Your kids ARE watching what you eat and do!!!

This morning my daughter requested oatmeal for breakfast...with milk.  No sugar, no sprinkles.  Then when I put ground flax seed on mine she got upset that I hadn't put any on hers!  She didn't even want the blueberries I put in mine in hers!  Go figure.
Yesterday on the way home from the gym we watched a family heading into Burger King for dinner.  My son suggested that when he can drive he will go there every day, I could tell my daughter was tempted to agree but then responded, "I would rather be healthy".  Do I deprive my kids of fast food so they want it more?  Maybe.  But we make hamburgers at home, I bake oven fries, we have Dreyer's slow churned ice cream a few days a week.  We also have veggies at every meal and fruit before we have sweets after dinner to balance it out.
Last Friday after school I needed to get my workout done so I put in my DVD in and my daughter joined in!  After I finished RevAbs, she asked me to put in Tony and the Kids so she could keep working out.  This was after both of my children were running around the backyard wrestling with the dogs and each other and trying out my new pull up bar!

I try to get a workout in every day, I try to eat lots of veggies, fruits, lean proteins and whole grains and avoid processed foods.  Do I do this every day, not quite.  I also love cookies, chocolate, pizza, cheese, wine... I just consume these in a more controlled manner now and don't have them sitting on my counter tempting me!!!   My children are learning about choices and how to make good ones.  I want them to understand how important their health is so they can make their own choices accordingly!  It is never too late to start and I would love to help!  Beachbody has a great Meal Planner section if you join as a Club member .  It is comparable to Weight Watcher's online or Biggest Loser online, but more reasonably priced and you get a real person to contact with any questions...ME :)
www.GetFitWithNicola.com

Healthy Gifts!

I love to help people with their health and fitness, so a logical gift would be something to encourage/inspire friends and family to work on their health and fitness!  Alas, I cannot afford to buy everyone P90X and Shakeology, but there are a few more affordable options...here are some ideas:

• Tony and the Kids $9.95 - This is a fun workout for kids...also for parents starting on their fitness journey!
• Tony and the Folks $9.95 - Do you know an older person who would like to get their fitness rolling?  Tony Horton has a great option here!
• Shaun T.'s Fit Club $19.95 - Another great workout for the youngsters!
• P90X One on One is &19.95 a month...December though is only 1 penny!  This does require signing up for monthly shipments, but you could gift a month or two and then tell them how they can continue this!  This gift would be ideal for someone who has completed P90X or wants to experience it before buying it!
• Insanity Fast and Furious $19.95 - A 30 minute INSANE workout.  A taste of Insanity all crammed into a quick workout!  This workout is great for someone who is fit already and loves to exercise!
• Brazil Butt Lift, Slim in 6, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs and Power 90 are all $59.85 and the other programs go up from there.  Remember that these programs include not only the workout, but a suggested schedule to get maximal results and a nutrition plan!!!
•  Beachbody has resistance bands, weighted gloves, Yoga tools, P90X Equipment and supplements, balance balls, plus vitamins and nutritional supplements that are proven and guaranteed!

There are many options here and as a coach I can buy all of these products at a 25% discount!  Guess what...so can you!  It is FREE to sign up as a coach until the end of December...you can buy yourself Shakeology or a program as a Christmas present at the same time!!!!  How many people can you check off of your list with these ideas?  Let me know how I can help you find the perfect gifts, the perfect program for you and encourage and inspire you into 2011!  www.GetFitWithNicola.com

Sharing about Fitness in DC!

Three days ago the CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikeler, met with President Obama and, when describing the company he mentioned P90X, only to hear that P90X is the program that Michelle Obama is using! Carl rapidly responded (knowing the Pres was quickly going to need to get to the next person waiting), "We've heard a lot of people in the White House are using the program, and we're all really proud of the work the First Lady is doing with the Let's Move campaign in fact we think that to really turn around childhood obesity it's critical that the parents are the example (BREATH) that's what's so impressive about what she's doing because she's a role model that hard work of real fitness is worth it and we'd love to talk to you both sometime about what we're doing with Team Beachbody which is really changing the health and fitness model and is getting more parents accountable (BREATH) which is showing the kids that fitness is not just something we're SAYING is important it's something we're SHOWING them is important by taking on."
Then the President interrupted Carl and said "I totally agree. We definitely want to hear more about what you are doing - and I mean that." He turned to his entourage and said "Let's make sure of that OK guys? I want to make sure we follow up and connect with them to hear what these guys are doing."
How is that for awesome, the President is ready to make time to focus on fitness!
If you haven't heard about the Let's Move Campaign, it is touted as "America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids".  People are finally focusing on the importance of what we eat and how we move our bodies, make sure you start now!!!
There is nothing like teaching children by example, so start moving! Log on to the Beachbody site to learn more about the phenomenal programs-they are all linked down the side of my blog as well, tell me what you are looking for and I will help you find the perfect one!  Also take a look at the children's programs with Tony Horton and Shaun T. - Two fun workouts geared to them!