I VALUE MY FAMILY AND MY LIFE REVOLVES AROUND THEM.

So, keeping my family healthy is a role I need to hold on to as a father and husband.

I always believe that having a healthy lifestyle is the foundation to achieve happiness, satisfaction, and success in our life. Living a healthy lifestyle may sound like a challenge but it is easier and more fun when we involve our family members. I believe that regardless of gender or age, healthy living is for everyone.

Below are some benefits of a healthy lifestyle:
•   Increase in energy levels
•   Maintain healthy weight and avoid chronic illness
•   Better mental health
•   Increase in longevity

These are some steps I have taken in my family's daily schedule to achieve family wellness. Of course, there will be ups and downs, but it is never an excuse not to start. Be consistent throughout the years and you will definitely succeed.

HERE ARE MY IDEAS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE OVERALL FAMILY WELLNESS:

MAKE HEALTHY EATING A FAMILY AFFAIR

Working out and eating right can be tough when you are alone. However, when healthy food is made for the entire family, everyone will have better food choices, and this encourages each other to be on the right track.

PICK ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY THE WHOLE FAMILY

It is important to ensure our daily life allows us to stay active. By creating a family wellness schedule, we will be able to create positive habits for ourselves and the kids as well. These activities could be walking, jogging, going on a bike ride or even swimming. Whatever the preference, be sure to choose something that allows all family member to participate in. For example, a long walk in a park would be a good option for families with toddlers.

PREP AND COOK HEALTHY MEALS TOGETHER

From grocery shopping to meal prep, parents and kids can work together to prepare and serve healthy meals for the family. This activity encourages kids to learn about healthy meal options and increases the chances of them enjoying meals. As healthy food, drinks and snacks play a role in their wellbeing, it is crucial that we train them to pick and choose the right type of food. In my household, I always make sure there are Calpis cultured milk drinks in the pantry. We like Calpis because it is preservative free, fat free, tastes great, has a wide variety of flavours, and of course, benefits our digestive system's health.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS

An active lifestyle is passed down from the good habits of parents. Modelling a healthy lifestyle can instill the importance of a healthy lifestyle in our kid's life. By setting a positive example of healthy living in your household, kids will less likely become couch potatoes.

STAY PERSISTENT AND CONSISTENT

When trying to incorporate a healthy lifestyle in the family, it is important to start slow, be persistent and stay consistent. As someone wise once said "If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it."

I VALUE MY FAMILY AND MY LIFE REVOLVES AROUND THEM.

So, keeping my family healthy is a role I need to hold on to as a father and husband.

I always believe that having a healthy lifestyle is the foundation to achieve happiness, satisfaction, and success in our life. Living a healthy lifestyle may sound like a challenge but it is easier and more fun when we involve our family members. I believe that regardless of gender or age, healthy living is for everyone.

Below are some benefits of a healthy lifestyle:
•  Increase in energy levels
•  Maintain healthy weight
    and avoid chronic illness
•  Better mental health
•  Increase in longevity

These are some steps I have taken in my family's daily schedule to achieve family wellness. Of course, there will be ups and downs, but it is never an excuse not to start. Be consistent throughout the years and you will definitely succeed.

HERE ARE MY IDEAS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE OVERALL FAMILY WELLNESS:

MAKE HEALTHY EATING A FAMILY AFFAIR

Working out and eating right can be tough when you are alone. However, when healthy food is made for the entire family, everyone will have better food choices, and this encourages each other to be on the right track.

PICK ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY THE WHOLE FAMILY

It is important to ensure our daily life allows us to stay active. By creating a family wellness schedule, we will be able to create positive habits for ourselves and the kids as well. These activities could be walking, jogging, going on a bike ride or even swimming. Whatever the preference, be sure to choose something that allows all family member to participate in. For example, a long walk in a park would be a good option for families with toddlers.

PREP AND COOK HEALTHY MEALS TOGETHER

From grocery shopping to meal prep, parents and kids can work together to prepare and serve healthy meals for the family. This activity encourages kids to learn about healthy meal options and increases the chances of them enjoying meals. As healthy food, drinks and snacks play a role in their wellbeing, it is crucial that we train them to pick and choose the right type of food. In my household, I always make sure there are Calpis cultured milk drinks in the pantry. We like Calpis because it is preservative free, fat free, tastes great, has a wide variety of flavours, and of course, benefits our digestive system's health.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS

An active lifestyle is passed down from the good habits of parents. Modelling a healthy lifestyle can instill the importance of a healthy lifestyle in our kid's life. By setting a positive example of healthy living in your household, kids will less likely become couch potatoes.

STAY PERSISTENT AND CONSISTENT

When trying to incorporate a healthy lifestyle in the family, it is important to start slow, be persistent and stay consistent. As someone wise once said "If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it."