Mother's Day

I had a GREAT Mother's Day surrounded by family and friends! I really hope you all did as well!
It is so important to remind all of the mothers in your life that they are here for a reason and are doing a great job and motivate them, not just for one day but every day! (of course this is if they are truly doing a good job)
Life throws a lot of curve balls our way and we need the reminders!

Food Revolution

I think the show is shedding some VERY MUCH NEEDED light on the subject. Childhood obesity and diabetes rates are SKY HIGH we need to be so much more cautious about what we are feeding out children and ourselves. Weight is not genetic.... why then are the children who are overweight have overweight parents? Children learn from watching us and by us taking the easy way out and handing them an unhealthy salty snack we are teaching them to crave salty things as snacks. There are so many options out there that are easy and cheap that are so much healthier. For example; raisins, unsalted trail mix (or making your own), natural granola bars, fruit leathers, berries, fruit, fiber bars, lunch meat, cheese.
Another HUGE problem is potion control and a way to minimize this is if you know there is extra food put it away and in the fridge before you serve dinner, accept the veggies they can eat their fill of those. you don't need to cut out any food groups as a diet just learn how to eat it in the best possible way and the correct amount. We all know about the food pyramid but do we ever use it?
I hope this helps someone and if you have any suggestions or comments feel free to post away!

High Heels of Little Girls?

is it wrong to put high heals on little girls. The media has eaten up that celebs are putting their little girls in matching styles as themselves all the way down to the high heels they are wearing.
I believe wearing high heels is a right of passage into being a young woman. But after seeing what they do to women's feet (bunions, deformities, injuries) why would you want to start this at a younger age. Do i think that you are a bad mom for letting your little girl wear heels? No i do not but i dont think it is the smartest choice.
What do you think?

The Bright Side

When you are stuck in a situation that you cannot change why dwell in all of the negativity? As of today i am making a vow to you as my readers and to my family to look at the bright side of situations. Of course there is a time to mourn and a time to be sad or angry but i am talking about after that, do not stay there. Look for the beauty and the lighter things in life and talk to people and surround yourself with people that are positive

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Work Out

there are so many things we can do in our free time and throughout the day that can make us healthier. I step on every step twice in my house so that i do a little extra, I do standing crunched while waiting for my food to cook. I use my coffee table for elevated crunches. Park in the furthest parking spots to get more walking in, Just make it a habit! There is no excuse for not doing something to take care of your body.
Do at least 30 min of cardio 3 times a week to make your workouts more effective and stretch after your workouts.

50 followers!

When i have 50 followers on this blog i will be giving one random follower a prize for being loyal! It will be something fun and exciting!

Remember make life what you want of it, be kind to people and love everyone! I will be having another contest after this one, a picture contest of the person who looks like they are having the most fun in a boring situation! :) so start sending me those pictures and i will upload them on here when i have 50 followers!
My email is usanavictoria@yahoo.com (and you have to be a follower to win this contest as well)