You know the saying like mother, like daughter. In my family it couldn’t be more true. The older I get, the more I see my mother looking back at me when I look into the mirror. I’m not just talking about physical characteristics, which are strikingly obvious, but also many mannerisms and habits. I guess that’s just how it is with mothers and daughters. It’s the same with my three daughters. Although they are all very different from each other, there are some similarities that we all share like an offbeat sense of humor, and a tendency to jump into things head first. It’s a special bond that we share as mothers and daughters.
{I’m trying to set a good example for my girls, by living a healthier lifestyle.}
As mother and daughter, we are each other’s biggest cheerleaders. With the start of a New Year, many of our conversations have been about living a healthier lifestyle. I really feel that it’s important for me to set a good example for my girls. I have let my weight go up a bit in recent years, and with the encouragement of my girls I am taking it off. We bring out the best in each other.
Two of my daughters share my weight loss goals for this year, so I’ve trying to do my part and have been rallying the troops to get outside and get active. Going for evening walks together as mother, daughter, and granddaughters is great way for us to spend quality time together and get much needed exercise.
Kellogg’s Great Starts Tip #11 Like Mother, Like Daughter is one of 30 great tips from the top athletes of Team Kellogg’s™ and Team USA dietitians. As a mom to three girls and grandmother to 4 girls, this is a tip that really resonates with me. Be sure to check out all 30 great starts tips from Team Kellogg’s!
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How does your family stay active?
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It is so important for us to show our kids a healthy lifestyle. We don’t have to be all fit & trim, but showing effort is important.
We like to walk the trails at this park called Overlook. My family and I also like to take walks at the riverfront.
My mother and I are so much a like. My daughter has a lot of me in her already.
It’s so nice that you get along well with your mother. I see a lot of my mom in myself too. 🙂