How to Lose Weight at 10

Childhood obesity can be emotionally and physically taxing on a child. However, weight loss plans for growing children are more complex than those for adults. It is important that a ten-year-old trying to lose weight follows the proper guidelines. This ensures you maintain nutritional integrity while getting the proper diet and exercise.

Instructions

Adopt American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines

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The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests weight loss for children between the ages of 2-11 not exceed one pound per month. Set this as your weight loss goal, and do not exceed it. Consult with a physician and your parents to formulate a proper plan.

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Exercise or engage in active play for at least 60 minutes a day. Limit television viewing hours to two hours or less per day. This should help keep you active. Try various activities including dancing, bike riding, jump rope or hula hoop until you find one that you enjoy. If team sports are too pressured for you, try solo sports like tennis.

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Increase your fruit and vegetable servings to five per day. Avoid high fat dressings like cheese or salad dressing. Incorporate vegetables into as many of your meals as you can. Stop drinking sugar sweetened beverages.

Adopt Good Habits for the Future

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Get your family to eat healthy foods with you. This way, you will not feel alone. Starting a family diet plan will keep you motivated to continue your healthy eating habits.

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Eat slowly, and focus on what you are eating. Do not combine eating with watching television as this leads to distracted eating. Put portions on your plate, rather than eating out of a large container. Do not use food as a reward for good behavior.

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Take every chance to be active. Take the stairs whenever possible. Take your family with you on walks.