Wednesday Wellness + Smoothies

Happy Wednesday, lovelies! Sorry that I have been absent the past few days, sometimes life just needs all of my attention. Yesterday Bryan unexpectedly took the day off, so I was a very happy wifey. Hunting season Duck season is over, so at least some hunting things can be moved and tucked away. We did not get to ride the mountain bike trail over the weekend like I had mentioned, but we did get to ride it yesterday afternoon. The weather could not have been more perfect-I wore shorts!

My sister and I have both kicked it into high gear in our fitness routines. She has never been a runner, and for the first time is running! That makes me giddy, because I prefer running over any other source of exercise. We have both been cooking much healthier, too. It seems to me that if you take the time to exercise, why would you turn around and put junk back into your body? I do not keep a food journal, but I know that they help many people who are trying to lose weight. I do use a fitness app on my IPhone called RunKeeper that keeps up with all of my daily workouts. If nothing else, it is wonderful to have a friend who can hold you accountable and give encouragement.

For me, the two areas that need work on (minus the cardio) are my arms and abs. I ordered a new ab workout dvd that should be arriving any day.

With all of the wonderful resources that the Internet provides, there is no reason to make healthy food boring food. Gina's Skinny Recipes is one of my go-to places to look when I need a little creative help. I have yet to make anything that has not been liked.

This picture and its words have been my inspiration lately. I think I should print it and post it somewhere on a mirror.

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For me, smoothies are yummy after a hard workout. I eat breakfast around 6:30am, so if I go to the gym at 7:30, I am starving by the time I get home. Here are two of my newest favorites. I have actually used the peanut butter one for breakfast a few days. I have never used protein, but it would be great added to either of these to help sustain you until lunch.

Morning Smoothie

1 banana

4-5 strawberries

1/2 c. blueberries

1 peach, peeled

 1cup fresh spinach

splash soy milk

1 TBSP Greek yogurt

2 tsp honey

1/2 cup crushed ice

Blend everything together in a blender.

(The morning I took this picture I did not use a peach or strawberries. I also substitute agave nectar for honey.)

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

2 bananas sliced and frozen

1/4 cup oats

1/4 cup peanut butter

3/4 cup milk

Blend the oats in the blender first, until they reach a powder consistency. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the bananas are smooth.

Do you have any smoothie recipes that are wonderful? I would love for you to share them. Please post them in a comment or leave a link the where the recipe can be found. Have a great day!