Monday, June 3, 2013

6 week meal plan

So I found a new meal plan I'm hoping to try. Click here for the website this meal plan came from!! Enjoy and as always, please leave comments, I enjoy reading them and hearing your tips!!

XOXO

Eat More, Weigh Less

Seriously! By packing your diet with nutrient-dense foods you will keep your snack-a-tite in check, and your metabolism revved up.

What to expect: Fast-prep meals . . . options for eating out . . . pasta . . . ice cream!
We’ve mapped out a healthy eating plan that delivers an average of 1,500 balanced calories per day— enough for most active women to maintain energy and still lose weight.

Tip: If you find yourself getting hungry, go on a blitz in the produce aisle. Think outside the celery stick: fresh veggies come in all colors, flavors, and crunch levels. Better yet, they fill you up without packing on pounds!


Week 1

Monday:
Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit (I personally do not like grape fruit--Can I change this to a large orange?)
Snack
25 almonds
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Spicy Chicken and Pasta
Side salad and 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Tuesday

Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of toast
1 banana
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
Leftover Spicy Chicken and Pasta
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Miso Salmon (I don't eat salmon either....maybe some talapia or a chicken brest?)
2 cups of broccoli

Wednesday

Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 large grapefruit
Snack
25 almonds
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 4 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries

Thursday

Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
15 snap peas
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple
Snack
1 banana
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

Thursday

Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
15 snap peas
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple
Snack
1 banana
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

Saturday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp of hummus
Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
1 Sugar-Free Fudgsicle

Sunday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Eat Out
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli

Week 2

Monday

Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit
Snack
25 almonds
Lunch
Leftover Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
2 cups of snow peas
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Tuesday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
0% fat Greek yogurt
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
1 Luna Bar
Dinner
Tofu Stir-Fry
2 cups of broccoli
1 cup of brown rice

Wednesday

Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
25 almonds
Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice
Snack
1 banana
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
2 cups of broccoli

Thursday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 banana
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
1 Lärabar
Dinner
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

Friday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 large grapefruit
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
1 banana
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
2 cups of broccoli
1 cup of brown rice

Saturday

Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 medium grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
25 almonds
Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
1 apple
Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag
Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
30 baby carrots

Sunday

Breakfast
Don't-Get-Fat French Toast
1 large grapefruit
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
Dinner
Miso Salmon
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Week 3

Monday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 large grapefruit
Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag
Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
1 apple
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Tuesday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
Dinner
Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice

Wednesday

Breakfast
Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
2 cups of broccoli
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Thursday

Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 large grapefruit
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
1 banana
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

Friday

Breakfast
Don't-Get-Fat French Toast
Snack
1 banana
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Miso Salmon
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Saturday

Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of whole-grain toast
1 large grapefruit
Snack
25 almonds
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Eat Out

Sunday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Dinner
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
Snack
1 sugar-free Fudgsicle

Week 4

Monday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Tuesday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
Dinner
Miso Salmon
1 cup of brown rice

Wednesday

Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
1 large grapefruit
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
30 baby carrots
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Tofu Stir-fry
2 cups of broccoli
1/2 cup of brown rice
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Thursday

Breakfast
Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1 large grapefruit
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-fry
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
25 almonds
30 baby carrots
Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
1/2 cup of brown rice
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Friday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries
Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Saturday

Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of whole-grain toast
1 large grapefruit
Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
25 almonds
Dinner
Eat Out

Sunday

Breakfast
Don't-Get-Fat French Toast
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Eat Out
Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
2 cups of broccoli
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
Snack
1 sugar-free Fudgsicle

WEEK 5

Monday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

Tuesday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
25 almonds
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
2 pieces of string cheese

Wednesday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Thursday

Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 cup snap peas
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
0% fat Greek yogurt
Dinner
Tofu Stir-Fry
2 cups of broccoli
1 cup of brown rice

Friday

Breakfast
Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-Fry
2 cups of broccoli
Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
1 serving of sweet potato fries
Snack
30 baby carrots

