lunch at home before serving the dinner. Just like breakfast, dinner should also consist of only healthy and low-calorie foods.

2. Low activity level: A lot of kids gain weight because they hardly move their bodies. For fitness purposes, a body should always be kept in motion, for when a body moves, it burns fat and calories and makes you lose weight.

So, you should discourage your kids from watching too much television and encourage them to indulge in outdoor sports such as tennis, basketball, or cricket instead! No matter how much they pester you, don't buy them video games or PSPs. Kids get addicted to video games pretty quickly and that would hinder their active life.

3. Genetic disorders: Some kids gain weight because of hereditary reasons. However if you thought there is no way out for your teenage kid, you couldn't be further from the truth! Your kid would simply need to work a lot harder than others to keep the weight at bay.

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2 Things A Woman Needs to Burn Fat Fast!

Only 2 Things A Woman Needs to Burn Fat Fast!

Are you a woman who is very desperate to lose weight fast? Then I am sure you have fallen for those bold weight loss ads which get published in women's magazines one time or other. These ads make you believe that you would lose weight in just a week or two with the recommended diet programs. Fact is you would lose only your time and oney instead of weight.

These ads are very well-tuned to a certain demographic. Usually educated women belonging to middle and upper classes who want to lose weight fast with the least effort on their part. There are many women, young and old, who are very desperate to lose all the extra pounds as fast as they could.

Naturally, any diet program which claims to fulfill their desire would attract them. What they don't know is that such diets are good only for a few days. You would be losing weight rapidly for the first few days after which, it would be an upward trend, aka weight gain. Plus if you ever thought that popular celebrities recommending these diet plans actually use them, you are wrong again. Keep in mind that since celebs are paid big bucks to endorse certain products, they do it. However, they know it very well that since their career prospects depend on their physical fitness, such diets are of no use to them.

While I cannot say that the diet they personally use is one of the best, they definitely don't follow such unhealthy fad diets which work only for the first few days. They have personal fitness trainers and nutritionists constantly at their beck and call; as such, they probably know their stuff much better than you do.

Nevertheless, weight loss needn't be expensive and complicated. If you don't have big bucks to spend on your fitness like your favorite celebs do, don't worry. Weight loss is pretty simple. I did not say easy. I said simple.

To lose weight, we need to monitor two things. What you eat, how much you eat, and at what time: It is obvious that you cannot expect to lose weight while eating junk foods; as such, junk foods have to go. You should start munching on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of chips and cookies.

Eating healthy foods is not just enough; you also need to monitor the amount of food you are eating per day. Eating too much of healthy foods can also prove to be unhealthy for you! You just need to eat enough, and then stop eating.

Next, is how much you exercise, and how often. Exercising is very important for weight loss; anyone who told you anything on the contrary has most probably lied to you. No matter how much you monitor your food intake, some extra calories would still find their way into your body.

The only way to burn these extra calories is by working out regularly in the gym. Besides burning calories and fat, workouts also help you build strong lean muscle mass, which in turn help you burn even more fat and at a faster rate. Now in my case the gym is twenty (20) miles away, in on the far side of the city, from our home. So for me Walking up and down our road is our major exercise.

How long you exercise is very important too. You should neither exercise for too short or long a time. You can honestly get away with just thirty (30) minutes of exercise per day if you do it daily. It is neither healthy nor recommend to exercise for several hours at a stretch per day; such a workout regimen puts too much unnecessary strain on your body and make you tired. I should have shared this prior. You must consult your family doctor prior to and after starting any program.

Okay, if the gym scares you, there are other easier and more enjoyable ways to burn the fat. How does the prospect of daily walking, running or swimming sound to you? How about dancing, or playing basketball or tennis? Any of these activities would help you burn fat.

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Well, ladies, this was a very brief article and a couple pointers to help you start losing that weight. I trust it has helped. My wife is not a big fan of diet and/or exercise. Now if she can do this you can do this. Thank you for your time.

