Childhood Obesity - What can I do?

Good morning again everyone. I want to talk about something different this morning.

This past Mothers Day weekend Jeannie, Tristan and I went to Lousiana to spend the holiday with the rest of my Guidry family. We went to JellyStone park - lots of families and childrens celebrating and playing. During the course of the weekend I noticed something horribly scary. The obesity epidemic of children. Across the spectrum.

I feel really passionate about doing my part to help stop this childhood obesity from becoming the ‘trend’ that it has recently. I want to make a difference to the lives of our children - a better one.

What do I mean about trend? After this weekend I did some research
- Over 30% of our children are overweight or clinically obese
- By 2010 that number is predicted to increase to over 50% if we don't do anything.


As a parent (concerned parent at that!) myself, I was thinking about creating some sort of fitness program specificially for kids of all ages.

However, then I start thinking that what if I do this and then they go home to their parents where they are only offered processed, high fatty foods? All of my efforts would be abolished.

Then I start to think that maybe I should also be targeting the parents by doing some sort of nutrition class and/or even a seminar series to share ideas on how to organize your life to create more time towards making healthy meals. I could also talk about how to combat excuses towards exercise; the importance of role modeling; limiting beliefs; and how to attain an unstoppable attitude.

So this is where I’m at. I was hoping for your input.

What would you like to see in your own community to help stop the childhood obesity trend?

Please email me your thoughts, questions, etc : julescg@methodevolution.com

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

JC GUIDRY
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