In the summer I consumer fresh fruits and veggies all day long. Especially in July and August when everything is growing locally. But the rest of the year, I go through cycles. And lately, I have been really terrible about getting in a healthy amount of greens in my diet.
I also saw a photo of myself last night taken this past weekend. And I gasped. Out loud.
Why is it that I look in the mirror and see one thing but then a photo shows me an entirely different reality?
I have gained a lot of weight. And I just in general did not look healthy. Probably because I have been eating a lot more white than green lately.
So this week, I am back to making green smoothies. Which for me, are really just regular smoothies that also include spinach and/or kale.
As I am trying to cut way back on dairy, I don't include any. But you could certainly add in milk or yogurt if you prefer. My typical "recipe" is a bit of juice (not a lot though- just a splash if I have some on hand), greens (fresh or frozen), 1 banana (usually a banana that has turned dark so I froze it), some other frozen fruit (whatever berries I have or sometimes mango or pineapple), and water. Blend it up- add water if it's too thick.
It's an awesome way to start the day. Yummy and filling and gives me a good serving of dark greens right from the get go!
Now if only I could force feed myself a giant salad every day for lunch. I'm good about dinner. But lunch is usually more of a quick grab and go situation. Baby steps, right. This week, I'm covering breakfast. I'll worry about a greener lunch next week.
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I've been trying to drink more smoothies, but I'm so terrible at making them. I need to get up even earlier!
We love smoothies in our house too!! Have you tried the Green Monster smoothie from Annie's Eats? It's my favorite!! Spencer loves it too. I need to jump onto a healthier bandwagon as well. Summer isn't far away and I do not have my pre-Peter body back yet!!
White is the devil. I am convinced. A soon as I eat white bread or potatoes I feel the lbs packing on!
You can not deprive yourself of things. It is moderation. (My motto)
I am also walking or doing something too (I run around after my nieces and nephews or am tending to my parents).
But I do understand the too much white stuff. I have a sweet tooth and there are times it gets the better of me.
I do try to start off the morning with a good breakfast though. I notice too if my body needs fruit and veggies and protein. Carbs I know I get. But I always have pumpkin seeds in a container in my car. I always have water with me (I try and drink about 72 ounces of water a day). I make sure I take vitamins (due to DVT i make sure I take certain ones anyhow).
This looks like a good way to start your morning.
I would love to drink more smoothies but I only find ones with bananas and I can't stand those. I am like you I saw some pictures recently that reminded me that I need to get back in gear because I looked so horrible.
I would love to drink more smoothies but I only find ones with bananas and I can't stand those. I am like you I saw some pictures recently that reminded me that I need to get back in gear because I looked so horrible.
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