juicing & Protein Shakes

Does anyone juice? i lost 10 lbs the last 12 days. trying to reboot myself. I made a juice that contained Kale, Spinach, carrots, lemon, ginger, green apple and beets, celery. I felt great. Then for dinner I ate 4 oz of chicken and a small salad. for snack i had organic nuts. This week I am back on Protein shakes and then for dinner , its chicken and veggies. Snack is nuts and maybe turkery meat. I will have 2 shakes aday~ any advice would be great~

That's Awesome Felicia O'Connor!
I have tried Juicing in the pass but by Day 2 I'm like WOW! I need Food. I also thought it was a bad idea for myself because I am low in iron and juicing for me was bad.

In regards to Protein Shakes... I love. I rather do my basics and create a great low fat dinner.

For me if I am going to have apple it's going to be a whole apple. I don't drink juice and I don't drink calories except for my beloved latte that I plan in every day. 

I do love kale,spinach and carrots. I am trying to eat more vegetables so my meals last longer.

Deb T.

I may have to get my juicer back and try for at least one a day.  I do a protein shake each day as well, and try to stick to proteins and veggies and eliminate carbs.  I need to walk or exercise more.....

 

i do have more energy and dont feel run down. do u do only 1 shake perday~ i did 2 today~ got all my protein in today~ 

I just bought a Vitamix and I have been LOVING it! I have two green smoothies a day with protein powder added. They are always spinach, kale, broccoli and carrot based with a little fruit to sweeten it up. I then have 1 high protein meal, if I do feel the need for a snack its always nuts, cheese, or my home-made protein bars. I have been doing this for 3 weeks now and have lost 15lbs and im down a pants size. I say if it works for you and your lifestyle then go for it! just remember to keep working out and building muscle. 

That's a financial commitment to blend the heck out of stuff! Vitamixers are cool.

I'm not a drinker except coffee. I never liked any protein shake but I gagged them down when I had too. For me I don't think I would feel full. Did you feel full on 2 greens and a meal a day?  No judgement at all I'm just curious. I would be ravenous!

Do you ever share your protein bar recipe?

Deb T.

Deb,

it is a financial commitment but I can do so much more than just make smoothies with the vitamix such as my own nut butters, salsa, hummus and soups. It also lasts forever! I have a friend who has had hers for 10+ years and is still running great.

 

I feel quite full on two green meals a day because it is not only loaded with veggies but I also toss in some protein powder. It also is a  thick consistency so it takes me a while to drink it, unlike water or coffee which goes down so easy. I will also toss in a tablespoon or two of chia seeds if I want to boost up the fiber and this also makes it a thicker drink.

 

My protein bar recipes have really changed over the past 7 years, but basically I just use a base of almond meal, protein powder and baking powder. Add my wet ingredients of 2-3 eggs, unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract. To that I add whatever im feeling.... so for example this last time I pureed some carrots and used dried raisins and cranberries. The beauty is that the sky is the limit and  you can use up things sitting around in the cupboard. I just toss it all into a pan and bake at 325 for around 15-20 min depending. The key is dont overcook it or it will be crazy dry and be sure to add enough liquid!

i never thought about putting protein powder in it. i do put hemp seed and chia seeds. Thanks so much so much for the advice, i am gonna do that.

Thank you for your recipe.

Have fun with your new appliance. They are cool machines. 

Deb