tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post1215727318736795671..comments2023-07-20T11:27:16.133-04:00Comments on Choosy Kids: Parents: Don’t be Surprised by Hunger!Choosy Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-17461679418975471702015-05-18T21:33:56.380-04:002015-05-18T21:33:56.380-04:00I am a big believer in portion control. So I think...I am a big believer in portion control. So I think making a big meal and eating leftovers for a couple of days is totally fine as long as you eat the right amount. Same with snacking :)Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-32929082054573254652015-05-18T21:32:31.068-04:002015-05-18T21:32:31.068-04:00Isn't it so hard being the parent?! But we all...Isn't it so hard being the parent?! But we all learn from example. Just think about how much energy your kids have after they eat a healthy snack. You could have that energy too!!!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-91765703457042904062015-05-18T21:31:41.505-04:002015-05-18T21:31:41.505-04:00Drive thrus are tough! I just think about costs......Drive thrus are tough! I just think about costs...I have already purchased the food I have with me (or that I can eat when I get home) so why waste more money on food that isn't even good for me? Hope that helps!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-36060260936473455372015-05-18T21:30:18.670-04:002015-05-18T21:30:18.670-04:00Exactly!! Food is our energy!!!Exactly!! Food is our energy!!!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-55297205490171590652015-05-18T21:29:25.632-04:002015-05-18T21:29:25.632-04:00Oh I still have junk food in my house but I always...Oh I still have junk food in my house but I always start with a healthy choice and if I am still craving it after the healthy choice then I'll make that decision. Sometimes a big glass of water helps with junk food cravings too!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-59175973504417839192015-05-18T21:28:23.854-04:002015-05-18T21:28:23.854-04:00Love that idea. Having the healthy snacks in sight...Love that idea. Having the healthy snacks in sight definitely help!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-64192695136114747152015-05-18T19:03:31.203-04:002015-05-18T19:03:31.203-04:00I've always needed to eat frequently--I feel s...I've always needed to eat frequently--I feel sick and faint if I don't, and I imagine it'll be the same after kids, too. I think just trying to keep healthy snacks in the house is a good strategy, since we eat whatever's in the house. I love to make big meals and then just warm up leftovers whenever I find myself hungry again.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-15623492797268099172015-05-15T14:13:50.455-04:002015-05-15T14:13:50.455-04:00You make a good point...my kids definitely eat hea...You make a good point...my kids definitely eat healthier than I do, because I make them! Now I need to make myself eat healthier too :) Great ideas!Meredithhttp://www.mommyatozblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-54201637502178631752015-05-14T21:31:37.813-04:002015-05-14T21:31:37.813-04:00I am terrible about the drive thru...especially o...I am terrible about the drive thru...especially on work days! I have been trying to bring a healthy lunch and healthy snacks I enjoy (fruit, yogurt, homemade low sugar muffins ) so I'm not so tempted to stop when I see these golden arches! 518nymammaof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/14383995917480990078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-9654686150756082182015-05-14T21:27:28.260-04:002015-05-14T21:27:28.260-04:00It's funny that you mentioned ice cream - my h...It's funny that you mentioned ice cream - my husband did the food shopping this week and bought 4 different kinds of ice cream! FOUR!Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896990394757515012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-33414433629791691932015-05-14T16:45:31.413-04:002015-05-14T16:45:31.413-04:00Great tips! Healthy snacks in moderation is ok. It...Great tips! Healthy snacks in moderation is ok. It is important to feed yourself! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042783749299525721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-5559187028361732102015-05-14T11:08:33.012-04:002015-05-14T11:08:33.012-04:00Great article! I know we have too much junk food i...Great article! I know we have too much junk food in my house..Polkadotpinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625345212118605840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-64629376872153818202015-05-14T11:00:11.343-04:002015-05-14T11:00:11.343-04:00We always keep the junk food put up in the pantry ...We always keep the junk food put up in the pantry while the fruits are out on the counter. Much easier to grab as well as healthier! Jess Benoithttp://dailydealsfromanerdmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-3769140718063155042015-05-14T10:41:21.244-04:002015-05-14T10:41:21.244-04:00Bananas are most def cheap but they are loaded wit...Bananas are most def cheap but they are loaded with sugar and the riper they get, the more sugar it produces!! So pay attention to the quantity you and your little one eat of bananas (and to be fair - most fruits have a sugar content to them.)Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-68433405668971488872015-05-14T10:38:48.443-04:002015-05-14T10:38:48.443-04:00Go you!! Just be careful washing a long period in ...Go you!! Just be careful washing a long period in advance before eating and storing back in the fridge. I rememeber something about that not being good for the fruit (now I'll have to google this!!!)Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-56704184267712023642015-05-14T10:37:46.950-04:002015-05-14T10:37:46.950-04:00Good for you on checking portions!! Sometimes 1 pa...Good for you on checking portions!! Sometimes 1 pack of something is 2 or 3 servings and we don't need that for a snack!! Keep up the good work!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-56658106411526439952015-05-14T10:16:49.691-04:002015-05-14T10:16:49.691-04:00I am so happy my child's favorite snack is ban...I am so happy my child's favorite snack is bananas!!! Cheap and nutritious... Just hoping her love for bananas stays lolCourtneyLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363161093470502947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-83554335758487618822015-05-13T18:53:17.484-04:002015-05-13T18:53:17.484-04:00I love fresh fruits, nothing better then keeping a...I love fresh fruits, nothing better then keeping a bowl of cleaned fruits in the fridge and ready to eat. sarh shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990645023204117535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-85320451379602999222015-05-13T17:53:33.939-04:002015-05-13T17:53:33.939-04:00This is a great reminder! I do this all the time! ...This is a great reminder! I do this all the time! I get so hungry, I make horrible decisions. I've been making changes to improve that. I always have to remember to check portion sizes because those calories can sneak up on you! I love trail mix and dried fruit-but they need to be small portions!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00718615307886384191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-48995291436328041112015-05-13T15:26:50.640-04:002015-05-13T15:26:50.640-04:00Key words: stocked and easy to access. Ice cream a...Key words: stocked and easy to access. Ice cream and cookies are always stocked and easy to access at my house, but I also make sure I have fruit and veggies on hand too! Thanks for stopping by!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-5376671611993647322015-05-13T15:25:58.112-04:002015-05-13T15:25:58.112-04:00I am glad that you mentioned that it took you awhi...I am glad that you mentioned that it took you awhile. If we start to provide our children with healthy snack options at an early age, they will form healthy eating habits from the start that will continue into adulthood. As for us adults, we have to take the time to "re-learn" healthy eating habits. Good luck to you!Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-80911041408919783822015-05-12T21:41:50.552-04:002015-05-12T21:41:50.552-04:00Thank you for the great tips and the reminder to k...Thank you for the great tips and the reminder to keep healthy snacks stocked and easy to access!Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896990394757515012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-71210611771992529642015-05-12T19:15:01.979-04:002015-05-12T19:15:01.979-04:00Loved your post wish you had posted this a year ag...Loved your post wish you had posted this a year ago when I started working on healthy diet lol. Agree with you on healthy snacking and I now keep fruit with me for my evening snack break like apple or pear. Better to eat them than processed foods like chips which I used to. I think for me it was just making habit to reach for fruits rather than chips or cookie, took a while but I now I feel good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525369805032329807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-12017695433655646292015-05-12T18:55:58.125-04:002015-05-12T18:55:58.125-04:00Is your free day a day when you treat yourself? Is your free day a day when you treat yourself? Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215571588156030388.post-10784169010969355712015-05-12T18:55:30.100-04:002015-05-12T18:55:30.100-04:00Us too! Easy and quick access :)Us too! Easy and quick access :)Choosy Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442976700824900682noreply@blogger.com