Going into the New Year, many people have resolutions related to healthy eating. Something to keep in mind, especially if you have little ones, is that your kids look up to you and you set an example for them in all aspects of life. Yes, this means that the way you eat, the way you talk about your body, your dieting habits, and exercise habits all have a huge impact on shaping your kids. Keeping that in mind brings up the age old saying of "clean your plate or you don't get dessert." What kind of message is this sending to your kids? Believe it or not, children have a very natural … [Read more...]
Does your family have a healthful diet?
December 21, 2010 by
According to a survey published in USA Today Health, only 1 in 3 parents think their family has a healthful diet. This is not very surprising considering the state of health in our nation. Most surveyed do not know caloric count in many of the products they eat on a daily basis. Additionally, more than half of the parents surveyed felt that their activity level was fair or poor. The majority (74%) did however feel that their kids activity level was good or very good. Although many kids get plenty of activity, this number seems high. Kids are not nearly as active as they used to be and … [Read more...]
Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits for the New Year
December 21, 2010 by
When embarking on a healthy lifestyle change, it is very importance to have a set of goals in place. The purpose of goal setting is simple: to ensure clarity of vision. Clarity of vision is a key to any process as it enables those involved to behave in an efficient and effective manner. If our mission is unclear we run the risk of being distracted, procrastinating, or quitting half way through. However, if a goal is set, we know what we are doing, where we are headed, and why we are putting forth the effort. It is critical for goals to be achievable. Many of the goals that we set for … [Read more...]
Convenient healthy snacks for your children
December 20, 2010 by
Most American families are busy and on the go. Full of school, work, team sporting events, housekeeping, and daily activities. With all we do in a day it is tough to not want to just seek the convenience of fast food and packages snacks for the kids. I am a large believer in convenience; always on the go and I know I must be prepared to instill good healthy eating habits in my daughter. Ill be the first to admit it is challenging at times but I do my best to keep her aware of nutrition and the importance of it. Children are always picky eaters and we need to make sure they are getting … [Read more...]
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