Wouldn’t it be lovely to just decide to be thin and wake up the next morning to discover you ARE thin? But it doesn’t work that way. Losing weight involves work: HARD work and self-discipline – unfortunately, for those of us lacking in the self-discipline department!
You’ll be glad to know there are many ways to help with that lack of self-discipline issue. Not least of which is drinking a healthy, filling, WEIGHT LOSS smoothie. Starvation does NOT work, but surprisingly, filling up on meals containing fat, DOES – healthy fat. And add to that, protein and plenty of fiber.
We have 3 delicious, slim-down smoothie recipes for you today from FitnessMagazine. PLUS 3 Super Slim-Down Tips (at the end of the post) from FITNESS advisory board member Harley Pasternak, trainer, nutrition expert, and author.
The author of the article at FitnessMagazine says …
You know your diet should include a variety of colors. Consider these [smoothie] recipes your ticket to that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: a [slim] body! … Depending on how thick you like your smoothies — and how powerful your blender or food processor is — you may need to thin these out with a little liquid, such as nonfat milk [or water (my comment!)]
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Recipe 1: Slim-Down PB&J Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces plain nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 2 cups Strawberries, sliced, fresh or frozen
- 1 small Banana, chopped, frozen
- 2 teaspoons smooth Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Ice
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Nutrition facts per smoothie:
327 calories; 18g protein; 55g carbohydrate; 7g fat (1.4g saturated); 9g fiber; 94mg sodium
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Recipe 2: Slim-Down Tropical Morning Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces plain nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup fresh Pineapple chunks
- 1 frozen Banana, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground Flaxseed
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Nutrition facts per smoothie:
368 calories; 22g protein; 60g carbohydrate; 7g fat (0.9g saturated); 9g fiber; 68mg sodium
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Recipe 3: Slim-Down Sweet Spinach Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces plain nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 2 cups Spinach leaves, packed
- 1 ripe Pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 15 green or red Grapes
- 2 tablespoons chopped Avocado
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime juice
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Nutrition facts per smoothie:
316 calories; 21g protein; 52g carbohydrate; 6g fat (0.9g saturated); 9g fiber; 115mg sodium
Please turn to the Next Page (click button below) for trainer, nutrition expert, and author, Harley Pasternak’s 3 Super Slim-Down Tips …
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Harley Pasternak’s 3 Super Slim-Down Tips
- Rev up your metabolism by GRAZING not gorging.
- In the long-term, moderation is the healthy way to lose weight.
- Smoothies are great because they are convenient, filling, nutrient-rich and easy for the body to absorb.
These are simple but effective tips. For the full article see the link below.
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Source: FitnessMagazine
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