The goals of those with simple genetic obesity are to accept their genetic body build, to develop healthful habits and to avoid the dieting psychology. Weight loss for children and teens can be hazardous. Rapid weight loss or strict diets can affect growth and development, promote binge eating, slow metabolism, and result in weight gain. The program encourages a gradual, safe weight loss or the maintenance of weight as the child grows. However, progress varies depending on how open to change the child and family are.
Parents receive support from other parents and delight in their child's progress.
It gently and effectivly supports families by creating an active and healthy lifestyle while not depriving diet. Parents tune up their nurturing skills to curb their child's emotional overeating and sharpen their limit setting skills to prompt their child toward a healthier lifestyle. The child accepts more responsibility for diet and activity. Food becomes less important, activity more exciting and the child's weight begins to normalize. Diets typically cause children to feel deprived and, as a consequence, to overeat.