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The Sureshot Approach to Quick Weight Loss for Teenagers

The Sureshot Approach to Quick Weight Loss for Teenagers

Teenage obesity is fast becoming a 'growing' menace (pun intended)! One reason behind it is that it is very difficult to handle and control the lifestyle habits of teenagers. Teenagers always try to live life on their own terms since they believe that they are mature enough to take all important decisions of their lives. Still, there are a number of ways you can make sure that your teenage kid is always fit and slim.

Have you ever taught the difference of healthy and unhealthy foods to your kids? Have you ever taught your kids how to identity those two types of foods? Have you ever offered him home cooked meals? Have you ever prevented him from eating junk foods from outside, or watching television for hours?

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If your answer to all these questions is "no", I regret to say that you have not really been a good parent. But you are not the only one of a kind. Most parents make their kids eat junk foods because they are not only a cheaper alternative to home cooked meals but also save them time. Most parents would prefer watching television or gossiping rather than cooking meals at home.

If a kid is not made to taste healthy foods right from the beginning, if he is never taught to identify good and bad foods, it is only natural that he would continue with the unhealthy habits of his childhood right into adolescence and beyond! If one has never eaten anything except junk foods as a child, it is not unnatural that he would develop a certain kind of distaste towards organic foods as he grows older. These unhealthy eating habits are one of the primary reasons behind teenage obesity.

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Changing is a teenager's eating habit is a lot more harder than changing the food habits of a little kid. The only way you can change your kid's eating habit is by changing your food choices first. When you become proactive at weight loss and fitness, your teenage kids would follow suit! What you should be eating is something I would discuss at the end of this article.

Another reason behind obesity is the influence of television. Television not only makes a teenager idle but also influences his mind with those attractive ads on junk and fatty foods. As a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure that your kids don't watch television for a long time period.

You should encourage them to indulge in outdoor sports or at least take a walk outside.

As a parent, you should neither allow your kids to buy junk foods nor bring them yourself at home. When junk foods are available just right at the corner, neither you nor your kids would be able to resist the temptation. For goodness' sake, it is best to throw junk foods out of your home.

Your kitchen and refrigerator should be stocked only with organic foods; that way, you can make sure the whole family eats them more often than junk foods. Eating organic foods is one of the best ways to keep your calorie consumption low. This, coupled with a little physical activity, would do good both to you and your adolescent kids!

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As for a diet program, you really don't need one, but if you want to follow a good diet, take a look at the "Strip That Fat" program. This is a new kind of diet devoid of the stupid food restrictions of the fad diets. When you start following it, you won't feel like you are dieting.

With Strip That Fat program, you are not forced to eat only one or other food; you can make your own meal plans based on your food choices. Strip That Fat comes with a diet generator tool as well that would build customized meal plans for you on the go!

Remember that as parents, we have the choice to teach healthy or unhealthy lifestyle habits to our kids. However, you need to teach your kids, especially teenagers, through action instead of mere words of wisdom. When you start losing weight as a result of following a healthy lifestyle, your kids would do the same. This is really a great way to fight teenage obesity!

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The One Reason for Teenage Obesity and 4 Ways to Control It

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Want to know who is responsible behind teenage obesity? It is our 'gizmo age'! Yep, we are so much focused on gadgets and gizmos that we are becoming lazier by the day! We have computers and robots to perform many of our manual chores.

Consequently, we are living a sedentary lifestyle and gaining weight as a result! Today, more children spend time watching video games and surfing the internet than even a decade ago. As we become more and more advanced technologically, the situation is only going to get worse in the following years!

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Today, kids would rather play video games than baseball or tennis. If they become obese, who is to blame for it? Blame yourself before blaming your kids! After all, as a parent, isn't it your responsibility to look to it that your kids follow healthy habits at all times? Wasn't it you who, consciously or unconsciously, taught your kids the same poor lifestyle habits that you follow? If you keep watching television and munching on chips without a break, how could you expect your teenage kids to do any different?

