MOMables Podcast

In today’s last episode of the season we’re going to talk about how to create a routine that works for you! I’m going to share a few of the most important elements that you’ll need to prioritize if you want to achieve your health goals and create a healthier life.

This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family. 

Topics discussed this episode: 

• Laura’s personal daily routine
• Key elements in healthy daily routines
• Small steps you can take towards a healthier daily life

This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love.

More information about the Family KickStart Program here. 

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Mom
• Daily Routine for a Happier Healthier You
• How to Sleep Better
• Family KickStart Sample

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

In this week’s episode we discuss how I started working out after kids and how my routines have changed over the years. We also dive into “finding the time” to workout, how I trained myself to be a morning person and the importance of movement in daily life. Lastly, we’ll talk about making a commitment to yourself to live the healthy lifestyle you deserve. 

This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family. 

Topics discussed this episode: 

• How to start working out after having kids
• Finding time to be active in the middle of a busy schedule
• The importance of movement for whole-body health
• Making a commitment to yourself to reach your goals

This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love

More information about the Family KickStart Program here. 

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Finding the Exercise Routine that is Best for You
• Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Mom
• How to Sleep Better
• Healthy Workout Snacks
• Family KickStart Sample

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

Today I'm going to answer some of the questions that have come in from the previous two podcasts where I've been talking about eliminating process foods and sugars from our family's die

This can be accomplished easier by doing some meal planning and meal prepping so you don't feel like you're spending an eternity in the kitchen in order to make healthier meals. 

This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family. 

Topics discussed this episode: 

• The first step to clean eating meal planning
• What happens when kids ask for foods not on the meal plan
• Saving time in the kitchen when eating clean
• Laura’s personal favorite recipes on the Family KickStart Program

This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love

More information about the Family KickStart Program here. 

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Family KickStart Program
• How to Make Egg Cups/Mini Quiches
• How to Thaw Chicken
• Family KickStart Sample
• Order Chicken in Bulk

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

Today’s episode is all about how to eat clean, as a family, without breaking the food budget! We talk about how to buy less processed foods and save money all without sacrificing your favorite family recipes. We’ll also talk about how to plan meals to stretch the food budget and of course, spend less time cooking.

This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family. 

Topics discussed this episode: 

• Whether eating clean is really more expensive and time consuming than eating boxed meals
• How to strategically meal plan so you don’t waste anything
• The Family KickStart program and how it makes clean meal planning a breeze 

This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love

More information about the Family KickStart Program here. 

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Planning Healthy Meals on a Budget
• How to Make Egg Cups/Mini Quiches
• Pizza Dough Recipe
• Grain-Free Pizza Dough
• Order Chicken in Bulk

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

Today’s episode covers what it means to eliminate processed foods and sugars from your family’s diet. We talk about clean eating, why it’s so hard to get the kids – and sometimes our spouses – on board, and some simple changes you can make that will help you get started. 

This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family. 

Topics discussed this episode: 

• What is clean eating?
• Simple changes to help you eliminate processed foods
• Best clean foods to eat with your family 
• Foods to avoid when eating clean
• How to get kids interested in cleaner recipes

This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love

More information about the Family KickStart Program here. 

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Picky Eaters Podcast
• Homemade Ketchup Recipe
• Clean Eating Snack Ideas
• Whole30/KickStart Recipe Index on Laura Fuentes
• Whole30/KickStart Recipe Index on MOMables

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

In today’s episode, Laura reads a letter from a reader who is struggling with dinnertime battles. She talks through the letter line by line to analyze what went wrong and what choices parent can make to help eliminate dinner time fights and have a more peaceful family mealtime. After listening to this podcast you can change how things go at your house and immediately transform your mealtimes one day at a time.

This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.

Topics discussed this episode:

• What to do when kids are yelling at the table
• How to handle it when kids refuse to take a bite of something
• The BEST resource for overcoming picky eating

This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life.

Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here.

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. 

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here!

This is the last episode of the season and I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Here are a few important links:

• Your Free Mealtime Handbook
• Episode 1 – Picky Eater Strategies
• Episdoe 2 – How to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods
• Episode 3 – When your Kid Doesn’t like the Texture of Foods
• Episode 4 - Making School Lunches for Picky Eaters
• Episode 5 – How to Eat a Rainbow of Healthy Foods

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

Today’s episode is all about color! Oftentimes, kids will accept lightly colored foods, while completely avoiding green or other bright colors. If this sounds like your child, listen in as Laura breaks down how to handle colors and encourage kids to eat a rainbow of healthy foods. 

This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.

Topics discussed this episode: 

• What to do when your child refuses all green foods
• How to get kids to be more adventurous with color
• When to keep serving the same rejected foods & when to try something else
• Tips to encourage kids to eat the rainbow

This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. 

Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here.

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Youtube.com/momables
• Pinterest.com/momables
• Picky Eaters Texture Issue
• Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
• Broccoli Pesto
• Riced Cauliflower
• How to Make a Cobb Salad Bar
• How to make Shakshuka
• Natural Food Coloring

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

• @LauraSFuentes (personal)
• @MOMables (all the food!)

Today’s episode is full of practical mom advice to help you pack tasty and healthy lunches that your kids will enjoy. Plus, if you’ve ever struggled with your picky eater coming home with an untouched lunchbox, you’ll hear Laura’s personal story about how she’s handled this with her son in the past, and how she handles it now.  

This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.

Topics discussed this episode: 

• How to pack good lunches when it feels like your kid won’t eat anything.
• How to create a will-eat list for your child. 
• What to do when your child comes home from school with a full lunchbox. 
• Lunch packing tips that will encourage your child to eat… and more!

This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. 

Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here.

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Packing Pancakes for Lunch
• Favorite Thermos Containers for School Lunches
• How Long Food Last in a Thermos?
• 5 Lunch Ideas Using Turkey
• 5 Lunch Ideas Using Hard Boiled Eggs
• Easy Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

@LauraSFuentes (personal)

@MOMables (all the food!)

In today’s episode we talk about one of the most common challenges picky eaters face when trying new foods – texture! Many kids will refuse foods that “feel funny” in their mouths like meat or starchy vegetables.We also talk through practical solutions you can implement when your child does not want to eat foods with specific textures.

This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.

Topics discussed this episode:

• When texture issues need to be adressed
• How sensory activities can help a child with texture aversions
• Getting more protein in your child's diet when they refuse to eat meat
• Creative ways to change the texture of problem foods... and so much more!

This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life.

Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here.

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Southern Chicken Salad
• Copycat McDonald's Chicken Nuggets
• Broccoli Tater Tots
• Sweet Potato Tater Tots
• Meat & Veggie Paleo Chili
• Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Broccoli Pesto

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

@LauraSFuentes (personal)

@MOMables (all the food!)

In today’s episode, we discuss simple strategies that can help change the way you approach mealtimes with your picky eaters. Each one of these strategies have made huge, positive changes at our house and helped my kids become more open to trying new foods. And I know, that these ideas can help your family too.

This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.

Topics discussed this episode:

• Where to start when you recognize picky eating in your child.
• How snacks can play a huge role in your child’s pickiness at mealtimes.
• The “one bite” rule that can sabotage success.
• Modeling good eating habits.

This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life.

Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here.

And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here.

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.

Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!

For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.

Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram!

@LauraSFuentes (personal)

@MOMables (all the food!)