5 Things You Can Do For A Happier, Healthier Family

I'm inspired. As someone who has struggled with obesity my whole life, I really enjoyed watching the first episode of the new season of The Biggest Loser last night. For those of you who were not able to watch, they are now reaching out and trying to help put a dent in the childhood obesity problem that is plaguing this country. They outlined differences between adult weight loss and childhood weight loss. However, I think that great things can be accomplished when the entire family works together toward a healthier lifestyle. Here are five things you can do as a family that will help everyone live longer, healthier lives.

1) Have a plan. Outline the changes that everyone would like to make, and make a plan around those changes. Make a schedule that fits these changes in. Actually writing your plan will make it easier to see and follow.

2) Find activities that everyone enjoys. Studies show that you are more likely to stick with a weight loss plan if you find activities that you truly enjoy. I really don't like swimming, but I love playing racquetball. Last weekend, I met with some friends at our local gym. The children love swimming, so they headed to the pool while I stayed back and played racquetball with another friend. After 2 hours, I could hardly walk, but I loved every minute of it!

3) Go on a family walk. My family and I love going on walks in the evening. It's a great way to burn some calories and stay connected as a family.

4) Plan to take part in a sports event that the whole family can enjoy. Training for a 5k as a family is a great way to spend quality time as a family and carry out something that is difficult to carry out. If you decide to train for an event such as a 5k, make sure to take it slow. Many people burn out because they try to do too much too quickly. Use a plan such as found on www.c25k.com for a slow plan that the entire family can complete.

5) Plan special events around a healthier lifestyle. It's no secret that we tend to over-indulge when it comes to special occasions. Birthday parties, graduation parties, holidays, it doesn't matter what the special occasion is, we tend to over do it. Planning activities for special occasions is a great way to burn extra calories, while still having a great time! Examples of activities that will burn extra calories at your next birthday party include a rock-climbing birthday party, dancing, and of course our favorite, jumping in an inflatable bounce house.

Of course, it doesn't matter what you choose to do, as long as you choose to stay active. Now that you're on your way to a healthier lifestyle, pay it forward. Help others by sharing these simple tips.

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Weight Loss Support - Get Family and Friends to Help You Stick to Your Diet Plan

Having weight loss support is one of the best ways to get long-term success with any diet plan you choose to go on.

To successfully lose weight and keep it off, you need to have peer support. It doesn't matter if it is your husband/wife, friends, brother/sister, or whoever. It is a must to have that go-to person when times get tough. Times will get tough!

It is extremely important to have at least one person to keep you accountable, or you will most likely fall off the wagon and go back to your old bad eating habits.

You need weight loss support to implement your healthier eating and exercise habits. It takes time. Don't be too rough on yourself. Get an accountability partner to keep you honest with yourself and with them.

Everybody needs to be motivated and encouraged from time to time not matter what shape you may be in. Everyday is not always going to be a cakewalk, some days are going to be a struggle.

On the days when you struggle, those are the days when you need someone to keep you accountable so that you stay on the right track.

Rome was not built in a day neither are years of bad habits going to be broke in just a few weeks or months.

You will be tempted. There is no getting away from that fact. One day you will be driving down the road and pass your favorite ice cream place or a Dunkin Donuts shop and want to stop in.

What will you do to combat those overwhelming cravings? Act like you are on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and phone a friend. Call your accountability partner so they can talk you out of not sticking to your diet plan.

What is the best way to get weight loss support?

That is different for different people. There are many options. There are plenty of online weight loss forums that are loaded with great people waiting to motivate you.

The best place to get support is at home. When you have your spouse/significant other backing you, you feel like there is no mountain you can't climb. There is nothing like having someone in your corner rooting for you.

No matter who helps you there is no doubt you need weight loss support to help you stay on track with your diet plan.

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