Television is actually one of our biggest enemies! Today, a bulk of TV ads consist of attractive ads on chips, pizzas, cookies soft drinks, etc., all of being rich in empty calories and responsible for the growing trend of obesity. Allow your kid to watch television for too long, and see him adopt unhealthy lifestyle habits and become overweight!

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Another reason is the poor curriculum followed by most schools these days, which focus more on bookish education and less on physical activities and sports. Under such circumstances, kids would naturally become obese!

So what is the solution?

The solution is to go back to our roots by following the lifestyle habits of our forefathers. You see, there is a reason why our forefathers hardly had to deal with the menace of obesity – unlike us, they didn't eat junk foods, sat on the couch the entire day, stuck their noses onto the computer or television screen, or shunned sports like today's kids do!

Here are some of the things that can be done to prevent teenage obesity:

1) Never put your kids on a strict diet, as that would do more harm than good! If your kid is currently eating junk and fast foods, discourage him from doing so and start feeding him with home-cooked meals!

2) It is also important that you, as a parent, follow the same healthy habits you want your kids to follow. For example, if you want your kids to give preference to home-cooked meals over junk foods, you need to do that yourself. If you want your kids to participate in outdoor sports then you should participate in those sports yourself! If you want your kids to stop watching television for too long, you need to get rid of that habit as well!

Remember that a kid follows his parents' footsteps and considers them his role models. The way you lead life would influence the lifestyle of your kid!

3) Engage your kids in household chores such as cleaning your house, looking after your garden, etc.

4) If the eating habits of your kid changes drastically all of a sudden, in that he eats more junk than healthy foods, there maybe more to it than meets your eyes! Has the kid stopped participating in the normal activities he used to take interest in? Has he become calmer and quieter than usual?

Many kids and teenagers eat junk foods out of depression or other similar psychological troubles. If your kid is eating because of emotional reasons, it is time to take him to a professional psychiatrist for counseling!

I hope these measures would prove adequate to keep your kids fit and healthy.

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Weight Loss-Is It Too Hard or Easy?

Weight Loss-Is It Too Hard or Easy?

Making a decision to lose weight is one thing and becoming successful in reaching my weight loss goal was quite another! The number of weight loss resolutions taken every year is not proportional to the rate of weight loss successes, and that is because only a few of the millions of people who take a New Year's weight loss resolution are able to keep their vows intact throughout the year! Why? It is because losing weight is extremely hard to do..

Let's say that you are used to sitting on your couch for hours on end, munching on potato chips or popcorn! Now if I suddenly ask you to change that habit and workout in the gym during the hours you used to be seated on the couch, or if I say that you cannot lose weight until you stop eating that packet of chips or popcorn, you can well understand how difficult would it be to follow those suggestions!

While it is not easy to get rid of unhealthy lifestyle habits which have become one with you over the years, it is possible to lose weight if you are willing to follow a few easy but effective weight loss strategies which I discuss in this article. http://tinyurl.com/5z5tev

The most difficult part about weight loss is that of being able to stick to one diet plan for a long time. People waste more time in hopping from one diet program to another rather than making some progress towards their weight loss goals; they are always in search of an 'easy' and 'quick' weight loss solution which would effortlessly melt away all the unwanted chunks of fat from their body! However, that is simply not possible. If you are not willing to work hard, you may not be able to lose weight permanently!

Weight loss is important not just for cosmetic reasons but also to keep your body healthy. Overweight people suffer from a number of additional maladies over and above obesity itself, and not without a cause! For years experts have linked obesity to harmful diseases such as heart problems, kidney problems, back problems, pain in joints and muscle, premature death, etc.

