Setting Realistic Goals

Setting the realistic goals is an important first step for any weight loss program. Most successful dieters will focus on are the dietary and exercise changes that will lead to that long-term weight change.

Goals should be

1) specific;
2) attainable; and
3) forgiving (less than perfect).

Specifically state what you will do as the exercise and for how long and how often.

Be forgiving of yourself. If you fall off of the diet wagon, forgive yourself and jump back on it.

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CDC: Balancing Calories: Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits

To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth.

Remember that the goal for overweight and obese children and teens is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Children and teens should NOT be placed on a weight reduction diet without the consultation of a health care provider.

Encourage healthy eating habits.