New Year. New You.

Recipes for smoothies that actually aid in weight loss

There are 23 total in the link below, so if the ones I’ve posted here don’t interest you, check out the others to find something you might like~

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA

Half of one banana

1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter

1/2 cup of non-fat milk

6 ice cubes

1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder

Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

WATERMELON

6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped

1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

12 ice cubes

Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.

KIWI AND HONEYDEW

2 cups of honeydew, cubed

1 Granny Smith apple, chopped

1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons of sugar

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1 cup of ice cubes

Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy.

MANGO SURPRISE

1/4 cup of cubed mangoes

1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed

1/2 cup of mango juice

1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt

1 tablespoon of juice

1 tablespoon of sugar

6 ice cubes

Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

APPLE

1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk

6 ounces of vanilla yogurt

1 teaspoon of apple pie spice

1 medium-sized, chopped apple

2 tablespoons of cashew butter

6 ice cubes

Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!

These all look so yummy! I think I’ll try the apple one first… or maybe the kiwi? but the mango peach looks so delicious!! oh no, can’t decide!

FULL SOURCE AND RECIPES HERE

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victoriassecretbabes:

VICTORIA’S SECRET 2011: ADRIANA LIMA’S TOP 10 FITNESS TIPS

Models work out so much and they are so healthy it’s crazy! And she’s a sweetie how cute lol

muffintop-less:

Fun fact: About 60% of our body weight is water!

Our bodies use water to do just about everything. Our cells, organs and tissues use it to function and regulate temperature. We lose water through breathing, sweating, digestion and other activity throughout the day, so it’s important to stay hydrated. How much water you need depend on a variety of factors… physical activity, climate, health problems and any illnesses we may be experiencing.

I typically drink a gallon a day.. sometimes more, sometimes less depending on what I’m doing. I carry a jug around with me so I can monitor how much I have throughout the day (I have a terrible memory, so I forget how much I’ve drank if I go by cups). Plus for me, this is really convenient to carry around! =)

muffintop-less:

Asian Greens with Pan-Seared Scallops
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 bunches/ bags mixed Asian greens ( savvoy cabbage, tat soi, bok choy, spinach etc.)

1 green garlic stalk or 1 clove regular garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

½ Tablespoon sesame oil

Drizzle hot chili oil, optional for serving 2 cups

small frozen scallops or 20 large, thawed

Directions
Heat pan or wok over medium high heat and spray with oil. Add minced green garlic or minced garlic clove. Sauté over medium high heat until tender about 30 seconds. Add greens and combine with oil and garlic. Cook until the mixture wilts. Add the oyster sauce and sesame oil and stir to combine. Remove the greens to a serving dish or individual plates. Wipe out the pan. Spray with oil and add thawed scallops. Sear scallops on both sides until opaque and cooked through. Serve scallops on a bed of greens and drizzle with hot chili oil if desired.

Dark leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help prevent cancer.

Scallops are a great source of protein, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.