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The Holidays are here again and everyone is preparing for their annual sugar overload!
How can we help our children with this? The Holidays are special for all of us and unfortunately, food is often part of that celebration. I’ve known people who partied from Thanksgiving all the way through New Year’s and even extended it to Super Bowl time! Yep- they gained lots of pounds in the process.
No matter what is going on around us, we need to be aware of what and how much we are eating. This is especially true for children as they often have no self control. That leaves it up to the adults or parents.
The best thing I know to do is to lead by example. Limit your own extra intake, discuss it with your child, and ask him to follow your example.
Go for an extra walk, an extra work out, an extra anything that gets you moving. Take your child with you.
We often cannot control what is offered to us when we are out, but we can control whether we say yes or no. Talk to your child about the temptations of enjoying something in the moment and having to live with the results for a long time. I’m sure every one of you knows exactly what I’m talking about.
Limit the extras found in your home. Only bake one batch of cookies – not 5 or 6. Serve just one dessert at your holiday meal. It is not necessary to have choices because that means left overs. Who’s going to eat those? That’s what I thought.
This does not have to be a time of punishment or denial. Move away from the food table and enjoy the company of those you are with – and take your children with you. Teach them how to socialize rather than eat.
Oh – and do enjoy whatever Holiday you are celebrating.
With the advent of Michelle Obama’s campaign to help overweight and obese children, much has come to light about the parents of these children. Many times parents do not think their children are overweight. I am including a video today which addresses this problem and gives some reasons. One of these is that parents often compare their children to other children. Hence, my Joey is not as heavy as Tommy so Joey’s weight must be OK.
Food for thought.
NOTE*** I DO NOT promote or advocate any weight loss surgery for anyone. This video just happens to be from that website. It has good information and does not promote surgery. I receive no commission from this company.
With that being said, watch the video and share it with others. If all parents could look at their children and really see them, we would all be better off.
