tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post594428406220089118..comments2024-03-15T06:35:30.606-04:00Comments on Losing Weight after 45 is a Bitch: New Beginnings--Non-Dairy SmoothiesLosing Weight After 45 is a Bitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073076065309387782noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-63005807056714415522012-09-05T08:30:10.126-04:002012-09-05T08:30:10.126-04:00bItchbItchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-46053601741823363062011-06-03T16:21:18.442-04:002011-06-03T16:21:18.442-04:00Make this the fun part. I change up often. In my h...Make this the fun part. I change up often. In my head I am having something different all of the time. Treat it like you do chicken. Sometimes you bake it, broil it, grill it and the different seasonings will grant a different outcome. Well that's how you treat your smoothies. Protein will keep you satiated. ENJOY!!!werknprogresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010928648347419641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-37266862849224831192011-06-03T14:50:49.318-04:002011-06-03T14:50:49.318-04:00Youngsters! I'm 56. I thought AARP was rude f...Youngsters! I'm 56. I thought AARP was rude for sending me an unsolicited membership, but these unwanted pounds are even worse - especially for someone who was once upon a time naturally thin and able to eat whatever whenever with no repercussions. I actually desperately wanted to gain weight at one point and time.<br /><br />I think I'll try the non-dairy smoothie. I've been making yogurt-based smoothies in a regular blender but I've been on a binge since visiting relatives a couple of weeks ago, which got me off my regimen. It's time to get back to sensible eating.<br /><br />My daughter bought a vitamix at Costco for around $400, but it was a special limited time promotion. I have an old juicer that I use from time to time but I mostly make smoothies in the blender. I made a green drink (once) that had lots of romaine and I loved it. I could use a rush so I might try it again for lunch today and see what happens.<br /><br />All of these tips are inspiring me to get back with the program; now if I can only muster up some more enthusiasm for exercise. I work at home and have become very sedentary.Adrienne DeVine, Artist #adevineartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946282134209536522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-78850340791563687702011-06-03T11:44:11.016-04:002011-06-03T11:44:11.016-04:00I always have smoothies in the morning! Do yoursel...I always have smoothies in the morning! Do yourself a favor and put something green in there...spinach, romaine is great...tastes great because the fruit hides it. Gives you a great alkaline rush better than caffeine! <br /><br />If you think it's tough before 50, wait until til you get to 52-53. Even harder when the menopause hormones kick in full time...but I have to say the smoothies have helped me immensely to keep the weight down. I sometimes have two a day due to busy sked and then have a normal healthy dinner. No gluten is another great way to get the weight down.<br />Enjoy the smoothies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-48884719884950364002011-06-02T15:46:32.437-04:002011-06-02T15:46:32.437-04:00I rely on smoothies pretty much every day, to keep...I rely on smoothies pretty much every day, to keep me on the straight and narrow, and I don't use any dairy, ever. One of my favorite morning smoothies is a tablespoon of flax seeds, a cup of frozen mango chunks, one orange, four to six ounces of spinach, blended in a Vitamix with ice and water to blend. It's tangy, good for you, and filling enough to get me through a morning. <br /><br />If you can spring for a Vitamix I don't think you'll regret it. I use mine every day and did for years even before I adopted a high veggie and fruit dietary lifestyle.<br /><br />Cold fruit and vegetable smoothies come in endless varieties and give me the variation I need to stay interested and engaged in good eating.<br /><br />If I get bored with a fruit base,I'll switch to vegetable bases with a little spice, like a chunk of fresh chili pepper, for a savory concoction.<br /><br />Best of luck with your changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-78404891329731575252011-06-02T13:37:00.680-04:002011-06-02T13:37:00.680-04:00Thanks for the tip. I'll try it.Thanks for the tip. I'll try it.Losing Weight After 45 is a Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18073076065309387782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704099378996868867.post-60625221164424213512011-06-02T12:37:52.800-04:002011-06-02T12:37:52.800-04:00I've been making smoothies with a frozen banan...I've been making smoothies with a frozen banana, it seems to give it more body.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916464882158313685noreply@blogger.com