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

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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

Rating:
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: 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.

Rating:
Summary: wow!
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!

Rating:
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.

Rating:
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: Diets don't work for children
Review: This book is really a diet in sheep's clothing. And
as a registered dietitian, I know that diets don't
work for children any better than they do for adults.
While the book does offer suggestions for exercise and
activity, its calorie recommendations (as low as 1,200
calories for girls 15-18 years old) may be too
restrictive. Also, expecting parents to follow weekly
meal plans is unrealistic and doesn't allow families
to find solutions that fit individual family patterns
and eating preferences. I especially disagree with
their recommendation to limit snacks. The book says
that snacks should be eaten only when the child
experiences "true hunger," which the authors say
occurs only after 2 to 4 hours of not eating. The
suggestion to give your child a big glass of water and
send them out to play if you deem them not truly
hungry seems a bit harsh. While children shouldn't eat
snacks simply because they're bored or see an ad for
food on the television, they also shouldn't be forced
to wait until they are starving before they are
allowed to eat a healthy snack. Going too long
between eating and becoming overly hungry is a set-up
for overeating at meals. Finally, the book expects
too much change too fast. Changes should be made
gradually. Expecting results in 12 weeks can be a set
up for failure, thereby further wounding the
self-esteem of a vulnerable overweight child and
creating frustration for parents.

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Summary: Success as a direct result of this book's program
Review: What can I say? This book is not only practical, but lifesaving, life changing for kids that are overweight, and in danger of serious health problems. I have reviewed and USED this program first hand, since last May 1st of 2001. My son has lost and changed in some very healthy ways. At 11, he was 212. and today, he is so far, 160.plus he has grown 3 plus in. in height. The other part to this, is the symptoms of beginning health problems have corrected themself as a result of the weight reduction. We got results. I am the mom and have also lost 45 lbs so far, and this was due to the change in menu at home, initially for my son with 30 to go from implementing this prractical program! This program is phenomenal and I recommend to ALL FAMILIES! This book is a must have if you are concerned with the weight, eating habits and nutrition for you children and/or the rest of your family. This is the first time, anything has had the consistent and "real" lifechanging results we have ever encountered.Thank you to the authors and anyone involved with this effective book/program that it contains!