Stay positive: it is easy to give up before you begin. Losing weight is as much mental as physical. Explore the Outdoors: I tell my kids to get out and get your share of vitamin D from the sun. A lack of vitamin D is linked to weight gain. In addition, to vitamin D, the sun encourages the production of serotonin. Serotonin is the feel good hormone that helps deal with stress. Eat Without Distractions: Avoid eating while doing something else such as reading, watching TV, texting, or talking on the phone. As much as you need to study, don’t … Continue reading →

When I was in junior high and high school there were a few kids that were overweight. As the years and decades passed, despite better nutrition and education, obesity has risen in an astounding proportion. To look at the kids walking home from the school near me you see quite a few of them that are overweight. Some kids are more overweight than others but overall there are far more overweight kids now than when I was in school. With so many struggling in the same area you would think bullying “the fat kid” would not be so prominent. Yet, … Continue reading →

My pediatrician warned me that my daughter was overweight. If you looked at her you would not think she as obese. She was not the thinnest girl but she did not appear to be the picture of obesity. However, she was uncomfortable in certain clothes due to her weight. It was also obvious in certain clothes that she had a few problem areas. Quite honestly, I was worried she would gain more weight and have a difficult time. We all know that teens do not want to be known for anything. Nothing negative and nothing positive. They seem to not … Continue reading →

Obesity among teens is on the rise. More teens are seeking weight loss options than ever before. Teens can be impatient and want to see results fast like before homecoming or the next party. This can lead to unhealthy choices that will harm their bodies and sabotage weight loss efforts. Here are some basic tips to losing weight safely. Eat Breakfast: Skipping meals is the fastest way to sabotage your weight loss goals. While it seems logical that eating too much causes weight gain so eating too little should cause weight loss that simply is not the case. Breakfast is … Continue reading →

Teenage girls are prone to having a poor body image. Bombarded with images of skinny girls on magazines, on stage, on the runway and drooled over by their male counterparts, girls can develop a warped sense of their body. If they head down a road of low self esteem the drive to be accepted and well liked may manifest in an eating disorder. Eating disorders can be an underlying symptom of a greater psychological problem or mental trauma. What signs should be red flags to parents and loved ones? Keep in mind that a teen showing one or two signs … Continue reading →

New Image Camps is dedicated to instilling proper exercise routine and health habits in young people. These weight loss camps specialize in helping young people, ages 7-19, gain a new image and improve their self esteem by providing the tools both physically and emotionally to be successful in losing weight and becoming healthy. Accredited by the American Camp Association, these camps have separate facilities for boys and girls and maintain a low counselor to camper ratio of 4 to 1. If you have a child struggling with weight issues this is real option to changing his or her life in … Continue reading →

Teenagers have an image they want to fit into. Usually that image is that of the normal teen as few want to be pointed out as different. Teens normally associate not fitting in with negative connotations of being abnormal or weird. While adults often reveal in the idea of being different or quirky, teens strive to be part of the norm or their perceived image of how a teen should accomplish, act or look. When a teenager’s perception of self differs from the image they have in their head it can lead to a poor self-esteem or more seriously it … Continue reading →

Having a daughter about to reach the teen years I can already see it starting. Her friends get together before even the most minor event to discuss what they will wear, how they will do their hair, and so on. Girls want to look their best whether they are going to the movies or going on a run. They love to spend their time trying on all different outfits to find just the right one to wear. This is simply a harmless part of being a teen girl, right? It remains harmless unless the girl has an issue with body … Continue reading →