From http://www.caloriesperhour.com/news.html



Even when only one family member has an issue with weight, it still
becomes a family affair. So be proactive, and enlist your whole
family! They will all benefit from healthier eating behaviors, and
it will make it much easier for you to make progress for yourself.

If you are a parent, remember that your eating habits become your
children's eating habits. This can be snacking on a bag of chips,
or snacking on a bag of carrots; chronic dieting and being
overweight, or a healthy relationship with food and a slim, healthy
body.

Start by discussing the effect that having too much soda, chips,
candy, cookies and ice cream around the house has on your health.
This will make it easier for the entire family to understand your
needs, whether they are also wanting to lose weight or not.

Afterwards, ask your family to help reduce the amount of
unhealthful foods in the house, and to make them less accessible.
An idea that worked for me was reading the book "The Berenstain
Bears and Too Much Junk Food" to my entire family. Children of all
ages will get its fun, clear message.

Having a healthy diet and getting regular exercise should be right
up there with brushing your teeth and getting a good night's sleep.
For you, and your entire family.

Healthy Regards,
Megan Porter, RD