Taking Steps toTransform the Temple

The morning brought the typical chaos that ushers in most Sundays Getting ready went better than I had expected despite the rushed atmosphere – up until the moment I turned and caught a glimpse of my rear end in the mirror. My first through was amazement that something so big could fit into such a…



Benefits of a Detox

A couple of weeks ago I completed my first ever Green Smoothie Detox. I felt amazing after it was over, and I was 10 pounds lighter. It made me wonder what would happen if I choose to follow the detox within the letter of the law instead of the spirit of the law. I enjoyed…

Changing to a Healthier Lifestyle

Another week with no weight loss does not make me happy about my choices for that week. I had decided that I needed more challenge, so I was going to “compete” against one of the Biggest Loser girls. The one I chose was voted off – although she did NOT have a weight loss either.…

Almost Raw Lasagna: Cooking Healthy Family Meals

I put the whole family on notice the other day. My journey through the Green Smoothie Detox had opened my taste buds to a world of new flavors. Now my family would be taking parts of that flavorful journey as well. The first few ventures were just a toe dip into the spring of Green…

Green Smoothie Flavors Learned from Experience

Throw some fruits, green vegetables and a little liquid in a blender and blend until smooth. My attitude about green smoothies made the process simple. The flavors of some of the concoctions made my family jumpy every time they heard the whining of the blender. Taking the Green Smoothie Detox with the Green Smoothie Queens…

A Family Journey into Green Eating

The Green Smoothie Detox made me feel better and helped me make better food choices. Although I did let my kids try a few or my smoothies and I also gave my husband a bite of some of the soups, I never made the green a major part of our meals – until last night.…

Letting Weight be the Defining Factor for Life

“Even good things can become negative when we let them define us.” – Shaun Alexander The last several weeks have taken me through a green smoothie experience that shows in my body and in my attitude. Dropping nine pounds in 4 weeks without counting calories or pushing an exercise regimen would count as good in…

Stepping into a Life without Diets

The 21 Day Green Smoothie Detox ended with me having dropped nine pounds. Additional benefits including the first time in my post-puberty life that I have gone through a month without cramps – that alone would have been worth it. I also learned to eat new foods, enjoy new tastes and dare to experiment. Taking…

Moving Towards Greener Eating

The end of the green smoothie detox draws closer. I confess that my journey has not been by the letter, but it has been my own. I find that my first thought goes to something fresh and the processed foods are not as quick to make a demand. Seeing Spring sprout up around me makes…

Change My Attitude to Change My World

Mornings can be hectic enough without adding in visits to the doctor. This morning I took the trip with my father in law. We left early and so that meant no time to blend me a smoothie for the road. My tummy demanded attention the whole drive home. The moment I walked into the house…

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