Weight Loss

Tips for Losing Weight for Kids

1. Maintain my weight as I continues to grow

2. 2 hours or less of TV watching and other screen time

3. 60 minutes of exercise a day(Walk at least 30 minutes per day)

4. Eat 1500-1800 calories per day

Foods That Help You Lose Weight Are Protein Foods Like:

* Fish

* Egg (Whites)

* Low Fat Dairy Foods

* Vegetables And Whole Fruit (5 Per Day)

* Salads With Low Fat And Low Calorie Dressing

* Whole Grain Breads (Limited To 2 Slices Per Day)

Foods That Might Make You Gain Weight Like:

* Bagels

* White Bread

* Fruit Juice

* Pasta

* Meat

* Mac And Cheese

* Ramen Noodles,

* Fast Foods Of Any Kind

* Chinese Food

* Pizza

* Rice

* Cookies, Crackers, Candy

* 0 sugar-sweetened drinks (WATER!)

Sample Weight Loss Menu

Breakfast

* 1 large egg scrambled or fried, use a pan sprayed with oil spray

* 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 1 teaspoon butter or reduced calorie or margarine

* 1/2 grapefruit or any other fruit

* 1cup skim or 1% milk

Lunch

* 1 chicken salad sandwich made with 3 ounces cooked chicken breast, celery, lettuce, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, pita bread or 2 slices whole-wheat or white bread. (remember-you can trade any type of sandwich for what's on the menu)

* 1 apple (or other whole fruit)

* 1 cup mini fresh carrots or large carrot cut up with 2 teaspoons of non-fat dip on the side for dipping.

* 1 juice pack drink

Dinner

* 3 ounces lean roast beef, broiled (other lean protein source)

* 1/2-cup mushrooms, fresh or canned, served hot over beef

* 2 cups tossed salad with 2 tablespoons reduced calorie salad dressing

* 1 cup cooked broccoli

* 1 cup skim or 1% milk

Snack

* 2 cups popped...