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When Do You Take Time to Play?

Must go to the gym…how many minutes till I’m done?..gee, this not much fun, but I have to do it…wonder if I can fit it in today…is this workout really necessary?  Fitness is necessary to live a healthy and successful life.
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What if we reframe our thinking to include fitness as the way that we play?  I love to go for walks.
As soon as someone tells me that I need to have 10,000 steps today, I am terribly resistant.  I do not want to think that I have to strap on a counter to find out if I am hitting my goal, because that takes all of the fun out of it for me.  I have many things to do, and I just want to take a break from everything.
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Walking is my way to play.  I look at the beautiful scenery. I stop when I want.  I do some of my most productive thinking when I go for a walk.  I view it as a pleasurable activity.  So please, go out and play your way!
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Sammy the Centipede Makes Healthy Eating Fun!

I am so excited to announce the launch of my second book, Sammy the Centipede Goes to the Market!   With all of the latest evidence out that we need to eat healthier, I think the timing for the release of this book is perfect!

Upon learning that some of his sections are out of shape, Sammy learns about healthy eating.  He takes children on a shopping trip involving all the colors of the rainbow with regard to fruits and vegetables that includes a pictionary of healthy food choices.

All aspects of nutrition are covered including the importance of eating protein and drinking water.  There are recipes in the back of the book to encourage children to become involved in creating healthy meals for themselves.

The book was reviewed prior to publication by Liubov S. Sichel, Ph.D., a doctor who specializes in probiotic research.   Eileen Paul, a certified dietitian for the State of Washington, who has been practicing for 30 years, reviewed as well.

I will be posting healthy recipes here on my blog.  Please write and tell me your requests and I will research to find great recipes for your favorite foods!

 

 

 

 

 

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Do You Remember the Hot Lava Monster?

Now that we are getting to the end of summer, it is not too late to make sure you have indulged in your favorite outside childhood games.

One of our family favorites is Hot Lava Monster.  The equipment you need for this game is a jungle gym located at your local park or school yard.

The brilliant part of this game is that the parent is “The Hot Lava Monster” and at the center of the fun.  The object is to catch all of the other people playing the game.   Usually these people are your children and a bunch of their giggling friends moving quickly around all the parts of the jungle gym.

The interesting part of this game is that when a child is tagged, they must join the monster in tagging the rest of the players.  The winner is the last one tagged.

My children are now grown and they remember playing this game.   Have fun and go make some memories with your children.

Please write and let me know about your favorite family outside games.   I would love to hear from you!

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to the World of Sammy the Centipede!

Sammy the Centipede

My name is Maria Luchsinger.  I am excited to launch this new blog that will be dedicated to bringing you fun family fitness ideas, recipes, and inspiring quotes and stories.  In addition,  I will be bringing you updates about my writing of the latest adventures of Sammy the Centipede.

Sammy the Centipede books are written to educate as well as entertain children regarding many wellness topics.  They are reviewed by experts to bring you quality information.

Sammy the Centipede Goes to the Chiropractor is the first in the series.  Chiropractors love Sammy’s educational value and children of all ages love his bright colors and cheerful disposition.

I am looking forward to bringing you more of Sammy’s adventures soon.

Please write and let me know of any wellness topics you have questions about and I will research them and write the answers in my blog.