“…listening to the sugar contents in the sodas, the Koolaids… that changed my outlook on everything, and how I buy things. Even going out to a restaurant- we all… order water with lemon because I just know what’s in it [soda] now.” –HCHF Program Participant
“I go for a walk almost every night of the week and am trying to eat more meals together as a family.” –HCHF Program Participant
“I used to serve my kids up servings that were way too big… Now I let them serve themselves… They are happier at the table and seem to know when they are full.” –HCHF Program Participant
“When I gave the children options of what they can have, instead of telling them what they can’t have, the house was peaceful and the kids were very pleased with their decision they had made.” –HCHF Program Participant
“You’ve got to give them two healthy choices…like an apple or an orange. …whichever choice they make, it’s still a positive one”. –HCHF Program Participant
“…you get such a positive turnaround… In fact I told my daughter, ‘I’m really proud of how you’ve been keeping your room tidy.’ Before I had to [say], ‘Put away your books.’ It was more like a complaint, now it’s like a compliment.” –HCHF Program Participant