Got Quality of Life?

How was your day? It's a simple question, repeated often, and on occasion answered truthfully. We have all been guilty of going through the motions in our lives. Unconscious habits become the order of our day. Awareness is the first step to healing. Once we become aware, we begin to live fuller, happier lives. As a pediatrician, my job includes taking care of children and their parents (the big kids.)

At Health Masters Club, we have a simple pledge which will help start your day on a positive note:

 

I pledge to have the best day everyday.

I pledge to value my health above everything else,

To take control of my choices to love and accept myself,

Eat healthy foods and exercise.

I am a responsible Health Master and I can master that.

 

So, the next times that you're asked 'How was your day?' respond like a Health Master, 'It was the best!'

 

How cool is camping with your Doctor?

Summer TRADITIONS | Health Masters Camp Countdown

                                    By Dr. Toni Moody

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember how excited you were that summer was approaching? Now, here we are mid-July wondering where it has gone! Traditions are deeply rooted in our cultures and range from Art to Zestful lifestyles. One practice that doesn't with the season is healthy living. If you adopt healthy behaviors at a young age, it is likely that you will continue them throughout your life.

Here's a simple checklist:

• Good Nutrition – Eat a variety of foods; Load up on the vegetables and fruits; Switch to whole grain cereals, breads and pastas; Make your diet low fat; Limit your salt and portion sizes.
  
• Physical Activity – Get at least 30 minutes everyday; Embrace "move-able" moments; Be consistent.
  
• Optimism - Keep a positive attitude; Manage stress; Celebrate success; Take care of yourself.
  

This is a snapshot of the principles of Health Masters Camp (HMC). Now in its fourth year, HMC is preparing for its largest enrollment yet! With the support of our local community, kids learn healthy behaviors while having fun! The countdown is on!

14 more days until Day 1!

The Doctor Kids Love To Visit

Dr. Toni Moody

Dr. Toni Moody has been called a "Saint,"" a champion for childhood obesity prevention," and a "doctor who does great things." She is nationally recognized as an expert on health promotion and obesity prevention. As the founder of Health Masters Club, a nonprofit charity dedicated to ensuring our children's well-being, Toni is quoted in many media circles including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, professional journals and websites. Through her speaking engagements at national and local conferences, she has motivated policy-makers, health professionals, community organizations, and individuals to take control of their choices and empower their lives by putting their health first.

Dr. Moody continues her general pediatrics practice in her hometown of Orlando, FL serving the homeless and medical uninsured and wears many hats as she volunteers with various agencies as a health promoter for children and their families. She serves as the Executive Director of Health Masters Club (HMC) whose signature program is a summer camp, Health Masters Camp, for at-risk overweight youth. Step Up to School Wellness-Take the Team Nutrition Challenge is HMC's school-based effort involving over 25 schools in Orange County, FL and state-wide, to improve children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits. As a certified School Nutrition Association Healthy Edge Trainer, she provides professional education for school food service staff. Parents, teachers, and mentors have enjoyed her real-life approach to healthy eating, active living, handling day-to-day stress, living positively, and raising kids. She is a single Mom of a teenage son and daughter.

Toni graduated from Howard University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, attended University of FL College of Medicine for two years, and graduated with her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She received her Pediatrics training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She has received numerous awards including the esteemed Orange County Public Health Hero Award, Orange County District 2 Citizen of the Year, and the Central FL Women's Resource Center Summit Award.

Dr. Moody appears frequently as a medical expert on various television stations and shows including iVillageLive, Orlando NBC, ABC, Fox, and Central FL News 13. She has been quoted in various print publications including Heart and Soul Magazine, Orlando Medical News, the Orlando Sentinel, the Apopka Chief and more.