Monday, September 13, 2010

Healthy Habits Start Early

Parents, your children need your help. During their formative years, they need help in establishing healthy habits. The lifestyle you lead and implement in your home today will affect them for the rest of their lives. Your children rely on you for everything, including proper nutrition & ample exercise. Do your kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily, or are they always glued to a TV, video game or cell phone? Are they eating a decent breakfast, or are they sent off in the morning with a Sunny Delight and chocolate donut? Do YOU eat well, exercise and emphasize to them the importance of doing so? Your children are watching you, and what you do and don't do is extremely important. In the war against obesity, we must take more responsibility for our health and the health of our children. I've seen the negative, long term effects of poor lifestyle choices over & over again in my business. The fact is that bad childhood habits will segue into bad adult habits, with a host of health issues to follow. Assist your children in embracing and honoring their health. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make sure you are doing the same for yourself. Give your children opportunity to reach their full potential soaring with self-esteem and without physical limitations. Give yourself the incredible opportunity to witness it all.