This summer has been much more chaotic than I planned. June was filled with swimming lessons, family reunions, & making meals for youth groups staying at our church while they did mission projects.
At the beginning of July, after a drawn out process, we found out that our financing was approved, & we closed on our new house on the 11th. Since then, our days have been filled with cleaning, painting, & other home improvement projects as we prepare to move.
Add in the heat & humidity of summer in South Carolina, and it's easy to get off track. Two things have helped tremendously. One, the very physical nature of the work I've been doing. And two, daily green smoothies.
I am a creature of habit, and my preferred breakfast for the last few years has been oatmeal. I didn't think I could make the switch to a more liquid form of breakfast, but after a short transition, I really enjoy green smoothies for breakfast. I enjoy the boost from good nutrition first thing in the morning, and I am having fun experimenting with different ingredients.
Here's one of my recent faves: Carrot Cake Smoothie!
Ingredients: 2 handfuls spinach, 1 cup carrot slices, 1 banana, 1 Tbsp Chia seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, dash each of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, coconut milk. I whirled that together in my lovely NutriBullet, and it was delicious! (You could add a drizzle of honey if you like it sweeter.)
If you haven't tried green smoothies yet, I highly recommend it. They are a great way to get your fruits & veggies in, especially dark leafy greens which are so incredibly healthy. I've been sharing other green smoothie combinations in the Mamavation forums under Nutrition if you need ideas.
Once we get moved, I'll get back to my workout schedule. For now, I've been able to run 1-2 times a week, as well as yoga a few times a week. The yoga is great for sore, aching muscles after a long day of manual labor!
At the beginning of July, after a drawn out process, we found out that our financing was approved, & we closed on our new house on the 11th. Since then, our days have been filled with cleaning, painting, & other home improvement projects as we prepare to move.
Add in the heat & humidity of summer in South Carolina, and it's easy to get off track. Two things have helped tremendously. One, the very physical nature of the work I've been doing. And two, daily green smoothies.
I am a creature of habit, and my preferred breakfast for the last few years has been oatmeal. I didn't think I could make the switch to a more liquid form of breakfast, but after a short transition, I really enjoy green smoothies for breakfast. I enjoy the boost from good nutrition first thing in the morning, and I am having fun experimenting with different ingredients.
Here's one of my recent faves: Carrot Cake Smoothie!
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| Carrot Cake Smoothie! |
If you haven't tried green smoothies yet, I highly recommend it. They are a great way to get your fruits & veggies in, especially dark leafy greens which are so incredibly healthy. I've been sharing other green smoothie combinations in the Mamavation forums under Nutrition if you need ideas.
Once we get moved, I'll get back to my workout schedule. For now, I've been able to run 1-2 times a week, as well as yoga a few times a week. The yoga is great for sore, aching muscles after a long day of manual labor!
Great post! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe. I have been doing smoothies for breakfast for a while now. I used to be so frustrated with breakfast and now it is easy just to blend up a smoothie and go. I have been adding in more veggies to mine lately and loving it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally feel you on moving, painting.. We just went through all of that and still are..
I need to try green smoothies...I usually have a cup (or two) of tea or coffee for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteDo you find yourself getting hungry mid morning or craving protein?
ReplyDeleteGirl, I'm still having trouble getting past the GREEN of those smoothies. One of these days, I will try it!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI bet you are working your butt off getting the home ready. I am also a green smoothie junkie - I add in flaxseed oil to add to fullness and satiation and protein powder to make them a complete meal.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the house closing! That smoothie sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are doing so much this summer! Yay on the new house.
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Heather. I have a question about your blog, please email me when you get a chance. HeatherVonSJ(at)gmail(dot)com Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great smoothie, I am big on oatmeal in the am too. I eat it because I know it is filling and will fuel me through the am. Good luck with the move, we moved last September onto the 'farm' and I am still trying to play catch up in the garden!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your move and hope you do well on your workouts
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