Comments on: Don’t Sleep, Be Fat…Maybe

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:53:55 +0000

@Najmi You’re welcome.

@Jess I agree. I suppose if the kids were eating carrot sticks, we may not have as big of a problem with being more sedentary, perhaps (except for the cardio that we also need). I wonder if TV makes it easier to push bedtimes too late too, though. Since they appear “not tired” for a lot of parents who might not prioritize sleep as much or know how much they need.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:47:48 +0000

Love the perspective!
I’m also thinking the days Aidan doesn’t sleep enough, he is cranky, so the easiest *activity* is plugging him into the TV….. which means he sits on the couch, completely inactive. And if we do give him food, he eats it without noticing his fullness level. It is a vicious cycle indeed.
Not sure which came first…TV/junk food or lack of sleep. Reminiscent of the chicken and the egg, no?

By: Najmi

Najmi — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:01:25 +0000

Awwww Thanks Nic…:)