Comments on: The “Big O” http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/ One Ouch is Too Many Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Big O – Part II : Pediatric Safety http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 The Big O – Part II : Pediatric Safety Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:39:42 +0000 http://www.pediatricsafety.net/?p=2343#comment-1139 [...] my first ‘Big O’ post I introduced First Lady Michelle Obama’s program called, “Let’s Move” that provides [...] [...] my first ‘Big O’ post I introduced First Lady Michelle Obama’s program called, “Let’s Move” that provides [...]

]]> By: Suzanne Hantke http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/comment-page-1/#comment-829 Suzanne Hantke Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:50:03 +0000 http://www.pediatricsafety.net/?p=2343#comment-829 As a hyperactive child, I had always been able to eat what, when, and how much I wanted. Well, as an adult, shortly after my EMS career had to abruptly end due to an injury (not EMS related), and because I was getting older, I was no longer very active, and my metabolism came to a stand-still. But my eating habits had not changed... because I never any "good" eating habits to begin with. I became extremely overweight, which depressed me, so I ate to soothe my depression...which added more weight...etc. A well-meaning doctor, I guess in trying to be “politically correct” wrote in a report, “a thirty year old well nourished female….” Well nourished? Was I eating ANYTHING nourishing? I reached a point of not being able to stand it!! At 5 feet tall and over 200lbs, I was checking into bariatric (stomach stapling) surgery. My Mom convinced me to try Weight Watchers. I put my all into it, and as I saw results, I was encouraged even more! I consider myself the epitome of their commercials when they say, “it isn’t a diet, it is a way of life” They actually taught me good eating habits for the first time in my life. I learned an entirely new concept… MODERATION!! I now work with dogs; I train them and board them, so I am constantly on the move. And I do not think of it as exercise because I am having a great time! As I was reading everyone else’s comments about making exercise fun, I had to laugh in remembering how my sister and I, (after “lights out” when we were supposed to be sleeping) had relay races back and forth throughout the room! The object: to not make a sound as we ran (lest we get caught) and she was great at making up games outside where I had to do relays through the swing set! I do not see the games of “Red Rover” and “Spud” and “Freeze-Tag” The only body-part I seem to see “exercising” on some kids nowadays are the hands, in texting, playing electronic games and channel surfing. Last thing I will add here is how kids can be cruel to each other at times. In allowing kids to be overweight, I believe we are just adding ammunition for others to tease and ostracize them. I think social skills and “fitting in” are hard enough without adding more “weight” (yes...Pun intended) to the problem. As a hyperactive child, I had always been able to eat what, when, and how much I wanted. Well, as an adult, shortly after my EMS career had to abruptly end due to an injury (not EMS related), and because I was getting older, I was no longer very active, and my metabolism came to a stand-still. But my eating habits had not changed… because I never any “good” eating habits to begin with. I became extremely overweight, which depressed me, so I ate to soothe my depression…which added more weight…etc. A well-meaning doctor, I guess in trying to be “politically correct” wrote in a report, “a thirty year old well nourished female….” Well nourished? Was I eating ANYTHING nourishing?
I reached a point of not being able to stand it!! At 5 feet tall and over 200lbs, I was checking into bariatric (stomach stapling) surgery. My Mom convinced me to try Weight Watchers. I put my all into it, and as I saw results, I was encouraged even more! I consider myself the epitome of their commercials when they say, “it isn’t a diet, it is a way of life” They actually taught me good eating habits for the first time in my life. I learned an entirely new concept… MODERATION!!
I now work with dogs; I train them and board them, so I am constantly on the move. And I do not think of it as exercise because I am having a great time! As I was reading everyone else’s comments about making exercise fun, I had to laugh in remembering how my sister and I, (after “lights out” when we were supposed to be sleeping) had relay races back and forth throughout the room! The object: to not make a sound as we ran (lest we get caught) and she was great at making up games outside where I had to do relays through the swing set! I do not see the games of “Red Rover” and “Spud” and “Freeze-Tag” The only body-part I seem to see “exercising” on some kids nowadays are the hands, in texting, playing electronic games and channel surfing.
Last thing I will add here is how kids can be cruel to each other at times. In allowing kids to be overweight, I believe we are just adding ammunition for others to tease and ostracize them. I think social skills and “fitting in” are hard enough without adding more “weight” (yes…Pun intended) to the problem.

