The article linked to this post explains in depth what a pescatarian is and how one person is dealing with the change in her eating habits. As it turns out, a pescatarian is someone who eats everything except beef, pork, lamb and poultry.
I am giving this lifestyle choice a serious consideration because I believe it is a healthy way of eating. It is close to a Mediterranean style diet, a style I've researched to find has many health benefits. The big problem for me? Red meat. Not sure I can be satisfied never eating beef again.
Why don't you give the article a read and let me know your thoughts?
I'm Trying to be a Pescatarian
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Kids and Physical Activity
I just returned from a month-long hiatus, visiting my family and friends back home. It provided a much-needed break from my everyday routine, and even more, refreshed my heart and mind.
I've been concerned that when I drive through most neighborhoods, there is almost never any children playing outside. One would think that only adults live in the houses. It seems so different from when I was a kid, and even different from when my adult children were young.
Kids don't ask to go outside to play any longer and parental concern undoubtedly prevents parents from sending kids outside to play. Video games and computers occupy the minds of the young, and while that's not a bad thing, their bodies are vastly unused.
During my visit home, I was fortunate to spend time with my grandchildren. The kids and adults were outside much of the time--and the kids played and played. It was heart-warming.
Parents are busy people, often with both partners working outside the home. Relaxation time is at a premium. But if you have chosen to have kids, you need to spend some of that down time with them, and be physically active with them whenever possible.
The activity doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Playing catch or throwing the football with mom or dad is just as rewarding to a child as any paid-for excursion. And you'll find it to be rewarding to you as a parent.
We don't have control over the experiences our children will remember later in life, but the more positive experiences you and they encounter, the more likely it is that the memories built will be positive also.
Besides the health benefits of regular physical activity for your children and for you, you'll be providing good parent-child interaction and building positive lifestyle choices for your children to continue into their adult lives.
I've been concerned that when I drive through most neighborhoods, there is almost never any children playing outside. One would think that only adults live in the houses. It seems so different from when I was a kid, and even different from when my adult children were young.
Kids don't ask to go outside to play any longer and parental concern undoubtedly prevents parents from sending kids outside to play. Video games and computers occupy the minds of the young, and while that's not a bad thing, their bodies are vastly unused.
During my visit home, I was fortunate to spend time with my grandchildren. The kids and adults were outside much of the time--and the kids played and played. It was heart-warming.
Parents are busy people, often with both partners working outside the home. Relaxation time is at a premium. But if you have chosen to have kids, you need to spend some of that down time with them, and be physically active with them whenever possible.
The activity doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Playing catch or throwing the football with mom or dad is just as rewarding to a child as any paid-for excursion. And you'll find it to be rewarding to you as a parent.
We don't have control over the experiences our children will remember later in life, but the more positive experiences you and they encounter, the more likely it is that the memories built will be positive also.
Besides the health benefits of regular physical activity for your children and for you, you'll be providing good parent-child interaction and building positive lifestyle choices for your children to continue into their adult lives.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Personal Responsibility
I consider myself to be an "average American" in many ways, and I suspect the health lesson I've recently learned has been and will be repeated by others like me. I've read--and written--about the important aspects of a health diet and regular physical activity for years. In times too numerous to count, I've thought to myself, "I'm going to change my habits--tomorrow."
You've probably guessed the rest of the story: "Tomorrow" never came. And I've recently found out that I have Type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled at this time. Add that to the obesity and hypertension I've already had for a number of years.
I did this to myself. I know the research, I see the ads--I had every opportunity to take advantage of health care advice. But I didn't do it. Now I must.
They say an addict doesn't change his behavior until he hits whatever is rock bottom to him. The same if true for me and my addiction to an unhealthy lifestyle. Being diagnosed with diabetes has hit me hard, and I am finally making my "todays" that "tomorrow" I had been promising myself.
You know what they say about reformed smokers--they are the worst when it comes to tolerating other people smoking. I am the new lifestyle nazi, talking to and advising those I care about to change their lifestyle choices. I'd like to help make a difference in their lives before it is too late, before they are diagnosed with a chronic health problem.
It really does come down to personal responsibility--good health, that is. Each of us could be at our best health if we just followed two little rules about lifestyle choices. So many of us didn't heed the advice. Now it's time to pay the piper.
You've probably guessed the rest of the story: "Tomorrow" never came. And I've recently found out that I have Type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled at this time. Add that to the obesity and hypertension I've already had for a number of years.
I did this to myself. I know the research, I see the ads--I had every opportunity to take advantage of health care advice. But I didn't do it. Now I must.
They say an addict doesn't change his behavior until he hits whatever is rock bottom to him. The same if true for me and my addiction to an unhealthy lifestyle. Being diagnosed with diabetes has hit me hard, and I am finally making my "todays" that "tomorrow" I had been promising myself.
You know what they say about reformed smokers--they are the worst when it comes to tolerating other people smoking. I am the new lifestyle nazi, talking to and advising those I care about to change their lifestyle choices. I'd like to help make a difference in their lives before it is too late, before they are diagnosed with a chronic health problem.
It really does come down to personal responsibility--good health, that is. Each of us could be at our best health if we just followed two little rules about lifestyle choices. So many of us didn't heed the advice. Now it's time to pay the piper.
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