~Breakfast Shake~

This morning I woke up and went for a run to the park where I did a small park workout and then ran home. I spent this whole last weekend with the flu and was ready to get this week going! To start the day I wasn't feeling the normal oatmeal-honey oats breakfast. So I made this tasty protein shake. The shake consisted of:

• 1/2 cup of raw organic oats
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of water

(mix these three ingredients before adding the others to bled the oats in better)

• Then add 1 banana 
• Add in Chocolate protein (Myotein is best)
• 5 ice cubes

Simple mix, awesome breakfast. Add in a nature valley bar and you are set! I grab some fruit on the way out the door also. Go get em, yeah buddy!

~How to make a 'Green Smoothie' smooth~

       
       Today's smoothie was, in my opinion, super tasty!  It was definitely a healthy boost. I made this smoothie in attempt to make my wife drink it down with the same excited enthusiasm that I have when I drink the smoothies. When preparing the smoothies if you have a 'texture' problem here are a few hints to make your smoothies much more smooth-ie:)
       The first thing you want to do is set aside the ingredients that are hardest to blend or puree. The usual ingredients that are a bit harder are; spinach, kale, carrots, etc. The best way to get these nice and smooth is to put them in first with just the water. Let these blend on a very high setting for about a full minute. You may need to stop it for a bit and scrape the sides. Don't be afraid to add more water if the ingredients aren't becoming pureed. Other ingredients such as berries, bananas, the ice cubes, peanut butter, yogurt, and other veggies won't be as big of a problem. As soon you get the tough ingredients all blended together and smooth throw in the rest of your ingredients, blend them for a good 30 second, and you'll be set. There are a lot of recipes on the blog so check them out and lemme know what you think.

Go get em! Yeah Buddy!

Simple Smoothie

Todays smoothie was super simple. I had Jiu Jitsu within the next couple hours so I didn't want anything too heavy. It was perfect to power me through until dinner. On a side note any of you who are really looking to get fit, a few rounds of Jiu Jitsu will really zap you! Do that a few times a week and you're set:) I know that isn't practical for some of you but, you'd be surprised how many places offer classes now!  I really enjoy the training and exercise. Okay back to the recipe. This recipe included:

• 1 apple
• 1/2 cup whole oats
• 1 pear
• 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
• 2 cups of spinach
• & a cup of water

Hope you enjoy- I sure did! 

~Juiced Lunch~

Todays juice meal was really refreshing and was a great filler. I was full until after my Jui Jitsu class. And I had energy to get it done! So this post will be short and sweet, the ingredients are as follows:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 1/2 carrots (my baby boy wanted the other half)
• 1 cucumber
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup of raspberries
• 1/4 cup of blueberries
• 3 cups of spinach
• 6 strawberries 
• 5 ice cubes w/ 1/2 cup of water

Give it a try and lemme know how you like it! 

Yeah Buddy! 

~Best Juiced Meal Yet~

This smoothie is way good! I know it has more fruits and a few less veggies but it is still very healthy! I found the fruit really cheap at Sunflower market, along with the Greek yogurt.The Greek Gods Greek yogurt is my favorite and the flavor is natural honey so it is really good as well, not like other Greek yogurts. I added some milk and ice which are not pictured so don't forget those. So here's the mix:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (honey flav)
• 2 cups of spinach
• 1 largo banana
• 1 cucumber
• 7 fresh frozen strawberries
• 2 carrots
• 1/2 cups of raspberries
• 1 cup milk
• 5 ice cubes

 My son loves to turn on the blender! Every time he hears it turn on he comes crawling as fast as he can. I have to hold him back from turning it higher! :) What a lil stud!

~Monday MonStar~

 Its the beginning of a new week and its a Monday! This smoothie is just what you need to get the week started off right! This is loaded with ingredients to boost your energy and kick start your week. The trainer, Bob, from biggest loser suggested that giving your body raw oats will do more to energize than three cups of coffee throughout the day. Give it a try- This smoothie is my favorite for getting it done and feelin good all day long.

• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Avocado
• 1/2 cup raw oats
• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (I prefer honey flavored)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 6 Strawberries

Enjoy! 

~Tha Hunger Killa~

       Today's meal was my own invention, BUT it turned out to be pretty good! This recipe had a lot more fruit than others plus the added oatmeal. It was REALLY filling- I eat a lot of food throughout the day, and I was not hungry until 7 hours later. For me that is unheard of!
 -3 cups of spinach
- 1 Banana
- 2 Celery stocks
- 2 Carrots
- 1 HUGE table spoon of Peanut Butter:)
- 8 Strawberries
- 3 Ice cubes
- 1 Egg (if you'd like)
- 1 1/2 cups of raw Oats
- 1 cup milk (reg, almond, soy, don't matter)
- Last step, kiss hunger goodbye for up to 7 hours
Go get em- Yeah Buddy! 

The Smoothie of Febuary-22-2012- Good stuff!

Here are the ingredients for today's smoothie! It was super tasty despite what you might think because of all of the veggies! I put everything into my blender at once and it did great work of blending it all up. I do use the "Ninja" blender so remember that its no regular blender. Okay so the ingredients are as follows:
1 cucumber
1 apple
2 carrots
3 cups of spinach
1 1/2 cups of almond milk
2 stocks of celery
1 banana
5 ice cubes

It is delish and loaded with nutritious shtuff! Hope you like it!

Juice Meal 2-21-12

Today's juice meal is delish! Today I threw in just what I had left in the kitchen, and it turned out to be pretty darn good. The ingredients today were as follows:


4 cups of baby spinach
2 oranges
1 apple
5 ice cubes
1 cup of H20

Turned out to be pretty good. I need to head to the store and get a few more veggies and fruits for tomorrows drink! Healthy livin!

-Fruit Blast Smoothie-

This weeks smoothie that I wanted to share with you all is a pure fruit smoothie, for those of you who have more of a sweet tooth:) The smoothie includes:



* 8-10 ice cubes
* 1 banana
* 5-8 strawberries
* Mixed Berries (black, raspberry, etc.)
* If you're feeling it (which I was) throw in some raw oatmeal to thicken it up!

This smoothie is a winner. If you have any suggestions or comments to add or make the smoothie better, write it up in the comment box below!

Here is the video for our making of the Green Monster! It was a delicious tasting super drink that kept me going all day long! Loved it!