As you probably know in order to lose weight successfully, we need to follow a healthy diet and workout regularly. While working out is surely tough, maintaining your healthy eating habits is even tougher, especially in the busy modern life which most of us lead! Thanks to our hectic schedules, few of us have the time and energy to spend on cooking healthy meals at home! Naturally; we find it much more convenient to buy loafs and cakes from our local grocery store than cook some vegetables at home. Thankfully there is a way out!

There are special diet delivery services which would deliver healthy, low-calorie meals at your doorstep at short notice! The beauty of these services is that while on one hand you are spared the stress of trying to figure out the calorie contents of the foods you cook at home or buy from outside, you also save time on the other!

All you need to do is just unwrap these packages and serve them for your breakfast, lunch and dinner! In fact, most people now prefer to use these services as they find it easier to maintain their healthy lifestyle that way!

Provided that we are wiling to make the extra effort, losing weight is not tough at all! However, it is also extremely rewarding. We feel better. We have removed an extra burden from our body. We are healthier. Thank you very much for your time.

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Unique Fasting Formula Helps You Lose Weight Effortlessly!

For years experts have taught us that fasting is bad for weight loss, because fasting takes our body into the 'starvation mode' and when our body is in starvation mode, it slows down the fat burning process by lowering our metabolic rate.

While it is true that long periods of fasting do more harm than good to our body, a recent study has found out that people who went on intermittent fasting were not only successful in losing weight but also in improving their overall health! If that sounds too good to be true, read this article to find out exactly how intermittent fasting could help you get rid of fat!

When the results of this study came out, it fuelled a lot of controversy and head turning. At first many people thought that this is just another fad diet which would make people unhealthier. However, further research has proven that the intermittent fasting diet not only makes us stress-free but also keeps our body away from harmful maladies by improving our immune system. It was also found out that people who followed this diet to lose weight tended to live longer than others. But there is more to be said about it!

The kind of fasting you do under this diet is a far cry from the crash dieting method many of us are familiar with. With crash dieting, you would be virtually starving for days on end, living off merely on a bite of carrot or a glass of fruit juice. With the intermittent fasting diet, you get to eat to your heart's content for one day (I mean, you can eat whatever you like), and then starve the very next day, consuming nothing except plain water!

As you can see, the fasting conditions set by this diet program are so lenient that I am sure anyone would have success with it! I don't know about you, but if someone lets me eat all of my favorite junk foods on the condition that I have to fast on the next day, I would gladly take up on the offer!

It is a fact that our body is actually designed to follow this eating routine right from the primitive age. In primitive times, when the staple food for humans was hunted animals, the availability of food was

quite unpredictable. On one day, you might be able to hunt down a large animal and have your fill; but if you were unable to hunt another animal on the next day, you would have nothing to eat on that day!

Back then, food supply used to be scarce and as such, eating full on one day and going hungry on the next was the norm! Now, when those people used to fast, their bodies would use the stored fat inside for sustaining itself.

This explains why your body helps you lose weight when you fast intermittently!

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Unique Fasting Formula Helps You Lose Weight Effortlessly!

Unique Fasting Formula Helps You Lose Weight Effortlessly!

For years experts have taught us that fasting is bad for weight loss, because fasting takes our body into the 'starvation mode' and when our body is in starvation mode, it slows down the fat burning process by lowering our metabolic rate.

While it is true that long periods of fasting do more harm than good to our body, a recent study has found out that people who went on intermittent fasting were not only successful in losing weight but also in improving their overall health! If that sounds too good to be true, read this article to find out exactly how intermittent fasting could help you get rid of fat!

When the results of this study came out, it fuelled a lot of controversy and head turning. At first many people thought that this is just another fad diet which would make people unhealthier. However, further research has proven that the intermittent fasting diet not only makes us stress-free but also keeps our body away from harmful maladies by improving our immune system. It was also found out that people who followed this diet to lose weight tended to live longer than others. But there is more to be said about it!

