Who's the New Kid?: How an Ordinary Mom Helped Her Daughter Overcome Childhood Obesity -- and You Can Too!
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1496402154 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Bond prayed for guidance and then decided to take on the challenge. The secret to beating childhood obesity, Bond found, was making it a family battle. Although she frequently refers to her faith, Bond’s advice is so practical that every reader will find it useful. When Bond’s daughter, Breanna, was nine years old, she weighed 186 pounds. Her pediatrician didn’t seem concerned, but Bond watched her daughter become increasingly inactive, withdrawn, and addicted to junk foods. Along with the story of their success, Bond includes basic menus, easy recipes, and activity tips. Childhood obesity is an urgent topic, and the success of Bond’s commonsense methods, which have been well documented and cele-brated on national news shows, make this straightfor-ward book a solid library purchase. Junk food was tossed from the cupboards, and everyone began to
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Inspiring Story B. V. Engel This book changed our lives! For the last three checkups my 8 yr old daughter has been at the 95th percentile labeling her as obese. This year she gained 10 lbs in 6 months and I knew something was wrong. Took her back to her doctor for a mid year check up and the doctor said I didn't need to do anything and that she would probably even out come puberty. I knew . I recommend it. Completely This book hit way too close to home. It was so comforting to know that you are not alone. I recommend it. Completely.. "Not a good fit for my parenting style" according to SuperMomGA. I did not agree with this Mom's approach to her daughter's weight loss. I felt like the Mom's drill sergeant attitude would really be damaging to her daughter's self esteem. I realize that it can be hard to be teased by peers, but it can be equally tough feeling like you aren't good enough for the people who should love you unconditionally. The story was tedious
At nine years old, Breanna Bond weighed a whopping 186 pounds. Her legs chafed to the point of bleeding from rubbing against each other, and her school days were filled with taunts of “Hey, Fatty!” Breanna’s mom, Heidi, was devastated and wondered, How can I get my daughter healthy again?Who’s the New Kid? shows readers how Heidi helped her daughter lose weight without the aid of fad diets, medication, or surgery and how other parents can do the same with their kids.In just over a year, Heidi’s plan worked! Breanna dropped 40 percent of her body weight and was transformed from a morbidly obese child who spent her days in front of the TV eating chips and chocolate to a vibrant, healthy, energetic little girl.Filled with helpful diagnostic tools, easy-to-make recipes, eye-opening nutritional information, fun exercise ideas, and practical tips and advice, Who’s the New Kid? will not only show parents how to help their kids lose weight naturally but also introduce them to simple, yet effective lifestyle changes that will benefit the entire family.. Just walking up the stairs to her room was a challenge