As a young girl, I recall seeing a framed quote that read "If Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy!" That quote seared an indelible truth in my psche: Mom's have such a powerful influence on the climate or spirit of a home that other people are affected, either negatively or positively.
Now that's what you call POWER! We are all real Wonder Women! But with great privilege, or power, comes great responsibility.
Specifically when it comes to you and your family's physical health, how are you using YOUR power in the home? Answer these questions:
- Who buys the groceries in your home?
- Who plans or decides what's for dinner?
- Whenever you are eating something in the presence of your husband or kids, do they ever ask, "Mom, what are you eating? Can I have some?"
Like it or not, here is where our responsiblity of having all that power kicks in. Our families will eat only what WE buy; our families will eat only what WE prepare; kids love to eat whatever Mommy is eating. My own mother says "I could be eating boo-boo on a stick and my kids would STILL want some!" LOL! Power!
So, what are we buying at the grocery store? What are we preparing for our families? What are WE eating?
If you don't like the answers to these questions, never fear! "Fit Mom? Fit Family!" is here!
In my next post we will discuss meal planning and grocery shopping. I've found that when I sit down, plan what my family will eat during the week and then shop based on that list, I feel more organized, more in control...dare I say "powerful"?!? :-)
I will leave you with a picture of another Wonder Woman....which super hero do YOU want to be?
I love this! :)
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