Spinach in the blender??

I keep reading all this hype over the juice cleanses and Green Monster Smoothies for weight loss. Since I am always looking for ways to lose weight, I read up on them. I did not want to invest in a juicer so I opted for trying the Green Smoothie. The recipe I originally found called for yogurt but I try to keep my dairy down to a minimum so I left that out. Basically you just use spinach or kale and then some fruits such as apples, pineapples, and bananas. Add ice or filtered water to get the consistency right.

My first thought was that this was going to taste so nasty but I had to say I at least tried it once! I was very surprised when I actually loved the flavor! You can not tell you are drinking spinach or kale. It has a very fruity flavor from all the fruits. I have been having these for breakfast for the past few days and I am kind of loving it! The first day I was hungry shortly after but the past few days it has been pretty filling. I think my body is getting used to it. I try to eat a salad or something healthy for lunch and dinner, but some of
these diets call for you to have these as two meals. I could see doing two
meals of this but I wanted to try it with one for now to see if I even liked it!
I know it sounds gross but I like it and maybe you will too! Happy blending :)

What are you thankful for today?

Just a little reminder (to the three people who read this) to be thankful in prayer! Too many of us are only active in prayer when we need help with something. Yes, the Bible says "ask, and you shall receive what you ask for" but it also says to be thankful! We forget to be thankful everyday for the blessings we have been given. So here is your reminder: Thank the Lord everyday for things that you value in your life, for He has given them to you!

Happy 2012!

I remember this time last year being so excited for 2011 and all of the "dreams" I had that I was going to turn into reality. My dream of moving certainly happened but instead of NYC, I ended up on the opposite coast! I am glad though, because everything happens for a reason and exactly the way it should happen. I LOVE living so close to the beach. I am also making some new friends and meeting some very nice people! My newest friend is Aliyah. She is the same age as I am and works in one of the courts downtown. She is such a sweet heart and a truely genuine person. We have been meeting up for meals and movies and having a great time! I have also been hanging out with some work friends and also other friends from Texas. It is hard to enjoy my time here though when I keep going back home or on other vacations! But I only plan on going home two more times until my birthday so I am excited about what is to come!