It was so much easier when the kids were little and you could make your kids eat what you told them to. I'm sure we've all said "You're not leaving the table until you eat your vegetables," or, "no ice cream unless you finish your dinner." Now my kids eat before dinner, share things at school, buy junk, and resist healthy food every step of the way.
I'm somewhat of a health nut. Not skinny, but not chubby. Exercise almost daily for mental and emotional health! Ahhh, gotta love those endorphines! Even though I model fairly decent eating habits, I'm not seeing a difference in my daughters' choices.
My daughters are now teenagers. One is a "vegetarian" and one is "proteinarian" and my oldest, now living on her own, will eat anything free! I'm concerned about my middle daughter's health. Actually, I'm concerned about all three of them, but my middle daughter is always sick. I'm on a mission now to get her healthy. She's recently gained about 30 lbs (thanks to her boyfriend taking her to fast food everytime she wants it) - You're right, it's not his fault, it's hers! She's the one asking him to take her to Subway and In and Out, or whatever the place might be. She's been sick with caughing, throwing up, and other cold symptoms on and off for about three months. We have been under alot of stress, as I'm going through a divorce and moved to a different area, and the kids started new schools. I know these dramatic changes in their lives doesn't help at all.
So, this is my plan. I'm getting up early and making her a smoothie with about 1 cup of fruit, 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt, milk, and Juice Plus smoothie mix "Complete." Starting tomorrow, I'm going to open up the Juice Plus capsules and dump it in her cup and see if she tastes a difference. Also, I'm going to research protein alternatives for her and get protein in her everyday. Weekends are going to be tough, as she likes to spend the night at her friend's house. If I can do this at least 5 out of 7 days a week, I should see a difference, right? I'll let you know if she tastes a difference in her smoothie tomorrow!
