health kick

After a trip to Mexico where I mostly consumed tacos, pina coladas, and treats, I felt like I needed to start eating healthier. I did the Master Cleanse last year, and well, it just about killed me. I can't go that long without eating food! So, I am resorting to a different cleanse where I can still eat regularly, then I just take pills and drink a nasty powder drink after dinner. Not so bad, eh? I started the cleanse last night, and I must say that I am excited for the next 10 days! Weird, I know....but lately I haven't had any energy and haven't been sleeping well, and I think it is because I am not eating well.

 So why not start off a healthy diet with a cleanse!

I chose the Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse. 

Along with the cleanse, I have been wanting to eat healthier. This cleanse says that you can keep eating what you normally eat, but I normally eat lots of sugar and processed foods, SO.....that would sort of defeat the purpose;)

I went shopping last night and got stuff to make a green smoothie every morning for my breakfast. If you haven't tried a green smoothie, you might think that I am crazy for wanting to drink a spinach smoothie for my breakfast. But I promise you, these things are YUMMY! And super duper healthy for you. There are many different recipes out there, but I like this one the best.

Ingredients:

1/2 of a banana

1/2 cup pineapple coconut juice or apple juice (i like apple the best)

1/2 cup mangoes or peaches....or both!

a few blueberries

A generous, big handful of spinach (about 3 oz)

You can also add a handful of kale leaves if you want- I did and it was yummy!

1 cup of ice

A cute straw to make the smoothie more luxurious to drink:)

Put the liquid in the blender first, then add the rest of the ingredients. The blender will be full!

Blend well and enjoy.

I promise you this smoothie is yummy!! If it weren't for the green color, I think sometimes I would forget that there is spinach in it:)

For lunch today, I decided to make something light because that smoothie was really filling, and I made it pretty late in the morning-

A caprese salad is one of my favorites!

Roma tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzerella, ad balsamic vinegar drizzled over the top.

Perfection!!

Snacking through-out the day consists of peanut butter and celery sticks and munching on carrots.

Then I will just eat a normal dinner that won't make me feel like all of my hard work for the day is ruined.

It's weird, I feel really full in my belly today and full of energy!

Now the trick is to stick with eating healthier...at least till after the wedding ;)

Let me know what you think if you try the smoothie!