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january 2019
new year State of Mind
in this issue HEALTH REPORT
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Strength in Numbers: Losing Weight Together
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NEW YEAR STATE OF MIND Feature Spotlight
THE LIST
10 Things to Do In January
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MOLDING MINDS Getting Kids Ready to Succeed in the Second Half of the School Year
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PARENTING RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR We can all benefit from the opportunity to have a fresh start and set new goals. As we begin a new year as parents, this is our chance to stop for a moment and write down a few parenting resolutions. What are your goals as a mother or father in 2019? Here are a few suggestions that you may want to include: 1) Be present The best thing we can do for our children is to give them our full attention. This year, make a promise to yourself that you will be present when you spend time with your children. Protect that time and treat it as the precious thing that it is. Include your children in your daily activities, ask questions, watch their facial expressions and body language, play with them, read together, and let them feel how important they are. 2) Slow down and simplify We are learning that children really can have too much of a good thing. Too many choices, too many toys, too many activities, and too much stimulation. They need downtime and we need it too! Make an effort this year to build in quiet time and breaks between activities. Cut down on the toys in the house so your children will notice and appreciate the ones they have. Encourage your kids to use their imagination, play board games, go for walks, build forts, and play outside. 3) Take time to listen Life as a parent is incredibly busy. As the year goes on, it is easy to slip into the habit of rushing through conversations to get to the next task. Start this year with a new habit of setting aside time every day to really listen to each child. While putting your children to bed, driving home from school, or setting the dinner table, take time to ask thoughtful questions about their day and pay close attention to what they have to say.
4) Create structure Children crave structure and parenting is less chaotic with structure in place. January is a great time to set up new structure in the home. Start a reward system to work on behavioral goals, create a chore chart to teach responsibility, or hang up a family calendar to keep track of weekly activities. Family rituals can also be a great way to provide comfort and a sense of belonging. Start a new ritual this year – examples might include Taco Tuesdays, a gratitude jar, Sunday dinner with grandparents, or family story time in the evenings. 5) Use your support system Parenthood can be overwhelming and we often shoulder the burden as if we are on our own. Many parents forget that a web of support and resources exist around us. This year, look around and take advantage of your support system. When friends and family members offer childcare, take them up on it! Find a neighbor who is willing to be a “mommy’s helper” to have a second set of hands around. Attend parent support meetings and free parenting seminars. Get together with friends who are also parents and lean on them for advice and support.
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own needs last when our children have so many needs to be met. Unfortunately, over time this causes parents to feel irritable, overwhelmed, and less emotionally involved. It is true that you cannot pour from an empty cup! Are you getting enough sleep? Exercising regularly? What about spending time with friends? This year it is important to build in time every day for the things that keep you going. Lindsay Asawa, Ph.D. is a mother of three, licensed clinical psychologist, and co-owner of Missouri City Family Counseling in Sienna Plantation. She provides consultation and evaluations for all ages, parenting workshops, and business and school presentations. Dr. Asawa can be reached at (832) 844-5576 or lasawa@missouricityfamilies.com.
6) Take care of yourself Most importantly, make a conscious effort in 2019 to take better care of yourself so you can be the best possible parent to your children. It is tempting to put our
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Losing Weight Together
relationships,” said Nabil Tariq, M.D., board-certified bariatric surgeon at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. If you’re planning to lose weight and considering weight-loss surgery or needing a new outlook on weight loss, partnering can improve your odds of reaching your goals. Weight loss with a partner provides motivation, support and even a little healthy competition. MOTIVATION “Motivation is often tied to experiences with our loved ones,” said Tariq. “We want to be there for the big moments in life, and we want to go places and enjoy time together. Whatever your motivation to lose weight, you can put more power behind it when your loved ones know what you’re fighting for.” Picture this: A busy mom wants to lose weight so she can set a healthier example for her kids. The changes she makes with nutrition and exercise have an impact on her whole family. Try it: Keep a visual reminder, such as a family photo, vacation destination, etc. in a special place so you can stay motivated when you need it. A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM “When you embark on this journey together with family members or friends, you have a built-in support system,” Tariq
said. “For anyone considering weight-loss surgery, it’s a big decision and a lifelong commitment that affects everyone you are close with. Having a great support system can amplify the benefits of surgical weight loss.” Picture this: A husband struggling to lose weight on his own decides to explore weight-loss surgery. He signs up for an informational session. Try it: A spouse can provide mental and emotional support by attending the orientation session, going to appointments and committing to a mutually changed lifestyle after surgery. EAT BETTER TOGETHER Changing the way you eat starts with meal planning, grocery shopping and a commitment to cooking meals at home. “Food is central to our day-to-day life and family interactions, so it’s vital to involve others in your life when making significant dietary changes,” Tariq said. Picture this: A mother and daughter both had weight-loss surgery about six months apart. Planning meals and cooking together helped them adjust to their new diet plan. Try it: Attend a healthy cooking class or nutrition class with friends or family members. TEAM UP FOR EXERCISE Being active together and exercising regularly is the key to success with weight loss. “Having someone else to hold you accountable might be exactly what you need to show up and challenge yourself more than you would when working out alone,” Tariq added.
walking on a treadmill, or throw a football around before watching the game on TV. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Keeping track of total pounds and inches lost as a group can be highly motivating. “Also seeing health numbers improve and high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar go down is our top priority,” Tariq said. “It’s really about achieving a better quality of life and a better state of health.” Picture this: Co-workers start a weight-loss challenge to lose 500 pounds total among the group. Try it: Talk to your doctor about your target numbers and attend support groups, nutrition or fitness classes, or start a friendly competition among friends. WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR Join Nabil Tariq, M.D. on Thursday Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. for a weight-loss seminar to learn about the different programs offered at the Houston Methodist Weight Management Center, get tips on grocery shopping and meal planning, and speak with a dietitian, exercise specialist and bariatric surgeon. Registration is required. Visit events.houstonmethodist. org/weightloss-sl or call 281.274.7500 for more information or to register.