]]> By: 38traci http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/comment-page-1/#comment-808 38traci Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.pediatricsafety.net/?p=2343#comment-808 I'm so glad that our First Lady is taking the lead on such an important issue! My kids love to "exercise". I put it in quotes because they say it with such glee. We do a Yoga for kids DVD (actually a good workout for me, as well!) and walk/bike the local school track. I think they are my best inspiration for getting out and exercising. :-) Traci I’m so glad that our First Lady is taking the lead on such an important issue! My kids love to “exercise”. I put it in quotes because they say it with such glee. We do a Yoga for kids DVD (actually a good workout for me, as well!) and walk/bike the local school track. I think they are my best inspiration for getting out and exercising.
:-)
Traci

]]> By: ExerciseRhymes http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/comment-page-1/#comment-790 ExerciseRhymes Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:33:46 +0000 http://www.pediatricsafety.net/?p=2343#comment-790 We all know that kids model their parents. The best way to teach kids that exercise is fun is to make it a regular fun family activity. I created Exercise Rhymes(R) fitness flashcards as a way for parents and teachers to have fun exercising with kids 3-7 years. Exercise Rhymes combine rhyming with physical exercise that can be done in short bursts almost anywhere to benefit both kids and adults (www.ExercisesRhymes.com). See the previous Pediatric Safety post on Exercise Rhymes: http://www.pediatricsafety.net/index.php?s=exercise+rhymes We all know that kids model their parents. The best way to teach kids that exercise is fun is to make it a regular fun family activity. I created Exercise Rhymes(R) fitness flashcards as a way for parents and teachers to have fun exercising with kids 3-7 years. Exercise Rhymes combine rhyming with physical exercise that can be done in short bursts almost anywhere to benefit both kids and adults (www.ExercisesRhymes.com).

See the previous Pediatric Safety post on Exercise Rhymes:
http://www.pediatricsafety.net/index.php?s=exercise+rhymes

]]> By: Rebecca Wear Robinson http://www.pediatricsafety.net/2010/02/the-big-o/comment-page-1/#comment-788 Rebecca Wear Robinson Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:13:35 +0000 http://www.pediatricsafety.net/?p=2343#comment-788 I am 100% behind Mrs. Obama and her initiative on children's health. A friend told me recently that a recent study in Kansas City showed that if kids had 45 minutes of heart-rate-raising exercise a day it cut disruptive behavior in school by 60%! There are so many reasons to have kids active and eating well. In addition to personal health and the broader implications to our society and economy of having a healthy and self-assured population, I strongly believe that activities like swimming accomplish all these goals plus keeping kids safe. If drowning could lose it's position as the second leading cause of death in children under 14 as a result of this initiative I'd be thrilled! .-= Rebecca Wear Robinson´s last blog ..<a href="http://rebeccasavekids.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/schools-that-teach-life-lessons/" rel="nofollow">Schools that teach life lessons</a> =-. I am 100% behind Mrs. Obama and her initiative on children’s health. A friend told me recently that a recent study in Kansas City showed that if kids had 45 minutes of heart-rate-raising exercise a day it cut disruptive behavior in school by 60%! There are so many reasons to have kids active and eating well. In addition to personal health and the broader implications to our society and economy of having a healthy and self-assured population, I strongly believe that activities like swimming accomplish all these goals plus keeping kids safe. If drowning could lose it’s position as the second leading cause of death in children under 14 as a result of this initiative I’d be thrilled!
.-= Rebecca Wear Robinson´s last blog ..Schools that teach life lessons =-.

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