Trim Kids(TM) : The Proven 12-Week Plan That Has Helped Thousands of Children Achieve a Healthier Weight

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Summary: More Than Pleased!
Review: I cannot express my sincere thanks enough to the authors of Trim Kids for the success my child has had on this program. The diet, the exercise and the behavior modification truly work. My daughter, Maci, was classied as clinically obese during the summer of 2000. At age 9, Maci weighed 132 lbs and was wearing adult size clothes. She was teased by other children which was lowering her self esteem. She would breathe heavy and turn red when playing with her friends, during dance classes and when playing sports. We tried monitoring what she ate, when, how much, etc. and had her enrolled in dance classes and sports year round. Maci continued to gain weight. Thanks to the Trim Kids program, Maci has lost 32lbs. Here we are twenty-one months later and Maci is still maintaining her goal weight. She has learned the importance of eating healthy and excercising safely. The results of this program are absolutely remarkable and definitely long term. I highly recommend the program to both overweight children and their parents (I lost 8lbs myself following the program with my daughter). Maci's overall attitude has changed- she is more confident and her self esteem has sky-rocketed. She simply beams with pride. Her face still lights up everytime someone we haven't seen in a while comments on her weight loss and says how nice she looks. When asked how she did it, Maci proudly replies, "I joined Committed to Kids and followed the Trim Kids program".
Sincerely,
Rhonda Miller

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Summary: wow!
Review: I have an overweight child that wasn't doing too good with her weight and Trim Kids help her lose almost 120 pounds in just 12 weeks! If you don't believe me try it for yourself. I also found out that they have extremly good recipes from their book and I use them al the time now. Thank you so much Dr.Melinda, Mrs.Heidi! I know who you are! Thanks!

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Summary: PLEASED WITH TRIM KIDS
Review: I would like to express my gratitude to TRIM KIDS and the authors of this book. In April of 2001,my grandson Trey Olano began this program. He was 12 years old weighing 205 pounds. He had a 42 inch waist and wore extra large shirts. Buying clothes for him was a hectic chore not to mention the ridicule he tolerated. He was never allowed to participate in playground ball because he did not meet the required weight limit. He came to his parents and myself with concerns about his weight. It was hindering his ability to play sports,and was becoming a health issue. His energy level was extremely low and his self-esteem even lower. We enrolled Trey in Committed To Kids in New Orleans. He followed the Trim Kids Program for one year and the results were astounding. He has lost a total of 51 pounds . He now has a 31 inch waistline and wears medium to small size shirts.With TRIM KIDS,Trey's determination,and the support of his whole family we now see a different child. Trey now enjoys being himself. His self-esteem is remarkable.This year he has participated on his school's football,baseball.and wrestling teams. The TRIM KIDS PROGRAM has truly changed my grandson's life.J Agoff

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Summary: Finally, A Much Needed Book!!
Review: I would like to thank the authors of the book Trim Kids. They have produced an easy to follow, fact based book for parents, especially those with overweight or obese children. This is very encouraging as the news today bombards us with statistics about how fat our nation and its children are becoming. I know, as a parent, how much easier it is and how important it is to instill healthy eating, activity and attitudes in our children. And this book addresses all three aspects of weight difficulties; it's not just a diet book like so many others. I hope Americans and their children will take advantage of the lifestyle changes recommended by the book.

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Summary: Not the book I will use
Review: My daughter is moderately overweight. We watch what we eat in our family and exercise together already. This book was for people who have habbits that obviously need fixing. This will not really help us. Also, I found the format annoying in that the excercises were spread out over each week, the recipes were spread out over each week, etc. I prefer all of the recipes in one chapter and all the exercises in one chapter, etc. If you really were asleep during health class or you don't know how to exercise and eat, this book has good suggestions. Otherwise, it might not be the book for you.

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Summary: Not the book I will use
Review: My daughter is moderately overweight. We watch what we eat in our family and exercise together already. This book was for people who have habbits that obviously need fixing. This will not really help us. Also, I found the format annoying in that the excercises were spread out over each week, the recipes were spread out over each week, etc. I prefer all of the recipes in one chapter and all the exercises in one chapter, etc. If you really were asleep during health class or you don't know how to exercise and eat, this book has good suggestions. Otherwise, it might not be the book for you.

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Summary: Best book for any overweght child.....PERIOD.
Review: The best book I've ever reviewed. Guaranteed to help your overweight child within 12 weeks. Hand's down this is the best bock for your overweight child. So start today and help improve your child's athletic ability.
Best Trimming book I've ever read!

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Summary: Highly recommended! Best well- researched book out there!
Review: This book is a must have whether or not you have an overweight child! This book provides so much quality information that can be applicable to the whole family. As a trained exercise physiologist, I come across quite a bit of material that is not researched and has no scientific merit, however, well-respected experts in my field wrote Trim Kids. Dr. Melinda Sothern and her team have been publishing in major scientific journals for over 15 years and actually have the experience and basis for their recommendations. Trim Kids has over 100 pages of tips and ideas to increase physical activity in children. There are also strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise recommendations for all children based on family medical history and environment, the child's age, weight condition, personal interests, and body type. All recommendations follow the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine and are based on sound scientific principles and research. This book is a must read for all parents even those with normal weight children because the exercise guidelines may help prevent overweight conditions. This book addresses all aspects of weight loss and weight management including nutrition and psychological issues. I have recommended this book to quite a few families and have seen first-hand the positive influence it has made on both the children and parents.

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Summary: PLEASED WITH TRIM KIDS
Review: This book is a must have whether or not you have an overweight child! This book provides so much quality information that can be applicable to the whole family... Dr. Melinda Sothern and her team have been publishing in major scientific journals for over 15 years and actually have the experience and basis for their recommendations. Trim Kids has over 100 pages of tips and ideas to increase physical activity in children. There are also strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise recommendations for all children based on family medical history and environment, the child's age, weight condition, personal interests, and body type. All recommendations follow the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine and are based on sound scientific principles and research. This book is a must read for all parents even those with normal weight children because the exercise guidelines may help prevent overweight conditions. This book addresses all aspects of weight loss and weight management including nutrition and psychological issues. I have recommended this book to quite a few families and have seen first-hand the positive influence it has made on both the children and parents.

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Summary: Highly recommended! Best well- researched book out there!
Review: This book is a must have whether or not you have an overweight child! This book provides so much quality information that can be applicable to the whole family. As a trained exercise physiologist, I come across quite a bit of material that is not researched and has no scientific merit, however, well-respected experts in my field wrote Trim Kids. Dr. Melinda Sothern and her team have been publishing in major scientific journals for over 15 years and actually have the experience and basis for their recommendations. Trim Kids has over 100 pages of tips and ideas to increase physical activity in children. There are also strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise recommendations for all children based on family medical history and environment, the child's age, weight condition, personal interests, and body type. All recommendations follow the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine and are based on sound scientific principles and research. This book is a must read for all parents even those with normal weight children because the exercise guidelines may help prevent overweight conditions. This book addresses all aspects of weight loss and weight management including nutrition and psychological issues. I have recommended this book to quite a few families and have seen first-hand the positive influence it has made on both the children and parents.