Hahaha Marks sense of humor seen in his editing really makes my day!!! He always seems so quiet and timid but then he edits something when they ask and you can really see his personality shine through. Love this family!

Its crazy how perfectly matched the last 3 kids were with your fam. The lil boys & Jake literally got built in best friends and Bella too with teenage girls who've also been thru many trials & tribulations, but most of all Bella got parentals who parent relieving her of responsibilities she shouldn't of had as a child. God works wonders 🙌🏾

It’s amazing to see Jake and Lucas are taking the initiative on how important their health is. Also I love to see them both enjoy cooking. One suggestion would be to use non salted butter. This way you can control the amount of salt that is used. Congrats to both of you. You two are absolutely amazing.

The boys did so good! Everything looked delicious! I love how Bella was having none of it & went to make cookies. I wasnt expecting her to make them from scratch. Worse part, we didnt get to see the cookies!!!

Imagine Jake and Lucas co owning a restaurant in the future and working side by side as both head chefs.. how amazing would that be!!

I love that Jake and Luke are both interested in it. Helps woth accountability, support, just having someone else that's interested in what you are.

I haven't been around in a while an oh my Jake and Lucas' voices are sooo deep now. It's incredible how much they've grown in a short time span. They're growing into amazing men 🥰

Really proud of Jake and how far he’s come

I think it’s awesome the lads have taken an interest in nutrition. Especially Jake listening and changing his intake and exercise plan after the Dr’s advice. Sports nutrition at college might be of interest to them? Involves a lot of the stuff they seem to strive at.

So unbelievably proud of the Boys & their Nutrition/Meal planning & Prepping & to stick to it on top of that.. hats off to them!! Well done 👏 ... have to laugh at Bella sabotaging the ending 🤣 😂 .. she's hilarious in the most beautiful ways! 💕

So awesome to see Jake and Lucas taking care of themselves!!! Even cooking on their own and helping each other out 👊👊💯 Food is Fuel and makes us feel so much better when we learn how it works!!! Proud of you guys 💪🔥 Keep it up and inspiring others how much fun and important it is!! Balance is key though… a little treats here and there are also important 💥 I do love my chips haha

Mark your editing is on point! Food looked delicious Lucas and Jake and yum chocolate chip cookies! Now I'm going to go make some, thanks Bella for the inspiration. Sending love from Wilsonville Oregon

😂😂 Hey! The hoverboard takes core strength. Haha!

Mark is a whole comedian just following directions at the end 😂😂

I love seeing Mark's humor at the end of these !

Jake & Lucas are awesome, it's takes a lot of discipline to control your nutrition. But it definetely worth it. Nutrition has a crucial impact on the quality of your life. How you move, think, feel, look... your lvl of energy. I also think this will have a huge impact on the younger boys.

So proud of Jake and Lucas! They are making really good choices! My mom used to tell us to “go outside and blow the stink off.”

I watch Acre Homestead and it’s just her and her husband and she makes batches of prepared meals in the freezer. She really has some good recipes to do more that one meal at a time. And freeze for later. My favorite is she prepares marinated meats. When you take it out to defrost it will marinate and be ready to go

It’s great that the boys are so into this at a you g age because it will stay with them throughout their lives. I think understanding the science behind nutrition helps solidify that knowledge. So awesome! Growing up my parents were big on the four food groups, but not in detail. And, it’s all different now! Lol When I was young, our fast food options were limited to McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s and it was a treat once in a while. We didn’t have vending machines at school either.

You have the best mom and the best wife. Wow! what a magnificent family ! Thank you for uplifting everyone sharing your lives.🙏♥ Biggest heartfelt gratitude and love towards each and every one of you..💖

Excited the boys are doing so well! They are so grown up now! Just let them know those are not sunny side up eggs. They are over hard. If they were to go out for breakfast and ordered sunny side up I don't think they would be happy with what they get...LOL! Everything looked wonderful!! Bella is so funny! Love her having fun and out of her shell!