Picture this: Two friends who played football in high school gained a lot of weight in their 20s and 30s. After one friend started a new exercise program, the other friend joined, too and they both lost weight. Try it: Transform couch time into something more active. Meet at the gym to watch your favorite TV shows while
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NEW YEAR State of Mind
With one of the top New Year’s Resolutions being health and fitness, The List magazines wanted to help you stay in a New Year State of Mind. Did you know according to one study, 36% of resolutions don’t last past the first month? To make sure you don’t become part of that statistic we’ve teamed up with local gyms this year to help keep you on track with your health and fitness goals.
T3 Cross-Training is more than just a gym – it’s a movement. With a focus on family, faith, and fitness, our heartbeat is to create a workout environment that is safe, family-friendly, and judgment-free. And now, REAL people are experiencing REAL results through our functional group fitness program.
F45 Training, located in Sienna Plantation, was developed as a community-based training environment that offers support and assistance to people seeking to achieve their health and weight loss goals.
Small group fitness classes are a great way to stay motivated, obtain results, and build community.
Born in Australia, F45 merges 3 separate leading-edge fitness training styles into one compelling group training experience for its members of all fitness levels. F45 combines elements of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, and Functional Training, which are proven to be the most effective workout method for burning fat and building lean muscle. We have 32 different workout programs and no two workouts are ever the same.
So whether you’re a beginner or an athlete, we have created a group fitness environment to help you reach your goals. Come try us out for an entire week, absolutely FREE! Visit us online at t3crosstraining.com
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Clean out all your makeup and throw away anything that is old and gunky. Consider starting a new beauty regimen. There’s nothing more fabulous than a new lipstick color…or in my case a different shade of RED.
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Plan out a perfect dinner party and invite each friend to share their resolutions for this year. Perhaps telling others will help all of you stick tight to your goals!
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Go through your pantry and reline the shelves and paint. Organize every can of soup and box of pasta all the while planning meals for quick suppers and lunches for your family.
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Take a picture of yourself every day for the entire year and on January 1, 2020 play it back fast. You’ll be able to witness in speed lighting how you change each day.
9 pick up Pick up a little notebook and stick it in your pocket book. When you are out and about write down little thoughts that you are having. Something just might inspire you to do something you’ve never done before.
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Set yourself up with a mindfulness program. There’s plenty of apps that will stop you during your busy day and “remind” you to step back and enjoy the here and right now.
Make a list from the Bestsellers line up and plan out your reading for the year. On my nightside table now…The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal.
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Grab a Glamour or a Vanity Fair magazine and browse through your favorite models and celebrities. Find a new hairdo that you love and take that to the one that does your do! Start out fresh with a new look to roll out a new year!
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Find yourself a hobby. Put your creativity to work and study whatever it is that you are interested in and use that for your holiday giving in 2019.
10always Always remember to take away the technology and connect with your children and family. Make supper time the central place for connecting with each other.
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molding minds
Getting kids ready to succeed in the second half of the school year Christmas is a time of family get togethers, fun times enjoying vacation, and time off from school. However, looming over the horizon is always the second half of the school year. Getting started on the right foot is important for students, but that can be hard at the start of the New Year. How can you make sure your kids get started off on the right foot and succeed during their second half of the school year? The first part includes making basic preparations. It’s not unusual to need different materials at different grade levels. Elementary students might need basic essentials, like a backpack and
writing tools. Older students, though, might need specific materials for unique projects. Sometimes high school students will have portfolios to make or science projects to work on. Partner with your child and their teacher to find out what materials they will need for these things. Sometimes, your student will have a list of materials included on a class syllabus. The important part is making sure that they have what they need both for class essentials and special projects. Since the holidays are a time when normal schedules often go out of the window, you’ll want to get your child back on track. No matter how old they are, you’ll want to make sure they’re getting back into bed on time. In the days leading back into the school year, start pushing their bedtime back little by little until they are getting back into bed at the right time. This way, you won’t have to worry about your child tossing and turning all night because they can’t get back to sleep. You’ll want to set expectations for your child so that the second half of the school year has a set goal to shoot for. You can review class milestones and projects if your child receives a syllabus. If they’re too young for one or just don’t receive one, then take advantage of opportunities to meet with your child’s teachers. Go to school open houses that kick off the year or just make phone calls early in the year to find out what’s expected of your child. After you’ve had a chance to consult with your child’s teacher, you can review the school’s expectations with them and set timelines that and milestones for when certain work needs to get done. There’s no one way of guaranteeing your child’s success in the second half of the school year, but you can help make sure they’re ready both before and during the school year. Get their preparations started before the second half of the school year even starts and collaborate closely with their teachers. Working closely with the school can help guarantee that your child’s second half of the year is a success.
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