Celebrity Moms' Unique Ways to Get Fit and Inspire Kidsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 02 Feb 2009 01:06 PM Supermodel Cindy Crawford doesn't want her daughter to fall into society's trap of being super skinny, so she employs a simple tactic to encourage 7-year-old Kaia to snack: She goes out of her way to eat ice cream and potato chips in front of her. Does anyone else see the humor in this? Grimaces aside, Crawford is serious about keeping her kids fit and encouraging them to establish healthy body images. The 42-year-old mom recently told reporters that she is determined to keep her daughter from sacrificing her health for her figure, so she goes out of her way to snack in front of her. "I do want my kids to see their mom eating normally, so when we go for ice cream I'll eat it," the leggy former model said. "I don't want my daughter to think she can't eat ice cream." But, Crawford confesses that at her age she really doesn't enjoy snacking because it means extra time at the gym. Basically, the whole ice-cream eating thing is done for the sake of her children, so they don't develop obsessive dieting habits. Hmmm... I'll have to remember that one the next time I devour an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Brownie Fudge in front of my daughter. For the sake of the children... for the sake of the children... Ashlee Simpson might want to take notes from Crawford. She recently gave birth to her first son with rocker hubby Pete Wentz, and now the 24-year-old songstress says she is determined to shed the baby weight. Her workout of choice: Mommy and Me Yoga. According to Simpson, she and 3-month-old Bronx Mowgli hit the yoga studio twice a week. Simpson says so far she has lost 15 of the 30 pounds she gained during her pregnancy. In addition to yoga, the former reality TV star is also following Jackie Keller's 30-day Body After Baby plan and taking low-impact aerobic classes. Simpson is also watching what she eats by feasting on Nutrifit meals and snacks, which she has delivered, daily. The singer also reveals that she has reduced her fast-food intake, choosing to eat just one slice of veggie pizza, instead of the multiple Supreme slices she ate while pregnant. Related Articles: More Ways to Get Fit After Giving Birth Tips for Slimming Down Post-Baby Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantfitness tags ideas | family | Kids | weight loss | relationships | Food | children | pregnancy | parenting | holidays User Comments Laguna1016 (25) 03 Feb 2009 11:55 AMHi....I am a student taken a class about the delevepment of children and I would like to gain some insite through parents eyes with your help. Commenting on the topic above I do not blame Crawford for wanting that for her daughter. I would do the same thing if in her shoes. There is also some humor to it too. But its all out of good fun though, meaning if her daughter is happy with her eating ice cream then the extra workout for her I bet is worth it. I do not think there is anything wrong with wanting to stay in shape as you get older. I honestly believe it sets a GREAT example!  Michele Cheplic |
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