Get Moving!
What happened to the days where kick ball was being played
in the cul-de-sac, a game of baseball in an open field behind Ms Courtney’s
house, and our parents having to drag our butts inside just so we could eat dinner?
Things aren’t like that anymore! We need to get moving! We need to get outside
and explore this beautiful world that we live in.
According to the CDC the childhood obesity rate have more
than doubled in the past 30 years and has tripled for adolescents. (Childhood
is defined as ages 6-11 adolescent is defined as 12-19)
TRIPLED!
This is just getting ridiculous.
We need to be thankful that we can walk and run, laugh and
play.
I have 10 challenges for everyone!
1.
Go on a family walk. Everyday. For 30minutes.
2.
Drink 8 glasses of water a day
3.
Put your shoes and socks on while standing up.
Balance!
4.
Park in the furthest parking spot
5.
Only watch tv or be on the internet 30 minutes a
day.
6.
Try a new outside activity once a week. (Hike,
rock climb, bike, canoe, paddleboard, soccer, sand volleyball etc.)
7.
Set fitness and lifestyle goals both short and
long term. For example I will run 3 times week and in 3 month I will do a 5k. I
am going to give up soda for 1 month and see how it feels! By the end of this
year I will have hiked 15 different locations. Write them up and put them
somewhere you can see every day. Hold
yourself accountable
8.
Take the stairs. Every time! Even if it’s the 10th
floor feel those glutes burn.
9.
Go bowling or mini golfing instead of the
movies. You can burn at least 200 calories for an hours’ worth of fun!!
10.
Plan a game of Frisbee with your friends at the
park for this weekend.
The goal is to get moving and to get active, to laugh with
family and friends, and to get some fresh air. You’ll start reaping the
benefits in no time.
Remember to be thankful for what we have. We never know how
long where going to have it.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Leslie Faust
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