Your Healthy Family Makeover

By Madonna Behen

Easy ways for the whole family to adopt new health and fitness habits.

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Your Healthy New Year Starts Now

This is it—the year that you, your spouse, and kids all get serious about eating better, being more active, and committing to a healthier way of living. But if the thought of completely overhauling your family's eating habits and doing away with long-established sedentary behaviors leaves you feeling defeated before you even start, don't despair. The truth is, with a few simple strategies and some planning and preparation, making over your family's diet and exercise habits can be a lot easier than you think. Here's what every member of your household can do to start making 2011 the healthiest year ever.


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