Healthy Froot Loops

My husband went to the grocery store this weekend for the family. Usually he's not very health conscious in his shopping habits, so I was happy to see that he purchased this cereal with high nutritional value! Clearly we can see from the label that our family life is about to get so much better, now that our kids are becoming healthier by eating high fiber Froot Loops! (Why do you think they are "Froot", not "Fruit" Loops?) Actually, I thought this was a great example of the differences between "advertising" and "labeling". Yes, Froot Loops now have more fiber, but are they actually healthy? The advertising suggests that they are, but a look at the long list on ingredients on the label might suggest otherwise. Notice what the #1 ingredient is! The kids in your health class could be assigned to bring in examples of other foods with health benefits labels and discuss why or why not the claims on them have merit, and what other foods might be a better choice. Oatmeal anyone?

India.Arie - Video

You can watch this music video on youtube. I liked the lyrics about liking herself the way she is. Here are the lyrics:

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the
india arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
but,Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicone I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india arie

World's Fattest Man

Wow - Sad - Speechless!

Childhood Obesity - Type 2 Diabetes

Interesting ABC news report highlighting childhood obesity & rising rates of type 2 diabetes in children.

Train Anywhere - Just Like Rocky!

This video shows that you don't need lots of fancy equipment to get fit. Or, as one of the comments said "The moral of the story? If you want to become a boxing champion, train like a woodcutter. Simple"

Breathing Exercises

Great video to get your class to chillax for a while. Is that a word? My kids tell me it is.

I Want One of These!

How to get great toned arms. Hilarious Shake Weight Exercise for Women Video