Saturday

Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of whole-grain toast
1 banana
Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp of hummus
Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
Dinner
Eat Out

Sunday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries
Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Week 6

Monday

Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple
Snack
1 Lärabar
Dinner
Miso Salmon
1 cup of brown rice

Tuesday

Breakfast
Don't-Get-Fat French Toast
1 banana
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries

Wednesday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries

Thursday

Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
1 banana
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple
Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
1 piece of string cheese
Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Friday

Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
2 cups of broccoli
2 cups of snow peas

Saturday

Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 large grapefruit
Snack
1 piece of string cheese
Lunch
Leftover Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
1 apple
Snack
25 almonds
Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
2 cups of broccoli
Snack
1 sugar-free Fudgsicle

Sunday

Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana
Snack
1 Luna Bar
Lunch
Eat Out
Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
Dessert
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

2013 Still Fat.......but There is Hope!!

It's been awhile since I last posted. I have been discouraged with myself because I didn't stick to my workout plan... maybe I should change this blog name to "2013 still fat.....but theres hope"!!! I'm working on a new post!!! I hope y'all enjoy!!

xoxo

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

23 Smoothies that aid in weight loss

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I love smoothies!!!! My personal favorite is a strawberry banana smoothie, below are some that I can't wait to try!!!!

1. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie


There are a lot of surprising smoothies that aid in weight loss, and this is one of them. I wouldn’t have believed that a peanut butter based smoothie could be all that healthy, but the protein is what makes it great. This smoothie is ideal as a replacement meal. Thanks to the peanut butter, you get plenty of protein, and all together, it’s like a peanut butter and banana sandwich!
Recipe:
  • 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

2. Mocha Smoothie

Oh, chocolate! Yay! Believe it or not, this smoothie is still completely healthy. It’s perfect if you’re craving sweets. What you do is combine ice, frozen yogurt, espresso – either decaf or regular, it’s up to you – and cocoa powder, in this order, blend, and delight in the chocolaty goodness!
Recipe:
  • 4 small ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
  • 1 shot of espresso
  • 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
  • Add ingredients to blender in this order, then blend at a high speed until smooth.


3. Watermelon Smoothie



What could be better than a watermelon smoothie on a hot summer day? With some ice and a base made of milk, yogurt, or sherbet, and plenty of watermelon, you’re good to go. Watermelon is so low in both calories and fat that you can’t go wrong with this one!
Recipe:
  • 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.

4. Blueberries for Breakfast Smoothie

Many smoothies that aid in weight loss are comprised of blueberries, because they’re so high in antioxidants. This one is particularly great as a breakfast smoothie, and it only comes out to about 136 calories. The recipe is a little complicated but worth it, because once you’re done, you’ve got a healthy, delicious breakfast drink!
Recipe:
  • 1/2 of a large banana
  • 1/3 cup of soy protein
  • 1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
  • 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate or honey
  • 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
  • 8 ounces of water
  • Break the banana into pieces, place all the ingredients into your blender, and blend until mostly smooth.



5. Strawberry Banana Smoothie


Strawberry banana is my favorite flavor combination in all of life, so I’m really excited about this smoothie. Making it is simplicity itself. Cut up a banana, toss in some strawberries, add an orange for flavor, your yogurt, your ice, and voila! That’s all you have to do!

Recipe:
  • 1 cup of strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt or milk
  • 5 ice cubes
  • 1/2 of a sliced orange
  • Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

6. Mixed Berry Smoothie

Mixed berry smoothies that aid in weight loss are among the most delicious, and make a great treat on summer days, too. It’s easy to make these all year round, though, because you can buy frozen berries. The recipe is simplicity itself, so if you have the ingredients on hand, you can make it in no time. Just remember to keep all your favorite berries in the fridge or to always have a bag of frozen mixed berries on hand!
Recipe:
  • 1 cup of frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup of non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt or 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
  • Ice (optional)
  • Blend until smooth.


