On Day 13 of this month’s BWLW challenge, I made a list of my weight loss intentions. I wanted to refocus on why I’m making all of these positive lifestyle changes to reach my weight and wellness goals. I want to live my best life and make choices that best honor my body and spirit. […]
September Challenge
Day 12 – September Smoothie Challenge – Consider Going Vegan
Hey, Black Women Losing Weight Sistahood. I hope you’re having a great day. To recap day 12 for me, I continued to have 2 smoothies per day and fresh veggie juice at lease once per day as well. As we are on our September Smoothie Challenge, I’m working to go VEGAN. I’ve been a vegetarian […]
Day 11 – September Smoothie Challenge – Busy Busy!
OMG!! I’ve been so busy at work this week but I’ve been making time for smoothies. Some of my co-workers have noticed that my face looks slimmer and that I seem to have more energy. I’ve got that smoothie glow. LOL I don’t have anything special to share today, so on to the recipes. Today’s […]
Day 10 – September Smoothie Challenge – Add Juice
I woke up bright and early on Day 10. My mission: making fresh veggie juice. I’m combining my 2 smoothies a day with juicing to boost my weight loss efforts and increase my detox this month. I’m excited. I was really, really inspired after watching “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead“. It struck a cord with […]
Day 9 – September Smoothie Challenge – Protein Options
For those of you who are concerned with getting enough protein in your smoothies to balance all the carbs, I want to give you some options. I’m a recovering vegan (jumped off the vegan wagon a few years back and now I’m back) so I’ve been asked for years and years “What about protein?”. I […]
Day 8 – September Smoothie Challenge – Traveling with Smoothies
Saturday was a very busy day so I had to take my smoothie with me. We went to ComicCon in Baltimore. Maybe, when I reach my weight loss goals, I can go in costume next year. I could be Storm! LOL. If you want to travel with your smoothies, here are some tips: A glass […]
Day 7 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge – 7 Benefits of Green Smoothies
Broccoli, spinach, kale, celery, arugula, or wheatgrass in your smoothie? A lot of people assume that the taste will be terrible when they see a green smoothie for the first time. When you give it a try, you find that the fruit and other flavors overwhelm the greens most of the time. Green smoothies are […]
Day 6 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge – I took my own advice
This post is a bit late because work has been…Crazy as a [beep]. Better late than never. I’ve got 3 new smoothies recipes for you below. Check out the previous days posts for other recipes. I took my own advice from earlier in the week and added 1/2 cup of raw cashews to 2 bananas, […]
Day 5 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge
Today I’d like to share a short list of benefits that can come from drinking smoothies. Hydration If you’ve been drinking at lot of soda and coffee, you may not have been as hydrated as you think. Most smoothies contain water, ice, dairy or nut milk. This gives added hydration. Also, since you’re not eating […]
Day 4 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge – Dealing with Detox
It’s Day 4! You’re doing it, Lady!!! I’m so proud of everyone! I’m going to share some info about detoxing symptoms today, but first let me give you our new recipes. Today’s Recipes: Today’s recipes come from LifeWithNature.com Flat Tummy “Rich in digestion supporting ingredients, this smoothie will help prevent bloating and digestive stress that […]
