DOes anyone know how to help a child lose weight while indoors this winter?

Answer 1

The biggest thing is to keep them doing something other than eating. Games, books, video games, crafts, hobbies, etc are better than sitting and eating. Make some simple rules.

No eating while watching TV, reading, computer, etc.

No soft drinks (we limit our kids to one soda a week!).

No seconds on desserts.

These aren't really that onerous and should be a big help.

Find activities they can do inside. Martial arts are great and can be practiced at home between classes.

Answer 2

This is tough. My granddaughter has gained about 30 lbs in 2 years. She is 9. She was slim and now she is chubby and very food preoccupied.

Our pantry is pretty clear of snack food because of my husbands diabetes. But purging the pantry is the number one way to help.

Maybe 5 or 6 SMALL meals a day to avoid getting hungry. When she is with me we try to be as active as possible. We take a two mile walk each night and work in the yard.

I do sympathize, it is hard.

Answer 3

Get him/her involved in an indoor sports team, maybe like ice hockey for youth. And there's no reason why children can't be in the cold...I run in the snow. But if they need to be indoors, check with local gyms and see if they have any classes especially for kids.

Answer 4

First of all----YOU are the parent and YOU should control what and how much the child eats. If they need to lose weight....that means you are doing anything to control their poor eating habits. Start feeding them correctly. Smaller portions, healthier choices, no fast/junk foods and no sodas. And just because it's winter, they can still go out and play.

Answer 5

pay attention to diet,,,, while not taking away any one thing,,,,,,, have healthy snacks available,,,,,, also do a fitness program,,,,,say for a half hour a day,,,,, even split into smaller segements, jogging around the house,,,, playing musical chairs with the chairs spaced out,,,,, jumping up and down or dancing during tv commercials,,,,,,,putting on a cd or dance movie and dancing along,,,,,etc are all fun ways to include exercise within a childs day,,,,,,,,,,one way to encourage them to eat healthy is to make a special dessert, once a week,,,, that they are involved in,,, with the selection and the cooking or purchasing of it,,,,,,then during the rest of the week, you can include new or not often eaten things for them, and cut back on snacks/candy etc,,,,

Answer 6

Any indoor sport.... indoor soccer... hockey... basketball... any kind of activity is good! also cutting back on finger snack foods and limiting the time in front of TV.

I'm from Chicago and it gets COLD!! my kids have the right gear to stay warm and love playing outside!... they are always active!

Answer 7

It's hard but here are some helpful hints since i have children and this is what i do to help me stay in shape with my kids. an hour before bedtime i put some music on and dance with them and i watch what i buy for them to eat also instead of candy i give my children fruits and vegetables.most children love salad.buy the ingredients and let them make it themselves or help them.

Answer 8

This time of year is hard on anyone since the Holidays are here with us again.
I buy juices and healthy snacks for them when my kids come.
I am sure you can still purchase kids exercise videos or DVD's.
Or you can make up a simple routeen with music.
good luck

Quelynn

Answer 9

apparently those dance/dance games are good.
there is something you put on the floor and they
have a video, too.

consider outside activities like skating/sledding/snowman-making.
the idea that children must be kept inside because of weather contributes to the obesity problem.

put him on a basketball team.

Answer 10

Chase them with a baseball bat. Not only will they keep occupied, but they won't hae time to eat, they will be too busy running from you. Additionall the both of you will be in great cardiovascular shape. How is this not a win win!