The past 2 days I have been experiencing HARD workouts at a local gym that was offering a free 3 week trial to what their classes were like. I have had the option to do group training or semi-private training, which I have yet to try.I was suprised that after the holidays I was able to go back and wake up at 6am for my morning workouts. IT has come with some repercussions. My body has been tired … [Read more...]
Persimmon Ginger Smoothie
I said I was not going to make smoothies because of the cold weather.I lied.These ripe Hachiya persimmons were calling out to me asking me to use them in another fun way. Blend me! Puree me! Sqeeze me! ---Yes, my fruit calls out to me. :-)I am very low on my persimmons and I have to use them before I leave on vacation. Well, I might freeze the freeze the rest for a special occasion.Fun … [Read more...]
Babycakes’ Brownies {Gluten-free} & POMegranate Coconut Smoothie #7
I think I am mentally on vacation. It was SO hard to wake up this morning but I knew I had to fit in my LAST workout at the gym for the next week since I will be leaving for Colorado tomorrow! Do you now understand why my head is in vacation mode? :) Either way, I scooted my behind into the gym for a rigorous weights and strength training class with one of my favorite instructors. She is yound and … [Read more...]
Vegan MoFo Survey 2010 and Mango-Mint Green Monster #5
This is going to be a simple post today since it was a busy week! I thought that I would combine 2 surveys I have seen floating around and talk a little about what goes on here.Before I get to that though I want to share my 5th Green Monster Smoothie of the day. Even though I took a day to rest of early morning workouts (my body was tired) I still enjoyed a nice smoothie today with some frozen … [Read more...]
Tangy Eggplant Dip for Wraps and Mango-Banana Smoothie #4
Do you remember that song from The Sound of Music, "So long, farewell, etc?" I sang it today, "I hurt, I love, my smoothie is taking care of me!" I am on day 4 of these GREEN Monster Smoothies and I have to say I have had so much energy I almost loopy. Combined with great daily workouts, I do not think I have felt this great EVEN when I was at my goal weight back in 2005. Yesterday I warmed up my … [Read more...]
