Breakfast Smoothies

It's Motivate Me Monday again and the start of week 3!

This Dr. Oz "diet plan" is really tough and, honestly, kinda expensive. I'm not enjoying it and I think that I was doing better on my own. However, since I did invest in everything for the breakfast smoothies - and I really am enjoying them - I decided to keep up with them. I've had to make a few alterations because there are a few things that are just IMPOSSIBLE to find in this area unless I pay an arm and a leg to special order them. (No wonder people lose weight on this diet, until you buy everything you need for it, you haven't any money left to spend on food!)

So, here is the smoothie recipe - slightly altered to incorporate some cheaper, easier to find elements:

1 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond milk

1/2 cup banana (appx. 1/2 of a med sized one)

1/2 cup frozen berries of your choice*

2 Tbsp soy (or rice) protein powder

2 Tbsp ground flax seed

2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt

* Using frozen berries replaces the need to use ice. You can also add frozen banana.

So, this is how I've been starting my mornings since last Wednesday. I make my smoothie and then set about the rest of my routine. And it keeps me energized and full until lunch rolls around, which is important. My plan once classes start later this week is to do my walk first thing after I wake up and have the smoothie when I get home, before I have to shower and dress. Of course, I'll need to set my alarm for 5:30 am, which in itself is going to be the first challenge!

Don't forget that you can follow me on Twitter @projectnewme360. And leave me some comments on what you think of the smoothie or if you have your own version that you think I should be trying.

Peace until next time, y'all!