Youth Sports May Not Offer Enough Exercise

This was published in the Wall Street Journal Yesterday

"The majority of children who participate in 'team sports' don't meet the federal recommendation of one hour a day of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, according to a study released Monday.

The federal-government guidelines recommend children and teens get at least 60 minutes per day. It is estimated that fewer than 10% meet the goal.

Many parents believe if their children participate in team sports, they they must be getting enough exercise. Researches at San Diego State and the University of California, San Diego showed that isn't necessarily the case.

Just 2% of softball players, and fewer than 10% of team sports participants met the 60-minute exercise goal at practice."

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Have An Attitude of Gratititude

Poor is the person who spends a lot of time thinking about the things that they want, but don't have or how life is unfair.

Wealthy is the person who takes the time to appreciate their life and all the people and things that fill their life with happiness and joy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you a Winner... or a Whiner?

WINNERS are positive, optimistic, pro active and excited about their goals and activities in life....

WHINERS are negative, pessimistic, re active and love to whine about everything and anything....

WINNERS develop self-discipline in order to bring out their absolute best in themselves and in others....

WHINERS lack discipline of their minds and are often critical of themselves and others....

WINNERS condition their minds and bodies for Peak Performance in and out of the dojang....

WHINERS blame others for their problems and always make excuses for Poor Performance on and off the mat....

WINNERS give value to others, they train hard and make a positive contribution to their team....

WHINERS love to moan, groan and complain, and their negative attitude takes away from their team....

WINNERS brighten up a room when they enter....

WHINERS brighten it up as they exit....

CHAMPIONS ARE ALWAYS WINNERS - NEVER WHINERS!

You Can't Have A Bully Without A Victim

Awesome post by Larry Winget. Check It Out!
You Can't Have A Bully Without A Victim

Safety Tips For A Happy Halloween

Parents, here are some safety tips for you to go over with your children to assure that everyone has a Safe and Happy Halloween.

Children Should

• Cross only at corners or marked crosswalks.
• Never cross the road between parked cars.
• Never go into a stranger's house.
• If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
• Watch for cars backing or turning.
• Carry a flashlight

Drivers Should

• Drive in an extra cautious manner.
• Keep a keen eye open for children who forget safety rules.

Parents Should

• Instruct their children not to open their candy until they return home.
• Inspect all candy for tampering before their children eat it.    
• Make sure an adult accompanies children.
• Know what route their children will be taking.
• Have a set time limit for children to return home.
• Explain the difference between tricks and vandalism.                    

Home Owners Should

• Have a well lit home both inside  and out.
• This will prevent vandalism and injuries. 
• Remove all obstacles from their lawns to avoid injuries.

Costumes Should     

• Be flame retardant (this includes wigs & bags)
• Not have high heels or long dangling pieces to trip on.
• Be made of a bright highly visible material.
• Include reflective strips in the costume. 

Simple Safety Rules For A Happy Halloween

1. Always use common sense
2. Young children should always go with an adult
3. Plan your entire route and make sure your family knows it
4. Don't eat any candy until a parent checks it
5. Visit only houses with lights on
6. Walk on sidewalks and driveways
7. Carry a flashlight
8. Cross the street only at a corner or crosswalk
9. Don't play around lit pumpkins
10. Always say thank you for your treats
11. Stay away from strangers
12. Never enter a house for treats

Sizing Up Your Food Portions

SIZE UP YOUR PROTEIN
Protein fuels our energy and helps build strong muscles. Use the area and thickness of your palm to eyeball how much chicken, fish or tofu you should be eating in a single sitting.

SIZE UP YOUR VEGGIES
What should accompany your protein? Scoop up two fist-sized portions of fresh veggies for a ton of nutrients and antioxidants.

SIZE UP YOUR SALAD
Use both your hands like serving spoons to lift up a big portion of leafy greens. To give yourself about a tablespoon of dressing, use the length of your thumb as a guideline.

SIZE UP YOUR FRUIT
When you're figuring out how many berries to pile on top of your morning yogurt, fill your hand for just the right portion of fresh fruit.

SIZE UP YOUR FATS
These are the guys we really have to watch out for (they taste so good it's easy to overdo it!). For butter and oil, use your thumbnail as a measure.

How Do You Define Desire?

A young man wanted to know the meaning, the true meaning of desire. He search his early life for that meaning. He asked many people and the answers left him wanting more at each interval and each stop. It was suggested to him to go in search of an old mysterious old sage. Some believed the old wise man did not even exist.

The young man set out on his journey to find the wise old man. He searched for days when he finally came upon the sage. He asked the wise, old man, "What is the definition of desire?"

The old man said, "follow me!" The two hiked up and down mountains for hours to a crystal clear bluish green lake. It was medium sized, but gorgeous. You could see right through the water a good twenty feet or so before the distortion was just too much. The sage waded slowly out into the clear cool water with no expression on his face. At that point he placed his head in the water as if to see something. He lifted his head. He was nearly thirty feet out when he turned back to the shore.

He motioned for the young man to follow him out to the place where he was standing and said, "Come here young one. Come and see desire."

The young man started out to meet him. The water was very, very cool. It made the youth flinch at its coolness. He looked up at the sage still having no expression on his face. He continued on. The water stung as he waded out to where the old sage was. He looked at the the old man. The old man inclined his head downward motioning for the youth to look in the water. Slowly the youth lowered his body to look into the lake.

Suddenly, he felt two amazingly strong hands holding his head underwater. He could not escape. He fought with every ounce he could to free himself. He was beginning to lose hope, but with one last surge he managed to break free of the grip of the old man. He pulled his head out of the water and took in a huge breath. The precious air filled him with what he needed. Exasperated, the youth yelled, "Why did you do that?"

The old sage calmly stated, "My dear boy, when you find that which you are willing to fight with your entire being to obtain, just like you fought for the air, you will master desire."

The young man had found the meaning of desire and the answer to his question.