I was always on a sports team growing up, but in my senior year of high school I was in an accident that injured my brain and doctors told me I needed to stop running for at least a year.Through my recovery, I was forced to face many negative consequences from my new sedentary lifestyle, including gaining weight, poor self-esteem, lowered grades and struggle with sleep. When I sought help,
Now that the school year is in full swing it is easy to get consumed with homework, extra-curricular activities, chores and life in general. It is important, even during the busy school year, to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine to help instill good habits in your children while they are young. According to the Department of Health and Human Services the percentage of children ages 6-11 who are
Celebrate Take it Outside Week October 14 – 20th For many of us, the phrase “Go outside and play!” has deep roots in our histories and memories. In fact, it’s almost part of our DNA. We were much more likely to spend after school playing backyard games and going on neighborhood adventures with our friends than we were to be sat in front of a television or enrolled in an
Summer is a great time to explore new adventures and spend time with your family. Whether it’s a bike ride in the park or a picnic in the backyard, take the time to participate in and enjoy the warm and sunny weather while you can. Go at your own pace and have fun! Below are a few examples of summer activities to with the kids around the house: Find Neighborhood
Any time I try a new exercise class, the following thoughts pop into my head: I hope it isn’t too obvious that I have no idea what I’m doing. There’s a good chance I’ll be sore tomorrow. Despite 1 and 2, I’m having a blast. Trying new and challenging classes breathes new life into my exercise routine and keeps me engaged and excited about fitness. How can you help your
People are always looking for the next big thing when it comes to fitness, and yoga was it a few years back. Interestingly, yoga is no longer the next big thing, though. That’s because it is now mainstream. The closest yoga studio is probably only a stone’s throw away from you, and it’s a safe bet that the classes are packed. Yoga is considered to be a physical, mental and
One of the greatest benefits of working at the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation is seeing our programs make a real difference in the lives of children. Just this spring we announced the winners of our three sweepstakes competitions, and with the support of our partners, we gave away thousands of dollars worth of sporting equipment, playgrounds and grants. Our Find Your Balance Challenge competition, however, was more than just a
My oldest son William is about to finish first grade. Honestly, I don’t know where the time has gone. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was signing him up for preschool and was nervous watching him walk in with his backpack (that was about the size of him!) and lunch bag. He’s now a little man, almost my height, loves learning and is sad that this school
When my children were young, we lived at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where a quick drive would bring us to the Appalachian Trail and some of the best hiking in the country. Our bucolic surroundings made us determined to convey the importance of respecting and enjoying the outdoors and nurturing a lifestyle of physical activity for our children. We regularly visited Skyline Drive to hike to weekend
I am constantly asked about how I keep up with my fitness goals. I hope that folks don’t think it is easy! Honestly, most times when I lace up my running shoes it’s a challenge, but nothing beats the feeling I have when I complete my morning run and I am energized for the rest of the day. But the biggest question is – how do I get off of
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