2006-06-29 14:04:47 · 8 answers · asked by terri 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Up his exercise levels, give him fun things to do (like Karate) in addition to getting him to do more work around the house.
Then replace the high calorie foods in his diet with lower cal versions. They have 100 cal packs of nearly every snack now. Help him fill up on healthy foods at mealtimes. Sell it as a life style change NOT a diet. And give him you support don't use insults. Boosting his confidence will help him lose the weight.
Be sure to get him a complete check up by the family doctor. Sometimes weight gain is caused by things other than just over eating. He might be diabetic or something else.
2006-06-29 14:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fat camp is a great idea because those counsellors also help kids psychologically.
Some ideas:
At home, get rid of all the junk food. Replace sweets with fruit. Get rid of all soda. Offer fruit juice w/seltzer water instead. Limit the portion size of food that you serve. The YMCAs have low cost sports camps for kids, if you have to work. Otherwise, keep active. Go for walks with him, ride bike with him, introduce him to a new type of sport or activity. Don't take him food shopping with you. Don't give in if he wants a burger or a pizza. Offer low cal alternatives. Limit time spent sitting in front of the tv or computer. If he's interested in food or cooking, maybe you could both learn how to cook low cal. Let him cook and come up with creative recipes and reward him with a trip to the movie (w/o the buttered popcorn). Try and be positive and make it fun.
2006-06-29 21:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-29 21:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could start by cooking low cal meals and low fat for him. Don't buy all the sweet treats and Potato chips. All the stuff teenagers love to eat alot of. Switch to diet soda. Encourage him to drink more water(just plain old water) by keeping alot of ice and maybe some lemon wedges for flavor. Keep alot of raw veggies around for snacks instead.
2006-06-29 21:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him to a fat camp, try the YMCA, buy him the book Body for Life. Set an example for him.
2006-06-29 21:10:52 · answer #5 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the fat grams and calorie intake, then get that kid on a bike or take some walks at night with him.
2006-06-29 21:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've recently heard about a lot of "Fat Camps"...it's like summer camp for teens, but they focus on healthy eating, proper dieting and exercise...
2006-06-29 21:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check www.sparkpeople.com
Awesome site. Good luck!
2006-06-29 21:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by Homfli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