Smoothies

• 1 banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 tablespoon of almond butter
• 2 teaspoons of flaxseed
• 1/2 cup of almond milk 
• A drizzle of honey
• Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
• Blend until smooth.

That was my breakfast this morning.  The smoothies for breakfast have been working out.  Sometimes I try to get one in for lunch too, but lets be honest...I like the feel of food in my mouth too.  Probably why I am fat!  

Just recently I have been thinking that maybe I am addicted to food.  I love it.  I love cooking.  I am always thinking of new things to make, new recipes to try.  Normally, I do cook healthy foods.  But, sometimes I don't eat them so healthy.  I might have seconds...and sometimes thirds.  This is probably the reason that my children are extremely healthy and that while I am eating the same foods, am not so healthy. 

I had my bloodwork redone yesterday.  We will see how that goes.  Okay...new measurements.  Yay.  My favorite time of the week.

Weight-202.6 lbs

Neck-14"

Upper Arm-14"

Wrist-6"

Bust-43"

Ribcage beneath bust-37 1/2"

Waist-39"

Stomach-42 1/2"

Hips-47 1/2"

Upper thigh-26"

Ankle-9 1/2"

  

Yeah, so not so good.  No loss what so ever.  I really want to get a bike.  I think I could handle bike riding with my knee.  It is low impact.  

Nutribullet

This past Christmas, Andrew's dad bought me a gift.  It was the very first gift he has EVER bought me since the day we met, over 18 years ago!  It was a nutribullet.  Andrew's dad went through throat cancer in the past two years. He became diabetic.  He bought the nutribullet and swears by it.  I have made a few smoothies with it, but never really fell in love with it.  And then...I saw his daughter Sara.  She looks phenomenal!  Her and her hubby.  Mark also bought them a nutribullet, and the difference is they use theirs.  One smoothie for breakfast and for dinner.  And, they have dropped so much weight!  

My problem has been finding a smoothie that tasted good, and was the right consistency.  Because my first few attempts on my own weren't all that great.  Too thick.  Too chunky.  Etc.  So...with a little help from Sara and pinterest...I have been having a smoothie for breakfast since friday.  Today will be my first attempt to have one for lunch too.  Today's breakfast is...

Cinnamon Mango Blast

• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ cup non-fat Greek style yogurt (with honey)
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• handful of spinach
• juice from half a lime
• 2-3 ice cubes
• Water to MAX line

Add all ingredients into the Tall NutriBullet cup and extract until smooth.

Gotta say...it is delish!  It looks pale green, but yummy!!!  And, I think I can finish this one :)

Stats

Weight~201.4 lbs
Neck-14".
Upper Arm-14"
Wrist-6"
Bust-43"
Ribcage beneath bust-37 1/2"
Waist-38"
Stomach-42 1/2"
Hips-47 1/2"
Upper thigh-26"
Ankle-9 1/2"

I gained .2 lbs.  I lost 2 1/2 inches.  I am not taking this as a true weigh in and measuring because I am just finishing up my TOM.  So, hopefully next week will be a truer results.