Farewell, Jack LaLanne

I remember my parents watching the Jack LaLanne show when I was a little kid - and I can still see those blue work-out jumpsuits he used to wear (whether my parents actually exercised while watching the show....well, that's debatable).

I remember Mr. LaLanne today because he was a true pioneer - one that spent decades bringing the messages of nutrition and fitness to the masses.  He started way before it was routinely discussed or even thought about by the general public (or anyone not considered a competitive athlete).

Here's an article from CNN about his life.

They're playing (exercising, really)

My kids and husband are outside this very minute, playing football and soccer in our front yard. I hear them screaming, laughing, cheering. And I love it because you know what? They are all exercising and they don't even know it (yes, even my husband, who would never admit to "exercising").

But really, it's a perfect day here: sun is starting to set, weather is cool, homework is done. So many kids stay inside this time of day, but I try to make it a point to get mine out before the "witching hour" of 6:00pm. It doesn't always happen, but we make it a few times per week.

If you have kids under the age of 8, try and instill an appreciation for the outdoors now - before they become distracted by other, less active, forms of entertainment.