The kind of fasting you do under this diet is a far cry from the crash dieting method many of us are familiar with. With crash dieting, you would be virtually starving for days on end, living off merely on a bite of carrot or a glass of fruit juice. With the intermittent fasting diet, you get to eat to your heart's content for one day (I mean, you can eat whatever you like), and then starve the very next day, consuming nothing except plain water!

As you can see, the fasting conditions set by this diet program are so lenient that I am sure anyone would have success with it! I don't know about you, but if someone lets me eat all of my favorite junk foods on the condition that I have to fast on the next day, I would gladly take up on the offer!

It is a fact that our body is actually designed to follow this eating routine right from the primitive age. In primitive times, when the staple food for humans was hunted animals, the availability of food was
quite unpredictable. On one day, you might be able to hunt down a large animal and have your fill; but if you were unable to hunt another animal on the next day, you would have nothing to eat on that day!
Back then, food supply used to be scarce and as such, eating full on one day and going hungry on the next was the norm! Now, when those people used to fast, their bodies would use the stored fat inside for sustaining itself.

This explains why your body helps you lose weight when you fast intermittently!

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Simple and Effective Diet Tip

A son af a pastor friend just shared he most amazing tip for losing weight.

When his mother would fix his plate and put it on the table. He would eat exactly half; 1/2 ; 50% at every meal.

Wow what an Earth shattering concept.

Have a Blessed Day

Walter

How Do I Control My Kids Calorie Intake?

By: Dr. Walter L. Scheu, Sr.
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Yes we all know the following information. Yes we all know we should be on a good weight reduction program. So we are not doing what we know to do! WHY ?

Most people know that a good, healthy diet should consist of the basic foods like fruits, vegetables, low and fat-free dairy products, lean proteins, and whole grains. Even with this basic knowledge, however, many of us often overeat, or end up eating foods that are very high in things like sugar and fats. While we might not realize it, these unhealthy eating habits can be passed onto our children, resulting in childhood obesity. This is a problem that strikes millions of kids in the United States and can lead to a myriad of health issues such as diabetes and heart problems.
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Sometimes, we think we are doing our children a favor when we serve them quick and easy meals, but often these meals or after school snacks can be extremely high in fat and calories. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help limit your child's caloric intake in order to prevent weight gain or obesity. These things are easy to do, and hopefully will become a habit over time that your child will carry with him or her throughout their life.

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Before you can adapt a new method of eating for your family, it's important to realize why kids can have such a high caloric intake without you even realizing it. First and foremost, foods designed just for kids often have tons of sugar in them. Colorful packaging can be deceptive, and often leads parents into thinking they're purchasing a healthy option when it's really laced with sugar.
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Good food habits begin at a very early age. Be aware of how much you feed your infant. Overfeeding very young can lead to serious health problems later on down the road. Juice should not be given to children until they are at least 6 months old. Most small children's bodies know how much they need as they get bigger, so be aware of how much you are giving them.

A wide variety of foods are important to introduce to your kids. If they refuse that plate of broccoli (when they're older), keep trying. Do not allow your children to dictate what they will eat. If you let them skip the vegetables, they will develop bad eating habits later in life and not eat these healthy foods as adults.

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Larger portions are another reason children tend to be overweight. Today's idea of a portion is not what it used to be, and with fast food restaurants pushing "super sized" menu options, it's even more difficult. Soda is another culprit and has been known to cause diabetes and weight gain.

Fortunately, there are some ways you can measure your children's portion sizes. Since portion sizes are often a factor when it comes to taking in too many calories, it's important to know just how much food you're serving them. For toddlers, a good rule of thumb is to remember that their portion size will be about a quarter of an adult's. Preschool children can move up to about one-third, and as your child grows the portion sizes can slowly increase.

Of course, portion sizes are not the only issue when it comes to limiting your kid's calorie intake. Try to set aside a time each day to have a snack, and stick to it. This will train your child's metabolism and keep it at a healthy level. When the body does not eat for an extended period of time, it tends to go into a "starvation mode." With regular, small snacks, your child's energy levels will be higher, and their body will maintain healthy metabolism levels.

