Tula'i has been involved in a BMI study through our pediatrician's office over the last couple of years. It involved kids that had a BMI of 85% to 97%. I didn't want to do it because Tula'i is a tank. He is NOT fat, He is just a heavy boy. I pick him up and it kills me. But, I have learned more throughout the study and have gone along with SLOWLY making some changes in the home to cut out idle time. Not only have I cut out idle time, but have changed the snacks that my kids eat. I have bought maybe 3 boxes of fruit snacks in 2 years. I have changed there snacking to fruit, yogurt, string cheese and other things. Anyway, out TV is no longer in the living room which equals more effort to turn the TV on for them so they don't watch as much. They don't get to play the ipods much anymore either. But, there are the days that are very few and far in between where we slack and let them watch/play for a bit.
So, what do the kids do with their time now? This.....
They have also become more helpful with chores on Saturday mornings and have learned to play with each other more. I love it! They use their imaginations as well. It has also helped Cliff and I not to watch as much TV. Not that we watched much anyway, but now maybe we watch 1-2 hours during the whole entire week.
Needless to say, Tula'i's BMI hasn't gone down, but I am thankful for the changes that we have made as a family to eat better and enjoy more time together.
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When it snowed here, my kids were out ALL DAY LONG!!! It was awesome. I can't stand it when it is just too cold to go outside and play. Luckily their favorite thing to do is Dance Central 2...Kekoa even joins in the fun. You'll have to check it out on Jess's blog. I added your email to the list so check your email and then you won't have to sign in as me.
Yay for getting active and cutting out crap!
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