Day 1
The first day of wrestling practice has come and gone. It was okay, I just wish we had more numbers. Our team is going to be small this year. But that happens sometimes in such a demanding sport, if it was easy, everyone would do it.
While I was at the high school, I kept noticing how many kids are fat and out-of-shape. Every year I when go back it seems like there are more and more.
Today I'm going to make my weekly plea with all you parents out there to get your kids moving, instead of buying them a $600 video game system. Or if you buy it, use time playing it as currency to make them actually move their bodies a little.
It really is survival of the fittest out there. If you aren't fit you won't survive as long, or as well, as you should. These kids are digging a hole that they will struggle to get out of their whole lives. And we as parents are responsible to steer them clear of it.
No excuses. "They don't like sports." "They won't eat healthy food." blah blah blah. They don't need to do a sport, just walking is fine to start. Lead by example and make them do it. It's not time to be their friend, it's time to be their parent. Take care of their bodies for them until they are at the age when they want to do it themselves. They will thank you for it.
Day two of practice today, I wonder if everyone will come back?
Train smart,
RL
While I was at the high school, I kept noticing how many kids are fat and out-of-shape. Every year I when go back it seems like there are more and more.
Today I'm going to make my weekly plea with all you parents out there to get your kids moving, instead of buying them a $600 video game system. Or if you buy it, use time playing it as currency to make them actually move their bodies a little.
It really is survival of the fittest out there. If you aren't fit you won't survive as long, or as well, as you should. These kids are digging a hole that they will struggle to get out of their whole lives. And we as parents are responsible to steer them clear of it.
No excuses. "They don't like sports." "They won't eat healthy food." blah blah blah. They don't need to do a sport, just walking is fine to start. Lead by example and make them do it. It's not time to be their friend, it's time to be their parent. Take care of their bodies for them until they are at the age when they want to do it themselves. They will thank you for it.
Day two of practice today, I wonder if everyone will come back?
Train smart,
RL
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