When serving up these daily snacks, don't forget those portion sizes. You don't want their mid day or afternoon snack to turn into an extra meal. This will often mislead kids into overeating and making them think it is ok to eat too much. Look at the labels on your food and see what a portion size really is, and then stick with it. Sometimes we may think a portion is one size, when in reality it is much smaller.

Fruit juice can be good and very often healthy for kids as well, but try to limit their intake of fruit juice. Pay special attention to the sugar content in fruit juice, as many brands say they are all-natural but really contain a lot of sugar. Try to limit them to one small glass (about 6 ounces for younger kids, and no more than 12 ounces for kids over 6 years old) per day.

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Of course, it goes without saying that all sodas should be avoided if possible. This drink is a major reason people are overweight, and is often considered to be quite addictive. It can also cause hyperactivity in children. If you do give your kids soda, make it a special thing so it's more of a treat than an every day beverage.

A recent study showed that over 70% of American children drink soda at home, and of that 70 percent, over half drank it at school as well. Soda machines are abundant in today's modern schools, making it more tempting than ever for your child to buy a can. While soda might taste great, it is one of the biggest culprits for obesity in both children and adults in this country.

Make drinking soda pop a rarity so it does not allow itself to become a habit for your children. Set a good example by drinking water or low fat milk, as well as natural fruit juices. If you lead by example, the odds are much better that your child will follow in your footsteps and choose a healthier path.

Sweetened tea and things such as chocolate milk should also be limited. Milk is definitely good for your child, but again you should try to limit your kid's milk consumption, especially that of whole milk. Whole milk has also been linked to obesity and can be too much for small, growing bodies. Try to only buy and serve 2% milk instead of whole.

Fried and fatty foods should be avoided, particularly in younger children. Frozen kid's meals are ok if they pass certain guidelines. Knowing what to look for is absolutely instrumental in helping keep the pounds off and keep your child healthy. As a general rule, natural and home-prepared meals are ideal.

4. How to Pick and Choose the Best Foods for Your Kid!

Fiber is important for people of all ages, so serve up whole wheat bread instead of white bread. It's rich in vitamins and promotes a healthy digestive system. In addition, whole-wheat items (like breads and cereals) tend to be lower in calories and much better for you. If you develop a habit of eating wheat bread early, odds are it will carry on throughout their lifetime. White bread has virtually no nutritional value in comparison to wheat.

Dessert is usually children's favorite part of the meal. Try to avoid giving them cookies and snack cakes, but instead serve up fresh fruit. You can top off the fruit with a fat free whipped topping to give it a sweet surprise. Another good idea is low fat pudding or Jell-o. These options are much better than processed sugar and fat that you'll find in commercialized desserts.

Fast food is fun, but it should definitely be limited. Make a trip to the drive through a special treat and not a habit. Come up with ways you can make a healthy meal in a hurry on the days you just don't have time to cook an entire meal. There are always healthier options than fatty hamburgers and French fries. If you plan in advance, you can avoid making this stop, and it will save you money.

5. Teach Them the Best Practices

It can often be tempting to sit the kids in front of the television set when it's time for a meal. You should try to encourage everyone to eat at the table instead. This triggers the idea that food is meant to be eaten at certain times and in a certain place, not whenever we want and how much we want to eat.

Designating dinnertime together fosters family time and builds kids' self-confidence. It also teaches them that eating is something we do for nutrition, and not just an empty minded habit while sitting in front of the television or playing a video game. Kids who are allowed to eat wherever they want in the house often tend to overeat.

Keep a food diary of what your children (and you) are eating. This really helps to track where the calories are coming from, and what items you might want to avoid, as well as the items you may want to eat more of. You can turn this into a special game or event so that it's more fun for everyone. Knowing what is being eaten every day is a huge part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being aware of the things you're serving your children.

