Child Obesity Can Be Overcome

On a global scale, child obesity has risen dramatically over the past decade due to an imbalance in eating habits and lack of physical exercise. To further compound the issues surrounding child obesity, the media play a pronounced role surrounding weight loss by its obsession over weight loss shows and constant bombardment of commercials for high-sugar snacks, cereals and fast food.

On a positive note, child obesity can be beaten with some empowerment from parents, peers and outside resources. 

Setting Weight Loss Goals

Parents should advocate the long term value of staying healthy and fit, rather than focusing on the negatives of pre-teen and teenager obesity.

The first step in achieving success is to set realistic and obtainable goals.  Find a daily routine that includes proper nutrition and  cardiovascular exercise - from shooting hoops to a dip in the pool, anything that allows you to engage in continuous heart raising physical activity for at least 30 minutes.  
Motivation is a key ingredient in overcoming obesity, so it’s important to find something you enjoy.  Finding a friend to participate with is also a big motivator.

Weight Loss Camps Help Fight Child Obesity

Are “fat camps” the miracle solution for over weight children? They can be the first step in breaking down barriers and helping boys and girls, from pre-teens to teens, successfully lose weight and veer from obesity. Camp Shane has proven successful in laying the foundation - emotionally and physically - for children to lose weight and keep it off through our highly recognized weight loss summer camp program. This weight loss boot camp, or “immersion program”, builds motivation, self-esteem and gears children in the right direction for losing weight.. Triumph after triumph, parents applaud the achievements of both Camp Shame professionals and, more importantly, the accomplishments of their children.