Helping kiwi kids beat obesity

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00a.m.

One in five kiwi kids are overweight.

One in five kiwi kids are overweight.

By Natasha Utting

Childhood obesity is now considered to be an epidemic. Globally 22 million children under five are estimated to be overweight.

In New Zealand one in twelve is obese, one in five kiwi kids is overweight.

But, helping children lose weight safely means making sure they want to first.

Three month's ago Paige Terris weighed around 63 kilos, that is more like a 19 year old than a 9 year old

“I was wearing a size 14 adults,” says Paige

Now Paige and her brother Brodie have now lost 26 kilograms between them.

“Rugby was difficult, trying to get around the field. I got puffed really fast,” says Brodie.

Their Aunt Phyllis saw the pain the children was going through and want help.

“Paige came to me, made me teary,” Phyllis says.

Phyllis has lost 27 kilos herself, and now runs weight loss challenges for adults.
 

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27 Aug 2009 04:16p.m.

tash wrote:

Wow! What a great story it had me in tears because my son is obese and everyday I see the pain he is going through from being bullied about his weight. We are very interested in finding more out about the camp.

27 Aug 2009 11:37a.m.

Pauline wrote:

What a great show My 9 year old was most impressed to think that if they can do so could he.. Please tell me more about the camp that is coming up if possible. Mother and son would love to attend.

26 Aug 2009 10:36p.m.

Phyllis wrote:

HI Sarah, thanks for that! Yes Damian is one caring guy ! You can also go to www.112DayChallenge.com , I got a call to say you had posted on here Jane for details, glad I found it

26 Aug 2009 09:23p.m.

Karen wrote:

Hi, I too would love to find out more about the camp, my son would benefit from it too. Just to help him think about a healthier and fitter lifestyle as I am sure he thinks I am being mean when I say NO to seconds etc..

26 Aug 2009 08:59p.m.

Phyllis wrote:

Hi there Jane
call my office tomorrow and leave a message as Emily and I are away tomorrow but I will call you back
Phyllis
03 3847451

26 Aug 2009 08:53p.m.

Sarah wrote:

jane, if you go to www.damiankristoff.co.nz you should be able to go to his contact page and send him an e-mail. He will pass it onto Phyllis or I think you can go to www.shesuceeds.co.nz and get to Phyllis directly. I've sppoken to Damian and he's a very genuine and caring person so he'll be able to help direct you in the right place. Hope that helps!

26 Aug 2009 08:12p.m.

jane wrote:

i would love to get my daughter into the camp that the kids aunty is going to help run can anybody help please