I Am Sick of Seeing Green!!!

So today is day 7 of my green smoothie challenge and let me tell you, this is not as easy as I initially thought. After drinking 3 smoothies for breakfast, lunch and dinner, green is becoming one of my least favorite colors!!

Days 3-5 weren't so bad during the day because I was busy at work and didn't really focus on the hunger. The evenings for me are the worst. The difficulties arise when I have to cook for the family.  I could be a mean mommy and make them drink smoothies too but I guess that would be unfair, huh?  If I have to suffer, we all have to suffer.  No!  Just kidding.  It takes more will power.  Like the other day for lunch, I had a taste for fried chicken that just would not go away.  But I held on strong.

Yesterday was day 6.  I drank a smoothie and ate a boiled egg for breakfast which was very filling.  I stayed kind of busy so again, I didn't notice I was hungry until, once again, dinner time.  Last night's dinner consisted of a scrumptious smoothie made with spinach, pineapple, strawberries and peaches and pecans.....yummy, yummy for my tummy....right!!!

Today, day 7.  I woke up with hunger pangs and a craving for coffee like nothing I've experienced during this challenge.  I thought about a smoothie but then hubby took out the potatoes, green peppers and onions, and I immediately knew what time it was.  I took extreme delight in eating potatoes, turkey sausage, grits, scrambled eggs and toast with jelly!!!  That food tasted like the best meal ever!!!!  Yes, I know, none of those food items are in the book but I am entitled to a weak moment and today was mine.

Only 3 more days and I plan to do much better although the past 7 days weren't so bad.  I'm going to finish this challenge on top, no more weak days...hopefully!

Until next time, keep moving forward!

Nikki

I've Been Challenged Again!!!

Ok, so yeah, the title says it all. I have taken on another challenge all in the name of weight loss. I really have to do something about these extra 25 lbs that are hanging around. For the next 10 days, I will be doing a Green Smoothie Challenge inspired by the author, nutritionist and weight loss expert JJ Smith.
During this challenge, I must replace the 3 major meals of the day with a smoothie. In between the smoothies I can snack on nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables. I know y'all see something missing here in this list of foods....MEAT!!! Yep, no meat for the next 10 days UNLESS I choose to do the modified version of this challenge. The  modified version allows you to eat foods high in protein like chicken or boiled eggs. 

Ok, so day one was actually yesterday.  My green smoothie of choice consisted of spinach, mangoes, strawberries, green apples, grapes, protein powder and some good ole agave nectar (I love this stuff!!)

I drank this for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I also drank lots of water and a hot cup of detox tea.  During the day, I felt pretty good.  Surprisingly, I wasn't hungry and I didn't crave coffee either.  However, in the evening after I drank my dinner, I still felt empty.  I tried drinking more water.  I even snacked on a handful of pecans but that just wasn't cutting it.  I needed something with some substance.  Oh well, there goes my commitment to the full version, boiled eggs for dinner it is!!

Day 2 is today.  This morning's smoothie consisted of spinach, kale, peaches, blueberries, protein powder and agave nectar.  My first batch didn't turn out too well.  I don't know what that mess was.  Green smoothies are not suppose to be brown!!!  The second batch was a little better after adding more spinach.  It was meh!!!  Since I didn't want to waste it, the weird looking concoction ended up being breakfast and lunch.  I wasn't too thrilled with this one, good thing I had some cut up cucumbers as my back up for lunch.

This was dinner!

Now that's what I'm talking about.  This one right here, hmmm hmmm.  Spinach, pineapples, peaches, protein powder and agave nectar.  I felt like I was WINNING with this one.  (Yeah that was corny...don't judge me.)  The pineapple and peach blend reminded me of a refreshing tropical drink.  It tasted similar to Tropical Smoothies Island Green Spinach & Kale smoothie without the kale.

This evening I was extremely hungry.  I think probably because I didn't drink much of the mystery smoothie from earlier.  To cure my hunger pangs I opted for a few slices of rotisserie chicken and a big glass of water. Ahhh, now that's better.

I think I will duplicate this one for tomorrow as well, maybe add in a few strawberries.  My goal is to not eat anything other than fruit and vegetables tomorrow.  Pray for me!

What about you?  Think you can do the 10 day green smoothie challenge?  If you've done this already, please share your tips on how you overcame your hunger.

Until next time, keep moving forward,
Nikki