Healthy, Good Habits for Getting Back to School, 2022 You don't have to wait until the new year to make a resolution. Instead, make ...
Healthy, Good Habits for Getting Back to School,
2022
You don't have to
wait until the new year to make a resolution. Instead, make changes in the fall
when your kids go back to school. Getting your kids on board may yield more
success than trying to go it alone in January.
First, the fall
weather is better for outdoor activities like riding a womens e bike. Second,
many people find better long-term health benefits from making small, gradual
changes rather than sudden and drastic ones. Here are a few lifestyle changes
to consider for back-to-school 2022.
Bike With Your Kiddos to School Daily
If your kids' school
is close to home, consider going on a family bike ride instead of piling into
the car for a short drive. This not only improves your family's health, but it
can also help your kids do better in school. Morning exercise releases
endorphins and wakes up the brain for a more productive day overall.
Get New Helmets
Biking is a great way
to fit exercise into your family's schedule, but head injuries are no joke.
Make sure your helmet and your kids' helmets fit and are up-to-date. Hybrid helmets are
comfortable enough for daily use but can save your life in the event of an accident.
Prepping Healthy Lunches the Night Before
Mindful eating is
another important part of long-term health. There's nothing wrong with
prepackaged snack foods from time to time, but if that's the only lunch option
during a busy morning, you risk sending your kids to school without the optimal
nutrition.
Instead, set aside
time the night before to put together a lunchbox. Foods like noodles in sauce
and sandwiches can easily stand up to a night in the fridge. That way, you
won't have to scramble for lunch in the morning.
Swap Out Snacks
Small changes are
more sustainable than full overhauls. Instead of eliminating snacking, bread or
sugar entirely, start by making basic substitutions for some of your family's
snack foods.
Crackers instead of
potato chips or real cheese cubes instead of "cheese" snacks are a
great start. From there, see about trying some fresh, seasonal fruit for
dessert. Combine crowd-pleasing healthy desserts like a small angel food cake
with berries or stewed apples for bonus nutrition.
Choose an Electric Bike for Your Errands
Once the kids are at
school, you can take your electric bike on quick errand runs. A standard bike
can be demanding for most people at distances over a mile or two, whereas an
electric bike is a good choice because the motor propels you along. You'll also
save money in fuel costs by not using the car for short trips.
Try a Grown-Up Tricycle
Did you know that the
next trend in bikes is adult tricycles? An extra wheel adds stability, allowing
you to worry less and pedal more. Finding what size tricycle for adults is right for you can make you fall in love with cycling in
a whole new way.
Try just a few of
these back-to-school tips and see if you can keep up the streak into next year.
Consistency is the key to long-term health.
