You know, the slight crook in your nose that you swear makes you a prime candidate for The Swan. We can all point to 10 things that are wrong with us, but the key to happiness is appreciating yourself despite them, adds Diener. And that ain't easy. But it's important to learn to keep your inner critic in check.
1 Set goals. 2  Just like with adult weight loss, the weight loss goals in children should be attainable, allowing for normal growth. 3  The goals should initially be small, so that the child doesn't become discouraged or overwhelmed. 4  A five to 10 pound weight loss is a reasonable first goal -- about 1 to 4 pounds per month. The goals should initially be small, so that the child doesn't become discouraged or overwhelmed. 2  A five to 10 pound weight loss is a reasonable first goal -- about 1 to 4 pounds per month. 3  Food diary.
Make mealtime a fun part of the day. To help your child gain weight, increase their portion sizes at mealtimes until they have reached a healthy weight, especially for starchy foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. You can check how healthy their weight is using the healthy weight calculator.onitor your child's progress. If you provide a healthy diet using these guidelines, you should see your childâs weight and growth improve. Keep regular records of your child's height and weight, and take your child back to your GP to check that their weight gain is happening as it should.