There are several ways that I'm suggesting that we can promote fitness and living a healthy lifestyle in our homes. Biggest one--it all starts with us parents. Kids learn so much through our example. They observe and absorb everything we do. Now that nicer weather is just around the corner, I plan to get out and go biking with my family several times a week. My hope is to instill in my children that engaging in physical activity is normal--not sitting in front of the TV, watching shows together every night. We have been guilty of this.
Diet. This definitely is my weakness and I have so much room to improve, but something as simple as throwing out all sweets in the house is a huge start! I try to keep things very simple that I cook. I cook with lots of fresh vegetables and lean meats. As my husband says: "I like girl food." But in all seriousness, I feel significantly better when my diet is in check. I have more energy and I find that my girl's are more alert, more responsive, and happier.
It's never too early or too late to get started. Just a few weeks ago, I taught the girls about fitness at joy school. They had so much fun running, jumping, crawling, twirling, and rolling--I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that I broke a sweat just chasing them as we ran and danced in a circle to "We are Never Getting Back Together" fives times. *Those three year olds had me busting up at their song requests.
