Kids New Year Resolutions

Preschoolers

  1. I will clean up my toys.
  2. I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
  3. I won’t tease dogs – even friendly ones. I will avoid being bitten by keeping my fingers and face away from their mouths.

    School Age Kids

  • I will drink milk and water, and limit soda and fruit drinks.
  • I will apply sunscreen before I go outdoors. I will try to stay in the shade whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses, especially when I’m playing sports.
  • I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like and do it at least three times a week!
  • I will always wear a helmet when bicycling.
  • I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I’ll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt.
  • I’ll be nice to other kids. I’ll be friendly to kids who need friends – like someone who is shy, or is new to my school.
  • I’ll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without my parent’s permission.

Teens

  1. I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and I will limit the amount of soda I drink.
  2. I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition.
  3. I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day – at the most – on these activities.
  4. I will help out in my community – through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need.
  5. I will wipe negative “self talk” (i.e. “I can’t do it” or “I’m so dumb”) out of my vocabulary.
    When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the
    stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend.
  6. When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices.
    I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat the other person with respect and without coercion or violence.
  7. I will resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Did your New Year resolutions make our top ten list?

1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends
2. Fit in Fitness
3. Tame the Bulge
4. Quit Smoking
6. Quit Drinking
7. Get Out of Debt
8. Learn Something New
9. Help Others
10. Get Organized
Which is your resolution for the coming year 2009 ?Any resolution for the top 10 list ? Hmmm have you made up your list of resolutions.
I feel spend more time with God should be on the top of the list .

Remedy For Fat Thighs


Exercise For Fat Thighs -

1: Lay on your back on a carpeted floor with your hands behind your head. Put your feet on a bench or chair such that upper legs make a 90 degree angle. Lift your upper back off of the ground and contract your abdominal part.

2: Lay on your back on a flat surface on a floor mat with your hands on sides of your back. Move your legs as if you are cycling. Do it for 5 minutes daily.

3.Follow a negative calorie food diet.

4.Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, wholegrain bread, pasta, rice, beans and cereal without any oily toppings. Choose low fat or fat free varieties.

5.Flax seed oil and Evening Primrose oil are available as fat burning supplements.

Childhood Obesity, Teen & Toddler Obesity


International Epidemic of Childhood ObesityOne in every 5 children in USA is overweight while every 4th child is overweight in Australia. In USA, prevalence of obese children (Ages 6 to 11) at the 95th percentile of Body Mass Index (BMI) in 1999 to 2000 was 15.3%. If the parents do not control, this number of childhood obesity, teen obesity and overweight children will grow significantly in near future.

Obese Kids Risk Thyroid DamageObese children may be damaging their thyroids, creating a vicious cycle of metabolism and overweight, Italian researchers Giorgio Radetti of the Regional Hospital of Bolzano reported on 4 Dec 2008. According to Radetti, the obesity may cause inflammation damaging the thyroid. The researchers found an association between body mass index and thyroid hormone levels.

Definition of Obesity in Children & ToddlersThe overweight children are those who weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight. The obese children are those who weigh 40 percent or more above their ideal weight.


The vulnerable period to start excess weight gain in toddlers is 3 and 4 years of their age. So the children of this age must get an hour of active play each day along with five fruits and vegetables, according to Dr. Stephen Daniels of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Percentile of Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to identify overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggest two levels of overweight: (a) the 85th percentile (BMI of 25), an “at risk” or reference level, and (b) the 95th percentile (BMI of 25), the obesity level. Note that the 95th percentile corresponds to a BMI of 30, which is considered obesity in adults.

The Causes of Obesity


The main causes of children becoming overweight (i.e. childhood obesity and teenage obesity) are lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, genetic reasons, or a combination of these. Obesity develops when the energy intake exceeds energy expenditure from physical activity.
With the advent of electronic revolution, children and teens now remain glued to TVs, electronic games, videos, and DVDs for most of the time and devote little time in outdoor activities. Along with this they eat a lot of junk foods loaded with fat, cholesterol, and sugar. This a very good recipe for gaining weight.

The Journal of Law and Economics reports in November 2008 that banning fast food advertisements from children’s television programs would reduce the number of overweight children in the US by 18% and decrease the number of overweight teens by 14%.

Only 2 hours are recommenced for a child to watch TV each day. Two recent studies reported in the Journal of Pediatrics (2005) reported that every extra hour of weekend TV at age 5 increased by 7% the chances of being obese at age 30. Also 11 year old girls who watched TV more than 2 hours in a day were more than twice as likely to be overweight as girls who watched less.

