28 February 2010

Day Fifty nine

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Well, I finally got the spinach out of the garage. I'll be so glad when this weekend is over. I sort of lost my mojo for a bit. I'm feeling much better now. I've been home most of the day and could plan and design my own meals and I'm in a much better mood. Today's smoothie:
  • about 2 cups of fresh blueberries
  • 2-3 handsfuls of spinach
  • 1 banana
  • handful of frozen pineapple
  • water

Its very good. My kids won't even try it. I think they OD'd on carbs this weekend. We'll fix that this week.

27 February 2010

Day Fifty eight

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I did not make or even sip a smoothie until 10pm tonight. But no fear, I got the whole quart in at one sitting. But now my stomach is sloshing a bit. EEK. I still haven't brought the spinach in from the garage, and I was unwilling to experiment with mustard greens again tonight. So I made another neon pink smoothie instead:
  • 2 c coconut water
  • 2 c OJ
  • 1/4 of a frozen beet
  • 1 carrot
  • handful of frozen strawberries
  • handful of frozen pineapple

I really enjoyed this one. The subtle hint of pineapple was very refreshing!

26 February 2010

Day Fifty seven

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Holy Chlorophyll Batman! I used up all of the spinach in the house yesterday and out of simple laziness I didn't go out to the garage today to get more. So I decided to use only mustard greens in today's smoothie. Yea, I won't be doing that again anytime soon. Yowzers!
  • 2 c water
  • 3-4 large leaves of mustard greens
  • 4 handfuls red grapes
  • 1 spear pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • squirt of agave
  • ICE

Upon the first sip it was actually quite tasty. However, after several large sips the back of my throat was on FIRE! I've never tasted anything so peppery. I couldn't even finish it. I dumped it out. Thankfully I had enough leftover smoothie in my fridge that I was still able to eek out a full quart for today. So yes, every once in a while, I do make a dud of a smoothie!

25 February 2010

Day Fifty Six

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Have you ever gone out to dinner with your family? And then found yourself at a pizza joint? Have you then proceeded to "create your own pizza" with roasted garlic sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, articoke hearts and whole milk mozzarella? Did you then eat two pieces (in addition to the two breadsticks you've already eaten) and then officially declare yourself uncomfortably full? On the way home, did you notice that pizza (and breadsticks) sitting in your stomach like a rock? Have you ever done that? Yea, me neither.

BUT, if I HAD ever done that, I would have made a smoothie as soon as I got home. And within half an hour of drinking that smoothie I probably would've noticed that rock in my stomach getting lighter. I'd probably realize that by the time I went to bed, my stomach felt almost normal, minus the churning and "bubbles" being produced as the smoothie was trying to digest that pizza for me.

Of course I'm just guessing with this, because as I stated above, its never happened to me. And it certainly, most definitely did NOT happen last night. Nope. Na uh. Didn't happen. But, if it DID, this is the smoothie I would have made (and I would have made extra so I could drink the rest the next day). Yep, this is how it would have played out. I'm certain of it ; )
  • 2 c water
  • 3 big handfuls spinach
  • 2 fresh pineapple spears
  • 2 big handfuls frozen strawberries

And if I had made this, I'm sure it would have tasted fabulous. A little greener than normal, but fabulous ; )

24 February 2010

Day Fifty Five

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My husband is in town and he prefers banana based smoothies, so today I made him:
  • 2 c water
  • 3 huge handfuls of spinach
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 apple, cored & chopped

My husband and our youngest loved it. The oldest and I? Hated it. I'm off to make myself something else. I'm making extra so it will also be tomorrow's smoothie.

Using other greens....

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I have had several comments lately asking if I use any other greens besides spinach. In the past, I have used kale, collard greens & chard. I usually add the other greens alongside of the spinach. I enjoy green smoothies, but my children still require the mild taste of spinach. : )

23 February 2010

Day Fifty Four

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Would you guys like it if I uploaded a video of me making a smoothie? It was just a thought I had since I finally have a new camera :) Today's smoothie:

  • approx 3 c organic OJ (I really really want to start squeezing my own)
  • 1 apple, chopped & cored
  • 1 banana
  • 3 big handfuls of spinach
  • 1 lb bag of frozen tropical fruit mix (pineapples, strawberries & mangos)

Its good. Not very creative, but good. I am sssooo ready to start experimenting with fresh produce this summer. Come ON Spring!

22 February 2010

Day Fifty Three

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Phew! Monday's are tough around here. We homeschool our oldest son, but one day a week he goes into "school" with other homeschooled children. He's there from 10-3 on Mondays. My younger son has preschool on Monday mornings as well, then its off to aikido from 4:30-5:30 and then chess club from 6:30-8:00. It makes for a looooonnng day. My smoothies help carry me through. Today's smoothie was:
  • 2 c water
  • 1 banana
  • 1 whole lime ~ one complete half (rind & all) and the juice of the other half
  • 2 10 oz bags of frozen cherries
  • approx 2 Tblsp agave nectar
  • 3 huge hanfuls of spinach

YUM! It was like a cherry limeade. Delish! I brought enough to share to chess club and my friend's son downed a whole one and then asked for seconds (and thrids) :)


Monday Musings....

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I have a question for you. Would you offer your child a cigarette knowing that it’s an unhealthy habit? A habit that, knowing the health risks you chose not to partake in?
I mentioned in my last musings post that I am working on healing my relationship with food and switching my focus from weight loss to healthy eating. Often times our society uses those two ideas interchangeably. However, they have come to mean two very different things to me. My children do not need to lose weight, but they do need to develop healthy habits.
I was reading some weightloss blogs over the weekend and I noticed one recurring theme that really struck me. So many of these peole that were trying to lose weight were slaving over meale for their families, that they weren't willing to eat themselves because of their "diet". They were buying granola bars and other snacks for their children that they “couldn’t eat because of the diet.” I wonder, if these “diets” are supposed to lead us to optimal health and a fit and fun lifestyle why there are so many foods that these people are willing to feed their children that they aren't "allowed" to eat? After all, if the ultimate goal of these "diets" is ultimate health and not just a means to lose weight, shouldn’t the whole family be following them, not just one member?
In my quest for a healthy lifestyle and a healthy family, I can’t think of a single item that I feed my children that I wouldn’t personally eat because “its not healthy enough”. Yes, I feed my kids treats. They get plenty of them. More than I’d like to admit. But I’m not trying to teach them “if you want to be healthy certain foods are off limits, but if you aren’t on a diet, all foods are ok.” That doesn’t make sense to me. There are only a few things that I completely, and absolutely restrict from our diets. Well, one item actually that I can think of. Aspartame. I’ll muse about that another day, but, like the cigarettes above, if I’m not willing to eat it because of health risks, I’m certainly not going to offer it to my children! I’m trying to teach my children balance and moderation. Yes we eat chips, yes we eat boxed sugar cereals, yes we eat candy. But we also drink green smoothies (almost) everyday, we eat fresh fruit, and we drink raw, organic whole milk. We are all learning to listen to our bodies. Since starting this journey, my older child’s snacking has significantly reduced and I now hear him say, “hhmm, I’d love another cookie, but I don’t want a tummy ache so I’ll wait until later.” He’s learning these lessons on his own, by watching my example. So when I see blogs that say “I bought cereal, and pop tarts and granola bars and chips and, and, and,…for the kids, but I can’t eat them because of my diet” I want to scream and say “WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR CHILDREN????” Are we showing them that we value our own health more than theirs? After all, if we can’t eat it because some diet says it’s not “healthy enough” but we’re willing to let our children have it, what does that say? Are we simply setting them up to go through what we’re going through right now? Why can’t we, as a society, break this cycle? Why not focus on healthy eating for our WHOLE family rather than weight loss for one member?

21 February 2010

Day Fifty Two - Twofer

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Today was another twofer day. They were both delicious! For the green smoothie:
  • 2 c water
  • 1 banana
  • 1 lb bag of frozen "tropical" mixed fruit (pineapple, mango & strawberries)
  • 2 big handfuls spinach

Viola! Done. I can. not. wait. for summer produce to start showing up. I'm getting sick of frozen fruit!

Number two smoothie was not green, and it was a bit of an experiment. I loved it. It kept me full and satisified for hours.

  • 2 c raw Jersey milk
  • 1 egg yolk*
  • ICE
  • splash of vanilla
  • about 2 T agave

*Yes, I said egg yolk. I, personally, wouldn't do this with average store bought eggs. Most of the micronutrients are lost in those. I use organic, cage free, free range. I'm looking for a local source of eggs from pasture fed chickens. This smoothie was AWESOME! It was super creamy and so yummy!!

20 February 2010

Day Fifty One

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Saturday mornings are busy in our home (really, does anyone with kids have leisurely saturday mornings anymore?!). I have plenty of yesterday's smoothie left, so that's what I'll have today. Already had one for breakfast! YUM!

19 February 2010

Day Fifty

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WOW. Fifty days we've been at this. Anyone getting bored yet? Losing interest? I'm NOT!!! I am loving my green smoothie habit! I notice my finger nails are growing so much faster, my hair is shinier and my skin glows. I also realized that I can't remember the last time I used TUMS for heartburn. I have so much more energy and life, overall, just seems a little easier. I think its because my brain is functioning more clearly. I'm so glad all of you have decided to either follow me or join along on this journey.
I can not wait for the farmer's market to open this year. I'm going to go nuts! But for now, frozen fruit it is : (
  • 1 handful frozen strawberries
  • 2 handfuls frozen pineapple
  • 3 big handfuls spinach
  • 1 banana
  • water (enough to keep everything moving in the blender)

18 February 2010

High School Days.....

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A friend of mine posted this picture on Facebook. I remember the night this was taken. It was my Senior year Sweetheart's Dance. I thought I was fat in highschool and I thought this dress made me look huge (I'm the one in red).

Day Forty Nine

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The weather is here is gorgeous and sunny once again. Spring is on its way and with that so is nature's bounty. Fresh produce, farmer's markets, home gardens.......a smoothie addict's dream. And I can't wait! Today's smoothie:
  • 2 bananas
  • 7-8 HUGE fresh strawberries (stems intact)
  • 3 GIGANTIC handfuls of spinach
  • water
  • approx tsp of organic, Grade B maple syrup
  • ICE

Not sickeningly sweet, a little green tasting and exactly what I was craving this morning! Enjoy!

17 February 2010

Day Forty Eight

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Hello Green Smoothie Peeps! Today's a beautiful, sunshining day here in the Pacific Northwest, so as soon as I finish this smoothie and blog post, I'm taking my kids and heading to the park! Gotta soak up that Vitamin D around here whenever you can. You never know how long it might be before it comes back! Today's smoothie:
  • 2 bananas
  • 4 handfuls of spinach
  • 2 handfuls frozen pineapple
  • 1 handful frozen mango
  • 2 cups water

Its pretty thick. If I were to make this again I'd probably add another cup of water. I like my smoothies a little less frothy and a little more liquidy. But that's just a personal preference. Enjoy!!

16 February 2010

Day Forty Seven

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Thank you so much for the support and feedback from yesterday's post. Its comforting to know that I'm not the only person out there struggling with my food relationship. Today's smoothie is more purple than green, but no worries, its still chock full of goodness!
  • 3 c water
  • 1 apple, cored & chopped
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 big handful frozen blackberries
  • 1 big handful frozen strawberries
  • 3 big handfuls spinach

I'm not a fan of seeds. In fact, I rarely use blackberries or raspberries because I find them so offensive. However, they pack quite beneficial punch. They offer a great source of fiber and they cling to, and rid our bodies of, some of the toxins trapped in the lower intestine and colon. So grab your straws and get ready for some detoxin'! Enjoy!

15 February 2010

Day Forty Six

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I found a big box of plums at Costco last week. I used to love eating plums all summer long as a child. Sweet, juicy, red plums....mmm. My oldest son, when he just less than a year old, once reached out of the grocery cart, grabbed a plum from the produce section and took a big bite out of it. Sadly, that was the last plum he ever ate. Until today, that is ; ) Today's smoothie:
  • 4 small plums (I removed the pit, but left the skin)
  • 2 small apples (cored & diced)
  • 2 bananas
  • 4 HUGE handfuls of spinach
  • ICE
  • water

Its delicious! I made a full blenderful this morning so I can have extra throughout the day. I'm off to the pool for a workout and I love smoothies as an after workout treat. Enjoy!

14 February 2010

Day Forty Five

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Hello All! I hope you had a fabulous Valentine's Day. My Valentine spent most of the day on airplanes making his way back home to me. But I got to spend the day with my kids and some good friends, so all in all today was a success! Knowing we were going to eat pizza and cookies for dinner, I went with an old standby to be sure my children would drink it. They both had two servings. I feel better about dinner : )
  • 2 c OJ
  • 3 big handfuls of frozen pineapple
  • 2 bananas
  • bunch o' spinach
  • a few squirts of coconut oil*

I found coconut oil in a spray can (think PAM) at the health food store last week when I went in to pick up our raw milk. I'm finding its easier to incorporate into our smoothies in this form. And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the health benefits counteract the carcinogens in the propellents. LOL! (I'm kidding.....sort of.)

13 February 2010

Monday Musings....a little history

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I've been toying with the idea of adding some new weekly posts to the blog. The first one is "Monday Musings". A time for me to muse about anything bouncing around in my head. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this idea.





I've been asked several times "what do you eat the rest of the day?" and "do you use the smoothies as a meal replacement?" "Are they a weight loss tool?", etc. I knew, when I started this blog, that these questions would inevitably come up. They didn't surprise me. What did surprise me, however, was how much I was struggling to answer these questions.


See, I have a very long and very complex relationship with food. Throughout my life, food has been partnered with positive emotion. Throughout my life, food has been partnered with negative emotion. I started this new habit, simply as a creative way to get more fruits and vegetables into my body and the bodies of my family. I was completely unprepared for the emotional roller coaster that this adventure would bring.


Its no secret; I'm over weight. Obese, actually. But its odd, because I don't feel obese. If you looked at my medical chart and my weight was covered up, you'd think I was an average, healthy 30-something woman. I have normal to low blood pressure, my cholesterol levels are normal, triglycerides - normal, glucose levels, eyesight, heart rate - normal, normal, normal. But I'm not naive. I recognize that my body could turn on me at any moment and my health could come crashing down on me. And my family. My grandmother battled high blood pressure, and now my father is as well. He's also on cholesterol medication. Diabetes runs in my mother's family & both of my paternal grandparents had heart attacks and later died of congestive heart failure. I've been lucky up to this point. That fact is not lost on me.


I don't remember when I first started struggling with food. I was not a couch potato child. I played kick the can and kickball on our cul de sac every afternoon as soon as my homework was finished, I swam the summers away at our summer place with my friends. I lived in my bathing suit from May until Sept. Playing volleyball and wiffle ball in the grass. Manhunt in the evenings behind the campers until our parents made us go to bed. I never stopped moving. I played competitive volleyball from the age of 8 until my sophomore year in college. So, what happened? I'm not sure. The first time I remember eating in secret was when I was 14. About a month after my first weight watchers meeting. I remember baking cookies and eating the whole batch after my first "real" boyfriend broke up with me. I remember taking diet pills and skipping lunch in high school because my coach told me I was too slow and needed to move faster on the court. But I can't blame these experiences or these people. I'm an adult and I make my own choices and I've been making the wrong choices for years. There is no one to blame, but myself.


I've tried every diet in the book. I've counted carbs, I've counted points, I've counted calories, fat, fiber...you name it, I've counted it. I've eaten cabbage soup until I thought I might sprout one of those puffy cheeked dolls from the 80's and I've drank gallons of grapefruit juice in an effort to shed these extra pounds. And then I found a book. This book really opened my eyes and made me realize I could never "diet" again. I have an OCD personality. When I count things, I become obsessed. There are no words to describe how truly obsessed I become. I think about food all day. Everyday. I can't stop. I am continually counting and recounting and recalculating and replanning and recounting again. Such complete obsession, with anything, is not healthy. So, about 18 months ago I stopped caring about food. I no longer labeled things as "good" or "bad". I ate what I wanted, when I wanted. I didn't care what anyone thought (at least I tried not to) and it opened my eyes to a lot of things. I gained 24 lbs. Its funny. When I tried to listen to what my body needed and wanted, my brain wouldn't shut up. It kept screaming about what it wanted. My brain and my body hadn't spoken in years. But you know what, that's ok. I broke a vicious cycle. Slowly, my brain and my body became friends again. Food lost a lot of its appeal to me. It became simply food. A tool to sustain life. Nothing more. And the strangest thing happened. Once I was no longer focused on the food I was consuming, I was able to focus more on how that food made my body feel. I realized I didn't like feeling like crap. I didn't like being tired. I didn't like that stuffed, uncomfortable feeling. I didn't have to gorge myself on a "bad" food because I knew if I really truly wanted more tomorrow, I could have it. Throw away a birthday cake the day after the party? Let the brownies sit in the pan until they've gone so stale they're likely to break a tooth? That was UNHEARD of in my world. (I once remember making enchiladas during a freezer cooking session with friends. I had some extra mixture leftover, so I grabbed a tortilla and hid in the corner (and deluded myself that no one could see me) and wiped that bowl clean. I wasn't hungry. But I couldn't throw away something so yummy.) But things changed. I gave myself permission to listen to my body. And my body was PISSED!


Shortly after this revelation was when my friend introduced me to green smoothies. Because I had recently become so in tune with my body, I noticed an immediate difference in the way I felt. It was amazing. And I'll tell ya what. After feeling so great, my body got even MORE pissed when I when I missed a smoothie. Or several days of smoothies. I knew I had to make some changes. It was no longer about losing weight, it was about getting healthy. About nourishing my body, not starving it. About treating myself right and giving my body, and my soul, what it needs and what it desires.


.........To Be Continued.

Day Forty Four

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Today's smoothie was fairly simple. I'm so ready for the summer and all of the fresh produce available. Farmer's markets here I come. But for now, I make due with frozen. *sigh*
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 big handfuls spinach
  • 2 big handfuls frozen strawberries
  • 1 big handful frozen pineapple
  • 2 bananas

It was pretty good. Not a very strong flavor from any of the fruits, but they all blended nicely together. Enjoy!

12 February 2010

Day Forty Three

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Wow, I'm actually posting a smoothie on the day that I actually drank it! Ssshh, don't tell blogger or it might freeze up on me again! Both of my boys have strep throat and have had little to no appetites. I wanted to make a smoothie that would feel good on their sore throats and sustain them a little bit. Oh, and one that I knew they'd eat. So, no greens today, but still lots of yummy raw goodness.
  • 2 c of whole, raw milk
  • a squirt of agave
  • 3 big handfuls of frozen whole strawberries
  • splash of vanilla extract

It tasted like a strawberry milkshake and they both slurped it down happily. The raw milk is something fairly new to my family. I will elaborate a bit more soon. But I wanted something with some fat and protein to keep my kids strong to fight off these nasty bugs.

Day Forty Two

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Blogger is still not cooperating with me. It keeps erasing my posts. Yesterday's smoothie was:
  • 1 apple
  • 2 huge handfuls spinach
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 10 oz bag frozen cherries
  • water

11 February 2010

Day Forty One

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My internet connection is very intermittent right now. I was in the middle of typing this post last night when I was somehow attacked by spyware. So I shut everything down, ran a scan and just went to bed. Today things seem to be running a little more smoothly, so keep your fingers crossed for me! Yesterday's smoothie:
  • 2 bananas
  • lots of spinach
  • 2 spears of pineapple
  • water
  • ICE

I was out of OJ and I wanted something that I knew I'd enjoy. I'll get a little more adventerous again later this week.

09 February 2010

Day Forty

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Let's see if blogger cooperates a little better today than it did last night. I actually made this smoothie last night, but there is enough left in the fridge to last me through most of today. I think, until the germs are out of our house, I'll be making my smoothies early. Just in case those germs get me, I'll have smoothie on hand to combat them and still keep my on track for my challenge. So, last night's smoothie was:
  • 1 apple, cut into cubes (skin left on)
  • 1 10oz bag of frozen sweet cherries
  • gobs of spinach
  • 2 c OJ

Its tart, but very very good. My husband hasn't tried it yet, I'm not sure if he'll like it or not. He's not a fan of cherries.

08 February 2010

Day Thirty Nine

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I'm not sure this will post. I'm not putting much effort into it. Today's smoothie:
  • 1 (fairly green) banana
  • 2-3 large handfuls spinach
  • frozen mixed fruit (peaches, strawberries, red grapes & pineapple)
  • 2 c OJ

07 February 2010

Day Thirty Eight (its a two-fer)

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Can't seem to catch a break around here these days. We went to my inlaws to watch the game today and by half time my oldest son was curled up on the couch (after having spent most of the first half curled up on either my or my husband's lap) with a low grade fever, crying because his throat hurt so badly. So, we packed up and came home early. We'll be heading to the dr in the AM to get a throat culture and probably some antibiotics. Hmph.

I made a smoothie for my inlaws and then made a second one when we got home. Trying to pump my son (and family) up with some extra vitamins & anti oxidants to get these nasty germs out of our house! So, today's post will be a "two-fer"! Enjoy!
Smoothie One:
  • 2 bananas
  • 3 big handfuls of strawberries (rinsed, with tops intact)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 big handfuls spinach
  • 1 apple
  • the juice from the bottom of my fresh cut pineapple bowl
  • ICE

It was yummy, but for some reason did not come out very smooth. My inlaws liked it, but both my husband and I were a little put off by the grittiness. I think I just didn't let it go long enough in my vitamix. I dunno.

Smoothie Two:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 pineapple spear
  • 2 c OJ
  • 2 big handfuls spinach

This is an old standby for my kids and I knew they'd drink it. They loved it and both had seconds.

Day Thirty Seven

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OOPS! I made the smoothie bright and early yesterday morning, but just never sat down to blog it. How did I let that happen? I've been struck by plantar faciitis and it really seemed to mess with not only my workouts, but my mind as well. I've finally arrived at a place where I'm committed to getting healthy. I'm drinking my green smoothies, eating more salad everyday, and I was working out consistently. And then WHAM! I can't walk. At all. When I get up in the mornings, I literally look like an 87 year old woman trying to hobble to the bathroom. Its really frustrating and I spent most of yesterday feeling sorry for myself. So, in a nutshell, that's how I missed my blog post. My apologies.
I will be going to my inlaws to watch the Superbowl today and I'm taking my vita-mix with me to make a smoothie for them. I'll blog my recipe from their house. So, here we go. Yesterday's smoothie was:
  • 1 T coconut oil
  • 3 pineapple spears
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 c water
  • lots of spinach
  • ICE

It was ok. I'm just not a fan of the coconut oil. But I contintue to use it because I know its healthy. Like the last one, it tasted better after it had been in the fridge for a while. I'll check back in later this afternoon!

05 February 2010

Day Thirty Six

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We left the house bright and early today for a homeschool field trip. We took the boys to the Boeing Flight Museum and boy did they ever have a blast! It was my first time there as well and my husband hadn't been in about twenty years. Since we were to be on our feet most of the day, I made our smoothie early and packed it in the van with us to give us that extra energy boost we'd need.

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 bananas
  • approx 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries & raspberries)
  • 3 big handfuls of spinach
  • ICE

It was delish and I just finished the last of it about 10 minutes ago. YUM!

04 February 2010

Day Thirty Five

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Not fun stories to tell today. I think yesterday's wild ride involving a dog, some worms, some regurgitition, a feces collection and copious amounts of gagging has left my brain fried. I won't share pictures. (yes, my husband actually took some). I'm still not recovered. I may never be. Ugh. Anyway, here we go.
  • 2 c water
  • 2 bananas
  • 4 large handfuls spinach
  • 2 pineapple spears
  • 2 big handfuls blueberries
  • ICE

Yum. Its actually got a very mild flavor. I couldn't even taste the pineapple. Go figure.

03 February 2010

Day Thirty Four

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Again, coming in late. Its been a crazy week and its only Wednesday! Oiy. Today:
  • 2 big handfuls red grapes
  • 3 big handfuls spinach
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 or 2 big handfuls of frozen mixed fruit*

Let 'er rip!

*frozen mixed fruit from Walmart contains red grapes, pineapple, peaches & strawberries.

02 February 2010

Day Thirty Three

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Hubby just tried yesterday's smoothie this morning and he told me "That might have been my favorite smoothie so far." Huh, go figure. It was a thrown together, last minute deal. I love it when things work out like that. Today was the start of a new routine with our homeschool, so I wanted to make sure whatever smoothie I made was one they'd surely love. And the did love it. And they are still sitting on the table. Full. I will never understand the workings of the brains of young boys. *sigh* So anyway...
  • 1 cup OJ
  • 1 spear pineapple + a little juice from the container
  • 1 banana
  • 2 big handfuls spinach
  • ICE

That's it. Its their favorite combination. I like it, too. And mine isn't still sitting on the table. Its sitting in my tummy. Where it makes me happy.

01 February 2010

Day Thirty Two

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Phew, talk about cutting it close! I made it just under the wire here tonight. Luckily, I live on the West Coast, so its not actually past midnight yet. For those on the East Coast, I apologize for getting this out so late. Monday's are crazy days in our household and while I rely heavily on my smoothies to get me through them, I rarely get the luxury of sitting down to the computer long enough to get my post finished. Ok, here we go:
  • aprox 2 c fresh blueberries
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cameo apple
  • whole bunch of spinach
  • squirt of agave

Let 'er rip. I love blueberries and bananas together. YUM.