Slim Kids
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Testimonial:
"I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the [Slimkids] program. My son, age 9, just started it last week and he's lost 5 lbs. We are extremely happy with the changing of his eating habits. Although is was a little tough on the weekend, we kept our positive attitudes and kept encouraging him with the long term results. Having him help plan his meals was a key part to his successful first week. Thank you! Not only has this helped my son, it has helped make our home a healthy one!"
- Best regards, LM |
Overweight Children
Having overweight children presents several challenges which include getting your children to participate in physical activities, stopping them from consuming junk foods, and building their self-esteem -- helping overweight children is not an easy job, but it's one we must take seriously.
The SlimKids Program
The Slimkids program is a 12-week program written by a former overweight teenager, now a professional nurse. Slimkids is a healthy eating program designed to help children and teenagers of all ages, lose weight, easily and safely.
The program provides a wide variety of foods to meet the nutritional requirements needed to fuel growth and development. The program includes foods from the five basic food groups and closely follows the U.S. dietary guidelines for Americans set out by the U.S.D.A. The daily average caloric intake of the program is 1,500 - 1,800 calories, which includes 64 grams of fat. Kids can eat hamburgers and hot dogs and still lose weight!
Slimkids makes it easy for children to learn how to eat healthy and control their weight. There is no need to count calories; Slimkids is set up for kids and parents to choose healthy portions on a daily basis. There are no gimmicks, no special foods. It's simple! Kids eat the foods they like, while they learn to lose weight. Check out a sample menu below from the Slimkids program.
Slimkids Sample Meal Plan
This meal plan was written by Laura Kraemer, the creator of Slimkids.
You may substitute any type of food for the ones listed as long as they are the same type of food!
For example: Instead of chicken salad sandwich, you can choose any kind of sandwich you would like. That goes for the vegetable and meat choices. We limit pasta, rice, and macaroni and cheese on the program because the portion size is so small (½ cup). You can reintroduce those foods later after you have lost the weight. Kids can still have hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries (baked), cereal, and other kid foods and still lose weight! Children under 11 years old can lose one pound a week. Kids and teens over 11 years old can lose 2 pounds a week when they follow the program.
Slimkids shows you exactly what to do to lose weight the healthy way-it's easy, and it's written for the child (over 8) or teen do on their own using words they understand. Parents will help the younger child follow the program.
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Lunch |
Dinner |
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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
½ grapefruit
1 cup skim or 1% milk
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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 |
3 ounces lean roast beef, broiled (other lean protein source)
½-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 |
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2 cups popped light popcorn
1 chocolate milkshake (recipe included in the program) |
Approximate totals for the day: 3 milks, 4 breads, 3 fruits, 2 servings of protein, 4 vegetables, and 3 fats.
If you don't like a food on the menu, you may substitute any type of food for the ones listed as long as they are the same type of food and is the same portion size!
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