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MCC Daily Tribune

Family Fit Lifestyle Month

Family Fit Lifestyle Month in January is an inspirational month that can completely evolve the way you and your family’s lifestyle. To achieve this you will need to follow fitness guidelines, eat healthily, and get active! Yes, this may sound tough, but incorporating fitness into your lifestyle will not only improve the quality of your life but will also help in elevating your overall mood. In addition, you will be able to fit into that pair of jeans you thought you would never wear again. And guess what, it’s not impossible because you will have the entire family to support you! So set out some goals and get active today.

FAMILY FIT LIFESTYLE MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Go for a run together

    Completely free of cost and easy, running in the park together as a family is a perfect way to celebrate the month. Whether it is once a week or maybe just on the weekends, take time to get fit together — it will not only strengthen your body but will allow for quality time with your family.

  2. Cook something healthy

    Take the time to create a healthy menu that you and your family will enjoy. You can do this at the beginning of the week to plan for meals for the rest of the week. Each member of the family can then contribute to cooking a dish.

  3. Go cycling

    Slightly easier and less stressful than running, cycling is a recreational activity that is perfect for any family looking for healthy activity. Besides being fun, cycling works almost every muscle in the body and is, therefore, a perfect group activity.

5 FACTS ABOUT BEING HEALTHY

  1. The importance of breakfast

    Breakfast is essential because it provides your body and mind with the necessary nutrients and energy to keep you going throughout the day.

  2. Sleep time

    Sleep is important for the body as it is during this time that the body undergoes growth and development.

  3. The problem with preservatives

    Foods with preservatives have chemicals that deteriorate your body.

  4. No exercise

    The death rate of smokers is almost the same as those who do not exercise.

  5. Physical activities you need

    Aerobic exercise is especially beneficial for a healthy body as it promotes flexibility and muscle movements.

WHY WE LOVE FAMILY FIT LIFESTYLE MONTH

  1. It encourages people to stay fit

    The month is essential since it highlights the unfit lifestyles of many and encourages families to focus on fitness together. The holiday is celebrated at the beginning of the year so that people see the need for being fit and continue their activities the whole year-round.

  2. This leads to healthy family activities

    During this month, family activities that add to everyone's fitness levels are encouraged. Exercising alone can sometimes be boring, but doing so with the family will be fun as you all will be encouraging each other along the way.

  3. It improves health

    Since the month spreads awareness regarding the health of people of all ages in a family, people tend to shift slightly towards leading a healthy lifestyle. Family Fit Lifestyle Month is a great way to encourage and educate your lazy family members about the importance of being fit and improving their quality of life.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/13/2023