What advice would you give kids trying to lead a healthier lifestyle? / LJWorld.com

Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 9, 2011

“I have seen the American habits. They eat kind of unhealthy and in really big portions. They should try to learn to make their own food and be careful about what they put in their stomach.”

— Raffaele Alibergi, engineering student, Naples, Italy

“Don’t spend too much time on electronics. Don’t let the Internet ruin things for you. It’s OK sparingly but … be outside and experience things from a young age.”

— Joel Coon, student, Topeka

“Learn how to love things that are outside. There’s something to be said for going to the gym and working out but if you create habits when you’re little, (getting involved) in a sport or … activity then it’s going to be easier for you to continue that when you’re older.”

— Bernadette Myers, student, Prairie Village

“For kids to just play outside more. For parents to create more of a community within neighborhoods so kids are playing with each other outside and running around rather than inside playing video games and watching TV.”

— Michelle Wilson, student, Lawrence

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Pitt_Mackeson 1 year, 9 months ago

Raffaele - I am American. And it's true, I don't really notice what I put in my stomach. Heck, just yesterday I was so wasted I was trying to shove some old shoe down my throat. My pals stopped me. The point is, ........ well I guess there is no point. You Italians should try an old shoe once in awhile. And one of them slabs of Grandaddys bbq nom nom uh good.

Ithpeeple 1 year, 9 months ago

A few good examples already in response. Work on your Spirit. It's not what's on the outside, but what's on the inside that counts. Man looks on the outward appearance, God looks at our rotten souls. Would you invite Him into your heart today?

Pitt_Mackeson 1 year, 9 months ago

yes, yes I would. Im rotten to the core baby!

Pitt_Mackeson 1 year, 9 months ago

Three fourths of the jury is female! And an Italian! I demand a new jury! AHHGHHHHHGHG RIBS ARE GOOD YOU PASTA LOVING MONKEYS!

pace 1 year, 9 months ago

Learn to cook from scratch, learn to cook vegetables well,

misterlee 1 year, 9 months ago

Trust your instincts.

Did_I_say_that 1 year, 9 months ago

If it tastes good - spit it out!

psycho_theclown 1 year, 9 months ago

Get to bed early.

Don't flunk out of school and then stay up until midnight to make a meaningless two word post (using a wanna-be posting name)

RoeDapple 1 year, 9 months ago

Get off my lawn!

inmate 1 year, 9 months ago

don't eat the brown acid

Finnbar1 1 year, 9 months ago

and we have a John Prine reference.

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

When life slips you a Jeffery, pet the furry wall.

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

Nothing good happens after midnight?

KU_Dude 1 year, 9 months ago

Always wear a raincoat.

milkman_dan 1 year, 9 months ago

Pee-Wee...that you?

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

If you see a Tea Party bully, run!

monkeyhawk 1 year, 9 months ago

Let's teach them at a young age how to stick their noses in the business of everyone else while we pig down on fries, burgers and ribs (i.e. BO and the wife). How about a super size serving of chocolate covered hypocrisy?

Finnbar1 1 year, 9 months ago

verbing weirds language. However "I merrilled that from Wikipedia" made me dork laugh

snap_pop_no_crackle 1 year, 9 months ago

Biscuits and gravy count as vegetables in the new food pyramid.

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

Squirrels do 17 percent of the damage to fiber optic network.

Finnbar1 1 year, 9 months ago

dork laugh all ya'll are funny today

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

The story I read was that Duane befriends a rhino and realizes that his life has lost its purpose.

CWGOKU 1 year, 9 months ago

I would give them the same advice that I live by every day, in everyting I do. What would Hollis do

CWGOKU 1 year, 9 months ago

Keep alot of alcohol in your system at all times, that way it will kill any viruses, etc that you might come in contact with

boxers_or_briefs 1 year, 9 months ago

There's AA meetings for people like you. Seek them out now.

CWGOKU 1 year, 9 months ago

We can carpool

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

What gives me hope for humanity.

Volunteers cleaning up after the London riots. http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/riotlondon080911/s_r38_RTR2PR4T.jpg http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/riotlondon080911/s_r40_09111542.jpg

crittersister 1 year, 9 months ago

Don't eat meat. It rots in your colon and is filled with antibiotics and chemicals from Monsanto.

crittersister 1 year, 9 months ago

There are numerous triathletes and body builders who disagree. http://www.lowdensitylifestyle.com/can-you-build-muscle-without-meat/

boxers_or_briefs 1 year, 9 months ago

Steer clear of HollisBrown and people of his irk.

boxers_or_briefs 1 year, 9 months ago

My apologies. I didn't even notice.

somedude20 1 year, 9 months ago

Watchout for number 1 and don't step in number 2!! Do not tug on Superman's cape Don't eat after midnight and don't get yourself wet Never trust a person who says "trust me," trust me! If you were married on Memorial Day remember that it is a revolving holiday and switches days every year (so if it was on 5/25 last year do not expect it to be on the 25th again the next year otherwise you will get burned) and wear your sunscreen!!!!

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 9 months ago

T_O_B, "What exactly are they rioting about?" Hell if I know for sure, do they really need a reason? Them limey bastards have been rioting off and on for 812 years.

Freaking socialists.

beatrice 1 year, 9 months ago

Get outside and play! Physical activity is key. Also, don't buy the giant sodas. Just because the 44oz soda is cheap doesn't mean you need that much sugar water. Ever.

beatrice 1 year, 9 months ago

The question is what advice would we give. I stick to that, but love how being healthy has become politicized.

If you wouldn't give children advice on how to live healthier, then that is on you.

whats_going_on 1 year, 9 months ago

I'd bet good money that you aren't the LEAST bit healthy.

H_Lecter 1 year, 9 months ago

Blueberries, cardio sports, water

Don't do anything out of anger...do it because you enjoy it....everything is more fun when you're smiling...everything

Dejacrew423 1 year, 9 months ago

Eating as healthy as we can is something our family struggles with a lot. I'm constantly wondering if the food choices I make for my kids are going to benefit them or hinder them in the long run. I don't want to deny them certain bad foods completely because that was how I was raised when it came to soda and then when I became an adult I overly indulged in drinking Dr. Pepper and Pepsi. To the point that I can guarantee I turned my freshman 15 into a 20. Then again when we do have the occasional junk food in the house it seems like that's all the kids want for snack. I try not to worry to much about it because my kids are not overweight but I just hope I'm teaching them that while it's okay to eat junk food every once in awhile our focus needs to be on eating healthy. Part of why I started gardening is in an effort to encourage my kids to grow their own food and look forward to eating fresh foods. I know it's silly but it does make me feel good to see my kids picking peas or tomatoes right out of the garden and eating them.

psycho_theclown 1 year, 9 months ago

So the lesson here is, "grow your own." Words to live by.

Dejacrew423 1 year, 9 months ago

I guess that would have been a lot easier to say then the previous rambling post. Unless this is a 420 reference......... and then, well nevermind.

riverdrifter 1 year, 9 months ago

"If I'd known I was gonna live this long, I would've taken better care of myself."

-Mickey Mantle

whats_going_on 1 year, 9 months ago

Be involved...if you have more things to do (whether that be sports, clubs, art, or just playing outside with friends), the less you'll need to be inside on the TV or computer, the healthier you'll be, and you'll just have a rounder, happier, and healthier lifestyle, emotionally and physically.