How Fit is Your Family?

Whether you have kids of your own, nieces or nephews, or even grand kids I think we can all agree we have our hands full with things we need them to learn.  We teach them generosity, manners, how to be a good friend, respect, and the list goes on.  Somewhere in there we are doing a poor job of teaching health, nutrition, and wellness.  I know this because as these children mature into young adults they are among the heaviest and highest paying health care populations in the world.   I think it's about time to bring self care and family wellness to the front of the line with regards to the important characteristics we need to teach.  It is no longer ok that kids can't name a green vegetable or that some think fruit snacks are in the "fruit group".  FYI...There is no food group for fruit snacks! 

As I really push hard to lose weight, train for a race, and grow my business I realize the importance of teaching young children wellness concepts.  Just think, if every American taught their kids to eat 3 veggies/day and 2 fruits/day and lean animal protein everyday we might just save our kids the headache of high health care costs in the future.  Toss in some exercise and fresh air and you've got yourself a pretty healthy nation ready to keep passing it on down the line. 

The new addition to my business is called Fit 2b Kids.  The idea is to teach young children (3-5yrs)wellness concepts that will last a lifetime.  Do your kids a favor and consider making the 3 things below your goals for the summer.

1. Your 3-5 year old should be able to name 6-8 vegetables.  (start with the ones on their plate..who cares if they dont' like them...)

2. Pick a day and take on 1 new "family" activity each week.  (bike ride Sundays, Frisbee Saturdays, Soccer Fridays etc.)

3.  Fresh, Fresh Fresh & Fresh!  Fresh cooked meals (no more boxed foods).  Fresh fruit always out in plain sight and reach for little hands.  Fresh meal ideas (buy a new summer cookbook).  Fresh fruit and veggies at every meal. 

If your interested in exercising while your child attends a fun active class contact me to find out about Fit 2b Kids.  Classes start in May as our Fit 2b Moms classes move outdoors!  Really, it's win win.  Moms exercises on her own or with her stroller aged child while her older child has a great time learning how to make health and wellness a habit!

http://www.fit2bmoms.net/