Saturday, December 18, 2010

Holiday Shakeology Recipes - 'tis the season...for chocolate!

It's time for the CHOCOLATE Shakeology HOLIDAY recipes - how can I not post these?

Gingerbread Man
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup skim milk


Minty Mocha Chiller
½ tsp. peppermint extract
½ cup almond milk
½ cup cold coffee


Apple Pie
½ cup diced apples
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ cup water
½ cup apple juice


Candy Cane Surprise
¼ tsp. peppermint extract
1 cup water


Cinnamon Roll
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup skim milk


Chocolate Pecan Pie
8 pecans
½ tsp. butterscotch extract
1 cup skim milk


Here’s how to make it: For each of these delicious recipes, add 1 serving of Chocolate Shakeology and ice to taste (add more ice for a thicker shake) to the ingredients listed. Mix in blender until creamy.

You’ve got the choices: Fresh or frozen fruit. Regular, skim, almond, or rice milk (the more milk you add, the creamier). And almond butter instead of peanut butter—use whichever you like better. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Be nice to your knees...

Did you know, research says that for every pound of weight you lose, you release the equivalent of 4 pounds of pressure from each knee? So, when you lose 2 pounds in a week and you're mad at yourself because you think it should be more...don't be! You're knees are quite happy with you - that's 8 pounds of pressure off of them! (I'm good at math, aren't I? ;) )

Remember, when you're on your weight loss journey --- every victory counts! Stay positive and persistant, you can do it!