Teen Dieting Education

With television shows like “The Hills” and “90210″, teens are looking at their favorite star, and wondering why their body isn’t like the actors and actresses on these shows. They look at these people as their idols, and want to look and be just like them. It is important to educate our teens on the dangers of certain diets, and what it takes to lose weight in a safer, and more health conscious way.

A teen’s healthy diet plan shouldn’t be any different than any average adult. The right foods combined with a good fitness plan can help mold their body into a fit and healthy form.

Education: Start by educating yourself. Find out what a proper diet and fitness plan for your teen should consist of. Speak to your family physician; see what he or she feels is the right course of action. Ask about a dietitian, a dietitian can help plan a menu that will be conducive to the type of lifestyle your teen leads. Also, educate yourself about fad diets, and eating disorders.  Read more...

Posted: 10th April 2010 under Family.
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Surviving in This Economic Hardship Should Start From the Family Unit

Despite it being a vital aspect of life, some of us find it harsh when told to create a culture of saving for the future. And this has brought me to say that during those formative years it would be of utmost importance for parents to instill knowledge on ways of saving. I thank my parents for where I am now financially; I can still hear my mother’s voice not to be wasteful. Even when it came to serving food, she insisted for one to serve what you know you can finish.

In these tough economic times and the constant fluctuating inflation globally it would suicidal if parents don’t regard teaching their children on how to save even if it just means getting them a piggy bank. Maybe you would call my father old school and a disciplinarian but I thank him for the efforts he took to make sure his children adopted a habit of saving. I came to realize that nothing in life is got easy or overnight but one has to work on achieving some sort to success. I have to believe in small beginnings and building on them not forgetting to follow up until you finish. It’s from my parents’ effort I learnt the saving culture while still in my formative years, as my father found it a character flaw not planning for the future.  Read more...

Posted: 14th November 2009 under Family.
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