Nov 11 2024 37 mins
84: Role Modelling Healthy Habits For Our Kids
In this insightful episode of Distracted, Angela Lockwood speaks with Dr. Nick Fuller, Clinical Trials Director at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, about creating sustainable healthy habits within the family unit. Dr. Fuller explains why the focus should shift from weight loss and good or bad food to overall health. He breaks down the science behind why a focus on diets often fail and how evidence-based approaches can foster lasting wellness for the whole family. Together, they delve into the importance of parents modelling healthy behaviours, involving children in meal preparation, and making family mealtime a sacred ritual free from distractions.
Listeners will gain insights into countering social media’s impact on body image, promoting “nature’s treats” over processed foods, and avoiding the pitfalls of diet culture. Dr. Fuller shares actionable advice on how parents and adults can set health goals beyond weight, approach gradual lifestyle changes, and create a home environment that encourages a positive relationship with food and movement.
What You’ll Learn:
👉 Why focusing on health, not weight, leads to sustainable change.
👉 The power of parents as role models for healthy habits.
👉The importance of family mealtimes in shaping positive food relationships.
👉 How to avoid dieting cycles and embrace gradual, evidence-based weight management.
👉 Practical strategies to integrate natural, whole foods into your family’s diet.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness for Families
05:48 Understanding Weight Loss vs. Healthy Living
10:31 Role Modelling Healthy Behaviours for Kids
14:08 Cutting Through the Noise of Health Information
29:45 Quick Wins for Healthy Habits in Adults
You can learn more about Dr Fuller at:
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