School Lunches

One of LiveWell Colorado's initiatives is improving school lunches.  Most kid's would make the unhealthy choice when it comes to food they buy at school.  However LiveWell Colorado is not only encouraging parents and teachers to make the healthier option fun, but they are working to educate students so they want to make the healthier choice.  To learn more about all of the amazing things LiveWell Colorado is doing check out their website :)  LiveWell Colorado has their 3rd annual fundraising luncheon coming up on December 13th.  Click on the picture below for more information.

This year Jack is in a parent's day out program, so once a week I pack him a lunch.  I definitely try to have Jack eat as healthy as possible, but he is a typical 2 year old that if given the choice he would fill up on foods that aren't as nutritious.  I think the best thing that works for me right now is that Jack sees me eating the same healthy foods that he does.  Below is a picture of the first lunch I packed him.  I made sure to cut up everything into small pieces,  and to give him plenty of options. 

Be sure to label EVERYTHING!

LiveWell Colorado

I've been a LiveWell Mom Ambassador since the initiative began last year.  What exactly does that mean?  Basically, I'm a volunteer who support's what they are doing.  As a Mom I feel like it's so important to show Jack a healthy lifestyle.  Jack's a very energized and active two year old, (too young for an exercise program), but he understands both of his parents workout.  Since I started at Orange Theory Fitness I wear a heart rate monitor to class, and the other day Jack tried putting it on and said "Jack workout!"  Jack's at an age where he wants to eat whatever Dan and I are eating.  Which is great because we try to eat healthy as much as possible.  I would feel really bad if I was eating junk food, while insisting that Jack eats his veggies.

From the LiveWell Colorado website:

About LiveWell Colorado
LiveWell Colorado is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by promoting healthy eating and active living. In addition to educating and inspiring people to make healthy choices, LiveWell Colorado focuses on policy, environmental and lifestyle changes that remove barriers and increase access to healthy behaviors. Working in partnership with obesity prevention initiatives across the state, LiveWell Colorado aims to provide every Coloradan with access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in the places they live, work, learn and play.

Obesity in Colorado
While Colorado is often touted as America's "leanest" state, we are not immune to the growing health crisis of obesity. Nearly 55 percent of Colorado adults and a quarter of our children are overweight or obese. And we're getting worse. If trends continue, only 35 percent of Coloradans will be a healthy weight by 2017. LiveWell Colorado was formed to take a leadership role in tackling the complex problem of obesity and realizing the vision of all Coloradans embracing a healthier lifestyle.

I encourage you to check out their website, it has so much information and many helpful tools.  Even if you are in the best shape of your life it's exciting to see what they are doing.  Not only are they helping out adults, but they are working to improve school lunches - which will make such a difference for children!  We're all very fortunate that LiveWell Colorado exists, it continues to help many Coloradans lead a healthier life. 

Highlands Ranch Casting Call

Since I'm an ambassador for LiveWell Colorado, they asked me to post the following message: 

Looking for everyday Coloradans ages 25-40 ish for a LiveWell Colorado television commercial that visually (and classily) portrays what unhealthy weight looks like, and that will encourage citizens to see where they stand and connect them with easy ways they can make healthy changes.

See our other LiveWell commercial (starring non-actors like you!) at http://www.sylviagregorycasting.com/.
COMPENSATION: $500 IF CAST, AND ANOTHER $500 IF YOU ARE USED IN THE COMMERCIAL!

Males and Females of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.  No acting experience necessary!
Height and weight requirements will apply.

Due to a high volume of responses, only those selected to move to phase two will be notified.
If you would like a chance to be represented in this educational marketing campaign, please email a full length photo of yourself to Assistant@sylviagregorycasting.com by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Include your full name, phone number, email, city, date of birth, and current height and weight.