I hope your family had a safe and healthy Halloween, that you treated yourself to a piece or two of candy. If you did treat yourself, did you think about the portion sizes you were having, the extra calories, etc… If not, we still have time to prepare for the rest of the Holidays. If… Continue reading Maintaining your families weight through the Holidays!
Author: KHRocks
More resources for parents of overweight children coming soon
While I am so happy to see programs going into schools to teach children the importance of eating right and staying physically active, it is futile if there home environment is not changing. We need to help the parents of overweight children learn healthy behaviors and help them become role models to their children. I… Continue reading More resources for parents of overweight children coming soon
If the cereal name sounds like a dessert, it is a dessert!
The sugary cereals marketed to children are so unhealthy and adding to the childhood obesity epidemic. Lately, I have seen commercials advertising how healthy most sugary cereals are, because of the whole grain and high fiber content. Moms and Dads, don’t let the whole grain and high fiber fool you! The high sugar content in… Continue reading If the cereal name sounds like a dessert, it is a dessert!
Seven Tips to help you, help your Overweight Child?
If your child is struggling with their weight you need to become a great role model. It’s time to eat your fruits and veggies, among other healthy food options and start becoming physically active. Your child will learn healthy behaviors through watching you. Know that adult weight loss options are not appropriate for children. Kids… Continue reading Seven Tips to help you, help your Overweight Child?
Help your overweight child, Stop doing these 3 things today!
I have been working diligently on laying the foundation to launch a coaching program that I sincerely hope will transform the lives of overweight children and families, not only in the US, but Internationally, as obesity is not only an issue for the US. A new term was coined in the past few years, “Globesity”.… Continue reading Help your overweight child, Stop doing these 3 things today!
Is Your Family Ready to Lose Weight?
If you have an overweight child you are probably more motivated than most, because you are concerned about the health and emotional well being of your child. Here are four things I suggest clients do prior to getting started on a weight management program: Are you and your family members getting enough sleep? Studies have… Continue reading Is Your Family Ready to Lose Weight?