Showing posts with label Work in Progress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Work in Progress. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
1-year and counting...
Hello world! It's been far too long since my last post, and for that I am so sorry. Fail, on my part. But, I am back with BIG news. Today, I am celebrating my 1-year VEGANniversary!!! Yup, 1-year and counting my friends:) Check out this awesome e-card that I received.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The #1 THREAT to today's youth
This story really hit close to home for me. I, like roughly 17% of American kids, was an obese child and teen, and like 40% of parents of obese children ages 6 to 11, my parents saw that I was gaining weight too quickly for my height and age, but they still did not perceive me as being "obese."
Yet, I was obese and gaining at least 10-15lbs each year. They were not alarmed by my appearance because I was active and out going. But, I was still not healthy. This article exposed a real truth that I think is overlooked by so many parents. Its not just that kids today are eating too much junk food, its that they are eating too much of everything. For example, as a kid, I loved vegetables and fruits as much as I did Skittles and Gummy Bears, and if you put 3 portions of vegetables on my plate, I would finish them all, whether I was satisfied or stuffed and still eat 3 pieces of fruit for dessert. And when it came to candy or junk food, I never grasped the concept of just eating some, and save the rest for later. I just had to finish the bag, box, or package.
I strongly believe that, like me, this is how kids deal with their feelings like loneliness, boredom, and other emotions. Moreover, food is all around them, constantly being pushed on them at home, in school, and in the media. It is easy to get and tastes good. Without the right tools and encouraging role model(s), its no wonder why they can't reason well enough to find more productive ways to express their feelings and not depend on food to cope. I think a big part of leading a GREEN lifestyle is eating in moderation. We are all born with this healthy habit, but due to the stresses of life and our environment, we unknowingly create new, unhealthy eating habits to just deal.
It's important that families work together to repair their eating habits. Learning about portion sizes and calories is the first step. ALL KIDS LOVE TO LEARN, and they deserve the chance to learn about what they put in to their bodies and how these things affect their growth. EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, so weight loss should not be their only measurable goal. Number of new food they try in a week, number of jumping jacks they can do in a minute, these are examples of non-weight-related goals kids should strive for as they master the components of living a healthier lifestyle.
Yet, I was obese and gaining at least 10-15lbs each year. They were not alarmed by my appearance because I was active and out going. But, I was still not healthy. This article exposed a real truth that I think is overlooked by so many parents. Its not just that kids today are eating too much junk food, its that they are eating too much of everything. For example, as a kid, I loved vegetables and fruits as much as I did Skittles and Gummy Bears, and if you put 3 portions of vegetables on my plate, I would finish them all, whether I was satisfied or stuffed and still eat 3 pieces of fruit for dessert. And when it came to candy or junk food, I never grasped the concept of just eating some, and save the rest for later. I just had to finish the bag, box, or package.
I strongly believe that, like me, this is how kids deal with their feelings like loneliness, boredom, and other emotions. Moreover, food is all around them, constantly being pushed on them at home, in school, and in the media. It is easy to get and tastes good. Without the right tools and encouraging role model(s), its no wonder why they can't reason well enough to find more productive ways to express their feelings and not depend on food to cope. I think a big part of leading a GREEN lifestyle is eating in moderation. We are all born with this healthy habit, but due to the stresses of life and our environment, we unknowingly create new, unhealthy eating habits to just deal.
It's important that families work together to repair their eating habits. Learning about portion sizes and calories is the first step. ALL KIDS LOVE TO LEARN, and they deserve the chance to learn about what they put in to their bodies and how these things affect their growth. EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, so weight loss should not be their only measurable goal. Number of new food they try in a week, number of jumping jacks they can do in a minute, these are examples of non-weight-related goals kids should strive for as they master the components of living a healthier lifestyle.
Monday, August 3, 2009
As luck would have it...
...the Universe is in line with me and my goals too. Check out my horoscope for today!
"Your reputation is your top concern right now, but you could afford to lighten up. Don't despair -- you need to deal with something pretty big, but you've got the resources to handle it without too much effort or worry. You do need to keep pressing forward, no matter what."
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"Your reputation is your top concern right now, but you could afford to lighten up. Don't despair -- you need to deal with something pretty big, but you've got the resources to handle it without too much effort or worry. You do need to keep pressing forward, no matter what."
Get your horoscope for today at Shine by Yahoo!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Good News!
According to the ScienceDaily, we decreased our overall energy consumption in 2008. Likewise, "Americans used more solar, nuclear, biomass and wind energy in 2008 than they did in 2007, according to the most recent energy flow charts."--ScienceDaily (2009-07-20)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
...on a POSITIVE note!
I've been blogging for over a year now. During this past year, I have moved to the west coast, completed my third year of undergraduate studies, was accepted to graduate school, and visited four European countries. So, I think it is about time that I recognize and show some gratitude for all that I have been blessed with this year. Right? RIGHT! That said, its time to take this blog into a new direction, a more focused, SUSTAINABLE direction.
But first, I'll take a moment to review my exciting year of travel:
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Florence, Italy
Copenhagen, Denmark
Malmö, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
But first, I'll take a moment to review my exciting year of travel:
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Florence, Italy
Copenhagen, Denmark
Malmö, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
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