As a french food is a big part of our culture and is transmitted to kids at a young age :) I am often gobsmacked by American food culture, because of the amount of processed food. I’m very glad you guys are giving resources for your children to learn, make their own choices and build new standards for your family! Food is so fun, it’s such a great way to fuel your creativity while taking care of yourself!

Jake and Lucas should be so proud of themselves! I agree with Aaron with sticking to a meal plan, it can be so hard but it’s so good to see the boys sticking to it and staying on track with their nutrition x

I agree and support a lot of this, I think with regards to chips or treats I look at it in terms of moderation. It’s more sustainable to stick to a diet if you don’t restrict to much. I really enjoyed this video! Would love to see you do it with the other kids ☺️

Lucas looks like a chef in the kitchen he’s so confident it suits him well done to both boys x

Crystal making Jake test run in his new shoes is such a mum thing to do 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 SO CUTE !! ♥️

That's so awesome that Jake and Lucas are doing this together, makes it so much easier to stay accountable! Looks like some great meals to have made!! Bella at the end just makes me laugh so hard, going from healthy to unhealthy! 🤣

We talk about healthy eating (I have a 19, 16, 10, and 8 year old) but never calories as it can create issues. It's all about moderation, and always have fruit before cookies, etc, but also absolutely nothing wrong with eating 'junk' food. Also, if you never do junk food, I feel like they'll gorge on it when they have their own money. And if you cook with them, they feel accomplished and understand that veggies in food tastes lush.

So awesome that they value eating well. Bad habits are hard to break so starting good habits young will make eating well easier as they are older! In regards to the burgers not being healthy because of the fat. It’s not just about avoiding the bad things, but making sure you put good things in your body and beef patty’s are high in high quality protein, vitamins and minerals.

So proud to see the boys are folling the nutritionist advise..

Lucas and Jake should start a cooking channel! I would definitely watch, I'm interested in more of their meals!

Jake is so cute I love his smile 🥹💛 literally such an angel too

Honestly I agree to an extent about nutrition but still let the kids/ teens have there chip, just portion it because I got raised like That where I couldn’t eat “bad” things and now I have an eating disorder, and with Bella and the eating problems she had, it can go backwards. Please just don’t push all that stuff on them really hard. Love you guys ❤

I haven't watched y'all in a while and Jake has grown up so much! He is almost unrecognizable

I'm 76... My mom always cooked from scratch and very balanced. My grandson was a very picky eater. Absolutely no vegetables. (According to his mom) when he was small I included him in EVERYTHING in the kitchen. He helped cutting veg with an appropriate knife. He asked if he could taste. I made him wait until it was all together. He was surprised that he liked it all. He was so happy when he learned how to flip eggs. He would never eat eggs... until he cooked them. He's now married and does most of the cooking. Just like my son's. They became the main cooks in their homes, much to the surprise of their wives. Get the kids in the kitchen, every chance you get.

Such a great video ! Especially that ending 😂 it was too good Lol

With the chips, let them have a one serving bag on Saturday only. Another thing your family eats out a lot. Eat at home before you go to the mall or trampoline park or wherever. When you go to some place like where you went during the holidays to see the lights, again eat before you go. Bring healthy snacks with you if the kids get hungry. They do sell sugar free ketchup. Which would be better for everyone. Great job Jake and Lucas! ❤

Bella, don't ever stop being you! I love how your uncle mark picks at you guys hahaha it's cute.

Two future chefs, so great to see. Making their parents proud way to go guys.

I saw a video that suggested that when you eat you eat a small potion of what you want with a small portion of what you need. It helps people who have eating disorders and prevents new ones.

Jake and Lucas you are an inspiration to me. You both look healthy, keep up the good work.

