Local fitness professional and author create one-of-a-kind kids book that connects fitness, food and self esteem
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Best-selling children’s book author Kimberly King has teamed up with Jim White, locally and nationally recognized fitness and nutrition expert, and her daughter, Gabby King, for a one-of-a-kind wellness book specifically for kids.Published by Koehler Kids, an imprint of Virginia Beach-based Koehler Books, Finding Your Fit: a kid-to-kid guide to fitness, food and feelings, is an essential starting point for any child or family interested in developing a more healthy lifestyle and finding overall wellness in mind and body. It logically connects fitness, nutrition and self-esteem for the minds of young readers as the pieces of the wellness puzzle are pulled out, explained and put back together. This gentle, supportive guide takes readers through real-life scenarios and kid-friendly talking points as experienced, perceived and inspired by main character Gabby.“Fitness, healthy eating and maintaining positive self-esteem are some of the biggest challenges that our children face today,” King said. “The world is full of unhealthy images of how others have decided we should look,” she explained, “and children are hard-pressed to escape the relentless marketing of body- and mind-assaulting junk foods seducing them from every angle.”Ever-present pressure from social media adds to the struggle for today’s kids, King noted, and parents can become overwhelmed and confused about how to help children with these interrelated challenges.“What is unique about this story is that this kid-to-kid guide is told through the voice of Gabby and is full of kid-friendly language,” King noted. By facing her own challenges, Gabby learns healthy habits and tips on positive self-esteem and self care. The activities, advice and tips are easy for kids to understand, and the illustrations serve as an excellent visual aide.Finding Your Fit brilliantly and effectively integrates years’ worth
of knowledge and insight gleaned from countless consultations with local doctors, fitness experts, nutritionists and therapists in fields related to the subject.Jim White, a registered dietitian, certified health fitness instructor, national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and founder of Hampton Roads-based Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios and the nonprofit LIFT Fitness Foundation, volunteered extensively to provide vital information, resources and more. He even posed as a character in the book.“As a parent or caregiver, it is important to help children develop a positive body image,” White said. “Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either positive or negative views of their bodies. Negative body image can begin as early as preschool.“Caregivers play a vital role in promoting the kind of positive body image that can help children to feel more comfortable and confident,” White continued. “Rather than obsessing over food or weight, children with good self-images tend to have the energy and attitudes they need to enjoy physical activity, while children with negative body images feel more self-conscious and tentative and are at a greater risk for weight gain or eating disorders.”For the month of November King will donate $1 per book sold to the LIFT Fitness Foundation in support of its signature Lifting Spirits, Improving Bodies, Feeding Souls and Transforming Lives, or LIFT program. Designed to help motivate, energize and equip people living in poverty to believe in themselves and redefine their potential, the 30-, 60- and 90-day LIFT programs partner with community agencies to provide homeless populations a safe, supportive and engaging path to healthier living and lasting transformative lifestyle changes. Trained health and fitness professionals and volunteers engage participating athletes with an innovative curriculum that includes weekly workout sessions, nutrition education, healthy-cooking classes, grocery store tours, inspirational/motivational discussions, job readiness and more. Author Kimberly King is available to discuss topics and points from the book, including:Good news: Ideal health is not defined by a number on a scale.Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes.Encouraging children to move their bodies and get involved with wellness activities such as sports, yoga, meditation and simple at home exercises.Moderation in food and fitness.Appropriate servings and portions, as illustrated on easy-to-understand before-and-after plates.The concept that, essentially, children are their thoughts.Ideas for how to keep thoughts about self positive and develop positive self-esteem.Talking points for parents and children that encourage honest conversation and communication.Be awareIt can be very difficult to detect the signs of negative self-esteem development, unhealthy attitudes about weight and food, and eating disorders. While this book does not mention eating disorders, it is preventative in nature. Setting healthy and open communication with children on this topic can help parents be more aware. Some signs that your child is developing an unhealthy relationship with healthy eating, body image and fitness can include social withdrawal, negative comments about self, obsession with weighing in on a scale, abnormal eating habits, weight loss, weight instability, increased need for privacy, depression, changes in mood, and over exercising. Please seek the advice of your pediatrician if you suspect your child is at risk for or has an eating disorder. For more information, visit www.kimberlykingbooks.com or www.koehlerbooks.com
