Due end of next week: Russel the Mussel

dsade · 08-11-2008, 09:56 PM

An Entertaining Way For Children To Learn The Value Of Exercise And Eating Right!

RPN Presents: A story to teach kids the value of exercise and eating right, in a fun and exciting way. Follow the story of Russel the Mussel, a fitness-minded mussel that endures the mockery of the rest of the colony- who indulges on laziness and junk food, only to emerge strong and unscathed from the storm of the century, earning the respect and admiration of his peers.

A great story for fitness-centered parents and families who want to instill the values of good eating and exercise. A great and entertaining visual aid to teach kids something positive and useful, in this culture of mass childhood obesity and fast-food obsession. 16 pages long with full color illustrations and a beautiful glossy cover.

Russel the Mussel is the first story in a series by the owner of Recomp Performance Nutrition, Matt Pearson.

I believe the initial price on this will be around $9.95, but that is pretty much up to Nutra.

**SilentBob187** · 08-11-2008, 10:00 PM

That's great man, I remember reading a while back about the childrens book. Good to see it as a final product. I may get a copy and take it to my gym. They have a kids club.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-11-2008, 10:01 PM

This is cool. I'm glad your work succeeded.

dsade · 08-11-2008, 10:02 PM

This is the first of a whole series. Book number 2 is already in illustration, though I am going to do a slight rewrite.

I'm hoping that this starts a trend towards education on the part of fitness-minded parents, and that we can help, if even a little bit, stem the tide of this obesity epidemic.

I see so many morbidly obese 5 and 6 year olds lately, and I find it VERY disturbing.

**SilentBob187** · 08-11-2008, 10:06 PM

I hear ya man, I used to be one of those. It is getting out of control.

Last month on the news they were talking about some doctors that were recommending statins for children. STATINS!

dsade · 08-11-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob187

I hear ya man, I used to be one of those. It is getting out of control.

Last month on the news they were talking about some doctors that were recommending statins for children. STATINS!

Damn, where'd you see THAT? Man, that is scary.

How about a nice game of tag? Oh, wait..you might damage their fragile self-esteem if they get tagged out.

**Trauma1** · 08-11-2008, 10:11 PM

This is a fantastic learning tool to incorporate into a childs education regime. Learning about health, even at a young age can greatly influences future paths/decisions they make.

Knowledge is power, and this is a great way to help a child begin to build a solid health and nutrition base in which to build off.

Any teachers in the house?

**Trauma1** · 08-11-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob187

I hear ya man, I used to be one of those. It is getting out of control.

Last month on the news they were talking about some doctors that were recommending statins for children. STATINS!

Any doctor that recommends a statin drug for a child (Unless some VERY serious congenital anomoly exists) is asinine. There are SO many other SAFER avenues to exhaust in the early treatment of hyperlipidema.

Heredity is a b*tch, however even that takes time to catch up to you in the end. A learning tool like this book starts the ball rolling for these kids in the right direction.

Palo Alto Labs · 08-15-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob187

I hear ya man, I used to be one of those. It is getting out of control.

Last month on the news they were talking about some doctors that were recommending statins for children. STATINS!

I saw this as well..

freaking scary

I think all of the members of this forum need to create our own country...isolated... (however we will need a lot more women).

I made the mistake of walking into super walmart last night... i was scared by some of the people. that place is a haven for inbreds.

LOVE the book idea dsade... you need to get MCDONALDS to throw this in each kids meal in place of the toy (or the fries)

Steveoph · 08-15-2008, 09:39 AM

Love the idea! Next is the TV show?

Usf97j4x4 · 08-15-2008, 09:46 AM

Wow... good idea lol

*reserving sexual comments above Richard the love mussel*

CustomNW · 08-15-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Palo Alto Labs

you need to get MCDONALDS to throw this in each kids meal in place of the toy (or the fries)

Genius, dsade get on it.