I know, it sounds kind of hokey and you're probably saying "Well, Yah…duh". Fair enough, but most parents lead really hectic, busy, stressful lives. At the end of your workday making sure you and your children get at least 30 minutes of activity is at the bottom of your list. You're thinking about what to have for dinner and how much work is waiting for you at home before your day is done. Saying your child's health is your priority and proving it with actions are two different things.
The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) (www.fitness.gov) established May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The President's Challenge (www.presidentschallenge.org) is the PCFSN signature awards and recognition program.
What follows is the video released today by Wellness News on YouTube. It clearly shows just about everything I would recommend to help you get organized so you can lead your family into fun activities and great nutrition choices. I would add one more thing. Plan your weekly menu, even if just a rough guideline. Get everyone's input for the menu and get help from everyone with dinner prep so it becomes a family affair. Your quality together time could be munching on fresh veggies and dip while you work together to get a simple dinner on the table. After dinner is cleaned up follow through on a half hour walk or bike ride. Finding a trail you like makes it more of an adventure. I always get a feeling of relaxation as soon as I step off a road and onto a trail. Enjoy the video and get inspired to make the change to ensure your kids are not part of the obesity epidemic. You can build a fit family.
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