Teach 'Em While They're Young

I am passionate about health, but not just for myself.  Much more important is the health and wellness of my entire family.  Since I am the primary cook/chef/baker in our family, I get to decide the majority of food we eat in our house on a regular basis.  And while it's great that my husband and small girls are eating lean meats, yogurts, cheeses, fruits, veggies, and whole grains every day, I know that someday my children will be making their own food choices.  When that time comes and I'm not there to hold their hand and make the decision for them, I want my kiddos not only to know what's healthy but to WANT to eat those things as well.

And so I teach them now while they are still young -- very young -- what's healthy, how to take care of our bodies, and WHY that is so important.

Today, I had a proud mommy moment, two of them actually!

First, my 3.5 year old daughter asked if she could make a smoothie with me.  So, that's what we had for lunch this afternoon!

Recipe so you can enjoy one with your kiddos too:

*Greek yogurt (I used both plain and raspberry)
*Vanilla yogurt (I used Danon All Natural)
*Big handful of spinach
*1-2 tsp flax seed
*Frozen strawberries
*Frozen blueberries
*Frozen raspberries
*Juice from one orange
*1 scoop It Works Profit (protein powder with no added sugar!)
*2 scoops (1 tsp) It Works Greens (made of 38+ superfoods, organic, and non-GMO)

Absolutely delicious!!!!  (This recipe made enough for her cup seen above and a big ol' cup for me too)

As we were sitting down to enjoy our smoothies together, my daughter asked if we could have some carrots and hummus for lunch too.  Why yes, my dear child, we can.  Second proud mommy moment in a matter of seconds. :)

I LOVE that my young daughter is already aware of what is healthy for her and that she ENJOYS eating those foods all of her own accord!

My small children are actually one of the primary reasons I joined It Works and became a distributor in the first place.  \

1) I want to be able to stay at home as a full time mom, but still HAVE to contribute to our family income and It Works is letting me do just that.

2) I want to teach my daughter's the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  I want them to see that lived out in my life and to see how we can help inspire, support, and encourage others so they can do the same thing.

Before I joined I questioned what my young daughters would think of me wrapping people.  Would they think I was promoting the false idea that you have to be thin to be beautiful.  That is certainly the last thing I want to convey to them!!!  And so, if my oldest daughter (age 3.5 years) ever asks me why I am wrapping someone I am careful to explain to her how the wraps help make our bodies healthy -- getting rid of toxins and making it possible for our bodies to perform at their fullest potential.

Wrapping people has never been about getting someone into a size 2 pair of jeans!!!!  Nor is it about looking sexy in a swimsuit!!!!  At least not for me...

When I wrap, I encourage people to eat right and exercise as a part of their daily routine.  Wrapping should never place that healthy lifestyle, but it sure can compliment it!!!  Bathing your body with natural herbs and botanicals is extremely beneficial, both inside and out.

And when I wrap, THAT is what I focus on because BEING HEALTHY is my passion.

For me.
For my girls.
For everyone I know, and don't know for that matter.

If you would like to learn more about It Works, our health and wellness products, or how to teach your kids to make healthy choices from a young age, I would love to talk with you!

You can visit my website to see all the amazing products we have available to help you reach your health goals, whatever they may be!!!