Snow is on the ground and the sun is setting by 5:00! Woohooo Nothing like wearing 3 layers of pants and 5 layers of sweaters to take your dog for a walk....WINTER IS HERE FOLKS!
So I've noticed in recent days that some of my sweaters no longer fit. I'm 100% positive this has something to do with my increased intake of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, and my decreased desire to do anything outside of my house (it's cold out there people).
I've heard a lot about the wonders of green smoothies decreasing appetite because you've got your fill of vitamins and stuff, and hence weight loss. Since I'm not big on taking things out of my diet (just makes me want it more), I thought it wouldn't hurt me to add something healthy and filling instead!
Here's the first few days...
Day 1.
Avocado, cucumber, Silk soy milk, kale
As a first green smoothie, I decided to be conservative with my serving size. I didn't want to hate it and have this all fail.
Luckily, this was DELICIOUS! Unluckily, I was starving about 30 minutes after I had the smoothie, and absolutely needed to inhale some real food.
Day 2.
Apple, avocado, water, lemon, kale.
Woke up with lots of energy today! I made a bigger smoothie this time to see if I could fill up for longer...nope... hungry again in 30-40 minutes.
Day 3.
Still waking up with lots of energy.
I made the same recipe as yesterday to simplify things. I think I could really start to like this drink. It's definitely not a meal replacement yet for me, but I could try adding some higher protein things...
Day 4.
I was nearly late for work, so I had no time to sit and enjoy this smoothie (it was more of a gulp and go kind of morning).
Again, still waking with lots of energy. I may have to start changing up my ingredients soon. I'm getting tired of this apple-y taste.
Anyone out there tried green smoothies? What's your verdict?
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