Me dying 😂 because Lucas is flexing the whole time!!😂

Proud of Jake n Lucas for wanting to be more healthy n energized. Crystal, I loved eating hot Cheetos n I was so addicted to it to where I used to eat it daily. Well I’ve been diagnosed with brain cancer couple years ago n it has spread to my stomach. My dr told me that by me eating hot Cheetos or just spicy foods n snacks will eventually eat ur stomach lining n leave u with bad acid reflux. Please don’t let little Aurora eat so much spicy chips because it will affect her in the years ahead. Blessings to all… Love n Aloha from one of ur biggest fans in Hawaii 🌈💜

That’s so awesome the boys are taking their health and nutrition so seriously for their ages. Knowing that food is just fuel for your body is really important as well as water. You should be drinking at least 64-100 ounces of water daily which will also cut down on the in between meal snacking because the water will help keep you full. Great job boys!!!

Miss Bella cracks me up keep shining sweet girl

Mark is killing it with the editing skills! Love it.

I think this should be an everyday video. They need their own cooking utube video. They could ask everyone for recipes. Great job guys and Bella. Guys your looking really good.

It’s great that they want to cook and learn the benefits when they get older and move out is priceless

Yes i grew up before all the fast food was so readily available, we had meat and three veg every night or pasta or roasts. Fish and chips was a treat and school canteens sold real food not so much junk. I’m happy to see your family is cutting back on the processed treats that way when the kids do have them they’re actually a treat and not an expectation so well done to all of you.

The guys did an awesome job cooking for the day. Crystal, you are so the mom wanting them to run in the store 🤣🤣. They were so embarrassed 😳 but did a little because you asked. Great sons.

It is so great that you are educating your children on health and nutrition, it is so important! but please don’t get too strict on it. Let your child have those treats like chips and candy. My parents got into nutrition when I was younger and they meant the best for me but I got obsessed with calories an “bad foods” that it let to an eating disorder. Remember all foods fit in an healthy diet. As long as you moderate the extent of it. Bless your family and have a wonderful day! Love Isabel

So good to see that Jake and Lucas are getting fit and eating healthy. Those burgers looked delicious! Keep up the good work, guys!

a brekkie option can be smoothly mashed avo on hot crispy toast with pecans on top and a drizzle of honey! It tastes sooo good and can be sided with berries for the extra antioxidants

I appreciate that this can be a tricky topic to talk about, but I think it’s about positivity. Like the bun isn’t BAD and if there was cheese, it isn’t BAD. Bad eating habits can follow you into life but so can negative thoughts surrounding food. Someone with an eating disorder can hear those words differently than intended and it’s not obvious who may be struggling

Wow! Lucas and Jake, loving how you are taking charge of your nutrition and exercise. It definitely shows. You both look amazing! Well done!

I don't do the meatballs, but I add ground beef into my spaghetti. However, I do the same as Lucas and Jake does. I just mix the sauce and noodles. I can't do the eggs, but the avocado on bread looks so good! I would love to see any other kids have any healthy recipes to share! Great video! ♥️

Good for you, Crystal, Jake, and Lucas! I’m so proud of those two boys taking charge at such a young age! TBH, It’s been hard to watch your family slowly kill themselves by only consuming the worst possible “food” available in the US all day, everyday, without limits. You’re saving your children’s lives by making changes now! We’re rooting for you! Don’t give up, and remember it takes forever (up to a year or more) to truly detox from those “foods” and not fall back on them.

The boys did an amazing job! They should share more of their recipes!

You can definitely tell Jake has lost weight, Lucas not so much has he was not ever big. They are both looking so good and there muscles are more defined. Well done to you both on your food and drink regime, training and exercising. TMI Aaron, but well done to you and Crystal on following their meal plan for the day. A healthy day followed by Bella making cookies lol. Blessings to you all.

As a teen I learned that I liked the crunch of chips, so I replaced it with green peppers. I started changing my diet fast. But since having my daughter I have gone back to my junk. This just reminded me to go back to my healthy eating. Thank you. Awesome job as parents.

