We hope you enjoyed your first-ever Macaroni Kid Family Fitness Newsletter and glad you came back for more!  This month, we're serving you double the tips, inspiration, and challenge, so get ready!  Together, we're going to sail (run, bike...) right through this holiday season and jump into January even healthier, happier, more confident....and MORE FIT than ever!  Who's with me?!

Not to say you can't enjoy the turkey, the stuffing, and the pie.  You should enjoy every last bite!  Part of being fit is being ...

Macaroni Kid encourages quality family time and wellness in all that we do.  We know that families working towards a common goal can do anything (sky’s the limit!) when using teamwork and each other’s support.  We know bettering your family is your goal and we aim to give you some tools to do so.

Experts explain that when children play actively, there are a number of positive effects in addtion to the physical exercise.  Kids learn to create their own games, make rules, problem-solve as a group, discover ...

Girls on the Run is an awesome initiative encouraging young women to get fit, get active, get together, and believe in themselves!  Girls on the Run’s mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running.

Molly Barker, MSW and four-time Hawaii Ironman triathlete founded Girls on the Run in 1996. Combining her counseling and teaching expertise with research on adolescent issues, she developed and delivered the first curriculum with 13 girls in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Molly first began ...

Yup, that’s right, we said AFTER baby!  With some hard work and motivation, you can have your best body ever…post pregnancy and birth!  Rebecca and Erin, two honest (and super fit!) moms, explain how they disproved that “inevitable-post-baby-disaster-body” and how we can too!  These two moms, one a long-time fitness fanatic and the other turned ‘fit after 40,’ share some inspiration on having your best body after baby!

Rebecca’s Story:

“I have always struggled with my weight. Not huge weight but that never-ending last five (ok, sometimes ...

It's that time of year!  Invitations for holiday parties are in the mail, we've begun our lengthy “Dear Santa “ lists, we're pouring over recipe books for new baking ideas, and negotiating where we will spend the holidays with family members.

As a fitness professional, I find myself constantly amazed, year after year, with how vibrant moms look heading into the holiday season (right around this week!) and then how exhausted they look by January 2nd!  Some moms abandon exercise completely.  They just can’t keep themselves at ...

A great way to introduce fitness to the family, or reinforce its importance, is to plan a family fitness vacation.  We often think of “vacation” as an automatic derailment from our fitness & diet schedules; but, this doesn’t have to be the case!  Vacation can be a great excuse to spend time relaxing and reenergizing with family while staying active and embracing the great outdoors.  Whether your family prefers skiing, hiking, or beaching, you can easily incorporate fitness and nutrition while having a great time away!  Another plus: you’ll ...

Whhaaaattt??!!  Could it be true? A healthy, protein-packed breakfast your kids will love?  Yes, yes, and yes! Sneaking in a power breakfast or a nutritious protein-filled snack has never been easier!  Trust me.  My life revolves around my kids, nutritious food they will actually eat, and preparing convenient recipes your children will love to take in their lunchbox.  If you're wondering how I manage to make “eggs” convenient, I want you to meet my friend Mrs. Muffin Pan.  I measure and mix the ingredients in five minutes or less ...

You may not be a perfect health model for your kids, but if they see you making a real effort to improve your own habits, they will start to realize that being healthy is really important. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides some simple things you can do to help yourself and set a good example for your kids.

1.   Make gradual changes: Drink one more glass of water every day. Walk 10 minutes longer every week. Cut down one less indulgent food or drink every week.

2.   Balance ...

We don’t just want you to read the Family Fitness articles, we want you to be a part of this!  Who knows more about working fitness into the crazy, busy, stressful, exciting life of a mom than...YOU?!

So here’s the deal; we want to hear from you!  If you've jumped on the bandwagon, you can inspire others to do the same!  Whether you're a personal trainer or play WiiFit with your kids, you're part of the family fitness revolution!  If you've made fitness ...