The Baby body mass index value can help you determine if your child is overweight.
USDA in April 2005 released it’s interactive dietary guidelines, Mypyramid based on a new food pyramid. The old food pyramid recommended one food size for all people without consideration on exercise, so many children today are faced with weight problems.


How much fat for Children and adolescents?Keep total fat intake between 30 to 35 percent of calories for children 2 to 3 years of age and between 25 to 35 percent of calories for children and adolescents 4 to 18 years of age, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
Limit on ghee which is high in saturated fat.

Obesity Facts on Child ObesityA study (2005) on feeding Infants & Toddlers by Gerber Products Co, Mathematica Policy Research Inc. revealed that the eating habits that are fueling an epidemic of obesity are starting in the crib. Note what US infants and toddlers eat daily.

2009 Award Winners -Best Cars for the Money

Toyota Camry

Best Midsize Car for the Money
Honda Fit

Best Subcompact Car for the Money

Mazda Mazda5

Best Compact Crossover for the Money

Hyundai Elantra

Best Compact Car for the Money

Toyota Highlander

Best Midsize Crossover for the Money

Lexus RX

Best Luxury Crossover for the Money

Chevrolet Tahoe

Best Full Size SUV for the Money

Mazda Miata

Best Sports Car for the Money

Lexus GS

Best Luxury Car for the Money

Toyota Tacoma

Best Compact Truck for the Money

Chevy Silverado

Best Full Size Truck for the Money

Toyota Sienna

Best Minivan for the Money

Toyota Avalon

Best Large Car for the Money

Lexus ES

Best Upscale Car for the Money

2009 Award Winners -Best Cars for the Money

Toyota Camry

Best Midsize Car for the Money
Honda Fit

Best Subcompact Car for the Money

Mazda Mazda5

Best Compact Crossover for the Money

Hyundai Elantra

Best Compact Car for the Money

Toyota Highlander

Best Midsize Crossover for the Money

Lexus RX

Best Luxury Crossover for the Money

Chevrolet Tahoe

Best Full Size SUV for the Money

Mazda Miata

Best Sports Car for the Money

Lexus GS

Best Luxury Car for the Money

Toyota Tacoma

Best Compact Truck for the Money

Chevy Silverado

Best Full Size Truck for the Money

Toyota Sienna

Best Minivan for the Money

Toyota Avalon

Best Large Car for the Money

Lexus ES

Best Upscale Car for the Money

Pomegranate for Heart


The plump red seeds of pomegranate are rich in poly-phenols, which are antioxidants. They also contain lots of Vitamin C and potassium. The recent research has shown that pomegranate can lower the blood pressure by 5% in people with hypertension and lessen damage by LDL cholesterol on artery walls. Recent study also shows that one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months improved blood floe to the heart in people with coronary heart disease.

Pomegranate for Heart


The plump red seeds of pomegranate are rich in poly-phenols, which are antioxidants. They also contain lots of Vitamin C and potassium. The recent research has shown that pomegranate can lower the blood pressure by 5% in people with hypertension and lessen damage by LDL cholesterol on artery walls. Recent study also shows that one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months improved blood floe to the heart in people with coronary heart disease.

Worst 2008 Celeb hairstyles


It’s only natural that we look to celebrities for inspiration for our own hairstyle. While we have the likes of Victoria Beckham who creates a look that’s guaranteed to be ‘the hairstyle’ of the season, there are those who fall short of some hairstyle sense, despite fame and wealth. A new UK survey, taken by over 2000 women, has named and shamed the 10 Celebrity Worst Hair of 2008 : 1.Amy Winehouse – I remember the 60s beehive look was in last year but top that with heavy make-up, a scrawny figure and a constantly spaced-out look and you have yourself a scary-looking scarecrow straight out of a Tim Burton film.

Shea Butter- The Gold Of The Beauty Industry


Shea butter is one of the most affective natural moisturises. It is used in soaps, balms, creams, lotions and hair conditioners (adds and maintains moisture in dry brittle hair giving it a softer appearance). Shea butter absorbs rapidly into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. Shea butter is also rich in vitamins A and E. (Vitamin A promotes enzyme activity in the skin, thickens the epidermis and helps skin cells reguvenate in a healthier way. Vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant that slows down the signe of ageing and the degeneration of skin cells. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles and soothes the irritaion of dry skin).

Shea butter also has remarkable healing qualities. It is known to be effective in the treatment of scars, wrinkles, very dry skin, stretchmarks, eczema, chapped lips, rashes, acne, blemishes and fading scars. This natural ingredient also contains cinnamic acid, which provides natural protection against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.


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