I love this!!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Turkey Time
Oh the holidays are so exciting!!! If you read any magazines at all, they are all saying "DON'T Gain Weight This Season"
I say..... be prepared, be smart, be active, and enjoy yourself....
1.Prepare by making sure there will be veggies, salad, etc served with all of the other deliciousness. Balance what you eat by trying to put lots of greens on your plate first. It is okay to indulge in some goodness, knowing that most of your intake is veggies.
2. Be smart by making good choices. If you choose to eat too many carbs like bread and sweets, you will feel tired, bloated, and miserable. You will enjoy your family much more if you feel good. So, remember what you put on your plate will determine how you feel, so be smart.
3. Be active with your family and do something like taking a walk or palying a game. Get your heart rate up!
4. Enjoy yourself by thinking of food as fuel and focus on your great company instead of the pies.
Most of all don't stress, all of your hard work during the year is not going to dissipate after one day.
I say..... be prepared, be smart, be active, and enjoy yourself....
1.Prepare by making sure there will be veggies, salad, etc served with all of the other deliciousness. Balance what you eat by trying to put lots of greens on your plate first. It is okay to indulge in some goodness, knowing that most of your intake is veggies.
2. Be smart by making good choices. If you choose to eat too many carbs like bread and sweets, you will feel tired, bloated, and miserable. You will enjoy your family much more if you feel good. So, remember what you put on your plate will determine how you feel, so be smart.
3. Be active with your family and do something like taking a walk or palying a game. Get your heart rate up!
4. Enjoy yourself by thinking of food as fuel and focus on your great company instead of the pies.
Most of all don't stress, all of your hard work during the year is not going to dissipate after one day.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Lean Turkey Challenge
It was a challenge of teamwork and we really worked together like a team. I am so proud of you turkeys!!! What a fun challenge!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
How does your child measure up?
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
I just came across this calculator that might assist you in figuring out your child's body mass index. The BMI should help you in determining how healthy your child is by comparing them to other children. Beware that you do not base all of your thoughts on one calculation. Consider their physical activity, nutrition, etc.... This calculator just uses a formula and may not be completely accurate in all circumstances!
Happy Measuring!
I just came across this calculator that might assist you in figuring out your child's body mass index. The BMI should help you in determining how healthy your child is by comparing them to other children. Beware that you do not base all of your thoughts on one calculation. Consider their physical activity, nutrition, etc.... This calculator just uses a formula and may not be completely accurate in all circumstances!
Happy Measuring!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Be Careful....Your Thoughts are your Future!
I strongly believe that what you think about is what you will bring about so....watch your thoughts!
If you think positive fantastic things will happen...then they will!!!
And,
if you dwell on negative ideas they will definitely occur.
Just like the food you eat effects your mood, your thoughts effect your future!
Try it...it works!!!!
You will feel better and great things will begin to unfold!
If you think positive fantastic things will happen...then they will!!!
And,
if you dwell on negative ideas they will definitely occur.
Just like the food you eat effects your mood, your thoughts effect your future!
Try it...it works!!!!
You will feel better and great things will begin to unfold!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Sedentary Kids
What foods should they eat? What vitamins should they take? Did they get enough sleep?
As a parent, there are million things to worry about with your child.
They are all important, but maybe if we decrease the amount of time that they are sedentary, we can lessen some of the other worries!
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/20/hb.kids.gym/index.html
This article recommends 10 minutes of physical activity after every 60-90 minutes, depending on the age of your child. I am not an expert, but I believe that if we are able to focus on more physical activity it is almost guaranteed that your child will.....
-develop healthy sleep patterns because they will be tired at bedtime.
-be more likey to choose better food choices because they will need "real" energy to fuel their play and most likely be aware of how food makes them feel.
-develop more social skills while playing with others.
-have less medical issues.
-develop a more creative and active minds through play.
-be able to focus more on the task at hand when they are expected to sit down and be still.
-have healthy bodies and minds!
It does not matter what they are playing, it can be very simple,as long as they are up and active!
As a parent, there are million things to worry about with your child.
They are all important, but maybe if we decrease the amount of time that they are sedentary, we can lessen some of the other worries!
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/20/hb.kids.gym/index.html
This article recommends 10 minutes of physical activity after every 60-90 minutes, depending on the age of your child. I am not an expert, but I believe that if we are able to focus on more physical activity it is almost guaranteed that your child will.....
-develop healthy sleep patterns because they will be tired at bedtime.
-be more likey to choose better food choices because they will need "real" energy to fuel their play and most likely be aware of how food makes them feel.
-develop more social skills while playing with others.
-have less medical issues.
-develop a more creative and active minds through play.
-be able to focus more on the task at hand when they are expected to sit down and be still.
-have healthy bodies and minds!
It does not matter what they are playing, it can be very simple,as long as they are up and active!
Monday, November 3, 2008
The best Monday of the year!!
This is the best Monday of all the Mondays, because we get to do everything an hour later than normal!! I always wish for one more hour before I have to go anywhere and today is the day one day of the year, when you can get it! For example, I woke up at 5 a.m. and it was really 6 a.m.
So I think, if you are looking for a change, this week is the best week to start an early morning workout because you can trick your body! It is not really as early as the clock says! Go to bed early, then wake up early, and try a workout. It feels great to get it done and over with, in the morning, instead of anticipating it all day. I never thought I would be someone who could be the "Crazy Early Bird Exercise Person" (as I thought they were called) but it feels so good! Plus, I am able to get it over before other things get in the way. If your schedule permits, I challenge you to try it out this week and see what you think!
So I think, if you are looking for a change, this week is the best week to start an early morning workout because you can trick your body! It is not really as early as the clock says! Go to bed early, then wake up early, and try a workout. It feels great to get it done and over with, in the morning, instead of anticipating it all day. I never thought I would be someone who could be the "Crazy Early Bird Exercise Person" (as I thought they were called) but it feels so good! Plus, I am able to get it over before other things get in the way. If your schedule permits, I challenge you to try it out this week and see what you think!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
What is crossfit Kids?
We jump,
we run,
we toss,
we roll,
we laugh,
we encourage,
we balance,
WE PLAY,
we swing,
we LOVE IT!
we run,
we toss,
we roll,
we laugh,
we encourage,
we balance,
WE PLAY,
we swing,
we LOVE IT!
Want to challenge your child to fun fitness?
This week, we are starting our very first kids class offered at the gym and it is going to be exciting!! There is nothing better than seeing kids challenge themselves physically and mentally. They will set and reach goals through physical activity that will foster self-esteem and a teamwork mentality. They will be in a positive environment full of encouragement and did I say....FUN!?!!
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