Comments on: making changes

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:43:22 +0000

*sigh* I love Michelle!

We’ve also been working towards being healthier. I only let Donnie watch t.v. Friday-Sunday, we’ve given up red meat and we’ve incorporated partial vegetarianism (we don’t eat meat Monday-Thursday, fish on Friday’s and anything we want Saturday and Sunday).

When we get a house (we live in a condo now) I also plan on having my own fruit/vegetable garden.

By: Lynette

Lynette — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:33:45 +0000

Thanks for sharing the video link. Michelle is awesome!
We’re actually pretty good about TV and movies in our household – no movies or TV allowed during the school week. (Two exceptions: Election night and Olympic figure skating!). I’m trying to cultivate healthier eating habits for our family. I have a sweet tooth myself, so it is hard. Reach for those apples!

By: hangingwithmrscooper

hangingwithmrscooper — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:45:41 +0000

It all started when I went to the market today with my son. The fruit hits you as soon as you enter. My son and I picked up grapes, oranges, apples and bananas. We like to eat our grapes froze. I did go into the sugar isle because I needed some in the house. Son asked if we could by cookies for snacks. I told him “Nope, that’s what the fruit is for”. Can we have soda, “Nope, plenty of water comes out of the facet”. Junk food and soda and juices are such big culprits with childhood obesity. We can beat this, but it starts with parents at home.

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:52:18 +0000

I have realized the last few days that I turn my tv on for my 17 month old daughter WAY too much – It’s just that I need some more space and time for myself . . . or that i’m selfish and need more time online — either way, I need to turn the tv off and enjoy time wiht my daughter!

By: Yakini

Yakini — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:05:21 +0000

So excited about Ms. Obama’s new platform! We definitely need that.

I’m glad Chase has started walking, as he’s really getting the exercise that he needs now! He loves to dance as well, and we really encourage that in our household as well.

By: MrsDeveter

MrsDeveter — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:50:36 +0000

I love this! I plan to participate.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:57:53 +0000

I’m so, so guilty of this too. Like, to the point that when I suggest she goes play, she says in her little attitude voice, “I don’t WANT to play Mommy, I want to watch a movie!” That’s bad, I know. It’s so hard to get things done some times though without it (especially as a college student), but I think the key is moderation and I’m working on that. I have seen the educational benefits of some TV programs, but it shouldn’t be the only way they learn and only thing they do all day. I’m working on it and I’m glad Michelle Obama is bringing even more awareness/reminders to parents!

I’ll check out the website you linked for more ideas/information. Thanks for linking it, I hadn’t heard about it yet.