Cute video!

I think subconsciously it still takes over adults too, to an extent – lots of self-help books talk about surrounding yourself with people who have succeeded at what you’re trying to succeed at.

Tornado is just TOO CUTE!

I also try to explain the the kiddies in my life why I like to exercise. How it is good for me and helps me feel good. My nieces and nephews are pretty active so I am proud of them for that, too!

On the note of body respect, I respect mine most of the time. I’m always not as grateful as I should be though. Thank you legs for carrying me on my runs!

If only we could all get the “food as fuel” concept down pat, so that we can model it for our children (and children around us, in my case). Learning at a young age is so much easier than “teaching an old dog new tricks” as is so often the case.

I of course still struggle with respecting my own body, but it’s something I’m working on, and having the motivation of being a good example to my future children certainly helps. When I catch myself saying anything negative about my body, I try to reverse it and to appreciate the health that I have, and how strong and capable my body is (because who knows how long it will last).

It makes me sad to see so many overweight kids, when it used to be an anomaly. It’s too bad that in our efforts to achieve a more efficient and convenient world, we’ve become so “lazy” (in a way). I wish kids would get outside and play more often, and actually use their imagainations like we had to in the goold old days. Some day when I’m a parent, hopefully I can encourage healthy habits in my kids.

I teach PE wold love the DVD- esp. on rainy days!

I agree with both sides. Lead by example, everything in moderation. Our kids have so much to learn and they need to learn it, I get to provide a home that it’s safe to learn.

WAAA-AAAH