probably THE best NSV I will ever have...

aliann30

You really don't realize how much your children really DO pay attention to everything you do. My 4 year old daughter is built just like me and I've always been concerned that she'd follow in my footsteps and end up struggling with her weight. She LOVES "treats" and asks for one about a million times a day. Recently she's been talking a LOT about being healthy. She considers fruit treats, and is starting to stop eating when she's full.

The other day I was eating a spinach pizza and both of my daughters (2 and 4) were asking for the spinach off of my pizza, to put on theirs. They ended up stealing about 1/2 of my spinach! Another day, I was making them grilled cheese and my 4 year old came out in the kitchen and ASKED for spinach in her grilled cheese: WHAT?! This is a 2 year old and a 4 year old who are REQUESTING spinach!

I know it may not seem like a huge deal to some people, but the fact that my daughters are starting to pick up healthy habits motivates me more than anything. My daughter asked me why I go to workout and I told her so I can be healthy and run around and play with her. Now, whenever I work out (or if I miss a workout), she'll ask me when I'm going to go workout so I can be healthy for her.

Truly, the single BEST NSV I will ever have.

mimiwin

That is indeed the best NSV ever !!!! Kids are the future and I am sure knowing taht you are a healthy role model for them must be such an amazing feeling !!! Congrats !!!

fatyoga

Absolutely fabulous!

LizardQueen4PointOh

I absolutely this NSV! I feel the same way! My kids have tried so many new foods because they see me eating it. My kids are also all about the snacks, but I've started keeping more healthy options in the house. They will eat almonds, cheese sticks, yogurt, raisins, granola bars, etc. They all want to "workout" with me or at least watch me workout.

michelefrench

Congratulations!! possibly the best NSV I've read!

miracole

this is wonderful! thanks for sharing!

healthy4heidi

Adorable. I can totally relate. Great job on being a wonderful role model.

sunnya7

Love it my girls are 14 and 16 and I want to be a better role model for them also my 14 love food way to much

peasantsong

This is the most awesome NSV ever! Brought tears to my eyes! Great job on being an awesome role model and a wonderful parent!

amy_lynn_522

Great NSV!

My kiddo is going to be 13 in July and has really embraced all the changes that I've been making. He's been looking on the internet for healthy recipes and loves finding new healthy snacks in the grocery store when we go shopping. He wants to start going to the gym with me when he turns 13 (that's the age requirement at my gym).

kimimila86

Absolutely beautiful! Those are some lucky little girls!

Timshel_

Very true that we lead by example! Awezumz!

Jen800

This is the best NSV I've ever read. Congratulations on being an awesome mom, example, and rolemodel to your beautiful children! They will have a better and happier life thanks to their mommy!

Nice work!!

DLH070911

I agree with everyone else. BEST. NSV. EVER. :flowerforyou:

samanthachen

That is wonderful! What a great story to share; thank you!

EweCreekCottage

this BEST EVER

NancyVIve

Really great and motivating! By the way what does NSV stand for?

oddyogi

That is amazing and almost brought tears to my eyes! Maybe I am just emotional today, haha..

I love that picture! And I can't wait to have kids someday so I can rub my healthy habits off on them. :-)

joseejolie

Wow that almost made me cry. That's beautiful. Keep up the good work!

jaimesoo

I know it may not seem like a huge deal to some people, but the fact that my daughters are starting to pick up healthy habits motivates me more than anything. My daughter asked me why I go to workout and I told her so I can be healthy and run around and play with her. Now, whenever I work out (or if I miss a workout), she'll ask me when I'm going to go workout so I can be healthy for her.

This used to be my husband for me... would ask how my weigh in went or how my work out went and that made me feel like it didnt' just matter to me, it mattered to him because it mattered to me. Now I have my son and I want to be the best role model for him i can be too. I take him running when i can and will always keep him active. Hopefully he has his daddy's genetics and can eat cake 4x a day if he wants but I want him to grow up knowing better than that anyway.

So happy for you Alicia! This makes me so happy to hear! :flowerforyou:

braves1girl

What a fantastic message! I love that! Also, I like that picture too! And the funny thing is...I NEVER

braves1girl

:blushing: Crap!! I hit the wrong button!! I have NEVER thought of putting spinach on my grilled cheese!!! YUM! Thanks for sharing a very beautiful NSV! :flowerforyou:

demogal

I love this story and the accompanying picture. What a great gift you are giving to your daughters.

rwillan

so wonderful! Yes, we are our children's first and most important role model. My 12 year old son has started to eat better and track his food. He has lost 2.6 lbs just by cutting juice boxes and extra snacks. I am so proud that I started here.. and I'm so happy for you too.

bpotts44

You really don't realize how much your children really DO pay attention to everything you do. My 4 year old daughter is built just like me and I've always been concerned that she'd follow in my footsteps and end up struggling with her weight. She LOVES "treats" and asks for one about a million times a day. Recently she's been talking a LOT about being healthy. She considers fruit treats, and is starting to stop eating when she's full.

The other day I was eating a spinach pizza and both of my daughters (2 and 4) were asking for the spinach off of my pizza, to put on theirs. They ended up stealing about 1/2 of my spinach! Another day, I was making them grilled cheese and my 4 year old came out in the kitchen and ASKED for spinach in her grilled cheese: WHAT?! This is a 2 year old and a 4 year old who are REQUESTING spinach!

I know it may not seem like a huge deal to some people, but the fact that my daughters are starting to pick up healthy habits motivates me more than anything. My daughter asked me why I go to workout and I told her so I can be healthy and run around and play with her. Now, whenever I work out (or if I miss a workout), she'll ask me when I'm going to go workout so I can be healthy for her.

Truly, the single BEST NSV I will ever have.

That's great my kids now love salad and other healthy stuff. Its amazing how they follow our examples on lifestyle things. They workout with us as well sometimes.

andersonjo0306

It doesnt always work but when it does it is incredible.

TerriAnne53

that's is great. it's the young age that is so vulnerable. you should try veggie smoothie made with the nutri bullet. I bought one and I love it. it does a good job and comes with a receipe book. I haven't tried the veggie smoothies yet, because I love raw and stemed veggies.

bballgrrl34

That is great!!! Keep it up!!

KristineW78

I noticed that too when I was complaining about my weight they started in too. I was like wow, at 10 and 6 they should not worry. So I started letting them play at the gym and started talking about nutrition and health - instead of weight. Like you notice with yours, mine also followed suit! It has become a fun, positive thing!
I will NOT raise my daughters with low self esteem!
Awareness however is a good thing!

1ocean1girl

This is the most awesome NSV ever! Brought tears to my eyes! Great job on being an awesome role model and a wonderful parent!

My thoughts exactly !!

lbesaw

That IS the best---children do learn by example. Bravo for you and your sure to be healthy-minded children!