I have to say that I love summer time a lot!!! Seems like you want to do more things!!! One question I have though is this: Do you change the types of food that you keep in your house when your children are home on summer break from school?
I was attending my weight watchers meeting yesterday and we were discussing the difficulties of summer. Vacations, wedding, camping, kids home from school, etc... One of the people there stated that she was having a difficult time because her kids were home so she had to buy all of the sugary drinks and junk food snacks. So it was very difficult to eat healthy! I made the comment to the group that I don't change the types of food that I keep in my home when my kids are home...and this person said "Your poor kids!" I want to teach my children to make better choices while they are younger because I don't want them to struggle with the problems that I have struggled with just about my entire life! For that reason we don't keep soda, chips, cookies, candy etc...in our home. We try to keep fruits and veggies just about all of the time! We also don't have a buffett going at our house! When we fix meals, we fix 1 meal...not 5!!!
If you yourself are struggling with making healthy choices, why not try to incorporate healthy eating habits with in your entire household. Summer time is one of the best times ever to get AMAZING fruits and veggies!!! Look up local farmer's markets in your area or in the area that you happen to be vacationing in and go shop there. You will be supporting the local farmers as well as getting WONDERFUL fresh fruits and veggies! Find a berry patch that has "Pick your Own" and spend time one day picking fresh berries!!
One thing I might suggest is that when you come home with your fruits and veggies, wash them and that way they will be ready to dive into when you are ready for a snack!
Take time this summer to let your children see what types of wonderful fruits and veggies that they can enjoy this summer! It is ok to have an occassional treat but not restock your entire pantry or freezer with junk food just because the children are out of school. You are not only hurting yourself by having those foods in your house, but you are also hurting your children by enabling them to have things that aren't really good for them. If they aren't good for you, then why in the world would you stock your house full because your children are home?
Take time to enjoy all the wonderful fresh fruits and veggies this summer!!
Well said, my friend!!!
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