Juicing

With all of the black friday and Christmas sales, I have been debating on whether or not I should buy a juicer. I know, a bit behind the times. I've gone to juice bars and have ordered some good juice and I have also have walked away with a drink that taste like the earth. A friend so graciously lent me her juicer so I could give it a try before I take the plunge and purchase one. I have been experimenting with different fruits and veggies to see what I like best. I thought I would share my favorite so far! 

First let me say, that I have never had a beet in my life and had no clue what I was in for, but they are actually quite tasty. (and leave a nice pink stain on your lips.) 

Ingredients: 1 red apple 

2 clementines

1 beet

3 carrots

A bushel (4/5 leaves) of kale

JUICE!

After I stirred the juice up I realized that it needed just a little more something. 

So I added a green apple to it! 

Perfection! This is my favorite combo so far! It taste 10% like earth, 80% like a sweet candy, and another 10% of kale. A nice healthy way of getting more fruits and veggies. Now I guess I can say that I've had a beet! Yay me! 

Share your juice recipes with me! 

Small Changes Make a Big Difference

So after being immobilized (for the most part) for almost 2 weeks, my body can definitely feel it. I haven't weighed myself but I know I have put on a pound (or two). When all you're doing is nothing, that is bound to happen. Especially when it's summertime and froyo turns into a daily treat. 

I went to bed last night feeling swollen, kinda sad, and with some serious skin issues. I know the fact that I haven't had a good sweat from a cardio session in 2 weeks has something to do with that. Also I have neglected to really focus on my nutrition. 

So I decided that last night I was going to do something about it. I checked my instagram before bed and noticed that ShayCarl was starting ShayLoss again. He is starting a #5weekchallenge. 

This is just the motivation that I needed. 

I am turning 26 in a week and I don't want to start my 26th year of life feeling swollen. 

Today is the day! I got a good sweat in by doing what I could given my surgery limitations. Which goes to show you how much you can do even with restrictions. 

I went to my pinterest page and found things on my fitspiration board that I could do. 45 minutes later I was sweating, panting, and feeling good. (good=sore) 

Here's what I picked. 

Here's to being happier and healthier in 5 weeks! 

Join me! 

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