7 tips for children to lose weight

We know that weight loss in the family can be difficult. That’s why today we give you some tips for children to lose weight with your help.

1. The example of parents directly affects the health and weight of their children

Children with a single overweight parent have a 25% risk of becoming overweight adults or obese. If both parents are overweight the risk increases to 50%.

2. Be positive

Nobody likes receiving negative opinions. Talk to your child with compassion and encouragement. Instead of insisting: “lose weight”, tell him: “let’s get healthy and start taking care of our body”. Focus on the foods you can eat, not the ones you can’t. Say: “let’s pick the fruits and make a salad” to “you’re not going to eat this anymore.”

3. Make healthy eating a family affair

A family that eats together eats better, according to a recent study. Children who eat dinner with their parents have healthier diets than those who do not. Make a habit of stocking your refrigerator and cupboards with fresh fruits, nuts, low-fat cheese, and healthy things that everyone can enjoy between meals.

4. Eat breakfast

A breakfast consisting of proteins, starches and fats will keep your children more awake at school. Studies have shown that weight loss is much more difficult in people who skip breakfast.

5. Make time for physical activity

Make physical activity a family habit. In summer, get into the habit of taking a walk of at least half an hour after dinner. Enroll your children in sports or artistic activities that require physical effort. If you don’t have the resources, spending some time going out to play in a park every afternoon is enough.

6. Avoid the word “diet”

Do not increase the emotional burden on your child by using that word to designate the diet they will resort to to lose weight. It is enough to eat a varied and balanced diet to help control it.

7. Avoid huge portions

When serving food, avoid filling the plate to the edges and distribute the food along the surface. You can even try getting smaller dinnerware. Psychologically it is also stimulating to know that you are eating less if you see less portion on your plate.