Green Smoothies Rock

So I've had 3 consecutive days of green smoothies & I have to say I finally notice something. I feel normal. Normal energy, normal as in able to do things without wondering when I can take my next nap. I haven't really changed my diet either. Who knew bombarding my body with a ton of greens would make such a difference? Either way, I dig. Seriously, it's the easiest & most beneficial thing I think I've done in a long time. Easy cleanup too..

I haven't had a green smoothie yet today, but I know I'll be having one for dinner. I've built up to 64 oz of green smoothie a day & it's kind of funny, because despite what raw foodists say - I GET A BUZZ. I am all jittery & shit & like all over the place. It's the equivalent of drinking tons of coffee or redbull, but all natural.

So everything I put in my last post was a lie. I completely forgot about my kale again & haven't made my orange/banana concoction...but I've had great energy all day & what I mean by great energy, I mean normal. Yippee!!!

I really wish I had a camcorder to record my progress. May have to suck it up & get one...we'll see ;) I hope all is well with everyone...

Peace & Happiness!!!

Kale Chip Day

So once I said Kale Chips would be a staple in this house once a week. That was a crock of shit as I haven't made too many since. However, I forgot I bought some kale & those babies are going into the oven today! Such an easy way to get in some more greens. Speaking of greens, I am sipping on my morning green drink. Nom, Nom, Nom...

I think I am going to try my hand at some kind of orange concoction type of drink today. I have a ton of oranges that are about to go bad. I am thinking oranges & bananas...

Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well!!!

Peace!

First Post of 2012

So my new thing is not to make any declarations. All I do when I do that is feel like I fail in one way or another. 2012 is so my year it's going to be insane!!!

Today is the second day I've had green smoothies for breakfast. Quite truthfully, when I get this smoothie thing down, I'll probably drink them all day until my body gets into better alignment. THEY ARE SO DELICIOUS!!!! All natural products....& Might I say that I am a VITAMIX QUEEN?

For those of you who have followed me for a while, you all know I've been wanting to try raw foods for like two years. I failed & then failed time & again. So this time around, I am easing myself into things & really just trying to get in more fruits & vegetables. I am NOT giving anything up in my diet, just making better choices along with bombarding my body with green smoothies & fruit. It's interesting because my brother has completely gravitated towards this kind of lifestyle & I am stoked because now I have a support group.

So let me tell you what I put in my smoothie:

1 whole cucumber
2 big handfuls of baby spinach
parsley
1 slice of lemon with skin
2 handfuls of grapes
2 handfuls frozen strawberries
2 bananas
1 apple
a little bit of water
(My husband uses celery, but I think it makes it too tart)

Anyway, that's it! I wish Vitamixes were affordable for everyone as they are so easy & useful!!! I've had the damn thing for a couple of years & am just now getting around to using it. But I have to say, it's easy, easy, easy. What I am drinking is equivalent to a HUGE salad. When I get a camera (I really want a camcorder), I will record & post pics of the smoothies. Nom, Nom, Nom!

My energy has been ok (I'm in the throes of PMS), but I woke up today with definitely more energy. For lunch, I'll probably have a chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich & large unsweetened Iced Tea. So there...no big sacrifices or leaving things out. I don't know, I'll probably drink more green drink!!!

Ok-well, welcome to 2012! I hope everyone's year has started off on a great foot.

XXOO

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