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Fun Fitness for the Family

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Fun Fitness /Nutrition for the Family

So you say, “How do I get my family to exercise and eat right?” It all starts with you and a good attitude. It seems that attitude accounts for about 90% of life and whether our choices will become habits. I can say that I have had many bad habits in my life but the good ones out weigh the bad. When you are focused on the good habits they will win over the bad.

If you will take this idea into your families fitness and nutrition you will be successful. I have heard it said that it takes 21 days to make a habit. 21 days of choosing the right thing and it will be more natural for you. 21 days of a good attitude, 21 days of eating right, 21 days of exercise.

If you are a mom, I appeal to that. You are so important in how and what your family choose in regards to food and fitness. I can say first hand that it is hard but if you put into practice, and stick with it you will find that you have less and less resistance. I am the preparer of most meal in my family and if this is you then you have control. No more making different meals for different kids. No more processed foods. Make a menu at the beginning of the week and let the kids get involved picking healthy options. After dinner go for a family walk around the neighborhood. This is a lifestyle choice not a diet or fad. I fear that many of our children will be obese due to lack of planning and execution of a healthy lifestyle. Not a DIET but a way of living.

So how can we get the family involved:

1. Mom sets the tone for the family-Set the example
2. Family decided together the menu
3. Family members choice activity (take turns)
4. Do short workout throughout the day
5. Pick fruit or veggies for snacks
6. Change your mentality about dessert- use fruit and yogurt-naturally occurring sugars
7. Stop buying processed foods
8. Make one meal out of the week a special meal where you can choice the sweets and such
9. Family hobby- hiking, biking
10. Outdoor playgrounds or residential playsets are a fun place for the kids to get in exercise

It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children and we are falling short in this area. So many children cannot even pick out healthy food choices given the choice. Where are we falling short? In our homes! There is no excuse in this age of information to be lacking in knowledge of how to eat right and workout. If you need help or direction there are so many sources on the internet. You are always welcome to email me at http://www.FitnessRN.net
God Bless you as you equip your children with the knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle.




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