Being aware of nutrition is important--knowing how the body works, what nutrients the body needs in order to function properly, what nutrients do for the body, etc. But I agree with the other comments to not label foods as good or bad. Even chips hold nutritional value. Food is neutral. Don't aim for body positivity, but body neutrality--"I have a body and it can do (fill in the blank)"

This is great , I studied over 40vyrs ago dietitian aid , we used the permed system of foods , now its totally changed , I am so happy for the boys setting an example for their siblings and friends , Crystal the older we get the more we learn ! Very well done video 👏😇💪💙💙 🎊🏡

Love that the lads are able to do there own thing and are enjoying to cook and make different food that they enjoy rather then forcing them to eat foods they don’t enjoy - one thing that confuses me is at dinner the lads made pasta yet some of the kids were eating a fast food meal - New Year’s resolution cut down ?❤ love you all tho

Jake and Luke are looking buff!! My son always says we have no food and then I make a delicious meal and he in is in awe of what I have prepared considering we 'have no food'.

LOL Mark’s editing of Bella at the end😂😂

Re: snacks = We don't keep chips & sodas in the house. Those are special things we get for a long road trip or special occasion, like a sleepover. For the teens - they can buy and eat what they want at school, so long as they eat the family meals at home.

Over here in Queensland Australia we don't have vending machines at schools we don't have a cafeteria either we have whats called tuckshop from prep to year 6 which that's ages 5-11 that's primary school and they use a paper bag and pre order their meals and at morning tea and lunch there pre ordered meals get sent to each class in a basket. High school is 12-18 year old grades 6-12. The high school kids just walk up to the tuckshop and grab food and pay at the end of the line.

BELLA I REALLY LOVE YOU AND I LOVE WHEN YOU ARE IN THE VIDEOS

Good for these boys for learning to cook and feed themselves well. The one who cooks always has something good to eat.

Just putting this out there, I love Flaming Hot Cheetos, never been a Takis fan, but a few years ago I started eating low carb. I found these chips called "Hilo" chips, they have a big mouth on the package eating a chip. They have many different flavors, but my favorite is the spicy puffs, a lot like Flamin Hot Cheeto puffs. They are low carb and come in portion size bags, pretty good on calories too. If your kids still want the chips but you want them to be more on the healthy side these are a really good option.

Working those fingers and leg muscles! Glad that Lucas and Jake get to be on the same team! Avocado toast sounds and looks delicious, I have never tried it! Well done boys! You might want to check out the ingredients of that margarine-there are less calories in butter! Sadie is getting so big-love her colors! Fast food and prepared is definitely cheaper but not as good for you! Lunch looked delicious!

I've been watching for 4 years or so and this was one of my most favorite vlogs to watch!

Cheese can be healthy Crystal! Be careful about making foods into fears because you have so many teenagers who can develop eating disorders! I speak from experience. Everything is good in moderation. There is no good or bad foods. Even too much "healthy" can be harmful.

I live in Worcestershire in the UK and couldn't help bit laugh at lucas saying Worcestershire sauce 🤣🤣🤣

Hahahaha! Funny about the results of eating asparagus !! Also loved the cookie making ending! Fun/creative!

I love that jake and luke cook together and have that brother bond

Was Jack trying to hold his arms in a position to try to make his muscles💪 look bigger than what they really are 😂😂😂😂

i caught you flexin lucas, 2:40 hahahahaha but nice tone! you can really see the difference from when he first came to the family and now. he was a little new teenager when he was introduced!

Nice job Luke and jake!!! And Bella you crack me up to funny and love the you guys promote healthy eating

Good job Jake and Lukas . Keep up the good work. Hopefully the rest of the family will follow your lead!!!! And Bella… you are just to cute and funny. You have such a bubbly personality 😍

Does Crystal know she was channeling Yoda to Aaron's response of "I'm gonna try"? "There is either do or do not."

