With busy work schedules and kids’ multiple after-school activities, it can be difficult to find time to prepare a nutritious dinner and have the family home to eat together around the dinner table. I find I’m always missing an ingredient or two and need to make another trip to the grocery store. And, my two kids are picky in their own way, which often results in me preparing two separate
My son is a picky eater: he only has a few things he’ll eat and they’re on constant rotation. On any given day he’ll change his mind about what he likes, and it’s nearly impossible to predict! For a long time I was worried about his eating habits, and meal times were stressful for me. My concern was alleviated when his pediatrician told me children eat when they’re hungry and
The prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents over the last 30 years. Eleven year olds are 11 pounds heavier today than they were in 1973. Unfortunately, obesity is not the only serious health problem confronting our children. It’s disturbing that the roots of ethnic health disparities begin during early childhood, as Black children are developing conditions whose onset typically occurs in adults. While sedentary lifestyle and poor diet
My son has watched my weight loss journey, and although he is too young to really comprehend that my body has shrunk, he does see a difference in both my activity level and the way I eat. I, however, am not so extreme that I keep treats away from him (or me for that matter). As a matter of fact, I am a true believer of eating everything in moderation.
Lately I’ve felt, in a word…busy. I’m not alone. Most of us are juggling multiple tasks throughout the day: meeting deadlines, making connections and finishing projects. Yet, all this business does not translate into much physical activity. It’s a bit of a paradox if you think about it. Through all of this “go-go-going” we often find ourselves sit-sit-sitting. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23 percent of
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
We all know eating together as a family is a good thing! In today’s economy smart families are working hard to make those family meals as cost effective as possible. Here’s a simple skill to add to your money-saving “toolkit” when you hit the grocery store…comparing unit prices! Imagine this: you are in a grocery store looking at a shelf of plain tomato sauce from a variety of brands. How
Millions of football fans will be huddled around the television for this year’s Super Bowl. What a perfect opportunity to spend time with family and throw a party! Why not think outside the chicken wing this year and have more nutritious options available? A fruit platter, English muffin pizzas or vegetarian chili with whole-grain crackers all make for guilt-free options. Preparing these yummy dishes with your kids teaches them that
Video games have come a long way from when I was growing up. I can still remember playing Pong on our black-and-white television in the kitchen when I was five years old. (I feel like I should be waving a cane as I read back over those words.) I also remember when my brother got an Atari for Christmas, and the many hours of Asteroid, Frogger, Combat, and my favorite,
I started my journey to healthy living the week of Thanksgiving 2009. At that point I was considered obese and weighed over 200 pounds. By August 2010 I’d lost 52 pounds and was prepping for my first half-marathon. Fast forward to today: I have completed six of these races and plan on more! I cannot take all the credit for my success with healthy living; I have to credit my
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