What was I thinking when I volunteered to write this blog? I am either the world’s best or worst candidate for this topic. Yes, I am a mother and yes I have a mother. If it were a job application I would be an outstanding applicant: 44 years as an apprentice to the world’s best mom, …
Go Ahead: Celebrate an Unconventional Mother’s Day Read More »
Ah, spring! The days are growing longer. The temperatures are getting warmer. The world is waking up, and we need to wake up along with it. The time has come to say so long to treadmills and stationary bikes. Goodbye to solo workouts indoors. Spring means it’s time to get outside and get active as …
The flowers are beginning to bloom. Warmer days are sprinkled in with the cold ones here in Colorado. Some may think keeping your family active may be increasingly difficult, but this is far from the case. The weather adds to the variety of activities we do from one day to the next. First and foremost, we keep our …
Ideas to Keep Active Despite Colorado’s Wacky Spring Weather Read More »
Much like any other active family, with three kiddos ages 12, 11, and 6 our life seems to be a story of meals and wheels: hungry kids, hustling in and out of the car to and from three different schools and countless activities. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or several snacks in between, convenience is the …
3 Snacks That Prove Convenience Doesn’t Have to Be Costly Read More »
LiveWell Colorado (LWC) is currently immersed in an exciting and challenging transition period. Originally formed in 2009, the organization was charged with leading a convergence effort in Colorado to reduce obesity through healthy eating and active living lifestyles. The term convergence was not easily, nor clearly, measured at the time, and as a nonprofit organization, …
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The USDA and First Lady Michelle Obama recently announced proposed guidelines for school wellness policies. The policy includes new rules to ensure that unhealthy food marketing at school will not continue to undermine kids’ health. The new rules will ban unhealthy food marketing to children on school grounds, including scoreboards at athletic events; on vending …
National School Wellness Policies Tackle Food Advertising for Healthier Kids Read More »
I am so proud that GSK, a global healthcare company, has awarded LiveWell Colorado and six partners its first IMPACT grant of $500,000 to improve healthy eating and physical activity opportunities for youth in Globeville Elyria-Swansea and Northeast Denver. Today, more than 100 local leaders and neighborhood residents met at Swansea Recreation Center in Denver …
LiveWell Colorado and Partners Receive First IMPACT Grant from GSK Read More »
Editor's note: This is a guest blog by Kaiser Permanente Colorado. Did you know that your health habits can influence your child’s eating habits and even increase their risk of obesity? For example, if you skip breakfast you may be teaching your child that same habit. Skipping breakfast has been linked to obesity and metabolic …
5 Ways for Your Family to Eat More Vegetables Together Read More »
5 easy ways to get community support for healthy school meals – just remember to T.A.S.T.E.! T. Tell everyone by sharing your news! Are you testing a new salad dressing? Ordering new produce? Unveiling a new sauce? Telling everyone is easy with the sample newsletter article in your toolkit. A. Ask your visiting chef consultant to …
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