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Best-selling children’s book author Kimberly King has teamed up with Jim White, locally and nationally recognized fitness and nutrition expert, and her daughter, Gabby King, for a one-of-a-kind wellness book specifically for kids.Published by Koehler Kids, an imprint of Virginia Beach-based Koehler Books, Finding Your Fit: a kid-to-kid guide to fitness, food and feelings, is an essential starting point for any child or family interested in developing a more healthy lifestyle and finding overall wellness in mind and body. It logically connects fitness, nutrition and self-esteem for the minds of young readers as the pieces of the wellness puzzle are pulled out, explained and put back together. This gentle, supportive guide takes readers through real-life scenarios and kid-friendly talking points as experienced, perceived and inspired by main character Gabby.“Fitness, healthy eating and maintaining positive self-esteem are some of the biggest challenges that our children face today,” King said. “The world is full of unhealthy images of how others have decided we should look,” she explained, “and children are hard-pressed to escape the relentless marketing of body- and mind-assaulting junk foods seducing them from every angle.”Ever-present pressure from social media adds to the struggle for today’s kids, King noted, and parents can become overwhelmed and confused about how to help children with these interrelated challenges.“What is unique about this story is that this kid-to-kid guide is told through the voice of Gabby and is full of kid-friendly language,” King noted. By facing her own challenges, Gabby learns healthy habits and tips on positive self-esteem and self care. The activities, advice and tips are easy for kids to understand, and the illustrations serve as an excellent visual aide.Finding Your Fit brilliantly and effectively integrates years’ worthof knowledge and insight gleaned from countless consultations with local doctors, fitness experts, nutritionists and therapists in fields related to the subject.Jim White, a registered dietitian, certified health fitness instructor, national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and founder of Hampton Roads-based Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios and the nonprofit LIFT Fitness Foundation, volunteered extensively to provide vital information, resources and more. He even posed as a character in the book.“As a parent or caregiver, it is important to help children develop a positive body image,” White said. “Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either positive or negative views of their bodies. Negative body image can begin as early as preschool.“Caregivers play a vital role in promoting the kind of positive body image that can help children to feel more comfortable and confident,” White continued. “Rather than obsessing over food or weight, children with good self-images tend to have the energy and attitudes they need to enjoy physical activity, while children with negative body images feel more self-conscious and tentative and are at a greater risk for weight gain or eating disorders.”For the month of November King will donate $1 per book sold to the LIFT Fitness Foundation in support of its signature Lifting Spirits, Improving Bodies, Feeding Souls and Transforming Lives, or LIFT program. Designed to help motivate, energize and equip people living in poverty to believe in themselves and redefine their potential, the 30-, 60- and 90-day LIFT programs partner with community agencies to provide homeless populations a safe, supportive and engaging path to healthier living and lasting transformative lifestyle changes. Trained health and fitness professionals and volunteers engage participating athletes with an innovative curriculum that includes weekly workout sessions, nutrition education, healthy-cooking classes, grocery store tours, inspirational/motivational discussions, job readiness and more. Author Kimberly King is available to discuss topics and points from the book, including:Good news: Ideal health is not defined by a number on a scale.Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes.Encouraging children to move their bodies and get involved with wellness activities such as sports, yoga, meditation and simple at home exercises.Moderation in food and fitness.Appropriate servings and portions, as illustrated on easy-to-understand before-and-after plates.The concept that, essentially, children are their thoughts.Ideas for how to keep thoughts about self positive and develop positive self-esteem.Talking points for parents and children that encourage honest conversation and communication.Be awareIt can be very difficult to detect the signs of negative self-esteem development, unhealthy attitudes about weight and food, and eating disorders. While this book does not mention eating disorders, it is preventative in nature. Setting healthy and open communication with children on this topic can help parents be more aware. Some signs that your child is developing an unhealthy relationship with healthy eating, body image and fitness can include social withdrawal, negative comments about self, obsession with weighing in on a scale, abnormal eating habits, weight loss, weight instability, increased need for privacy, depression, changes in mood, and over exercising. Please seek the advice of your pediatrician if you suspect your child is at risk for or has an eating disorder. For more information, visit www.kimberlykingbooks.com or www.koehlerbooks.com
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