Every morning, I get up and make my "super food smoothy" for breakfast which includes juiced kale, apple, ginger, cucumber and carrot. Then in the blender, I blend that with things like banana and blueberries and then I add in all my super-super foods.
I've spent a TON of money on these at Whole Foods the last couple of shopping trips, but I'm hoping they'll last awhile. They include:
- Maca powder - Benefit, to name a few: An adaptogen, rebuilds weak immune systems, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies, and increase energy and endurance.
- Aloe Vera - An antioxidant and cancer fighter, Oxygenates blood and energizes cells, hydrates skin and repairs skin tissue, heals internal digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux - cleanses the intestinal tract, makes "sticky" blood "unsticky," and boosts the oxidation of your blood, plus circulation, Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance, Stabilizes blood pressure and reduces triglycerides
- Cacao powder - Antioxidants, Neurotransmitters, Essential Minerals, Essential Fats
- Super green powder which includes Spirulina and Blue Green Algae - Nutrient-rich and highly digestible. It contains 60% high quality protein, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and enzymes. It is an excellent source of beta-carotene and many vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
- and Royal Jelly - Contains an extraordinarily high concentration of vitamins B5, B6, and amino acids and is believed to be a potent antioxidants and a special rejuvenating substance that promotes tissue growth, muscle and cell regeneration
Then I make a large salad that serves as basically two meals with quinoa, pine nuts, onions, carrots, etc etc.
I toss together some cashews, cacao nibs, and goji berries into a sort of trail mix.
And then I usually bring some sort snack; apples, guac and pita chips, bread and organic peanut butter, homemade cucumber and avocado rolls.
And here's a little instructional video I made to show how I make my super smoothies.
I've lost 20lbs on this journey thus far and the 2nd month isn't even over yet. The exercise part has been a little more tough to get a handle on. I'm loving the 2 hour hikes I get in on the weekends but during the week, I'm finding it a little harder to discipline myself. For example, last night I planned to go to the gym and clean my apartment, but I came home from work with this story idea in my head and part of it written at work, and I couldn't not sit there and let my fingers move until it was all out on the page. And they just kept moving so I kept sitting. And then suddenly it was after midnight.
Oh! And I don't think I've mentioned it in any other blogs, but since I started the juice reboot, I've gone vegan (except for honey products)! I NEVER thought I'd say that, not in a million years. But as I keep telling everyone, I don't miss things so much. In fact, I'm discovering lots of new things I really like because I'm having to get creative. Except when I was with family who were noshing on comfort foods before and after the funeral, I'm not tempted to eat any of that stuff. Those brownies and sausage links and cheesy eggs did look delicious, but when I'm not limited to eat whatever is available in someone else's house, I have no trouble fulfilling my every food craving.
And I found when I crave, it's easy to see that it's obviously something I haven't had enough of that day. For instance, I'll crave avocado if I need more fat, or black beans or chickpeas if I need more protein. If I see someone snacking on a delicious sweet, I pop some cacao nibs in my mouth and am completely satisfied.
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