Green Smoothies!

I have been a skeptic that anything, especially something as terrible sounding as a green smoothie, could actually help to reduce sugar and general food cravings. I thought I'd test them out, as at this point I've plateaued and am looking to kick start some weight loss. I think they may be the key to pushing me through this 129-133lb land I've been living in for so many weeks. I want to get to 120-125 land!

Last week I started drinking them just for breakfast. Now I'm on Day 3 of drinking them for both breakfast and lunch. I drink half a jar every 2 hours starting at 8am. Then I eat a healthy and veggie packed dinner. So far I'm down to 131 from 133 on Tuesday.

Here is my recipe:
1 cup plain kefir (packed with probiotics and lean, lactose free protein)
2 cups water
1 small steamed beet (I used the pre steamed from Trader Joes)
1/4 cup frozen pineapple (my fav) but any fruit will do
1/2-1 scoop green powder, I like ProGreens or GreensSuperfood
As much spinach, kale and romaine I can cram into my blender
Juice from 1-2 lemons
Blend on high for 30 seconds
I do this twice to make about 8 cups, 2 quarts. I divide this between 3 mason jars. I also add 1 tsp of chia seeds to each jar. I give each jar a good stir and a shake. Make sure to chill them in the fridge.

Plain Kefir, love this stuff!

Powdered Greens and Chia Seeds

This green smoothie has settled and needs to be shaken up before drinking

So far I feel great drinking them all day! My cravings are much more under control and my digestion is superb. (TMI) I also think my skin is looking pretty fab! I will do one more day tomorrow of all day smoothies and then most likely go back to only mornings on the weekend and eat a simple lunch.

Tracy says to save your calories for one meal a day and eat super low calorie for the rest of the day. This actually seems to work for me as I love to relax at the end of the day and have a nice meal with wine to unwind. I'm hoping that green smoothies will continue to help me achieve my goal!

Cheers!