Book Information – Keeping Kids Fit

I just received my advanced copy of Keeping Kids Fit, A Family Plan For Raising Active, Healthy Children.  La Chance Publishing has been nothing but professional, with an exceptional and talented group of individuals.  The book  looks beautiful.  I think those who order it will be happy.  This week I will have an interview with Radio Disney, Time For Kids, and Good Morning America Health Show, taped at the ABC Times Square NY studios.  The book will be available nationwide in all major book stores on May 1, 2010.  Please join myself, and almost 1000 others on Facebook to receive updates and information on the book!

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See you there!

2 comments April 24th, 2010 by Len Saunders

Sorry Everyone…..

It has been real crazy at my end, and I apologize for not posting here recently.  I have been busy with 3 book projects that have been consuming all my time.  When I am complete, I will get back to posting here more often.  In the meantime, enjoy all the previous posts.  I hope they can be useful to you.

Len

Add comment December 15th, 2008 by Len Saunders

Drinking Water

I received the following question from John (Kentucky, USA)

Can you please list all the benifits of drinking water.  My son is drinking too much soda.

John, I created a web site that discusses this.  Click here to see it.

Here is a start for you.  I hope it helps, and please visit my water site.

• Water removes harmful toxins from the body.
• Water suppresses the appetite.
• Helps keep your energy level up.
• Reduces fluid retention in the body.
• May help relieve headaches by re-hydrating the brain.
• Assists with reducing arthritis.
• Can help prevent infection by strengthening the flow of lymph in the system.
• Water is a great lubricant in the body.
• Can reduce lower back pain.
• Can help with reducing blood pressure.
• Helps prevent cramps during exercise by keeping blood pumped with oxygen.
• Helps keep skin hydrated and healthy.
• Can help reduce high cholesterol.
• Can reduce the risks of heartburn and ulcers.
• Can reduce the risks of breast and colon cancer.
• Water helps burn fat as fuel.
• Water moistens tissues in the body, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Transports nutrients throughout the body.
• Can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
• Helps regulate body temperature.
• Water carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
• Drinking water is essential for weight loss.
• Water helps muscle stimulation.
• Helps out the body with digestion.
• Water helps you perform better during exercise.
• Water helps to regulate your body temperature.

11 comments October 27th, 2008 by Len Saunders

Reference Tool

I just wanted to thank all the regulars here that visit on a regular basis.  I really enjoy your feedback.  I have been so busy lately, it has been hard to post here.  The web site is growing each day, and the number of visitors has increased a lot.  I enjoy when I see reputable web sites such as Red Orbit use this web site as a reference tool.  You can click here to see an example.  When a web site with a Google page rank of seven, and a Alexa rating of only 7000 uses your web site as a reference, it is a big compliment in my book.  

3 comments August 1st, 2008 by Len Saunders

Effort And Obesity

If children do not understand what it means to give 100% effort, can it cause them to become sedentary, overweight, or even obese? The American Heart Association reports that 12 million children in the United States are overweight. One in three children are overweight, while one in seven children are obese. The rise in overweight children, obese children, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes has triggered many discussions. The major concern which arises from this topic is how this problem got started, who is responsible, and how to fix it.

One solution is to get both parent and child to work together on setting realistic goals together, or a blueprint for success. Since success (or effort) in this regard is measured differently by parent and child, communication will be the key. A good effort by the parent and child can definitely improve the health of the family. A family can sit down for a few minutes each day and make a game plan for improved health which satisfies both parent and child. The best way to accomplish this is by understanding how both sides define effort, and then building on that. Basically, teaching a child about effort can not only help them succeed in life, but also teach them about being healthy! To learn more about this, visit Len Saunders “Reach High” web site.

3 comments January 26th, 2008 by Len Saunders

Diabetes Awareness For Children

There has been direct correlation between the rise in childhood obesity and the increase in type 2 diabetes for children. The key to fixing this concern is by educating children and their families. I am now in the process of creating a new Diabetes Awareness For Children web site. This will prove to be a challenge for me due to all the research needed, and so little time to accomplish the work. I welcome any or all suggestions on what can make this site better or more informative. Use the contact link to send me an email with your suggestions.

You can get a preview of the new web site here.  Please remember, it is under construction.

4 comments January 16th, 2008 by Len Saunders

Happy Holidays

I hope that everyone had a great holiday season and new year. I have been away from this blog for a while, but will have some new content and programs to publish shortly. I have been working very hard on some new projects, including a children’s fitness book. Updates on these projects to follow in a couple of weeks.

Thank you to all my supporters. Your kind emails mean a lot. I am glad you find this blog a useful tool.

1 comment January 2nd, 2008 by Len Saunders

BAH – Break A Habit

Greetings:

I have been working on a new web site about ‘bad habits’ that hopefully help parents and children with this issue. You can get a preview of it by clicking here. Please keep in mind it is in beta format right now, so there could be some spelling, grammar, or typo mistakes.

Please shoot me an email to let me know what you think. I will use some of your changes before I actually launch it to the public. You can post comments about it here, but any mistakes you see should be emailed. Thanks.

Len

4 comments October 13th, 2007 by Len Saunders

American Heart Association

Last week I had the honor of having an organization that I have admired for a long time ask me if I’d like to become a spokesperson for them with regards to childhood obesity. Of course I said yes! In one week, they have already put me to work, which I love. I was taped for a show on CNN yesterday, as well as my name on some print media as their spokesperson.

The American Heart Association is a great organization, who really cares about reducing childhood obesity (on top of other things they do). I have also learned a lot from them in such a short time which I would like to share.

• 12 million US children are overweight.
• 1 in 7 children are overweight in the US.
• 1 in 3 children are obese in the US.
• This generation of children may be the first in a long time whose life expectancy could be shorter than their parents.

I will keep you posted on any future projects.

3 comments September 13th, 2007 by Len Saunders

Summer Vacation, Part 2

Thank you for all the great emails over the last month.  As promised, I will get back to this blog in September.   I have signed with my literary agent, and have already finished chapters 1,2, and 3 of my second book.  I will keep everyone posted on my progress shortly.  Thanks for visiting my blog.

4 comments July 17th, 2007 by Len Saunders