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Benefits of a Family Fitness Program
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While running has long been a popular exercise for people participating in weight loss plans in Chandler, you might be surprised to find out that more and more kids are lacing up their running shoes and joining mom and dad for a jog. Running is not only an excellent way to achieve weight loss in Chandler; it is also a fun way to build a family bond. Some families will train together for races, and it’s not uncommon to see races with special events just for kids.
There are many ways to make running more fun for kids. One option is to choose a race out of town, so you’ll have a reason to travel to a new city. You can train here as part of your weight loss plans in Chandler, but the promise of a trip to another city might be what you’ll need to help keep your kids motivated to run. Along the way, you can set small goals and offer incentives for reaching those goals. For instance, you can offer a coveted toy or book as a reward for sticking to a certain running regimen for a period of time.
Of course peer pressure is huge, and one great way to ensure that your kids continue running long term is to encourage them to join a local running club or track team. Surrounded by other friends who run, they will be more likely to stick to their own goal.
Kids take up running for a variety of reasons, but if weight loss is a goal it’s also important to be mindful of your diet. Swapping out sugary snacks and soda can go a long way in helping to bring your child’s weight under control. Have your child take a daily chewable vitamin, to ensure that their body is getting the nutrients it needs. You’ll be helping your child’s self-esteem and their physical well-being by encouraging healthy habits at an early age.
Nick
Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
"I had no trouble adhering to the meals and they really helped catapult my progress! The classes were so beneficial to me because they helped change my thinking about how I viewed health, nutrition, and fitness.
I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
Chuck
Lost 66 lbs
"The best thing I did was call the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. I have a lot more energy, I'm not hungry, and it feels great.
You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
Emily
Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Meet Our Team
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
