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Family Ties, Featured, Healthy Living/Eating, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Sponsored · June 1, 2012

Strengthen the Family Bond By Being Active Together This Summer


This summer is going to be quite different for my family and I. With my new healthy eating and living lifestyle, I have incorporated a lot of action into our daily program. There won’t be many days of the kids and I sitting indoors pigging out and watching the boob tube. This summer, I am committed do doing more outdoor activities with the kids, which will no doubt, strengthen our bond and make us healthier and more fit.

The last few months have been challenging for me as I have developed ways to lose weight by staying active. I’ve been going to Zumba, parking further away in the parking lot to get more movement, and I’ve been participating in more activities that require me to move. My son and daughter have seen a difference in my lifestyle, as I have been also working to get them involved. My son (who is getting ready to go to college in the Fall) has been walking with me in the neighborhood. And my daughter and I have been going to the subdivision pool way more than we did last year—we are going about three times a week, which is keeping us burning calories. And it’s been fun, too!

Another way I plan on incorporating movement and fun this summer is by bike riding. I haven’t ridden a bike in some time, but I always enjoyed it in the past. I think by riding the bicycle with my daughter, I will not only burn a few calories, but spend some much needed bonding time together. It will be great seeing the neighborhood through a whole new perspective—and I know my 8 year old daughter is looking forward to riding her bike with me, something we’ve never done since she started riding her bike a few years ago.

There are all sorts of ways that you can bond together with your family through being active. Besides walking, swimming, and bike riding, you can have fun over an evening in the bowling alley or at the miniature golf course in your area. Something as simple as playing ball in the backyard can also be a way to bond while being active.

I am so looking forward to the summertime and being totally active with my brood. What are some ways you plan to be active this summer with your family?

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  1. Alexandra says

    June 1, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I’ll be doing the same with my daughter this summer – getting up and getting active. I love that the warmer weather provides such an array of activities (many of them free) to do outside! We’re already planning hiking and biking trips, trips to the summer and I’ve signed up to be an assistant coach on her tee ball team – so we’re both getting in some fitness!!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 1, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks for commenting, Alexandra. Hiking sounds like fun. I also want to get my daughter involved in an organized sport of some sort. She loves volleyball, so maybe I will see if there are some youth leagues in this area.

      Reply
  2. Jeremy@Home Care says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:43 am

    It is an important thing to spend time with the family members and to discuss a number of things.

    Reply

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Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

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Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

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Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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