5 Ways to Stay Moving

One of the biggest contributing factors of childhood obesity is living a sedentary lifestyle. This means living a life with very little movement. Today you can go through all whole day and barely get up. You sit in your car to drive to work, you sit in front of your computer all day while you are at work, and then you sit and dirve home, go home and sit and eat dinner and watch TV, then lie down and go to sleep. With a busy schedule how can you make sure you and your family are able to get a move on it?

1 .Go for walks after dinner and watch the sun go down.

2. Play games that get you moving as a family instead of watching TV every night. Games such as Sherades,Pictionary, Wii, or even Twister.

3. In the mornings get up and stretch before starting your day, warm your muscles and get the blood flowing.

4. On the weekends make a day of going to the park, bring a basketball, baseball gloves, tennis raquets etc, bring a picnic lunch, and plenty of water. Spend time playing each activity you bring and stop halfway through to eat lunch. Then play some more!

5. While you are watching TV you and your family can do exercises such as crunches, bicep curls, and squats. During each commercial do a different set of exercises!

Doing these 5 little things will help you and your family not only spend more time togetherm but burn calories while you are at it! Get up and get moving! Take your life back in your own control!

Obesity Action Coalition

As I was doing my research today I came across a fantastic resource! The best part is they work right behind us at the office! I think this is pretty crazy! So at the Office Building where my mom's Senior Helpers Business is there is a company called the Obesity Action Coalition. I used to pass by it on my way to and from the restroom (and I was pregnant so I was always walking by the sign on the wall). I was always curious what it was they actually did with obesity. Today I got my answer! I stumbled across their website this morning and wouldn't you know they are dedicated to EDUCATING and helping fight against obesity. It is a great sight with great tools such as: BMI indicator, an Advocacy Program and tons of information. WWW.ObesityActionCoalition.ORG Check them out! They are a really neat site that is truly dedicated to helping those dealing with obesity. They are not only a site with information, but a site with a heart and passion to HELPING those dealing with obesity. It is not only affecting our children, it is affecting our families. Education is the key to beating this epidemic. Become a FREE member of the OAC and be a part of the voice.

You Are What You Eat

"You are what you eat." This is a saying we have all heard growing up. I know when I was younger I used to laugh at the idea. I used to try to imagine myself as a piece of pizza, a hot dog, or even an ice cream cone. It didn't make sense to me as a child, but now as an adult the picture is crystal clear. It is true we are what we eat! Scary isn't it?
The purpose of eating is to provide nutrients for our body so that our organs and muscles can perform their necessary duties. Our bodies need energy to operate and food is where we find that energy. The food we eat effects every organ and muscle in our body. Each nutrient, vitamin, or sugar does it's own job. Protein repairs muscles, calcium builds strong bones, vitamin B helps us fight off a cold, and carbs actually provides our bodies with the fuel it needs to perform it's daily tasks.
It seems simple doesn't it? Yet, so many people are unaware of what they are actually putting into their stomachs. They are unaware of what the by-product will do to their insides. This lack of knowledge is a huge contributing factor to the rise of childhood obesity.
In so many households everyone is so busy there is barely time for everyone to eat dinner together. Let alone having everyone eating a meal of all fresh food that is healthy and takes time to prepare.
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Understanding Childhood Obesity

Being a mother started while I was pregnant. The moment that blue cross showed up on the pregnancy test confirming it was true everything changed. As the actuality of the it all settled in I knew I ultimately faced the challenge that all parents face: What are the best decisions for the well being of my child? Will I be able to follow through with them? Will I be a good enough parent for my baby?
In thinking about the welfare of my child I had to make decisions that always were to his benefit. I had to think of him every moment of every day. It was my responsibility that I provided an environment that was healthy, safe and secure. I made changes and sacrifices.
All changes were well worth it, I have a beautiful healthy baby boy. Controlling his eating habits now is easy. He doesn't eat anything unless we give it to him. However in years to come, I will not have all that control, and I will have to hope my son has the right knowledge to eat and exercise right so he may stay healthy.
Childhood obesity is an ever growing epidemic worldwide. A report done in 2004 reported 16% of children between the ages of 6 and 11 were overweight and 15% of children were at risk for becoming obese. This makes up over 9 million children in America. In the UK the Department of Health announced that 80% of the country's four to ten year olds were weighed and measured in 2006-and then in 2007 -there was an increase of 32 per cent on the previous year of the number of children with obesity. A new study from Australia says that 1 in 5 Australian pre-school children are fat.
The statistics can not and should not be ignored. Being healthy starts with the home. Children who are obese have a 70% greater chance of being obese when they are adults. That percentage increases to 80% if both the parents of the child are obese. For our world to be healthy they need the right education and resources.
The physical and emotional affects of childhood obesity are deadly serious. These children are not being given the chance to be care-free children. It is time to start to help fight for these children and their families. Everyone deserves to be healthy.
Here is how you can help with the fight against childhood obesity: visit the website below
www.AmericanHomeRescue.org/ At American Home Rescue it is our goal to help educate and provide for those who are suffering from childhood obesity. If you donate $50.00 to help those children who don't have any resources for a healthy life, you will receive $300.00 worth of FREE gas. That is $25.00 of FREE gas every month!!! So you help a child in need, and we help you with your gas.
It is a small price to pay to ultimately save a child's life. It is our responsibility as parents to provide for our children. It is our duty to ensure that they are healthy and safe. As a mom I feel it is my duty to not only help my children, but help all children. I hope you feel the same way.
*P.S. Your Donation is Tax Deductible!!!*