Exercise every season!

Have you ever said to your self : its too cold outside I'm not going to work out today? Think about it once the weather starts to change we come u with excuses. The big and bulky clothes we wear over the winter not only give us warmth but also give us more room to carry extra winter weight. This is not to say that once the weather gets cold it may be harder to go jogging outside or riding our bicycles .However, instead of making excuses due to the weather we should focus on finding solutions.

There are other activities we can still do in order to maintain our active lifestyles. Some of them include:

1. workout DVD's ( make these a family affair)
2. your schools indoor gyms
3. jump rope
4. active video games

Want to make it more fun? Go ice skating with your friends, go sledding or skiing with your family or go outside and play in the snow. The important thing is to stay active and not sit on the couch.

Studies suggest that kids loose the weight they gained in the winter during the summer since its the most active season for everyone. Attending weight loss camp helps not only with the winter gain but also with a new healthy approach towards nutrition and fitness.

Don't let the different holidays affect your workouts and healthy lifestyle. Always make exercise and staying active a priority by planning ahead.

Tip of the week!

Tip of the week!

Sometimes we try to find excuses to not work out whether it is the fact that we have too much homework or lack of time to saying that we don't have a gym membership etc. No matter how many excuses we come up with all of these have solutions. Today I introduce you to a simple thing that can make a big difference...the JUMP ROPE! Did you know that 10 minutes of jumping rope is roughly equivalent to running an 8-minute mile. Jumping rope not only workouts the whole body but it's also inexpensive and you can do it anywhere. You can find a jump rope at Wal-Mart, Target, or any sporting goods store. The best thing about it is that you can take it anywhere with you even on your family trips you can still jump. Remember girls rain or shine JUMP!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Tips

Hi Girls,

Isn’t the year going quickly- I couldn’t quite believe it when I realized Halloween is just around the corner which means one thing: it’s almost holiday season. This time of year is always tricky and I thought Halloween would be a great chance to think about having foods you enjoy but in moderation. Halloween is the time of year when candy and treats are everywhere and it’s hard to resist that temptation- the good news is we can have these treats and don’t need to miss out on all the fun we just need to think about 3 things-
Frequency- how often are we going to have these treats
Amount- how much of these treats are we going to have
Type- what kind of treats can chose

Top tips for handling Halloween:

·         After going trick or treating spend some time sorting out your candy- chose your favorites and put them into a jar to keep, all those which aren’t your favorites give to friends/family or a local shelter

·         Instead of eating all your candy in one go spread your candy out, have one piece as a snack each day or every other day so you still get to enjoy these treats just in moderation

·         Store candy out of sight- if it’s on show you’re more likely to pick at it and want to eat it

·         Always opt for fun-size candy bars or single serving bags of candy

·         Parents talk to your daughter before she goes out trick or treating- set some ground rules agree how much she will keep/give away, agree on a ‘treat schedule’ of how much candy can be consumed each day, this will help make it clear for everyone

·         Try giving out alternative snacks this year- baked unsalted bags of pretzels, sugar free gum, animal graham crackers, fruit leathers made with 100% real fruit, wholegrain cheddar crackers all come in handy single serving sizes and are still tasty treats to enjoy!

·         Offer non food-based treats;  items such as Halloween themed pencils, pens, stickers, bouncy balls and temporary tattoos all go down great with children!

·         If you’re at a Halloween party remember everything in moderation- it’s okay to have the treats on offer just remember portion sizes, opt for healthier alternatives and suss out what’s on offer before choosing food, sticking to one trip to the buffet table can help to stop nibbling and going back for seconds!

·         Think about what you drink especially at parties- drinks can easily stack up the calories opt for water, diet soda, water with sugar free flavorings such as crystal light or dilute fruit juice with water for a longer drink. Remember what you saw in Healthcorps it’s easy for drinks to contain a lot of sugar without you even noticing!

 

REMEMBER candy as with anything can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle; it’s all about moderation and making smart choices

Love Hannah xxx