It all begins with the first meal of the day. I have found that when I start the day in a healthy way, I have more energy, less cravings, increased stamina, and personal willpower to make better food choices throughout the day. The benefits are huge!
My personal belief is that our 'outside' is often a reflection of our 'inside'. The realization of that statement takes a great deal of self-honesty. We are not a victim unless we choose to be. Our spirit suffers when we don't feed our body the fuel it needs. That's the crux of it. I had to accept that I was not 'depriving' my body of sweets and other comfort foods. When I stopped using what I ate as an emotional filler, I came to regard food as my bodies' means of building and creating the outward temple that houses my inner spirit..what a thought! Truly, that's when I began to experience success. Knowing what those foods were really doing to me on the inside, I simply did not have any desire to ingest them.
I highly recommend choosing foods that are alive--not dead! What are you fueling your body with?
VEGGIE SMOOTHIE
*4 scoops Total Greens Protein Powder
1-3 drops stevia (natural sweetener)
1 1/2 TBSP flax seed (ground)
8 frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
4 ice cubes
1/2 beet
1/2 avacado
7 sprigs cilantro
***20-30 fresh spinach leaves
Makes 48 oz. or 6 cups
*Total Greens by Nutri-West is a fabulous product that contains Broccoli and Cauliflower Sprouts, Wheat Grasses, and all of the other amazing ingredients that it would take you all day to prepare and eat otherwise. This stuff makes it easy. Be sure to refrigerate the canister after opening (the food is alive!). If you'd like to try it, you can order your own online by clicking on the web-site listed on my sidebar. I like knowing that whatever happens the rest of the day, my family started with a power-packed boost. The best part...my kids love it!
***Try substituting kale, beet greens, or collards for the equivalent of spinach. Experiment and use a variety of different "greens" to create your breakfast smoothie. (It's like baking bread...it is not an exact science because no two batches are ever exactly the same). Have fun and discover what you like best!
