Instead of:

Do this:

Taking the elevator ...

Use the stairs

Buying your children a battery car ...

Buy them a tricycle or bicycle (leg power!)

Watching television ...

Take a walk with the family

A pizza parlor birthday party ...

Have one at the ice rink, roller rink, batting cage

Sugared drinks ...

Water, skim milk, 100% pure juice

Saturday morning cartoons ...

Saturday morning "active activities"

Watching the pro ballgame ...

Go outside and play the ballgame

Don't spectate ...

Participate!

Computer games ...

Active games

Watching a video ...

Make up your own play or movie

Potato chips ...

Try pretzels

"Junk" food snacks ...

Try baby carrots, celery, apple slices

Driving the car ...

Walk, run, or bike (Safety first, of course)

Fast food burger and fries ...

Fast food pre-made salads
(Watch the dressing!)

Building the kids a fort ...

Let them build their own (more fun too!)

Relaxing by the pool ...

Get in!  Play and swim!

Buying a "minibike" or ATV ...

Buy a mountain bike