tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post5317802813327298821..comments2023-10-30T06:25:52.686-07:00Comments on Let's Move It Momma's: scary.Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00935155587978160137noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-91083449303323700702012-02-20T11:06:53.336-08:002012-02-20T11:06:53.336-08:00Great post! I used to work in an elementary school...Great post! I used to work in an elementary school and was amazed at what parents gave their kids for lunch, (and what the cafeteria provided, too!) Not to mention the lack of activity... I think you're right, modeling it is key, and hopefully they'll find the benefits of healthy living on their own!Laura Bollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085128220551434785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-68884488885862729352012-02-20T06:03:28.106-08:002012-02-20T06:03:28.106-08:00I am often appalled at the amount of food served i...I am often appalled at the amount of food served in restaurants. I think they should help us see what real serving sizes are instead of inflating them. <br /><br />I try to always emphasize healthy activities to my kids, but there are some crazy influences out there. Fruit snacks!?!? crazyChristy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-50450568675711785092012-02-19T07:59:16.402-08:002012-02-19T07:59:16.402-08:00I found it quite disturbing that kids equated frui...I found it quite disturbing that kids equated fruit snacks with fruit?! Yikes, that's scary!Rachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-36734679430156095922012-02-18T22:09:31.052-08:002012-02-18T22:09:31.052-08:00I was just thinking the other day, after seeing an...I was just thinking the other day, after seeing an overweight elementary-aged girl, walking home from the bus that there should be more "excitement" about exercise for kids. And then I thought, well, obviously the parents probably need to get excited about it, too, so more excitement about exercise for FAMILIES. Totally going to check out this newsletter.<br /><br />(Oh and then later a friend told me a horrifying story about what another one of our friends let her elementary-aged son eat at a fast food restaurant. It made me sick.)Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-53398209942100944172012-02-18T14:50:57.822-08:002012-02-18T14:50:57.822-08:00Last year when Gavin was in preschool he wanted to...Last year when Gavin was in preschool he wanted to stay and eat lunch with his friends that were staying for the daycare afterwards. I was always SHOCKED by what would be in these kids lunches. Granted Gavins lunch isnt always as healthy as it should be but there were kids with 2-3 packages of adult portion and calorie snacks as their meal or poptarts, cupcake and a cheese stick as their meal. <br /><br />I dealt with being heavy as a child and still struggle as an adult with food issues - its a fine line to want them to chose healthy options vs forcing them and then when they arent around they want junk. I hope I can teach my kids the balance. <br />Christinachristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454459222157343377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-62849245182596751442012-02-18T09:39:25.278-08:002012-02-18T09:39:25.278-08:00I work in a restaurant where our portions are smal...I work in a restaurant where our portions are smaller than most other places because of the problem. We also charge less and everyone leaves satisfied!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014696184256866283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782228727051719570.post-87125461701577487292012-02-18T07:52:37.780-08:002012-02-18T07:52:37.780-08:00I agree that we have to be good role models for th...I agree that we have to be good role models for the children in our lives.<br /><br />But I also think that kids think for themselves and want to do what their friends are doing. <br /><br />It is something to be aware of and work at changing. I think it is great that you are doing so much to ensure your kids are on the right path. Good for you! and Great for your family.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.com