Ring in the New Year with Smoothies

Beet-alicous

I made it through the holidays and actually lost a few more pounds. I now weigh 189. Holidays can always be hard on diet/fitness routines and the average person gains 6 lbs. from Thanksgiving to New Year's. My only goal during that time was to  not gain anything. Which was a success because I actually lost about 2 more pounds.

Now that it is the beginning of a New Year . . .  I must double my efforts. I watched a motivational movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. It is a great film about weight-loss, health and determination. It really inspired me, but the film maker method is juicing all his veggies and fruits. I am a great fan of fruits and veggies, but not of juicing. I understand the whole process of helping your body digest your food and in a liquid state your blood receives the vitamins and minerals more quickly for a fast, great impact. But I think you can receive the same benefits plus the fiber and protein with smoothies instead. Smoothies are better for your glycemic levels and it keeps you fuller longer.

My Little Ninja at work!

Not-your-average-Granny Green Smoothie

Juicers can be expensive and everyone seems to already have a blender. I happen to already have a Ninja. I know my friend Sherry just got herself a Vitamix (btw thanks Sherry for encouraging this post). You may have one of those cute Bullet mixers . . . or maybe a Walmart special. No matter what type of blender you have the year 2015 is going to be my year of health, so join me in making smoothies, losing weight and getting healthy.

Here are a few tested smoothies to get you started . . .
Please share your great smoothies recipes with me  . . . . I am looking forward to it! 
Have a Blessed New Year!

Beet-alicous 
1 fresh beet (chopped)
1/2 cup of frozen blueberries

Super-duper Green Smoothie

1 celery stalk chopped
2 ice cubes
1/4 cup of mixed berry juice

Not-your-average Granny Green Smoothie
1 small granny smith apple (chopped)
1/2 a small cucumber (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
2 ice cubes
1/4 cup of water

Berry-Kale Smoothie
1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
3 kale leaves (ripped or chopped)
2 ice cubes
1/4 cup of water

Super-duper Green Smoothie
1 small granny smith apple (chopped)
1 celery stalk
1/2 small cucumber
1/3 cup of chopped honey dew melon
1/2 teaspoon of spirulina powder
2 ice cubes
juice of 1/2 a lime
2 Tablespoons of water

AND MORE RECIPES TO COME SOON!