February 17, 2009

• Adequate Sleep and Weight Gain in Kids

  Studies have shown that not getting enough sleep can be a contributing factor to weight gain and both children and adults.  The problem with a lack of sleep is the cycle that it creates.  For children, it goes something like this:

  Child stays up late watching TV, playing video games, doing homework, etc. (…)

February 10, 2009

• Considering Weight Loss Camp? Tips for Evaluating Whether Your Child is Overweight

  As a parent, you're likely very concerned with the health of your child. If you're afraid that your child is too overweight, your concerns are justified. (…)

February 3, 2009

• Childhood Obesity Continues to Rise - Do Your Part to Ensure your Kid Isn't Next

  Childhood obesity rates in America continue to climb every year. While genetics play a role in some cases, most of the time an overweight kid is the result of a poor diet and not enough exercise. (…)

January 28, 2009

• Teen Weight Loss Camp Selection Advice

  There are a lot of weight loss camps out there for children and a quick search on your favorite search engine will provide you with a number of results.  So, the question is - How do you sort through all the options and find the right camp for your child? (…)

January 21, 2009

• Weight Loss Camp Lessons about Healthy Carbs

  A healthy diet is key to successful weight loss and is one of the biggest things we stress at our weight loss camps.  Many parents and kids do not know where to begin when planning to eat healthier, however a common misconception that is out there is that eating fewer carbohydrates will help.  While this is true to an extent, you need to be aware that carbohydrates are a part of a healthy diet - the key is picking the right carbs to eat. (…)

January 12, 2009

• The Additional Strains on an Overweight Child's Body

  Childhood obesity rates in the US continue to rise and we're beginning to see more and more children suffering from what used to be typical adult diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. (…)

December 29, 2008

• Weight Loss Camps, Kicks, and Cooking are Today's Weight Loss Solutions for Kids

  If you have an overweight or obese child, you may think that you've exhausted your resources and options for helping your child lose weight. (…)

December 22, 2008

• Screen Time Solutions for Parents with Overweight or Obese Children

  A lot of today's weight troubles among our youth can be attributed large in part to the growing number of sedentary activities available.  Years ago, we never had so many choices of "screens" to entertain us:  computers, satellite TV, TIVO, video games galore and handheld personal video games. (…)

December 17, 2008

• The Food Guide Pyramid from Down Under

  Most of us probably learned about the food guide pyramid in grade school…or perhaps you're one of our younger readers still learning about it now.  For those like me with bad memories, you can check out the American Food Guide Pyramid here.  It's a fabulous tool and one that can really help you make healthier choices when it comes to your diet.  A healthy diet is really important for weight loss and teaching healthy eating habits is one of our primary goals at our weight loss camps for kids. (…)

December 10, 2008

• Looking Beyond Image: Obesity, Kids & Heart Disease

  Obesity has such a negative tag attached to it.  If your child is overweight or obese, you probably have a lot of concerns about how the world will perceive him or her.  It's a shame, really, that all we see when we look at somebody who is obese or overweight is their imagery. (…)

December 4, 2008

• Is a Weight Loss Camp the Solution to the Obesity Epidemic?

  In the 1960s, the percentage of obese children ages 6-11 was around 4%.  Today, it's a staggering 17% and rising.  There are a lot of desperate parents and scared kids who aren't sure what to do as weight loss efforts fail and the risk of developing a plethora of diseases goes up. (…)

November 26, 2008

• Empowerment and Fitness Camps for Kids

  We all know that the secret to weight loss is really not much of a secret but more of a formula.  The simple fact is that in order for your child to lose weight, they need to eat less and burn more calories.  The problem is that this formula is reliant upon your child's ability to make better choices. (…)

November 19, 2008

• Weight Loss Camps for Kids: It's up to us!

  If you have a child who is overweight or obese, you know how frustrating the problem can be.  The fact is that no matter what our efforts are at home, we are faced with a growing number of outside contributing factors to this problem.  While there are a number of ways to combat this problem, such as a summer weight loss camp, it is up to us to get the ball rolling in the right direction. (…)

October 30, 2008

• Would "Wall-E" Recommend A Weight Loss Camp?

  Pixar's "Wall-E" was a favorite of my kids this summer, and I have to say it was my favorite film of the summer as well.  I loved the message about connecting with others and the importance of having each other.  Wall-E and Eve may have been robots, but they were a lot warmer than any of the techno savvy humans in the bunch. (…)

October 23, 2008

• Snack Box Dilemmas

  A few weeks ago, my Kindergartner had the "Snack Box" for the first time.  Now, the snack box is a big tub with a lid that you fill with snacks for the following day for all of the kids in class.  Naturally, I wanted to gain an idea of what had been sent previously by other parents to make sure that my child's first snack day cuisine was a hit with the class.  Little did I know, I was up against some pretty stiff competition. (…)

October 16, 2008

• Weight Loss Camp Lessons: How to Pack a Healthy Lunch for Kids

  It can be really hard to come up with healthy lunches for kids.  There are so many products out on the market that claim to be healthy but really aren't.  That coupled with a child's likes, dislikes and level of convenience and it can be nearly impossible.  No worries!  We're here to help.  One of the main focuses of our weight loss camp for kids is teaching them how to eat healthier foods.  Lunchtime at school is one of the biggest challenges that overweight children face. (…)

October 9, 2008

• Weight Loss Camp for Kids and Grandparents' Impressions

  Chances are if you have a child that is overweight or obese, you also have a set of grandparents or two that offer up advice constantly.  Though the advice may be well intentioned, it can most certainly be troublesome as well.  Usually, the philosophy of grandparents is one of two extremes and then sometimes a combination of both. (…)

September 23, 2008

• Go Green and Get Healthy!

  "Going green" is big these days and getting bigger by the second.  One commonly overlooked aspect to living green is the potential amount of weight you can lose if you do things right.  How?  Why?  Check it out and share this information with your child. (…)

September 19, 2008

• Fitness Camp at Home: Five Fun Things to do RIGHT NOW!

  Sometimes we look at fitness as being rigid, boring and a lot of work.  It doesn't have to be, especially if you're a kid!  One of the things that we teach at our weight loss camps is that exercise can be fun.  There are a ton of things to do that will help you lose weight or grow into your weight and the best part of all is that you won't even notice that it's exercise.  It's just fun! (…)

September 11, 2008

• Creative Tips for Helping Kids Lose Weight

  1.  Get them involved in the meal planning, shopping and cooking. (…)