I am always aware of the change in light in September, and how the days seem to get precipitously shorter. Many scientists have postulated that the decrease in light in the Fall leads to humans increasing their carb intake, as people unconsciously seek to add to their fat stores for winter. I am always on the look out for that in my own behavior.
In terms of parenting, I find nutrition especially hard, specifically with my son, who does not like any vegetables that are not high in starch and who has a somewhat limited palate. In addition, with my son back in school and homework starting, I find there is less time to prepare food, especially as he often needs prompting to stay focused during homework.
One thing I did set into action a month ago is the promise that our family will give up fried food for 30 days starting Monday, September 8. I heard again today the statistic that it takes 45 days to start a new habit. Here's hoping that 30 days is enough!
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