We are Walking the Track!!

Friday was our first day walking the track.  It was great to get out and move.  Let's plan on walking when the weather permits.  Also, if you are not making up work during flex, see one of the adults for a walking pass.  We will check, but for now, assume that one of us must be out walking with you.  Have a great week.

Next week's meeting.

CAPT is over!!  YEAH!!  Now we can meet again on a regular basis.  We will discuss some items for the future of HELP and if good weather is still with us, we may just get outside and walk.  So, wear comfortable shoes next week and until then, eat well.

Week Four Challenge!!

What a great meeting this week!!  There were so many success stories shared among the group. 

This week's challenge is to use some of the little tips to help weight loss and/or healthy eating.  Thanks to Mrs. Clay, we turned our real focus of the week to healthy choices while eating out.  If you have the opportunity to eat out this week, try some of the strategies outlined in the article and then share how those strategies worked (or didn't work) for you.

Keep those good habits from past weeks going.  Eat your seven fruits and veggies per day and watch the portion size.  Since we all have so many good food ideas, please feel free to post your favorite, healthy recipes here.  Below is mine for a near fat-free, low calorie egg roll.  YUM!!

"Almost" Egg Rolls

Ingredients:

Package of Cole slaw

Chili powder

Salt

Pepper

Egg roll wraps

1. Sauté Cole slaw in pan with Pam spray.
2. Season to taste with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Place mixture and wrap in egg roll skins (Nasoya brand can be found in the produce section)
4. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Spray tops of egg rolls with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Approximately 65 calories per egg roll.

By the way...I have no idea why step four is in white.  Still new at this blogging thing.... :)

Week Three Challenge!!

After our candid meeting, I think this week's challenge is seeking support.  We need to become more involved in the group through blogging, seeking each other out, or just sending each other emails.  We also need to seek support at home and with our friends.  Most people will respond if you ask them for help.  You could try swaying the restaurant choice, or asking that only healthy foods be bought at the grocery store.

Share ways to seek out help.  Once I have a Gmail address from every one, I will send out the addresses to the entire group.  We can seek help from each other on a large scale within the blog site, or a small scale by emailing just one other person for advice.

Remember to eat seven fruits and veggies per day and watch your portion size.  My favorite quote of the week comes from Mrs. Burmeister:

"If the food is good for you, then you should be able to run the food item under cold water."  A great quote to help us all pick our snacks!!

Week Two Challenge!!

This week we will look at portion control.  Read the labels of food packages and be mindful of the amount of food you are eating.  If one cup of pasta is the right amount for your age, weight, and activity level, maybe you can try some of the tips in the articles to judge the amount of food, or even use a measuring cup!  Discuss how this affects you and your appetite.  Are you hungry, or satisfied?

Don't forget, you should still be working on incorporating those seven fruits and vegetables per day.  Every week, we will add an additional challenge to the previous challenges.  Therefore, we will work to build healthy eating habits slowly over time.

Remember to respond to the challenge and then respond to your cohorts at least twice.  We can only support each other if we discuss challenges.  And, as always, remember to ask for HELP from family or friends.

Week One Challenge!!

It was exciting to finally get underway with HELP.  This week, I would like you to think about what you hope to gain by participating in HELP.  Why are you here?

The challenge for the week is to eat seven fruits and vegetables per week.  If you really think you hate fruits and veggies, at least aim for five per day.  As you blog, tell us ways you are meeting the challenge or express some of your frustrations with the challenge. 

Have a good week and remember to ask for HELP when you need it.

Welcome!

     Welcome to Watertown High School's Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Plan.  As this new course begins, we will look to set personal goals for each student and encourage small and positive changes in your eating and lifestyle.    The HELP course will be based on support from staff and other students.  You will be asked to keep a food and excercise journal.  A positive outlook will also be helpful.