NEWSLETTER
Volume 20  Number 3                                                                                                                     Fall 2003

(Cover page from the paper issue)            

President’s Message...

This fall I attended a full day conference on “Growing Healthy Kids in Kentucky” offered by the Kentucky Dietetic Association.  In attendance were teachers and specialists in all the health related fields that impact the lives of youth in school and community.  The focus was on diet, physical activity, sleep, diabetes, smoking and obesity, now urgent national concerns.  I thought how BODY RECALL was first developed for adults who had gotten away from being physically active.  Body systems began to erode in noticeable ways that medicine and surgery failed to address.  As appropriate fitness programs for adults emerged, adults began to embrace exercise as a way to increase physical comfort, wellness, and life support.  It worked! 

BODY RECALL teachers know that quality of life can change for those who systematically exercise.  Thinking improves, self-expectations expand, and hope returns.

Are these the same “Gifts” we want for the sedentary young today?  It was that question that took me to the conference to learn how public schools are addressing this youth dilemma since regular classes in physical education have almost disappeared.  Six other certified Body Recall teachers were present at the conference, and I felt good about that.  We have learned so much from adults that is applicable for all people!  To be young used to mean to be physically active, but today’s kids are at risk of missing information and opportunities to develop as healthy, strong and well persons. It is predicted that this is the first generation of  Americans  who will not live as long as their parents.   

While the healthcare problems of older adults have become  an economic disaster  and political  football, we  have  been oblivious  to  the  weaknesses  in  then next generations that will be taking their place. What we take into the body and the amount of physical activity we engage in are adjustable.  Adults are capable of controlling these factors by skill and will, but growing kids need a lot of help in formulating healthful habits.  These lifestyle habits must not be delayed!

Serving as role models for grandchildren and great grandchildren may be our most beneficial influence.  I am working with a 5^th grade class in a small county school nearby, and the students are responding well to Body Recall as we move through a 4-week fitness module of musically accompanied exercises.  My teaching fits into the daily school schedule rather than after school.  Not only are we able to provide a total fitness session that contributes to academic success throughout the students’ school day, but the lifetime fitness concepts go home to the parents and families as well.  BODY RECALL has gained the trust of administrators and teachers in this school, and that is a cherished position. 

In the box on page 8 of the textbook we read; “No one is exempt from the need to exercise if wellness is to be maintained.”  Our program appeals to all ages.  Helen Taylor (10/95), Kingsport, TN is working with 4-year olds in a program she entitled “Wee BODY RECALL.”  Many of you have classes that include persons  in their 90’s or older.  From 4 to 100 is a pretty wide lifetime spread!  Your influence is powerful, and I know your confidence in BODY RECALL will reward you greatly as you maintain your own lifetime goal of wellness.  We have much to be thankful for.

Blessings and thanksgiving.

(signed) Dorothy Chrisman                                                                                                                                                              

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