6. Teach Them the Fun Way – The Merits of Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

While adapting these healthy eating habits is important, it's also imperative that you don't dwell on it or talk about it too much with your kids. Too much emphasis or counting every calorie can lead to feelings of low self esteem and pressure. Parents tend to put a lot on their children when it comes to sports and grades, so they do not need one more thing to make them feel stress.

Talk to your kids about calories and nutrition. Find out if their school's physical education or health education departments offer classes in this kind of information. See if a teacher would be willing to discuss the topic with your child's class so that he or she feels like they are a part of something everyone can participate in.

Limiting calories is not the only way to help your children stay at their proper weight and physically fit. Exercise is important and should be implemented in a way that makes it fun and easy. Some kids look at physical activity as a form of punishment, while others are naturally apt to enjoy sports and being active. If your little "couch potato" is having a hard time getting motivated, come up with some creative plans to help get them moving.

Incentive is the best way to get children to do things they may otherwise not want to do. Create a plan for your child that gets them moving at least 15 minutes a day. You can take a walk around the block, play a game of toss, or follow a wide variety of other simple and easy forms of exercise. All of these are better than nothing, and just a few minutes per day of movement will help them feel energized and motivated.

Now that you know some of the basic guidelines for helping your child reduce his or her caloric intake, it's essential to remember another important factor. Kids need the proper nutrition for their growing bodies, so while it's good to limit what they eat, it's also necessary to make sure they get the vitamins and minerals their body needs.

A multivitamin is helpful when it comes to ensuring your child is getting everything they need, however you should not rely on vitamins alone for their source of nutrients. Be sure you get vitamins made for your child's specific age group. Look at the various foods they eat, and determine if they contain the right source of essential vitamins. For example, vitamin E and other healthy fats can be found in things like fish and milk. Potatoes and rice can help to provide them with starches and grains.

Fiber should come from whole wheat and other natural sources. In some cases, however, too much fiber can make your child feel too full too fast, and they might not want to eat any more. This can actually prevent their overall food intake, so monitor their fiber carefully. Vitamin C and other important nutrients are found in fruits and veggies. Fresh fruits and vegetables are chock full of essential vitamins that promote heart health and other important functions.

While fats are found naturally in lots of different foods, try not to allow your kids' fat content to come from prepackaged, processed, or fast food. Some natural fat is good for you, so don't panic when they eat a hamburger as long as it's been prepared properly. Red meats are good for sources of protein for growing muscles and iron for their blood cells.

Not only will keeping an eye on your kids' calorie intake help them, but it will also give you peace of mind. In addition, it can really help you and your spouse to be more aware of the foods you're eating at home. Who knows, you might even lose some weight as well in the process! The journey you make for better eating habits is something that will reach out to the entire family.

Sit down at the dinner table for as many meals as possible with your children. Studies have shown that kids who have a designated family eating time are more likely not to be overweight, and typically do better in school and stay away from drugs. Also, by setting a time each day for everyone to sit down and eat, you're promoting togetherness and a better more solid sense of family.

It is not necessary to demand that your children clean up their plate when eating. As long as they eat a healthy portion, they can leave some behind. Demanding that children finish everything on their plate can definitely lead to overeating. Do not get into battles with your kids over food. Remember that food is supposed to be a nourishing experience and not a negative one.

Stock up on healthy foods and give your kids a wide variety to choose from. Try not to have sugar laden foods in the house and fatty foods, and make certain things a treat rather than an every day occurrence. Pay attention to breakfast foods as well such as cereals and don't allow sugary cereals as a source for breakfast. Setting the example for your children will make eating better much easier for everyone.

7. Conclusion

Childhood obesity is certainly not something you want to happen to your child. By limiting their caloric intake, you can watch over their diet better and ensure that they are leading a healthy lifestyle. Eating properly is important for everyone including adults, so by setting the precedent, you're encouraging good methods of eating that should stick with your child for many years to come.

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