ADVANCE PRAISE FOR LEAN MOM, FIT FAMILY

LEAN MOM, FIT FAMILY is a 6-week step-by-step action plan for moms who want to slim down, shape up and bring their families along for the fun! Beginning with an extensive Family Fitness profile, Michael asks each family member to complete a 20 question, fit quiz to help determine a starting point. From there, parents and children together set achievable nutrition and exercise goals, and keep records of them in an easy-to-complete food diary and exercise/activity journal.

Each week, Michael takes his readers through a concentrated food and fitness focus, building on achievements from the week prior. The first week concentrates on revamping breakfast with healthier, more nutritious options that every picky eater will enjoy. The following weeks take a look at lunch; dinner; fruits and vegetables; snacks and desserts; and dining out. To accompany each food focus, Michael supplies detailed sample menu’s offering three options for each meal and snack. The recommendations clearly have been created with children in mind. They’re practical, nutritious and flavorsome.

The Fitness Focus each week begins by concentrating on cardiovascular activity to get the heart beat pumping, moving to strength training; core exercises; stretching for flexibility; interval routines; and finally, putting together your own circuit routine using all the exercises and fitness tips leaned throughout the book. What makes this book truly unique is that Michael not only outlines exercises specifically designed and appropriate for different age and weight levels, but includes clear, easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions how to perform each recommended exercise accompanied by a detailed, age-appropriate photo.

Feeling a little lazy? No problem, Michael specifically has a special section on how to keep the family morale at an all time high and to positively encourage others whose progress may not rapidly occur.

Furthermore, to complement each week, Michael includes 50 tasty recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts and snacks that are easy to prepare, nutritious and great for families on tight-schedules. Each recipe will please parents and captivate kids. Best of all, they’re foods that the entire family will feel good about. Delightful dishes include: Multigrain Pancakes, Turkey Apple Sandwich, Creamy Cauliflower Soup and Zucchini Casserole.

In writing the book, Michael clearly realized many of the books on the market failed to speak directly to Mom about the many aspects of positive living. To address this, Michael includes a special section “Just for you Mom” at the beginning of each chapter. Specialsidebars titled “Lean Mom Facts” and “Sena Says” do a remarkable job covering everything from how to cut calories to compelling nutrition statistics. In addition, Michael helps Mom take portion sizes to a new level and beyond the typical “the size of a fist,” by including a detailed chart that compares food quantities to real-life-images like a computer mouse or pack of dental floss. This indispensable book also includes:

• A Fit Family Quiz to help you track your progress
• Family Fun Activities
• More than 50 easy and kid-friendly recipes
• 6-week meal plan
• A list of healthy grab-and-go snacks
• Goal setting tips
• The best choices at restaurants—both sit-down fast-food
• ...And much more