http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome Fun and Sneaky Ways to Keep Families Fit and Healthy Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:54:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and finding ways to squeeze in sixty minutes of activity for the kids (and us!) is getting tougher and tougher.  When 5 o’clock feels like 8, it can be way too easy to spend prime time vegging in front of your ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/tis-the-season-to-stay-in-the-game/ Trying to get kids to eat healthy meals is challenging enough without worrying about finding the time to create complicated recipes. The truth is if we don't find a way to make eating (and preparing) healthy meals a breeze, we'll never be able to make them a regular part of our crazy lives. ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/double-duty-dinner/ Well, it’s back to school and you know what that means….  Time to go crazy figuring out how to possibly come up with fun, quick and healthy cold lunch ideas that will make us moms AND our kids feel good!  The usual choices are a hot lunch menu that reads ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/quick-healthy-cold-lunch-ideas/ Arnold's Sandwich Thins are the latest must-have for a complete summer line-up!  A great alternative to nutrient depleted white hamburger buns, these 100-calorie first-stringers are packed with a nutritional punch including 5g of fiber and 4g protein and, just to really blow your socks off, a measly 2g sugar!  Some of ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/latest-addition-to-the-ffc-kitchen-line-up/ Spring is in the air and everybody's ready to head outdoors!  Take advantage of the enthusiasm and get your team MOVING!!  Set a family goal for the summer and you'll all reap the benefits!  Here are a few fun suggestions: Walk (or Run!) 100 miles- keep a chart of your progress, only ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/the-off-season-is-over-people/ Never say Die(t)!! This is just an ugly negative word that makes grown-ups and kids feel bad. Do whatever you can to avoid it and you’ll all feel better about the healthy habits you’re adopting! There is no ‘I’ (or ‘U’!) in TEAM!! Never single out any one player on your ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/sweet-16-season/ Cuz our latest find will be flllllllying off shelves once word gets out!!  The smart and sneaky folks at Annie's Homegrown have created a deliSH and nutriSH munchie that will keep players of all ages snack happy!  Annie's Bunnie Grahams are not only cute and yummy, they're made of really great ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/think-fast/ Hey, team!  Check it out.... our friends at Zoe who make the awesome granolas have just been featured on the famous Hungry Girl website with some stunning deals on their delicious and sneakishly delicious granolas!!  CLICK HERE to see what all the buzz is about!  (FYI- Hungry Girl is a pretty darn ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/our-buds-at-zoe-have-been-featured-on-hungry-girl/ Mandatory equipment!!!  The sneaky & smart (we so admire those qualities!) folks at Clif Bar have taken to making delicious and super-nutritious snacks that mimmick some of the nasty snacks kids seem to love.  FFC recommends adding a box or two of Clif's Z-Bars to your weekly grocery list to keep players ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/z-riffic/ or veggie crumbles or soy!!!  One of my most favorite (and sneakiest!) tricks is to substitute turkey or veggie crumbles for the ground beef in ALL of our team's favorite recipes.  Its super simple to do, AND the greatest part is that you can EEEEEEEEEEase your team into this drill!  ... http://familyfitnesscoach.com/welcome/lets-talk-turkey/