5 tips for teaching your kids to have a healthy lifestyle

If you have read some of my previous posts, I have been attempting to get in shape and improve my overall health, from the inside out. One of my biggest motivators are my children. I am teaching them to be healthy and exercise through sports. So, they are involved in sports but with their energy level they are always down for an at home workout with mama. Here are some ways to incorporate your children in your workout so you have no excuses.

1. Track - i would like to start running and my kids have shown interest in track so i thought this a great way for them to get started. We run or walk around the track for two miles then I let them go to the park.

2. Walking the dog - I’m ashamed to say i never used to walk my dog. But, that has changed, i want my kids to know our neighborhood so we walk the door and play games. We usually end up at the park again so it’s a win-win for everyone. The dog gets out, the kids play so hard that when they get home they are too tired to do anything but sleep.

3. Ri28 - it’s a workout program that you can do anywhere. They have a challenge every month and it’s $40 sign up. I like the program because you can do it anywhere at anytime. It’s convenient and even though it’s alittle advanced for my kids they still like to attempt to workout.

4. Practice with them - My boys are in basketball and basketball. I’m horrible at both but i like to help them by running drills with them. All the running around helps me break a sweat.

5. Bike rides along the lake - Beautiful scenery and long stretches with no traffic lights. Picnics and going to the beach. All on my list of things to do for the summer

That is the amazing thing about family. We are supporting each other to reach each other's goals. If only I didn't have to hide their veggies in their food, life would be a lot smoother.