Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Children

Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

• Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

• #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

• #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

• #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

• #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

• #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

• #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

• Questions:

• I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

• How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

• My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

• What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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