Nowadays, it has become extremely common for us to see fat and big kids everywhere, even babies are obese. And we don’t even realize it anymore. But if you compare the current young population to that of a century ago, you would be surprised of how many kids now are overweight. If your kid is part of this statistic, please, consider what I have to say.
I am not here to judge you or say our not a good parent, on the contraire! I am here to help you! I can only image how hard it is to raise a child, and how everybody is always pointing finger! Especially if your child is a little overweight… then the horror show starts.
But wait, this is something you can change. And trust me, when it comes to kids, the solution is just so enthusiastic! These little creatures are amazing! Do you want know why? Well, they have this really easy ability to adapt (even the stubborn ones).
For them it’s really easy to create new habits! They are on the top of development, so everything that is new, is interesting and magical. So, if you want to help your child to lose weight and prevent from so many chronic diseases (kids now are having so many problems to due obesity!), you need to keep them active.
Motivate them to go play outside with their friends for 30 min – 1 hour, everyday. Besides the physical activities, which promotes social skills and boost intelligence, your child needs to be nourish in order to have a great development.
When it comes to food, there’s where the problem lives. Parents are easily tricked by the food industry, which takes advantage of the fact not everybody understands the labels of their industrialized food. The thing is, even if something in a box screams, “DIET” or “LOW CALORIES”, usually there is LOTS OF SUGAR.
So, sugar is addictive… then you are giving an addiction to your child (EVEN THOUGH YOU DON’T WANT TO). Then.. want can we do? Well, the answer is simple, but the solution requires dedication and willpower (and I know you’ll do this, because it is the best for your family… which includes YOU too!!).
Stop buying these labeled food. Go to a fruit market. Buy veggies, grains, nuts, bananas… anything you like. Learn how to cook real food. It is amazing to know exactly what you are giving to your family. If your child have lunch at school, be aware of what they serve, most of the public schools’ cafeteria are sponsored buy the big food companies in the US. The solution is to pack your own food.
Besides, you are your child role model. So if you truly want to help, you need to change your bad habits too. They won’t eat something you don’t. Also, you want to be alive and healthy to see your child success, don’t you? See, this will not only help in the weight loss, but also promote health and wellbeing. It is your child and your future we are taking about!
This will help in your child development: he/she will grow well, this boosts intelligence (he/she will have good results in school), it will have a positive impact on his/her self-esteem, and it will prevent chronic diseases.
This will lead to healthy adults, and will also have a positive affect in his/her professional and love lives. So this is how you are going to raise a child who is conscious about nature, recycling, heath, and who is comfortable in his/her on skin.
xox
Fit Junkie Confessional 