^^Add that to my list of coolest blog opportunities!!
Yesterday I spent the morning at the White House with about 100 other bloggers learning about the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign. And Mrs. Obama made an appearance herself, which was such an honor!
I joined Brittany, Anne, Tina and Liz representing the Healthy Living Bloggers!
Our program started with a tea and coffee reception along with some live piano!
We settled into one of the ballrooms for a morning of talks from the leadership behind the Let’s Move campaign and other health-related departments such as the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the USDA, the White House Executive Chef, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Let’s Move is the parent name for a ton of different initiatives including more activity in schools, salad bars to schools, getting Americans outdoors, and more. The team has done so many great things to help kids have fun learning about nutrition and physical activity.
Special guest Dominique Dawes (three-time Olympic champion!) spoke. So cool to meet her, and she was hilarious too! She’s a mom of two young kids, and told us that she put peas and spinach in her kids’ ice cream : )
Other highlights included the new F and V brand, which was created to give fruits and vegetables the same kind of attention that big brands like Nike get. Check out which celebrities are endorsing healthy eating – the creative is actually REALLY funny!!
And this focus group with kids that had me laughing out loud!!
Snack ball courtesy of Anne P!
We had a kale salad cooking demo…
And then finally had remarks from the First Lady!!
It was so exciting when she walked in.
She is as down to earth as they come, and I loved her attitude about nutrition: if your child said they didn’t like the dentist, you wouldn’t tell them they never had to go again. Or if your child said they hated math, you wouldn’t excuse them from all math classes in the future. Nutrition is super important and should be taken seriously. You are the adult and you have a responsibility to your children to feed them well. I felt a lot more inspired after her speech to work on my own child’s nutrition!
Our final stop of the day was a stroll across the White House lawn to peek at their garden. I was tempted to eat some kale on the spot!
I stayed with Anne at her house Monday night and she made me this delicious pancake made with just eggs, bananas, flax and cinnamon!
And for lunch after the event we went to Teaism, where I had a yummy salmon bento box and a chai tea! So good!
FYI, I am new to Snapchat and snapped a bunch of photos and videos from my day!! Follow me @katheats!!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
It was so great seeing you yesterday! What an awesome event! (And I was literally almost crying I was laughing so hard at that Will Ferrell focus group!)
KathEats says
You too Liz!!!
Allison says
Awesome! I need to get better about my almost 4 yo’s nutrition. It’s so easy to let it slide!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
That is so freaking awesome what a fun time! I’m new to snapchat too, at first I was like what is this I HATE it, but now I LOVE IT. It’s the one social media tool that makes it easy to share daily nonsense without filters or anything! I pretty much share pictures of my dog, my food and my workouts- lol my life!
KathEats says
Daily nonsense! Perfect description 🙂
Anne @ fANNEtastic food says
SO great to see you!! Such a cool event – I’m working on my recap now. Glad you enjoyed the snack ball and pancake, too! Until next time, my friend — xoxo
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Wow you guys such a cool trip!!! You all look so smart!
Judy says
So cool! What an opportunity and I love all that she is doing for families. Congrats!
Mom says
So exciting! Proud mother here! Great recap. Love the First Lady and the work she does.
Brittany says
What a cool experience!! I’m so glad that we’ve been able to hang out at some fun events over the past month!
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
This is so cool! I bet it was an unforgettable and inspiring day. And I love the idea of Dominique sneaking peas and spinach into her kids’ ice cream. You have to make them eat it somehow!
Jo says
Wow, what a cool day! I also had NO idea you were a Mary Kay Director?!? That is so awesome!!! How cool to see one of our Pink Sisters in uniform representing our awesome company at the White House!!! You look fantastic (as usual 🙂 ) and it looks like it was such a fun event!!
KathEats says
Haha I would tell you if I ever did MK! I just borrowed it from my BFF Lauren who IS a director
Sam @thesupguide says
What an AWESOME opportunity. So glad to see the Lets Move movement growing.
Tonya says
I haven’t been to Teaism in so long! Why?? I hope you had one of their salty oat cookies!
Eat some kale straight from the garden–you little bunny!
Libby @ Hazel and Everett says
Very cool Kath!
Kate says
This reminds me a lot of the 5210 program we have here in York County.
I love how they make it cool for kids by using celebs and funny pictures.
Cassie Autumn Tran says
Wow, this is such a one-in-a-million opp! So honorable 🙂 glad you had a wonderful time!
Lynn @ The Actor’s Diet says
Really incredible, Kath!
Heather McClees says
This is SO exciting! Wow! You should be so proud. I love your blog and have been reading it for years. Your food is always so fun to look at! Cheers, and I’m jealous you got to see the White House garden. I’ve always thought it was so cool was Mrs. Obama is doing for our nutrition program’s (hopeful) future which has a long way to go. Awesome!