Big apologies

Happy 2006...

I got very side tracked the last few months of 2005 and neglected my blogs :(

They all got together and said "either keep posting or give us up - we can't sit here without updates - it's not good for us."

So I listened to them and got back to posting...

Let's start 2006 with healthier everybody... especially you and your children

Most people start a new year with the resolution of being healthier...they promise to eat well lose weight, exercise and they start off with a bang. The health club I go to was jam packed yesterday I was told. I did not go until today. But why don't people stick with the plan they promise themselves? Mainly because the plan they set out to do is unrealistic. We are all creatures of the immediacy issue. I want it now!

Good health is a lifestyle - not a fad or irregular activity. And is has to be enjoyable because if it feels like a chore - we don't do it...And it helps if it is a social activity as we do better when we are with someone and feel accountable.

So for you and your family I suggest you write out realistic health goals for all and put the goal list on the refrigerator or wherever you post family messages. Everyone should have input into these goals because by taking part everyone feels more responsible for sticking with them.

Make sure some are family activities like walking the dog, taking a leisurely walk, playing physically active games etc. And many will be activities geared toward the individuals. The important thing is to make the goals, make them fun, and STICK with them for at least 3 months - without complaining and they will probably become part of your life. Kids will do what their parents do - so if you exercise, so will your children. If you play sports, so will they. If you eat well, they will too [until they hit their teens)]

Til next time.