Bird's Healthy Tips

PreventObesity.net

2012-01-30T14:16:00.000-05:00

Below is an email sent to us on behalf of PreventObesity.net. Join the movement.

Just a few days ago, new nutrition standards were unveiled for school meals that are truly a huge step forward in our effort to provide a healthier future for our kids.

Schools soon will be serving more fruits, vegetables and whole grains while also decreasing the amount of sodium, sugar and fats in meals. Schools must begin to implement the standards in July, which means the next school year will be a healthier one for many of our kids!

This simply would not have happened without your help.

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture put forth proposed nutrition standards last summer, more than 130,000 people wrote to the agency in support. PreventObesity.net advocates like you joined our friends at places like the American Heart Association, Center for Science in the Public Interest, National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity, MomsRising, National Urban League and Kids Safe and Healthful Foods Project to urge the agency to implement strong standards for our kids.

Because of you, that is going to happen.

The new meal guidelines will help an entire generation. At an event announcing the new standards on Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said 32 million schoolchildren will soon benefit from the improved nutrition improvements! First Lady Michelle Obama added that the standards provide a big boost to parents who strive to feed their children the healthiest food possible.

Thank you so much for raising your voice for our nation's children. I know that 2012 will bring many more victories as we work together to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.

Sincerely,
Marty Kearns
Director, PreventObesity.net

Healthy Tip #5: Top 10 Cereals to Avoid

2011-12-09T10:08:00.000-05:00

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-breakfast-cereals-to-avoid.html?page=1

Come take a ride with us on the Giant Obstacle Course!!

2011-12-07T21:48:00.000-05:00

Check out our Half Hour Blasters!!

2011-12-07T21:43:00.000-05:00

Check out our Half Hour Blasters!!...Fitness sessions for adults.
Blog below. Stay active and keep it moving.
halfhourblasters.blogspot.com/

Strive for Consistency, Not Perfection

2011-11-16T09:11:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday everyone! Our lesson for today is to think of our fitness program as a long term investment in the Stock Market (in good times of course)....Meaning each day is going to have ups and downs just like the SM. But, it's the long-term gradual increase that yields our returns. Same as with fitness. We are going to have days that we just aren't up to our best, or we get side tracked and indulge. Instead of crashing permanently and continue to head in the negative direction, we can collect ourselves and get right back on track. Don't beat yourself up for these little lapses...Instead, celebrate your successes each day and strive to be consistent over time. This of course will yield these long-term results....It's Consistency, not Perfection.
Keep it Rolling! -Bird

10 reasons to drink water

2011-10-13T09:20:00.000-04:00

Continuing our venture for education on the benefits of water...Check out the link below. Keep it rolling!

http://www.allaboutwater.org/drink-water.html

Updated View From Lobby: Carpet is in!!

2011-09-29T09:25:00.000-04:00

Making Progress!

2011-09-22T12:59:00.000-04:00

Concrete Stained floor in Lobby and Lounge

Healthy Tip #4: Just Say No to Fast Food

2011-09-15T08:30:00.000-04:00

Below is the first of several articles discussing the detriment of fast food.
Convenient?...Yes
Worth it for you body and mind?...Absolutely Not.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-scary-fast-food-breakfasts.html

Updated view from lobby and Front Sign

2011-09-15T08:24:00.000-04:00

Healthy Tip #3: Get Rest!

2011-09-05T09:59:00.001-04:00

Since it's Labor Day, it's appropriate that we give a healthy tip on the importance of rest and sleep. Check out the article below. Keep it rolling!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/put-these-5-sleep-stealing-behaviors-to-rest.html

Tip #2: Get 5!

2011-08-30T08:53:00.002-04:00

Basic Nutrition Rule...Get 5!
We want to get at least 5 Fruits and Vegetables per day! This is a combination of both, so if you have one banana (for example), then you have four more servings to go. We can all do this and it's important as F & Vs are full of goodness that help our bodies stay healthy. Check the article below, Get 5 and Keep it Rolling!
www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/#

Updated View From Lobby

2011-08-24T10:10:00.000-04:00

Keepin Kids Active

2011-08-23T11:57:00.000-04:00

Check out the link below for an article on Keeping your Kids Active!
http://exercise.about.com/b/2011/07/21/keeping-your-kids-active.htm?nl=1
Keep it Rolling!

Quote of the Week

2011-08-17T17:20:00.002-04:00

"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."

— Maya Angelou

Construction photos

2011-08-17T16:56:00.002-04:00

Front Entrance

View from Check-in

Future Climbing Wall

Tip #1: Focus on Water!

2011-08-03T13:29:00.009-04:00

Remember, caloric intake includes beverages. Let's try to drink at least 64 ounces of water daily...after all, our body IS made up of about 70% water.

Check out these articles!
http://nutrition.about.com/od/hydrationwater/a/waterarticle.htm
http://care2.com/greenliving/10-reasons-to-drink-more-water-that-you-may-not-know.html
Keep it Rolling!