Monday, August 11, 2008

Working outside and having fun!

The kids spent some time in the hot tub today. They had lots of fun. We worked outside for family home evening. I spent about an hour and a half and got 3 of my cages done. I only have nine more to do. The sad thing is that I had already cut the chicken before I didn't have to take the time to do that today. The plants sure do a lot better when they're protected from the deer. Everybody says the best thing to do is get a dog and a fence. A dog? I'm still not ready for that - maybe someday. A fence? Too much money right now. Our GRASS is FINALLY GROWING though. It's looking pretty good and it's nice and soft to sit on. YEAH!

Last night we went on a family walk adn talked about the talks in Sacrament meeting. We had some good discussion with the kids. The kids all talked about when they felt the spirit in their lives. Let's see if I can remember this:

  • Jonny: Doing baptisms for the dead in the temple
  • Maren: During the Primary Sacrament meeting programs and in the celestial room of the Twin Falls temple
  • Anna: When she was baptized and in the Twin Falls Temple
  • Brian: When he was baptized
  • Scotty: "I have a question. . .What happend to our body when we die and we're in heaven?"
  • Emily: "kitty"

We talked about the different ways we feel the spirit in our lives: feelings, stupor of thought, impressions, whisperings, etc. We talked about different times when we have felt those feelings like when Ken was deciding what kind of doctor to be (in the temple- "the answer is in your patriarchal blessing"), finding the keys, etc. I'm always impressed with chidlren today and their depth of understanding of the gospel.

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My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION

The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.

1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.

2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.

3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.

I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?

1995 Food Guide Pyramid

1995 Food Guide Pyramid
This is the old food guide pyramid

My Pyramid

My Pyramid
This is the new pyramid - it focuses on activity and more balance in foods.

My Solution

Coming Soon:)