I've been using Beachbody's programs and products since I found them back in 2003. Every time they've introduced a new trainer or a new program - I bought it. When they began The Club - I signed up. When they released a whole line of supplements, I started using them. My kids.....they weren't immediate fans. Let me explain.
Beachbody and my friendship with Tony represented one thing to them:
Beachbody and my friendship with Tony represented one thing to them: "The End of the Good Food". 
In an effort to set KC and myself up to succeed, we didnt keep ANY food in the house that we were trying to not eat. Consequently, with the elimination of "tempting" foods in my house, it meant my kids got what they got, and didnt have a say. In hindsight, I might have eased them out a bit more slowly, but at the time, I was the "foodnazi" and if it wasnt good; "NONE FOR YOU!!" ;o)
It was not uncommon to hear "I HATE that you found Beachbody!" or "Mom, I wish you never met Tony -then we could be eating like we used to!" I laugh now, 6 years later, but it caused MANY arguments within the family when KC and I chose to dramatically alter how we ate. I did it in such a rookie way - but hey - I was a health rookie!
So I ordered more, and it still seems to not be enough. Their friends like it. My toddlers love "Shake-ah-gee". (*though special note here that kids under 3 shouldn't have it daily*) Every time I go to make my own shake, the blender is in the sink soaking and/or worse, the bags empty. ??? Over and over KC or I am giving the lecture "After you make Shakeology, you HAVE to clean the blender for the next guy!!" And while we're on the subject, where are all the banana's and why is the once 'not touched with a 10 foot pole' almond butter suddenly always on the grocery list? The other day I found 4 - not 1, not 2, not 3 - 
FOUR EMPTY Shakeology bags STILL IN THE CUPBOARD!!! This called for a plan - as of yesterdays visit from the UPS man - I am not only well stocked, but have back up too. ;o) 
So while I'm thrilled that my kids are finally grasping the healthy Beachbody way - it's taken some unexpected adjusting on my part too! :)
In an effort to set KC and myself up to succeed, we didnt keep ANY food in the house that we were trying to not eat. Consequently, with the elimination of "tempting" foods in my house, it meant my kids got what they got, and didnt have a say. In hindsight, I might have eased them out a bit more slowly, but at the time, I was the "foodnazi" and if it wasnt good; "NONE FOR YOU!!" ;o) It was not uncommon to hear "I HATE that you found Beachbody!" or "Mom, I wish you never met Tony -then we could be eating like we used to!" I laugh now, 6 years later, but it caused MANY arguments within the family when KC and I chose to dramatically alter how we ate. I did it in such a rookie way - but hey - I was a health rookie! Needless to say, I've had a bit of trouble getting my kids onboard for the whole "healthy lifestyle" I am so excited about. I buy them all Activit every month. I have a cupboard of Activit bottles because they conveniently forget. I think its their personal rebellion. :) But I dont give up!! With the passing of time, I've realized that by eliminating all foods that I wouldnt choose for them to eat was potentially causing TOO MUCH importance to be placed on food and I didnt want closet junk foodies when they went to college. So I've compromised my foodnaziism as far as they are concerned and in turn, its made them less opposed. Amazing how that works. Now that my oldest three are teenagers, the girls suddenly are asking about a healthy food plan, and my son is asking how he can add muscle to his lean frame. :) :) :) Do you SEE me smiling? By me loosening my dictatorship so to speak, over the food rules of the house, I actually enabled them to HEAR me. :) Ahh...we're all learning....even the parents!
Now enter Shakeology - I bought one home direct order for me, and one for KC. That is one month supply for each of us....or it should have been. Until the kids tried it and decided that was the perfect snack when they got home from school, or when they are rushing out the door to music lessons or bible study and they dont want to eat the pizza offered at church. (thats another topic - dont get me started ;o)) And now I find myself in a quandry; all these years I've been DYING for them to eat how I eat and catch the bug - and now that they finally do - I find myself coveting my precious bag of Shakeology!?!?!! What is my problem??? :)
So I ordered more, and it still seems to not be enough. Their friends like it. My toddlers love "Shake-ah-gee". (*though special note here that kids under 3 shouldn't have it daily*) Every time I go to make my own shake, the blender is in the sink soaking and/or worse, the bags empty. ??? Over and over KC or I am giving the lecture "After you make Shakeology, you HAVE to clean the blender for the next guy!!" And while we're on the subject, where are all the banana's and why is the once 'not touched with a 10 foot pole' almond butter suddenly always on the grocery list? The other day I found 4 - not 1, not 2, not 3 - FOUR EMPTY Shakeology bags STILL IN THE CUPBOARD!!! This called for a plan - as of yesterdays visit from the UPS man - I am not only well stocked, but have back up too. ;o) So while I'm thrilled that my kids are finally grasping the healthy Beachbody way - it's taken some unexpected adjusting on my part too! :)All in all, not a bad problem to have......and one easily remedied!
Do YOU have Shakeology??
xox
TRACI :)
TRACI :)
6 comments:
What an amazing problem to have lol. Glad your family is being healthy. Awesome job on the P90X vids too!
Hi Traci! :) Yes, I'm noticing that with my kids too. Erik has been requesting Shakeology more and more! One suggestion for your family would be to purchase 1 or 2 sets of the "Magic Bullet" personal blenders. It's what I use to mix my shakes and I've had mine for years. It comes with individual glasses that can be put in the dishwasher afterwards. Easy clean up! Also I rinse the blade each time and re-use it, but if you run your DW everyday (which I'm sure you do) it can go in there as well. You can also order extra chopping blades if needed. I use ice cubes in my shakes and it works well. Yum! :)
Shakeology is definitely an addiction! I don't think I'll be ever able to live without it!
That's awesome Traci! I only wished Hayley shared that passion for Shakeology! The problem is that she already knew it was healthy before I had her try it. She had already decided before the first sip that she wouldn't like it. I made shakes at a local kid's fair, and ALL of the kids who tried it liked it! :-)
That is TOO funny Traci-because that is EXACTLY how this household is turning out-that pic of all the poptarts and stuff-that is exactly what my kids ate (shakes head)..sadly. Though they still eat what I affectionately call "crap food" every now and then, they are opting for more healthier varieties, which I can only attribute to BB. They used to say the same things to me, "I wish you never started doing BB!" HAHA-But now I have the same problem with Shakeology-I'm always running out! Even though I have 2 on HD! UPS man already complains enough, in his own jolly way of course, but I might just have to up the anty on orders, lol.
Great post... the picture of what we try to get across to all those asking questions about nutrition! Shakeology is "shaking" things up in families who are on the edge of weaning themselves off of "non-food". Shakeology is too good to pass up and they get in more nutrients than they ever thought possible! Woo-hoo!
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