About this time last year, Kylie took about a year off from soccer for several different reasons.  After about a year, we noticed that she’d started gaining some weight, because she wasn’t all that active.  Sure, they had recess at  school, as well as PE classes, but in the state of Texas, I think the requirement is only about 90 minutes of structured physical activity per week.  Pitiful, huh?

Are your kids fit?

That said, Andy and I, at our heaviest and most unhealthy state ever, went on and on to ourselves about just how much weight she’d gained and how we needed to get her back into soccer so that she didn’t blow up like we did.  All the while, sitting in our recliners, stuffing our faces with whatever we wanted to eat.  Stationary. Inactive. Lazy.

Once we put her back in soccer, we felt better because we saw the pounds start falling off of her within a matter of a couple of weeks.  We were happy with our decision to put her back out on the soccer field because she was getting more than a few minutes of physical activity every day.  At the time, it seemed like the right thing to do, right?  Well it was… for her.  We still sat there!  We never volunteered to help out, and I actually can’t even remember her practices – I didn’t even want to leave the house to go!

Are you fit?

If you know our story, you know that in April of this year (Easter to be exact), we decided that it wasn’t fair to our kiddos to force them to live healthy lives while we were hypocritically sedentary gaining weight by the day. We’ve kicked inactivity to the curb, and we’re all living more healthy lifestyles!  Kylie plays soccer and I am her coach.  Braxton plays baseball and Andy is an assistant coach.  Hawk runs circles around all of us. Literally.  All day.

Did you know that Subway has a website just for kids?

There is so much to explore, including a game that you have to be quick to choose between capturing the good foods and avoiding the bad foods like donuts and french fries!  My kids love finding new interactive websites!

Commit to keeping your entire family fit!

One of the best parts of eating at Subway is that they have awesome, healthy meal options for the kiddos.  There is no option of french fries, EVER!  If they choose to eat a Fresh Fit Kids Meal, they can chose from a low fat minisub, a fit side, and a drink!  They come packed in a reusable famous fan bag with collectible!

Now, pair THIS GREAT meal, with THESE AWESOME nutritional values, and A FANTASTIC active lifestyle, and what do you have?  A GOLD MEDAL!  A GRAND SLAM!

This week’s giveaway is geared toward the kiddo(s) in your life!

You will receive one of the following Famous Fan reusable bag and collectible sticker along with a corresponding fan items listed below!  The winner will choose your child’s favorite Famous Fan, Subway will send you the goods!

Michael Phelps, Champion/Olympic Swimmer- Includes: Swim Goggles and Swim Cap
Tab Ramos, MLS Hall of Fame Soccer Player – Includes: Soccer Ball and Ball Pump
Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies First Baseman – Includes: Phillies Hat and Baseball
Nastia Liukin, Gymnast- Includes: Hair Accessories, Wrist Bands and Water Bottle
Laila Ali, Super Middleweight World Champion – Includes:  Boxing Gloves
(these items do not come with the meals sold in stores)

Main Entry: What’s your favorite feature at the Subway Kids website?

Additional Entries (post an additional comment per each entry)

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2. Follow @SubwayFreshBuzz on Twitter (1 entry)
3. Like 50in8 on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Subscribe to 50in8 via email at the top right of the page (1 entry)
5. Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
6. TWEET THE FOLLOWING – #Commit2Fit w/ healthy & active kiddos! Famous Fan #GIveaway, @SubwayFreshBuzz & @ljenator http://wp.me/pY0pt-kT Pls RT! (1 entry per tweet, unlimited entries)
(Please make sure you leave 1 comment per entry!)

**US Residents only – Giveaway winner will be chosen via the “And the Winner Is..” application on 50in8.com on Friday, November 19  at Noon Central.

Commit2Fit Fridays Play Along

Question of the Week –

What’s your favorite feature at the Subway Kids website?

Remember to make a post (LINKING BACK TO 50in8) and link up on my linky HERE! Don’t forget, if you post a Commit2Fit post linking back here on your blog, answering the question above, you can add 5 extra entries in this lululemon/gaiam  giveaway!

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Disclosure: Subway paid for my trip to New York including a flight and all travel expenses. They also provided me a Phillies had, baseball, reusable bag and misc items  and the package of the winner’s choice above that will be sent to the winner!  I will also be giving away more goodies provided by Subway in the weeks to come.