Here’s a simple, natural, unique and proven, step-by-step approach: the Kids in Balance (KIB) program. The holistically best weight loss plan yet created for children and teens, KIB addresses the seven primary factors contributing to childhood obesity:
As explained in Overweight Kids in a Toothpick World—the book outlining the KIB approach—Kids in Balance is designed to work in a home setting and supports parents as they help their child reach a healthy weight.
If you and your child have tried calorie counting, the use of artificial sweeteners or a low fat diet with limited success, have done research on childhood obesity but are at a loss as to where to turn, or are simply beginning to look at weight loss plans, KIB could be your next—and hopefully final—step on the weight loss journey.
First, it looks at the entire child, not simply a child’s excess weight.
Secondly, the best holistic weight loss plan must work in the home, the setting that has been proven most effective for healthy and long lasting weight loss.
Thirdly, the best weight loss plan needs to be about lifestyle change rather than a magic bullet or one-shot approach.
Fourthly, the best holistic weight loss plan needs to be designed by someone who knows what they are talking about, both educationally and experientially, and needs to have been tested and shown effective.
And lastly, the best weight loss plan needs to be REAL. That means: