I wanted a place to collect all my smoothie recipes and this was it!
The first 4 use Greek yogurt and frozen berries to make protein packed recovery shakes.
The second group of 4 use fresh fruits and frozen banana for a rich, creamy texture.
The last group of 4 are green smoothies! They all use yogurt for added protein and spinach for extra nutrients!
Out of all of these, the Raspberry Peach Recovery Smoothie, Cinnamon peach, and Not so Chunky Monkey were definitely my favorites. I have a small, cheap portable blender and love throwing together a quick smoothie to take to class with me! :)
There’s more healthy snack recipes here. :)
HOW TO STOP SUGAR CRAVINGS
Pull Your Sweet Tooth with These Tips
There isn’t a single cure-all to this problem, but in general, the less sweets you eat, the less you’ll crave them. So how do you get to that point? Here are a few tips that just might help you pull your own sweet tooth once and for all.
- Try to find a substitute. Generally, people tend to crave sweets after a meal or as a pick-me-up in the late afternoon. It might be helpful to have something else there and ready to fight off those cravings. For example, peppermint tea might work in the evening, a box of raisins in the afternoon, a piece of fruit, or anything else that you can think of that would be somewhat nutritious and easy to keep with you. If you must have “sweet,” go with something that’s naturally sweet, such as dried fruit or even 100% fruit juice.
- Wait out the craving. Most nutrition experts say that the cravings you experience will only last a couple of minutes. So if you can wait it out, they will pass and you will be better for it. Try to occupy yourself for a good 10 minutes when you get a craving. Call a friend, take a short walk or do something to distract yourself.
- Set daily goals and reward yourself for meeting them. To a sugar addict, nothing is tougher than getting through the day without a sugary treat. The longer you can hold out, the easier it will become, so try to find a reward that would be worth holding out for. I did this about a year ago and gave myself a dollar for every day that I did not indulge in sweets, and at the end of the month, I would go get a manicure or buy myself something nice.
- Recruit someone to do it with you. If you are married or have a family, this would be a healthy habit for everyone to adopt. Clean out the cupboards and refrigerator of unhealthy foods and tempting treats. Make it a team effort. Hold each other accountable and support one another through the tough times.
- Put yourself in good situations. If you are one who loves to use the vending machines at work or will drive through the local gas station to fill up on snacks, then try to do things in a new way to prevent yourself from falling into old habits. Clean out all of the change and single dollar bills in your wallet so you aren’t able to feed the vending machine. Make sure you fill up on gas when someone is with you. Go grocery shopping after a meal, so you don’t load up on unhealthy foods.
As hard as it might be to believe, you CAN quit the sugar habit. Not only will you probably lose some weight, but you will feel better and more energetic. Good luck!
I don’t even care what blog type you are, this deserves to be on your blog. Praying for Boston x
Pray for Boston.
instantly in tears
THIS LITTLE GIRL WAS NOT IN THE BOMBING. IT WAS AN 8 YEAR OLD BOY STOP TRYING TO GET ATTENTION THIS IS SO FUCKING ANNOYING
The fact that someone did this for the notes they would get is sick. A little boy is dead and you’re mourning some random girl that you found a picture of
I don’t even care what blog type you are, this deserves to be on your blog. Praying for Boston x
Pray for Boston.
instantly in tears
THIS LITTLE GIRL WAS NOT IN THE BOMBING. IT WAS AN 8 YEAR OLD BOY STOP TRYING TO GET ATTENTION THIS IS SO FUCKING ANNOYING
The fact that someone did this for the notes they would get is sick. A little boy is dead and you’re mourning some random girl that you found a picture of
