We went to Maren's second gymnastics meet as a Level 7 today. It is fun having her be able to do her own routines. She had a great meet. Her only big problem was her fall on beam. I was real impressed with her bar routine. Here are the videos from my little camera. I was recording on the camcorder so I had Anna do the recording on the little camera therefore it's not that great, but it gives the general idea. She got a 36.1 AA. Her two teammates were just ahead of her with a 36.2 and 36.25.
Bar score: 9.125
Floor: 9.1
Maren's Vault: 9.2
Beam Score: 8.675
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
4 comments:
Hello Medford Lighthearts! Thank you so much for posting Maren's Gymnastics meet clips, it was so great to watch her! She is such a beautiful little gymnast! She has improved so much since I saw her practice years ago :) I hope all is well with you! Love the Cranes
Wow! She is amazing! Can she teach the Boot Camp ladies how to do that? Wonderful!
Becca and I loved watching the routines, she looked great and leo is adorable!!!
Hi Janet-
It's your cousin, Jill! I found your blog through Leanne's. Being an ex-gymnast, I loved seeing this of your girl! She is really good! How old is she?
Anyway-sorry for stalking, but I couldn't not comment on your beautiful family.
Hope you are well.
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