Family Name: Casteneda

City: Buffalo Grove

State: Illinois

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Title: We Love the Fruit Bowl

Story:
I feel one of the keys for success for our family (and me personally) has been the supportive atmosphere towards living a more healthy and active lifestyle both at home and at work. My family and I are fortunate to have access to YMCA programs and facilities. My office has workout facilities onsite in case I miss a workout at home. The HFH materials have provided us with good tips and information to keep our family on track. In particular we placed the children's favorite fruit in a bowl on the table with an open invitation to have one piece as a before/after dinner as a snack. We've had trouble keeping the bowl full and no longer have to “negotiate” what they can have for snacks. Occasionally we'll mix in nuts as a snack alternative to introduce some variety.