I see your new channel in their future cooking with Jake and Lucas

We broke our kids of all that stuff too. They get chips and soda etc on Friday night and Saturday night for movies (we do a family movie night and a sibling movie night).

Really nice seeing you bake after hearing u avoided food for years...so good

Yum for the cookie baking Bella! 🍪 That was as much work as the good meal prep by the boys. 🍔 Salut Savannah! 🇫🇷 Great job by all!

Oh my god Luke is so cute I love his smile

You can have white cheese. I switched to Provolone cheese no carbs. Way to set the goals guys!!!! Looks delicious!!

You should get Lucas and Jake aprons with their names on it so no messes on their nice clothes

Omg I’m so proud of theem ,like since when they got all these muscles 💪 stay stronggg guys

It’s time to treat mom and aunt Bonnie to hair appointments. Change three hairstyles, color. That would be an awesome gift! Fun to!

This was an awesome video! I had to LOL to see Hannah had to go shopping even at Dicks… us girls love our shopping! 👜 Bella and Savannah, you two need a baking show 🍪🧁🥧 and Lucas & Jake a cooking show! 🥘🫕🍔🍗🥩 proud of you guys for your healthier food options!

Love you guys! Side note: I definitely would not label foods “good or bad” “healthy or unhealthy” all foods are fine in moderation so long as you’re burning calories more than you’re eating them. Having these labels around found can cause a bad relationship with eating and can cause guilt/shame. Especially if any of the kids already struggle with disordered eating!

I get really sceptical when young teens are eating a diet. It is good to be healthy but not dieting, in my upinion. It is a short way between healthy and eating disorder. And a person with eating disorder doesn't need to have a classic anorexia or bulimia. There are so much more knowledge about that today. And a person can be both thin, thick or have a "normal wight" and suffering from a eating disorder. Personally I got my eating disorder when I was 8 or 9 years old. And it came because it was so much talk about healthy food in my family and what we shouldn't eat. It became an obsession to me. Now, 30 years later, I have been all over the scale with my eating disorder. I have been eating to little, to much, to unhealthy and to healthy. And it was actually now this last September my new doctor got me some help for the first time. And I am really grateful to my doctor for doing that. It will take a long time to get well after 30 years, but I will make it. So please look after your kids so they don't get food disorders. And a tips is to not talk so much about food in front of the camera too. A lot of people get triggered by that. Don't ment as a complaining about you or your fun and great channel. Just a little well ment heads up! Love your channel and your family!!!❤️

Thanks for the laugh, Mark. I don’t like Avacado but this whole meal day is a vibe and I want to replicate it.

Ari---- your hair is looking so good!!

My husband is 24 and has a family history of heart and cholesterol problems. We got his blood work done and talk to a doctor just as a early life check up type deal. Come to find out he already has very High cholesterol and is pre-diabetic. We haven't changed as much as we could, but we did change alot and looking back, it has gotten so much easier to change what we eat, how much and to just be aware. The doctor was willing to not put him on medication because he is young and wants him to learn first and see what parameters he can stay within doing it on his own. I appreciated that alot from a doctor not pushing pills. Well here we are a year later, he has lost 25 pounds by just changing diet. Not drastically but enough and not even adding any exercise. This year's goal is to get moving a little more since we have a pretty good handle on the food part now.

TMI Aaron we could all go the rest of our life’s not knowing that 😂😂

We never stocked unhealthy snacks. 3 meals a day real stuff not boxed stuff. Snacks are fruit or vegetables. My sons favorite snack is cucumber. You don't snack it, they can't get it. Where they found the unhealthy crap was always at school. Even though they are adults now, they still don't eat snacks.

I agree with how Crystal was saying how the kids would say there’s no food my mom and dad would say there’s food you just have to make it and we didn’t know how to cook certain foods

Good job guys but can someone teach Lucas that’s a huge pan and he can cook more than one egg at a time 😂