This post is sponsored by the Together Counts\/Girl Scouts of USA\u00a0as always my words and views are 100% my own.
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I was a girl scout starting as a Brownie \u00a0when I was a girl, my daughter was too\u00a0and I was her Girl Scout Troop Leader. I have such fond memories of my time as a Girl Scout and my daughter does as well. \u00a0Earning badges was such a fun time and we had a blast while mastering life long skills that would serve us well no matter where life led us. \u00a0I was blessed to see it from both sides, as a scout and as a scout leader. \u00a0The relationships built during that time are still with me today and have enriched my life. \u00a0The Girl Scouts is a wonderful organization that goes above and beyond for Girls.<\/p>\n

Did you know that \u00a0Together Counts and Girl Scouts\u00a0of the USA Healthy Habits Journey \u00a0are partnering in the Together Counts Program. \u00a0The Together Counts Program is active\u00a0\u00a0nationwide and provided by the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation to inspire active and healthy living via physical activity and nutrition, a fundamental underpinning of efforts to reduce obesity. The principle behind the program is called Energy Balance<\/strong>, which just means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we expend.<\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Energy In<\/strong>: the calories you get from eating and drinking.<\/p>\n

o \u00a0 Energy Out<\/strong>: the calories you burn from physical activities<\/p>\n

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Healthy Habits Journey Program & Booklets<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Girl Scouts created three “healthy habits” booklets in conjunction with the\u00a0Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation<\/a>, These booklets can be a great resource\u00a0\u00a0for volunteers to use in conjunction with their Journey Adult Guides. The free booklets help guide girls on their Journey as they learn to lead active, healthy lifestyles.\u00a0Through the use of these free resources for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, Girl Scout volunteers and families can guide girls in fun, easy ways to achieve “energy balance.”<\/p>\n

The three Healthy Habits Journey booklets available for download include:<\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Between Earth and Sky with Healthy Habits\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>WOW! Wonders of Water with Healthy Habits<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Get Moving! with Healthy Habits<\/a><\/p>\n

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I really think it’s wonderful that the Girl Scouts involvement with The Healthy Habits Journey Program & Booklets will go far in helping girls learn early on the importance of staying healthy, fit, exercising\u00a0and eating well. \u00a0With the technology we have today it’s all too common to see kids and their families plugged in and leading a couch potato lifestyle. \u00a0I think these booklets will have a big impact in getting the girls and their families to take a closer look at their energy balance and doing active and fun activities together. \u00a0You can download all three booklets HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come To The Twitter Party<\/strong> To Learn More About<\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about the\u00a0Girl Scouts Journeys Healthy Habits booklets<\/strong> and how you can\u00a0encourage healthy, active lifestyles,\u00a0plus\u00a0have a chance to win a<\/span> $50 VISA Gift Card<\/strong>, attend the Healthy Habits Twitter Party<\/strong> on September 9th from 9-10 pm est<\/strong>. \u00a0Log onto your Twitter account and follow the hashtags #HealthyHabits<\/strong> and #GNO<\/strong>. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

For the latest information and to connect on social media with the Girl Scouts and Together Counts<\/strong>\u00a0you can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and their website and blog links below:<\/p>\n

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• Girl Scouts of the Nation\u2019s Capital Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n
• Girl Scouts of the Nation\u2019s Capital on\u00a0Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
• Together Counts Website<\/li>\n
• Together Counts on\u00a0Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
• Together Counts Blog<\/li>\n
• Together Counts Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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