Greenberry Shakeology Recipes I like

The more ice you use, the thicker the smoothy. Mixing in a blender will make your smoothy creamier. You've got choices: fresh or frozen fruit. Regular, skim, almond, or rice milk.

Orange Sunrise
1/2 c orange juice
1/2 c water

Citrus Berry
1/2 c strawberriers
1/2 c orange juice
1 c water

Lemonana
3/4 c organic lemonade
1/2 banana
1/4 c milk of choice

Strawberry Lemonade
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 c strawberries
1 c water

Banana Sunshine
1 banana
1/2 c orange juice
1/2 c water

Blackberry Storm
1 c blackberries
1 c water

Key Lime Dream
juice of one lime
1 tbsp honey
1 c milk of choice

I started out as a chocolate fan, and I still am, but I really didn't like the Greenberry. I'll have to admit it's an acquired taste. I'll post my favorite chocolate recipes tomorrow. (warning: there's a LOT)

Tips to avoiding those extra pounds

Here are some ideas and tips I use to help maintain my weight.

1. Never eat past 7pm. If I had a nice a filling dinner then I know I got what I needed. I don't snack after 7. I will however grab a small glass of milk. It helps me to sleep and feel full.

2. If I know I just ate and a little later I feel hungry I will grab a water. A lot of the time our brain can't tell the difference between hunger cravings and drink cravings. Usually the water satisfies the craving.

3. I cut out all sodas except for a treat once in a while. Even diet soda can be just as bad.

4. I also cut out fast food. BUT...occasionally I will treat myself. I'll get a kids meal though instead of a full blown meal. Because after all it's just the taste I'm after right? Sure as heck not the nutritional value.

5. Water, water, water, water. I drink lots of it. Drink a glass before you eat and it will make you feel fuller faster.

6. I quit buying chips, and cookies, and sweets. If It's not in my home I can't eat it right?

7. I snack on fruits and raw veggies in between meals if I absolutely need to snack.

8. If I eat cereal I eat Special Protein or some of the other Special K brands. No kids cereal for me.

9. Never starve yourself. You will only pay for it later by overeating!

10. I write down my goals or tell people my goals. If I tell someone I'm held more accountable for keeping them.

11. Snack on healthy things while you're cooking, instead of picking. I bet you don't even count those calories, but they add up!

12. Eat your carbs earlier in the day, so you know you're going to burn them off. No cookies after dinner! Your body will store them as fat.

13. Watch those portions!! I shall refer you to this page: Healthy portion plate!

14. Wait 15 from the time you think you're hungry to actually eat; this will help you determine whether this is a genuine hunger or a habitual/superficial hunger.

15. If you're having a craving, drink some water and then do some type of physical activity like jumping jacks, stretching, jogging, walking, etc. Basically, just to get your mind off of the craving.

First morning

Me, up at 5am?? Never!! But I am, amazingly and feeling great after working out with Chalene Johnson's Turbo Jam! Now, if you're afraid of the hardcore P90X and you die at the thought of Insanity (by the way, if you have more than 50lbs to lose, I don't recommend either one to "start off with") try some of the chiller stuff. I love Yoga Booty Ballet. Don't let the name fool you at all! It's got some crazy yoga, sculpting, toning, ballet moves that will work your gluts off and a great cardio dance party at the end! But, you don't have to listen to me. Go to my website and check out the fitness programs. They have detailed descriptions on them and you can decide what is right for  you!!

So, right now I'm chilling with a tropical fruit smoothie and some H2O. P.S. if you're going to be doing ANY kind of aerobic activity, have some water handy!