Finally Feeling Somewhat Normal Again

This fall crud is no fun.  Mine has been around for about 3 weeks and I'm still coughing a little bit.  Praising though that no one else in my house got this.  Nor did anyone of my kiddos at work.

I did a lot of reading and researching while I was taking it easy.  Great news for you guys!  I've got some much going through my mind for the future.  Woohoo!

Up first.......I'm attempting juicing again.  Well I should say green smoothies.  Juicing requires a juicer and I use my vitamix!  Like it better for two reasons:  easier to use and clean as well as I need the bulk from the fruits not just the juice.

First green smoothie was awesome!

Handful of spinach/kale mix, 1/4 frozen banana, 3/4 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 an apple and 8 oz of water!  This was amazing!  I will definetly have to make it again!  And great news.....it kept me full for several hours!  Score!

My second attempt this morning was an epic fail!  It was so bad I couldn't even drink it.  I tried making it with red leaf spring lettuce.  Um, NO!  I put frozen strawberries and frozen grapes with 8oz of water with the lettuce and all I tasted was the lettuce.  So I added a half of an apple and still only lettuce. So I poured it out.  I think I will stick to spinach, kale or cabbage from now on.  

Do you have any green smoothie recipes that I should try?

Another yummy recipe I had today......Chocolate Pumpkin Shakeology

So easy and yummy!

1/2 cup of So Delicious Pumpkin Coconut Milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, and chocolate Shakeology!  Blend and enjoy!  My pumpkin purée was frozen but if you don't have frozen purée and only fresh throw some ice cubes in it.

If you would like to try Shakeology out for yourself go here: www.teambeachbody.com/amyfreemon 

I've had two great days if working out too!  I REALLY missed working out while I was sick!  I have to workout!  It's my stress reliever!