Kids and fitness/healthy eating

My son recently requested for the family to begin a healthier
lifestyle. He is very image conscious and "works out" every evening
(such as sit ups and push ups, etc.) He's also involved in sports,
however, he wishes that we would eat healthier - here's the problem: I
have a very picky eater who is 7 years old. Any suggestions on some
tasty, yet healthy renditions of classic dinners that kids love (such
as pizza, hamburgers and the like)? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Also if anyone has any ideas that has worked for them in the past
where the whole family could participate in some fun activities that
is fitness oriented, please let me know.

(Dee) wrote in message . com...
My son recently requested for the family to begin a healthier
lifestyle. He is very image conscious and "works out" every evening
(such as sit ups and push ups, etc.) He's also involved in sports,
however, he wishes that we would eat healthier - here's the problem: I
have a very picky eater who is 7 years old. Any suggestions on some
tasty, yet healthy renditions of classic dinners that kids love (such
as pizza, hamburgers and the like)?
Any ideas would be appreciated.

I consider homemade burgers and pizza perfectly healthy, as long as
the portion size is right. Make sure there're two veggies or a veggie
and a legume (try raw baby carrots with hummus for dipping) or a
beggie and a fruit to round it out.

I believe the key is homemade stuff (as opposed to packaged stuff) and
portion control and variety. So, a huge burger with some frozen fries
is unhealthy, whereas a small burger with homemade oven-fried potatoes
and some broccoli -- for example -- is great. Now, if only my kids
would eat that!

Also if anyone has any ideas that has worked for them in the past
where the whole family could participate in some fun activities that
is fitness oriented, please let me know.

Not sure of your kids' ages, but: Walking, inline skating, set up a
badminton net in the backyard, playing frisbee at a park.

Thanks for the ideas!

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(Dee) wrote in message . com...
My son recently requested for the family to begin a healthier
lifestyle. He is very image conscious and "works out" every evening
(such as sit ups and push ups, etc.) He's also involved in sports,
however, he wishes that we would eat healthier - here's the problem: I
have a very picky eater who is 7 years old. Any suggestions on some
tasty, yet healthy renditions of classic dinners that kids love (such
as pizza, hamburgers and the like)?
Any ideas would be appreciated.

I consider homemade burgers and pizza perfectly healthy, as long as
the portion size is right. Make sure there're two veggies or a veggie
and a legume (try raw baby carrots with hummus for dipping) or a
beggie and a fruit to round it out.

I believe the key is homemade stuff (as opposed to packaged stuff) and
portion control and variety. So, a huge burger with some frozen fries
is unhealthy, whereas a small burger with homemade oven-fried potatoes
and some broccoli -- for example -- is great. Now, if only my kids
would eat that!

Also if anyone has any ideas that has worked for them in the past
where the whole family could participate in some fun activities that
is fitness oriented, please let me know.

Not sure of your kids' ages, but: Walking, inline skating, set up a
badminton net in the backyard, playing frisbee at a park.