Would you like yogurt or oatmeal?Ī side benefit of not bashing my body, foods or exercise in front of my kids is that it has resulted in me truly believing it.
They have too much sugar.Ĭookies aren’t on the menu right now. If you don’t feel hungry right now, you don’t have to eatĬookies are not a breakfast food. I’m going to exercise because I love how it makes me feel! I need to up my cardio because I’m eating so bad It’s fine to only like some foods right now, we can learn about new foods together and try them when you are ready My body changed from carrying you guys in my belly, but it’s okay for bodies to change My stomach will never be the same after having babies I’m not hungry for cake right now but I think I’ll have some watermelon. Here are some simple ways to reframe weight related language: REFRAMING LANGUAGE AROUND FOOD, WEIGHT AND EXERCISE Make being active fun with family walks, time at the park, bike riding or swimming. If I’m headed to work out, I simply let my kids know that I’m going to work out so that I’m strong enough to always be able to pick them up. Reframe it as exercise helps keep our bodies strong, it feels good and it’s fun. Teaching kids about exercise should never be related to weight or burning calories. Want to help me pick?” MOVING YOUR BODY IS FUN When I’m getting dressed, I’ll often say things like “doesn’t mommy look awesome in this dress?” Or “this dress doesn’t make me feel my best I’m going to try another one. I share with them that my belly is the best because it was their first home and provided them a safe place to grow. That’s why you should never, ever put yourself down in front of your kids. Children are always watching and listening. The way you talk about your own body, capabilities and weight is impactful. A good example is “did you know that blueberries aren’t just yummy, but they protect you from getting sick!?” or even “Ice cream is my favorite summertime food! I have the best memories of eating ice cream with Uncle Drew and Aunt Tori when we were kids.” CONFIDENCE IS CONTAGIOUS Talk to your kids about the benefits of foods, not the calories. It’s providing them with the exposure they need to eventually try that “yucky green thing” aka broccoli. It’s also important to serve foods that you want your kids to eat but that they might not be ready to eat. This is teaching them about balance and moderation.
Kids shouldn’t feel like there are bad foods and it’s important to allow kids to eat all kinds of foods. Kids like sweet foods over bitter ones because it signals a safe source of energy which is needed for growth and development. It’s incredibly natural and normal for children to gravitate towards higher carbohydrate foods. Let’s stop demonizing foods in front of our kids! When we say that a food is bad or unhealthy, we are teaching them to fear food.
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I want to raise intuitive eaters that listen to their bodies and follow their hunger cues.īelow are my tips on how to foster a healthy relationship with food for your babes! NO FOOD IS A BAD FOOD It’s my goal to show my girls how to love themselves and treat their bodies with the respect that they deserve. Social media, the diet industry and peers are all influential, but so is what happens at home. Dieting, body dysmorphia and food obsession can start as early as elementary school. Now, I’m a mom of two little girls and I’m determined to break the cycle. This broke my heart because I was once that little girl who listened to so many women in my life criticize their appearances and it taught me to do the same. I really need to lose weight.” I initially thought she was just thinking out loud, but I realized that her young daughter was in the dressing room with her. I was recently trying on clothes at a store when I heard another woman in the dressing room next to me say “I look disgusting in this bathing suit. I want all your baby bros to grow up to love themselves and view food and exercise with only positivity. Hi Bros! AHHHH I’m so excited for my first blog post!! Especially because this topic is super important to me.
RAISING KIDS TO HAVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
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