Some people think I have a important job. I am the guy that helps people find a tenth of a second, lose a sixteenth of a pound and create millimeters that previously didn’t exist. At the highest level of sports performance, these small increments of time, weight and distance can often lead to the difference between victory and defeat. In my career, these victories have helped my clients earn over 1 billion dollars to date. Some people think I have a difficult job. My job requires a meticulous understanding of cutting-edge strategies, tried and true methodology and the ability to know which one to apply at the right time. My work requires the ability to publicly speak and professionally write to educate, motivate and engage people of all backgrounds. In my career, these abilities have helped my products to sell over 150,000 copies to date. Some people think I have high-pressure job. Whether my clients succeed or fail, or a presentation is a hit or a flop, I must be prepared to accept responsibility for the result. My work is open to constant criticism of the world and I am labeled only by my latest achievement or failure. In my career, programs that I have helped to create have been used by over 600,000 athletes and people to date. This job however, is not my most important, difficult or high-pressured. In fact, my “day” job pales in comparison to my duty as a parent. My “day” job may determine the future of a handful of people, but my job as a parent influences the future of the world. As a parent, I have often fumbled and erred toward achieving a result. There was no schooling, course work and manual of policies and procedures that came along with this job. During this job, I still have done my best with all that I had. Although in no way do I consider myself an expert, I do think I know a thing or two about one of the most difficult tasks today for a parent: how to raise a healthy kid.
I believe that childhood obesity is perhaps the world’s biggest challenge. A mentor of mine once told me that if you want to do something great, seek out the biggest challenge and attack. That is exactly what I am doing with this blog. Our children are our future. There is more information available about fitness and diet than ever. Parenting is also one of the most studied areas of social development as well. Why then are the kids so overweight? Most people have the classic “blame” list. Here is a quick video of my oldest daughter that should remove a few of them:
In addition to the CDC, many people recognize the obesity epidemic. Many also feel they just don’t know what to do. I say we just aren’t doing what we know. Below is a quick list of 5 “reminders” about how to get our kids (and ourselves) back on the fitness track:
Before you are going to get your kid in shape, you have to get yourself in shape first. Everything you do is something that your child is going to be learning from you. Parents that eat right and exercise have kids that eat right and exercise. Parents that are sedentary and bring the wrong food into the house, will have kids that follow suit. Remember there is a reason that they say that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Once you start leading by example, you are going to have to stay consistent. Eating right and exercising is not a “sometimes” thing; it is an all-the-time thing. Stay the course. Never let off. Be consistent in your message and actions despite the opportunity to do otherwise.
When you were a kid, I am sure you had a dream. Well, every kid today has one too. The best thing you can do is discover that dream and help help your child create an optimistic expectation. There is nothing wrong with letting your child believe they can be the best in the world. Your goals might not always be the same as your child’s, but a child with a powerful support team is difficult to stop. One important aspect of that support will be by developing their first wealth: their health.
Once you know your child’s dream, the next step is to support it. The more you are involved in the process, the better the chances you will both grow healthy together. Kids that work out with their parents are proven to be less likely to be involved in drinking, drugs and delinquent behavior. Being involved in your kid’s life isn’t invasive, it is impressive.
Just like you cannot be too motivating, or too positive, it is impossible to give your child too much love. This is, however, a great goal to strive for. A great way to love them with good food and a healthy lifestyle. Once you get involved in your child’s dream, you may end up wanting things for your kids more than they do. Even if they occasionally come up short, never forget the five most powerful words you can tell your child: “I Am Proud Of You.”
http://blogs.menshealth.com/fitness-pros/5-tips-to-raise-a-healthy-kid/2012/07/31/#ixzz234xcVlQj
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