Are you a good role model?

What did you have for breakfast today? Did you wolf something down while you fed your kids? Did you just have a cup of coffee? or did you totally miss looking after yourself in the whirlwind of activity? Do you think your kids noticed that you don't think fueling your body for the day isn't a priority for you?
What did you pack for lunches? A sandwich on whole grain bread? Did you include some fruit and maybe some vegetables?
How about fitness? Have you moved your body recently? Do you ever go for a walk or a bike ride with the kids? Do you go to the gym? Are you sharing with your kids the importance of fitness and exercise for their well being? How is your well being?
Our kids are paying attention. They see how we look after ourselves, how we feed ourselves and the choices we make. We learned a lot from our parents and the way we were brought up, we also learned from advertisements and often chose the easiest and what seems like the cheapest route! Easiest and Cheapest is rarely the best for us. Healthy can be "cheap" if you grow some of your own fruits and vegetables...your kids will LOVE planting and picking. Make healthy meals in the slow cooker so you don't have to use the "there is nothing thawed so we will have to get fast food again" excuse! If you have veggies in the refrigerator and some fish or chicken in the freezer there is NEVER a reason to use that excuse!
If you need to grab a meal out at least choose your restaurant a bit better. Subway has great sandwiches, Baja Fresh has fresh ingredients-just choose wisely from the menu! Try to stay away from french fries and burgers as a staple of your diet! Occasional is fine! Just make sure you are watching what your child is eating and promoting fitness. Helping a child lose weight is much harder than saying no to that extra serving of ice cream or french fries!
You may have work to do on your body, but don't set your child up to be in the same situation! Teach them the tools they need to be a fit and healthy teenager and adult! If you need to learn, then use the opportunity to learn with your child! If they are a part of the process they will understand and it will be easier for them to adjust!!!
Beachbody has some kids fitness programs too. Shaun Ts Fit Kids® Club, Tony and the Kids .  But even programs like Turbo Jam are great to workout to along with your children!
There are now excuses!  Our children are their future should be one of the most important things for you to focus on...and taking care of yourself and teaching them the same is one of the best things you can do for them!  I would love to help you on this journey! Come to my website www.beachbody coach.com/nicolabx or email me.