Monday, April 8, 2013

Week 9 and What I Feed My Kid

I want to talk a little about what I feed my kids -- at least the one that can eat more than rice cereal.


It's a touchy subject for a lot of people and too many moms judge other moms for taking their kids to McDonald's.  Well guess what.  I take my kids to McDonald's sometimes.  Sometimes Chick-Fil-A or even Five Guys.  We usually go about twice a month and it's a time where I can give my daughter a treat and teach her about money.  Yes, money.  Because it's her choice to go there, she gets to spend some of her chore money to buy french fries.  Then she gets to play in the play place.  I see no problem with it.

At home I try to feed her a balanced breakfast with an egg and either toast, cereal, etc.  She often doesn't want an egg so I just try to deal.  I always have her eat breakfast.

Lunch is the meal that is "kid friendly."  She always asks for mac and cheese so I do something like that or a hot dog or both.  I buy Hebrew National low fat hot dogs.  They're okay.  Luckily she likes veggies so she'll eat broccoli or cauliflower with it.  When I can I like to make whole grain mac and grated parm cheese.  But sometimes she just wants Kraft.

For dinner she gets what we're having and it is almost always something super healthy.  She'll complain but she will eat it.  She tells me she doesn't like quinoa and complains as soon as she knows that's what I'm making.  But she eats a few bites of it.

I don't make her clear her plate.  I don't want her growing up thinking she has to eat everything.  She doesn't.  She should eat until she is full.  If she only eats a couple of bites and says she's too full, I don't let her have a treat because she is "too full."  This rarely happens though.  We like to make it a game where she and I race to eat five bites.  She's super competitive and always has to win.

I had this good friend and roommate who's mom never let her and her sibs have treats.  Like ever.  When they went to college that was all they ate for a while because they were so deprived.  That's where the "freshman 15" comes in.  So I let Morgan have treats once in a while.  We don't keep very much in the house, but I have no problem giving her some candy corn (her fave) or a small ice cream cone.

I like to give her fruit and veggie options for snacks, along with crackers and cheese and stuff like that.

We don't have juice very often.  It is mostly just empty calories.  She does really like orange juice though so sometimes we will buy the fresh squeezed stuff.

I guess my point of this post is to say not to worry about feeding your kids healthy 100% of the time.  Don't feel guilty if you grab some fast food once in a while.  Your kids need to learn moderation.  A treat trip to McDonald's is NOT a problem!  Stop judging!  However, teach them the difference between healthy food and treats.  Morgan knows that chips are a treat.  Encourage them to like healthy things.  Make them for them and when you have a healthy dinner, don't let them eat "kid food."  Let them experience health too.

And, here is the 9th week of my exercise plan.  There are only 3 left after this!


Cardio: I'm on week 9.
WeekSunday
(Rest)
Monday
(Easy)
Tuesday
(Cross Train)
Wednesday
(Easy)
Thursday
(Cross Train)
Friday
(Rest)
Saturday
(Long)
1Rest30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 Minutes30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 MinutesRest4 Miles
2Rest30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 Minutes30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 MinutesRest5 Miles
3Rest30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 Minutes30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 MinutesRest6 Miles
4Rest35 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 Minutes35 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30-40 MinutesRest7 Miles
5Rest45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
30-40 Minutes45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest4 Miles
6Rest45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
30-40 Minutes45 Minutes
(5 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest8 Miles
7Rest50 Minutes
(5 Miles)
30-40 Minutes50 Minutes
(5 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest9 Miles
8Rest45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
35-45 Minutes50 Minutes
(4 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest6 Miles
9Rest50 Minutes
(5 Miles)
35-45 Minutes50 Minutes
(5 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest10 Miles
10Rest45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
35-45 Minutes45 Minutes
(4 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest7 Miles
11Rest35 Minutes
(3 Miles)
35-45 Minutes35 Minutes
(3 Miles)
45-50 MinutesRest6 Miles
12Rest30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
30 Minutes30 Minutes
(3 Miles)
RestRest13.1 Miles Race Day!


Resistance:
WORKOUT DAY 1Date:
Dumbbell Chest Flyes On Ball - Chest
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Dumbbell Chest Press - Chest
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Dumbbell Shoulder Lateral Raise - Shoulders
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 s
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Dumbbell Shoulder Press Standing - Shoulders
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Arm Extension Machine - Triceps
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
  
WORKOUT DAY 2Date:
Walking Lunges - Legs
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Inner Thigh Machine - Legs
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Ball Squats - Legs
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Outer Thigh Machine - Legs
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
  
WORKOUT DAY 3Date:
1 Arm Dumbbell Row - Back
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Ball Cobra - Back
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Standing Dumbbell Curl - Biceps
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Standing Hammer Dumbbell Curl - Biceps
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  
Lower Back Extension - Back
  • Sets: 3
  • Reps: 10
  • Weight:
  • Speed: 2/4/2
  • Rest: 60 sec
 WeightReps WeightReps WeightReps
Set 1  Set 2  Set 3  

8 comments:

  1. I completely agree with you. I have a 2 1/2 year old and he just started to have a little candy/treats from time to time. But I want him to know what moderation is. I want him to have a healthy relationship with food and to do that, they need to know from time to time they can have candy/treats and they should enjoy it when they do treat themselves!

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  2. I was JUST thinking about this. I am always expalining to beck and arli that what they are requesting... chips, candy, etc. are treats.. and are special. not snacks. I agree with this and are on the same page! woo!

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  3. and why haven't I been following your workout schedule?? with moving and other crappy excuses I haven't ran for weeks... !! and when I did go .. it has to be at the gym and rivers has been on a "only wants mommY" phase.. sucky. but i'm so proud of you!! you are doing awesome!! Wish i was going to be half marathon ready in a few weeks like I planned.. but alas I don't htink i am.

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    1. Ha! Michelle, you are always in shape! I bet you could just punch out 13.1, piece of cake. ;)

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  4. There is nothing wrong with treats or a trip to McDonalds one in a while. The problem comes in when it is a daily occurrence! You are on the right track. Good luck with the training, a great plan. Laura

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  5. I think about this often and how crazy it is that we have to be so much more educated than when our parents raised us. Times are so different. For one, I probably could have gotten away with eating whatever I wanted, because I spent every hour of daylight jumping on the trampoline, running, or riding my bike. But, I think what the big difference is between then and now, is that our parents most likely gave us less of the junk and more balanced meals. I agree with you 100 percent for adults and children---MODERATION!!

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  6. I agree about teaching moderation. I also try not to push my food issues on my kids. They have healthy bodies and we provide a good balance. I may need to lose weight, but they do not. So, if mommy can't have candy or doesn't want to eat chips that doesn't mean that the kids can't occasionally have some. It's all about balance.

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