Strawberry banana is my favorite flavor combination in all of life, so I’m really excited about this smoothie. Making it is simplicity itself. Cut up a banana, toss in some strawberries, add an orange for flavor, your yogurt, your ice, and voila! That’s all you have to do! Recipe:
  • 1 cup of strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt or milk
  • 5 ice cubes
  • 1/2 of a sliced orange
  • Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

7. Kiwi and Honeydew Smoothie







I adore kiwi, too, although I’ve never tried it with honeydew. Still, this recipe is so easy that I’ll have to try it. When you start out, make sure you have all your ingredients in hand, that saves lots of time. Keep in mind that you can basically add sugar to taste, so you might want more or less than the recipe suggests.
Recipe:
  • 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.

8. Vanilla Yogurt and Blueberry Smoothie

I love Prevention magazine, and this recipe is straight from their pages. It’s smooth, creamy, and if you like, you can pack in double the blueberries. What could be better than two servings of that cheerful super fruit?
Recipe:
  • 1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
  • 6 ounces of low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup of fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
  • 1 cup of frozen blueberries or ice
  • Place milk, yogurt, and the fresh blueberries into the blender with the ice or frozen blueberries, blend until mostly smooth for 1 minute or so, then add flaxseed oil.

9. Mango Surprise Smoothie



Super-fancy! This smoothie that aids in weight loss is a total tropical treat! What’s the surprise? Well, if I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise! No, I’m kidding — it’s avocado, actually! Remember, avocados have good fat, as long as you don’t go overboard, and the addition here gives this smoothie an amazing texture.
Recipe:
  • 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 lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth

10. Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

My favorite-ever sweet treat combination is chocolate and raspberry, so I love this smoothie, too! It’s incredibly easy to make and it’s a great weight loss smoothie, plus it tastes awesome and that’s always a bonus. You can drink it as a sweet treat, a supplement, or a meal all on its own!
Recipe:
  • 1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
  • 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 cup of fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup of frozen raspberries or ice
  • Combine everything and blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon, yum!

11. Peach Smoothie




I love this smoothie recipe! It’s so sweet, and it tastes like summer to me, just like the watermelon one does. With a minimum of ingredients — milk, frozen peaches, and flaxseed oil — it’s easy to make, too. That’s it! So simple and sweet, yet it’s one of the best smoothies that aid in weight loss! Recipe:
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 cup of frozen, unsweetened peaches
  • 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
  • Blend milk and peaches until smooth, then add flaxseed oil.

12. Lemon-Orange Citrus Smoothie

Tangy and sweet, this is a great way to get your vitamin C… from a smoothie that aids in weight loss! The citrus is so refreshing, you’ll love this for breakfast or lunch. Needless to say, it’s a delightful summer treat too!
Recipe:
  • 1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
  • 6 ounces of lemon yogurt
  • 1 medium-sized orange in sections
  • 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Place milk, orange, yogurt, and the ice into the blender and mix for about a minute, then add the flaxseed oil.

13. Apple Smoothie


Wow, it’s bright green! But no worries, it’s also incredibly tasty! Tart, refreshing, if you love green apple candle, you’ll adore this smoothie — but it’s much, much healthier for you!
Recipe:
  • 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!

14. Pineapple Smoothie

Four ingredients, one smoothie that aids in weight loss! This one is so easy, and the pineapple is wonderfully refreshing. It’s tart and sweet at the same time, it’s just perfect!
Recipe:
  • 1 of cup skim milk
  • 4 ounces canned pineapple chunks, with the juice
  • 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Put the milk, pineapple, and ice into the blender and blend until smooth, then add the flaxseed oil.

15. Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie



I know this smoothie combo sounds odd, but it’s one of my favorite smoothies that aids in weight loss… the avocado makes it so creamy! The raspberries add a tart little bite, though. The combination is incredibly refreshing — losing weight never tasted so good! Recipe:
  • 1 peeled and pitted avocado
  • 3/4 cup of orange juice
  • 3/4 cup of raspberry juice
  • 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
  • Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.


16. Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

This smoothie aids in weight loss, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make! It has a lot of ingredients, but it doesn’t take long at all. Enjoy it in the mornings, for lunch, or even as an after dinner treat.
Recipe:
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup of silken tofu
  • 1/2 cup of soy milk
  • 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • Slice the banana and then stick it in the freezer until it gets firm; begin by blending the tofu, soy milk, honey, and cocoa in the blender, then add the banana pieces through the top, blending everything until the mixture is smooth.

17. Kristin’s Fruity Smoothie


One of our readers, Kristin, shared her favorite weight loss smoothie recipe with us, “I use frozen blueberries and peaches with a banana, non fat yogurt, vanilla soy protein and a little water. It’s my breakfast in the morning, or I leave the protein powder out and have it as a snack later in the day.” Thanks for sharing Kristin… this sounds delicious! Recipe:
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup of frozen peach slices
  • 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla soy protein (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • Put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth


18. Spinach Raspberry Flaxseed Oil Shake

Here’s another weight loss smoothie recipe from a reader named Lexi, which she saw on Dr. Oz. This recipe makes four servings, so if you only want one, be sure to cut the recipe down to size. It’s got quite a bit of ingredients as well, so make sure you have them all on hand! Thanks, Lexi!
Recipe:
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup of frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • 1 container of non-fat strawberry yogurt
  • 8 baby carrots
  • Handful fresh spinach
  • 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
  • 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup of dry oatmeal
  • 12 ice cubes
  • Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.


19. Banana Almond Smoothie


This sounds so rich, it would be perfect for dessert! The ingredients are simple, so it takes no time at all to get this weight loss smoothie together. Again, just make sure you have everything on hand.
Recipe:
  • 1 banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons of flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat yogurt
  • A drizzle of honey
  • Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
  • Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.



This sounds so rich, it would be perfect for dessert! The ingredients are simple, so it takes no time at all to get this weight loss smoothie together. Again, just make sure you have everything on hand. Recipe:
  • 1 banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons of flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat yogurt
  • A drizzle of honey
  • Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
  • Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

20. Cantaloupe Smoothie

Here’s another perfect summer smoothie that aids in weight loss! All you need is lettuce, cantaloupe, strawberries, and ice. You won’t taste the lettuce, but wow, will you get the energy kick!
Recipe:
  • 10 large romaine lettuce leaves
  • 2 cups of chopped cantaloupe slices
  • 1 cup of frozen strawberries
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

21. Mixed Up Fruit Smoothie


Look in your fridge, and chances are, you already have all of the fruits you’ll need to make this smoothie that aids in weight loss. It incorporates many of the tastiest fruits. It’s juicy, tasty, and incredibly refreshing during any time of the day, so blend and enjoy! Recipe:
  • 1/4 cup of apple slices
  • 1/4 cup of banana slices
  • 1 orange, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.


22. Tomato Smoothie

If you like Bloody Marys or if you just have a taste for something different, this is the smoothie for you! It’s full of vitamins, so you’ll get a terrific burst of energy. It’s great to drink in the morning as a breakfast supplement, or as a complement to a light lunch.
Recipe:
  • 2 cups of tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of tomato juice
  • 1/4 cup of apple juice
  • 1/2 cup of carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of celery, chopped
  • 1/2 a teaspoon to a teaspoon of hot sauce
  • 8-10 ice cubes
  • Place everything in the blender and mix until smooth.

23. Lime Smoothie


I have a thing for limes, so I love this smoothie! It’s tart, smooth, and delicious. The raspberries give it a nice little bite too. It’s a truly tropical treat! Recipe:
  • 1/2 cup of lime, sliced
  • 2/3 cup of skim milk
  • 1 cup of low-fat lime sherbet
  • 1/2 cup of raspberries
  • 8-10 ice cubes
  • Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
As you can see, there are lots of smoothies that aid in weight loss, and I think every single one of these looks delicious. Like I said, strawberry banana is my absolute favorite, but it’s nice to know I can have chocolate without completely wasting my diet! Do you have any delicious, healthy smoothie recipes you’d like to share?