The Blog Action Day has the theme of FOOD.
I would like to talk about food on a personal level. How can we as individuals contribute to the reversal of the obesity crisis here in America? I would suggest that we can set an example to important people in our lives. Whether it is a husband, child, sister or brother, significant others or best friend or colleague, invite them to take a walk with you.
Yes, it is simplistic, but studies show that exercising with someone is a good way to improve the chance of continuing to walk. As little as 30 minutes a day will help combat encroaching weight gain and promote a healthy attitude. Taking a walk will get you off the couch and out of the house/office. Walking with a partner allows for conversation and may relieve stress. You may even find yourself laughing. I certainly feel better about myself and have a little less guilt to carry around.
Taking a walk will also have an impact on what you eat. I am less apt to pig-out after I walk. I don’t want to lose the good-girl feeling. A follow-up to feeling good about yourself may translate into thinking about what you eat. Learn just a little about superfoods such as blueberries, sweet potatoes or salmon. The benefits of including these easy-prep foods in your diet may win over yourself and the family.
Want to combine exercise with food? Grow your own super foods. Gardening is a great way to get out and work out and have two end products: great food and better health.
Happy Blog Action Day.
My niece looks at her “long walks” with me as girl time. The exercise and the girl time are two things that she doesn’t get a whole lot of at home. And when I make her eat healthy foods (well, basically don’t give her any other options) I explain to her how the foods will help her be stronger and healthier than other kids. She always makes an ugly face, but she’ll eat the food anyway.
By: daniebob on Sunday, January 1, 2012
at 5:59 pm
I am trying to walk Lake Elizabeth everyday. You would think that could be done easily but the day does slip by if I let it. Hope to get a couple of hikes in while in Hawaii soon. Your niece has a great example/
By: susan1000 on Sunday, January 1, 2012
at 8:25 pm