MORE Changes?????

Okay, I stated in my last post that I was going through a lot of changes. The one big one is and has always been my health and weight. I have struggled since college with this and never feel happy. 

I decided to take some control and .... watch a lot of tv at night...but I did see the informercial for the Nutribullet and I caved and bought it (also it was 4:00 AM and I was on  Ambien and would have probably purchased anything). I have tried soooo many different things: baby bullet (when I made Alice's baby food), juicers, mixers, blenders and I never really found anything great. As much I like "juicing" the prep and clean up is such a pain in the ass that that alone would be enough to give it up. The other problem is that juicing actually takes out the fiber of the fruits and veggies which I disparately need.  I was doing the Herbalife shakes which was great in the summer and while working, but it became difficult to continue throughout the winter months of New England and especially now that I am home. 

When I was juicing I DID feel much better, but it was so difficult to stick with. So when I saw that this "juices" fruits and veggies without eliminating the fiber and it is much faster than my blender (150 watts vs 600watts). I looked online and Walmart had it the cheapest - so I begged my mom to pick it up (to avoid Walmart at all costs).

Here it is, you get three containers to actually mix in travel tops, lids, reciepe books the whole thing. It also takes up less than half the size of my juicer.

My first smoothie I would rate a 5/10

I used spinach, strawberries, blueberries, a frozen banana and chia seeds. I added water to the "full" line and blended. The color and consistence was a little "eh" but taste wise it was fine, good. I do love that the nutribullet is as easy to clean as my baby bullet is. 

My next attempt was using this recipe I found on Pinterest. I modified it slightly by using 1 frozen banana (instead of fresh) and adding 1/4 cup of Greek Yogurt and a 1 TBS of almond butter...

and it was delicious, seriously good (Alice even loved it). Using the almond milk gives the smoothies a MUCH better consistency than water- rated it a 9/10.

This will be tomorrows try: looks great!

Before my surgery I was already in "Project Change" and I have always LOVED Zumba and these videos are great, I can't wait until I can start back up again. If anyone is looking for a fun, high paced workout this is it. 

Also, before the surgery I looked into help with Seasonal Depression and light therapy was one of the number one healers. I bought this one from Amazon and my psychiatrist said it was the correct wattage to make a difference. I used it everyday for weeks and slowly stopped, I HAVE to start back again. 

So I keep adding positive change into my life and hoping wit will improve my self mentally, emotionally and physically. We shall see.