As thoughts turn to new Year's Resolutions for health and wellness , make sure you make your goals a family affair . While it is important to set personal goals , creating goals that include the entire family can be very beneficial . Not only do children develop healthier habits for their future when they are modeled by parents for them , but the entire family benefits now from healthy behaviors . Here are a few tips to help you and your family bring in 2016 with some healthy habits :
1 . Make sure you are a good role model . Avoid fad diets or unhealthy plans just to quickly lose a few pounds . Let your children see you making plans for healthy meals and exercise .
2 . Start a system to evaluate your family's meals . It doesn't have to be complex , just something your kids understand . A system that uses happy or sad faces for a little one , or a system that uses grades (A , B , C , etc) for kids in school . Make it a point to aim for mostly high scoring items with each meal .
3 . Plan family time around activities . Bowling , hiking and miniature golf are great ways to start out slow when it comes to getting everyone active . Designate areas indoors and outdoors that are for physical activity , and invest in small items that are for physical activity such as balls , jump ropes , etc .
Crowder Vegetarian Style
Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Can mushrooms , drained)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons bacon bits
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, broth, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add corn, milk, cheese, mushrooms and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon bits.
A proud grand-poppa G.
Poppa , You are writing again , this is your first post of the year ,uncle Chris says Bubba was six and he would give his apple to daddy to start , daddy told him he was going to buy him some teeth at the dollar store . uncle Chris is grinning , we like bowling . Poppa we had fun in Reno we went to a lot of places . We showed the post to Bubba and he said that was when he was a kid , he is 8 years old now .
ReplyDeletepoppa everyone should exercise it make you feel better . Now we know why you take lots of pictures and put a name on them what you going to do with them . We are so glad you are back , our teacher asked about you and when was you going to write again .
Mama is making gumbo for tomorrow . Poppa we love you very much and be good so daddy will not spank your musty butt .
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Hello my dear Grands ,
DeleteYes , I am trying to help your mother , all the sites get attention but this one , as you know this red thing is my favorite . I am so glad all of you have fun in Reno , Bubba always wanted your daddy to bite his apple , he was missing his 2 front teeth . I will never forget , he would grin at your daddy all the time .
Tell your teacher , I will help her in her classroom , my pay is reasonable .
I love all of you and you are so special to me . Your daddy will have to catch me first , I will tell your mama on him .
Poppa
Hello G.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and this was a good post to start with , I called Anita to ask how old was Bubba , she said he had just turned 6 and was in Reno on vacation . They are growing like weeds . I love the way they take time with the kids , I think Chris and Gil make their schedules around those kids .
Is Nee feeling better , I will bring over the soup a little later .
Keep up the good work .
PS: Tell Harvey to bring his butt home .
Hello Jean and Harvey'
DeleteJean Harvey is here , Harvey said to tell you he will come home if you let him play with the honeypot (laughing my butt off ).
Bubba was 6 at the time , Chris was 55 , I do believe Chris is 10 years older than Nee . Those guys put their kids first and ask them what they want to do and go .
Gil has been home all day trying to keep Nee in bed , Jean you know Nee , She is feeling better and no fever , Gil made her a strong toddy , so she is watching TV or reading .
I do so hope the soup is spicy , I want some now .
I will get back to my routine as time passes .
G.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you , you said you had wonderful posts coming this year that will benefit everyone , that's a great idea .
This is your first post of the year , very enjoyable , I do miss your words of wisdom , glad you will bring it back .
I remember the bowling shot , I asked Bubba why didn't he grin at the camera , he said he was busy throwing the ball . 3 years ,how time flies .
My dear Joanna ,
ReplyDeleteI hope people get something from each post , the posts will benefit them health wise.
Joanna , my dear lady , I will continue the words of wisdom . Getting myself together now since everyone is gone .
I said the same thing when I pull it out , I am so glad you told me to date each picture , which is a great help .
I laughed when CC told us Bubba told Henry his name was Anthony , but since Henry was my brother , he could call him Tony .
You want some pizza ?