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BrittanyView Thread
After my initial shock, I began to think.
Is it correct that my eating habits can impact my son?
I have tried several weight loss programs, with little success. I plan to try again if it will help my son.
I have considered meal replacement programs but I am not certain if eating different meals than my son will be helpful. I wonder if there are any programs available which will allow me to make changes which I can pass to my son.View Thread
Caprisun -> swapping to low calorie gatorade
White bagels -> mini bagels
Cin Toast Crunch -> cheerios or kix
Potato Chips -> baked lays
Granola bars -> fiber one bars
Rice -> couscous (they won't eat brown or wild)
potato-> sweet potato
pasta -> ? this is something they love- especially the boxed mac n cheese. they don't like homemade so can't do whole grain pasta
canned green beans and corn -> lower sodium
little debbies -> mini rice crispie treats
1% milk -> skim
subs-> wraps
lunchables -> make my own with turkey pepperoni, weight watchers string cheese and Kashi crackers
Finally, my husband and I eat a lot of main dish salads in summer, but I feel like I go back to the rice/potato/pasta and meat dinners when they're here. I am going to do big salad night once a week and they're going to have to deal with it.
Any other ideas? I'm hiding the snacks for lunchboxes in my bedroom closet too. Our rule is if you're hungry eat an apple. Fruit is always allowed.View Thread
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She does eat a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, but main dishes are our problem. If I make a pasta dish (even spaghetti and sauce), grilled chicken, pot roast, pork roast or fish, she won't touch it or even try it!
She used to eat and at least try everything.
Any suggestions?View Thread
Now I'm looking for a Spring activity and she is not interested in anything. She does love to swim but is terrified to go to the pool to try out for the local Y team.
Any suggestions? Her dad and I are getting so frustrated its hard to talk with her about it.View Thread
Sports moms and dads, you're in luck! Dr. Zylstra is a self professed "sportsaholic", enjoying all sports with his family. He'll be the perfect expert to answer questions about keeping your kids fit through individual and team sports.
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HaylenView Thread
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HaylenView Thread
I thought it was a great idea to be able to help kids get their exercise and be a opportunity for the kids to see adults model good habits.
So, how long and how hard should kids exercise?
The general recommendation is for kids to get at least 60 minutes a day of moderate or more intense exercise per day.
O-kay. 60 minutes is clear, but how moderate is moderate?
Here are a couple or resources to help you and your kids set a good pace.
1. http://blogs.elon.edu/ptkids/category/tm-tools/24-perceived-exertion-scale-for-children/
The link outlines a 10 point scale of exertion with child-friendly descriptions. Moderate exertion would be at a 5/10. Some versions have faces to go with the numbers like a kid's pain rating scale.
Scoring:
1……Very, Very Easy
2……Very Easy
3……Easy
4 ……Just Feeling a Strain
5…….Starting to get hard
6…….Getting Quite hard
7…….Hard
8……..Very Hard
9……..Very, Very Hard
10……So Hard I am going to Stop
2. This one is even easier: the Talk Test
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html
"The talk test is a simple way to measure relative intensity. As a rule of thumb, if you're doing moderate-intensity activity you can talk, but not sing, during the activity. If you're doing vigorous-intensity activity, you will not be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath."
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Aside from the usual seasonal treats, my husband and I went out of our way to get in some sort of physical activity with the kids daily. We took walks, scooters to the park, ice skating and bowling.
It was challenging! I wanted to stay in PJs some days since the school routine was on hold.
How did you and the kids do over the break with healthy eating and activity?View Thread
We first thought it could be an skin allergy, but she didn't eat anything out of her usually on that day, I believe.
Then I remembered that I just purchased her two new pair of jeans for her, she wore one the day before that happened, and the other one on the actual day it happened.
The day before she had nothing, but on that day she had a lot of little dots that looked like bruises once she came back from school.
Could it be due to the pants maybe being too tight, I asked her if they were too tight and if it hurts, she said is tight, but it didn't hurt.
We will return it tomorrow and get a bigger size just in case.
Should we just wait it out and assume it was the pants, or should we still go to the doctor to see if it could be something else. She said it wasn't itchy and it didn't hurt. The dots are going away slowly, but I am worried we should maybe make an appointment or go to the E.R. today while is still there to see if it could be something worse.
What would you recommend?
Thank you
MeeksView Thread
How do you have fun with your kids in the kitchen and help them learn about healthy choices? Share your favorite ideas and recipes here!
http://exchanges.webmd.com/fall-parenting-challengeView Thread
"Activities for the Whole Family" is the theme this week. Click the link above, check out the entries and vote for your favorite. Post one yourself!
Haylen
p.s. Dishes with Apples/Pears is this weeks Healthy Plate Recipe Challenges . Sweet or savory, raw or cooked, anything goes! Head over there to vote and post.
It's hard for me to get into Fall food or activities. Supposed to be OVER 100 DEGREES where I live in the Southern California valley this weekend. Not feeling very "Fall" at all
HaylenView Thread
WebMD is testing a new type of community -- WebMD Challenges -- and we'd love for you to help us test and have some fun while you're doing it.
The Fall Kids Activity Challenge will start on Monday, Oct. 3rd, and will last for 6 weeks. It's set up so that members can compete for "braggin' rights" for the best activities for kids.
Check out the new board now, read "How to Take Part", and then jump in on Monday and get started!
I can't wait to see your activities!
Take care,
Haylen
WebMD Community TeamView Thread
Spoiler alert: he's bringing lunches from home again!
Read her story here: Teaching Healthy Habits. You'll learn more about her son's not-so-healthy lunch and how he knew it contained too much sugar.
Do you talk about unhealthy food & habits at home with your kids? If not, do you have questions for our experts about how to start? Let's share!
HaylenView Thread
But if your little one has unhealthy habits and needs to slim down, it's a conversation you need to have. Even if your child does not have a weight problem, you should be initiating conversations about healthy weight, nutrition and fitness. Kids need to be armed with the facts.
Let's discuss great ways to talk about healthy weight -- not looks or dieting -- with your kids, whether they need to drop a few pounds or not.
How do you think it's best to broach the topic with your own kids? Have you been avoiding this discussion in your family? Why?
Check out this great information on how to talk to your children about healthy habits every day !
HaylenView Thread
How do you pack healthy lunches that your kids will eat? Let's help each other out with suggestions!
HaylenView Thread
I was wondering what you guys thought of this.. or should I just stick to Yoplait and send it to them once in a while..
Here is the back of the yogurt for vanilla chai
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 6 oz
Amount per Serving
Calories 60Calories from Fat 13.5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 95mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 22%
Carbs 26%
Protein 52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.
Ingredients here..
water, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, cream, gelatin, tricalcium phosphate, modified corn starch, natural flavor, citric acid, salt, pectin, agar, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, red 40, vitamin A palmitate, vitamamin D3, enzymes and active cultures with L. Acidophilus and B. bifidumView Thread
Due to budget cuts recess time has been cut down. I'm going to try and keep up our family walks after dinner but homework can throw a wrench into that plan...
What activities do your kids participate in during the school year?
HaylenView Thread
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