Transcript Growing Up Fit - YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Welcome to
Growing Up Fit
We are so glad
you’re here!
What do
you hope
to get
from this
class?
Our Mission
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To help you as a family make a positive
change in lifestyle which will enable
each of you to live a long healthy life.
To promote opportunities
to come together as a
family and spend
quality time with
each other.
Goals for Participants
for Growing Up Fit
NUTRITIONAL GOALS
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Participants will more
consistently eat a balanced
breakfast everyday.
Participants will drink more
water.
Participants will reduce
proportion size of high fat, low
fiber foods making room on
their plates for more fruits and
vegetables.
Goals for Participants
for Growing Up Fit
NUTRITIONAL GOALS
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Participants will attempt to more
consistently pack a fresh fruit or
vegetable for snack/lunch when
going to school or work.
Participants will more consistently
read food labels when making a
choice of what to buy at the store
and again before eating item to
determine approximate serving
size.
Goals for Participants
for Growing Up Fit
NUTRITIONAL GOALS
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When eating out, participants will compliment
meal with healthy sides and avoid “supersizing”.
Participants will identify and utilize non-edible
rewards for accomplishments.
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(For example, a child might earn a trip to the book
store for a good report card as opposed to a hot
fudge sundae at the ice cream shop.)
Goals for Participants
for Growing Up Fit
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GOALS
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Participants will consistently exercise 4-5 days
a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Participants will improve daily activity by
taking the stairs whenever possible instead of
an elevator/escalator as well as park further
from destination and walk.
When safe, participants will walk or ride bike
more often to accomplish neighborhood
errands in their community.
Goals for Participants
for Growing Up Fit
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GOALS
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When choosing outings, families will select
activities that are more active. (For example,
they may choose sledding or a nature walk
instead of the movies.)
Participants will limit recreational TV and
computer use to less than two hours per day.
Growing Up Fit
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Includes an
educational
component covering
topics like the food
pyramid, reading
labels, variety,
moderation,
proportion of serving,
as well as strategies
to stay motivated and
active.
Growing Up Fit
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Includes an exercise
component
Growing Up Fit
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Family Oriented
You all have to
commit!
Research shows
intervention is
most effective
when parents are
involved!
Your child needs your
help!!!
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Meal planning
More fun to exercise
with mom and dad!
Model healthy
behaviors
Provide positive
reinforcement
Here’s what works…
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The more you come –
the better you’ll do!
Take time to do your
logs.
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Record time spent each
day “exercising” and
assess how well they did
with their nutrition.
Go for seven and make
healthy nutritional choices.
Fill it out together.
Exercising Safely
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Always contact your
physician before
beginning an exercise
program!
Listen to your body!
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If you feel tired - slow
down!
If you feel off balance stop and gain control!
If you feel thirsty – drink
water!
Exercise should not hurt!
Exercising Safely
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Work at your own pace!
Wear comfortable clothes and good shoes
If your not sure about an exercise, ask!
Stretch only after you have warmed up your
muscles.
Always remember to breathe!
Be good to your neighbor!
Exercise should be FUN!!!