On thing that I love about the eating plan that I am currently on is that my mornings begin with a smoothie. My favorite is strawberry, but I also enjoy blue berry and mixed berry. The nice thing is that you do not have to follow an exact recipe and measure so precisely. Here is the formula:
1 egg (organic and free range)
1 dash of vanilla (no sugar - you have to check)
a bit of Stevia or xylitol (natural sweetener that isn't sugar)
a handful of frozen strawberries - no sugar added
a glass (8-16 oz.) of coconut milk
After you mix the egg, vanilla and sweetener in the blender, add the other ingredients and blend. Using frozen berries makes the drink like a shake that is very good. On days that I feel that I need a little more protein in the mix, I will add a scoop of whey protein (vanilla or strawberry flavored). This makes a meal that if I am running low on time, I can take in the car with me on the commute to work in the mornings (or like today, while I post on this blog)
Have a great day!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Back from Vacation, Ready to Start
My wife and I just got back from a week in Peurto Vallarta, Mexico. We are now ready to begin the Maximized Living journey anew by beginning a detox. You see, I can only image the tons of toxins that have passed my lips in my lifetime.
I would experience a drop in attention after about four to five hours after waking up. Breakfast used to consist of some eggs, sausage, and perhaps a biscuit or four (yes, four). It is no wonder that the weight was packing on and the energy was not there, despite the several Diet Cokes that I would drink throughout the day. The sad thing about soda is that it never satisfies one's thirst, never fills you up, and leads to spikes in energy.
Since I began about a month ago, with the exception of the time that we were in Mexico, breakfast has been a smoothie consisting of berries (strawberries or blueberries), some coconut milk, a dash of vanilla, some stevia, a scoop of whey protein, and a sprinkle of Stevia. You see, there was no sugar involved, it is organic, and doesn't leave me with a dull feeling after a few hours.
Meals have been mostly organic, the meat has been grass-fed beef or fish.
And lots of vegetables (sorry for the heart-attack, dad).
Life is getting better, come along for the ride!
I would experience a drop in attention after about four to five hours after waking up. Breakfast used to consist of some eggs, sausage, and perhaps a biscuit or four (yes, four). It is no wonder that the weight was packing on and the energy was not there, despite the several Diet Cokes that I would drink throughout the day. The sad thing about soda is that it never satisfies one's thirst, never fills you up, and leads to spikes in energy.
Since I began about a month ago, with the exception of the time that we were in Mexico, breakfast has been a smoothie consisting of berries (strawberries or blueberries), some coconut milk, a dash of vanilla, some stevia, a scoop of whey protein, and a sprinkle of Stevia. You see, there was no sugar involved, it is organic, and doesn't leave me with a dull feeling after a few hours.
Meals have been mostly organic, the meat has been grass-fed beef or fish.
And lots of vegetables (sorry for the heart-attack, dad).
Life is getting better, come along for the ride!
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