Kale Berry Banana Smoothie

I have been dying to try a kale smoothie. 

I wanted something yummy. 

Something that wasn't all greens.

I created this delicious concoction. 

I drank it for breakfast, right before a cardio workout. 

With my 3-hour meal routine, I can honestly say I wasn't hungry 

by the time it came lunch time. I suppressed my hunger and cravings. 

I'm in love!

Kale Berry Banana Smoothie

1 cup of baby kale

1 cup of blueberries

1 cup of whole lactaid milk 
(I prefer fat-free, but I was out)

1 banana

1 pack of 100 calorie saltless almonds

1 scoop of Myitworks Profit Superfood Vanilla

add ice, and BLEND!

***keep adding berries until it turns a gray color.

Foods that Burn and Prevent Belly Fat

Looking to loose a few inches off you waistline this summer? 

Everyone knows belly fat is the hardest to lose and for some reason people continue to think its all exercise, but it's not. Consuming certain foods help burn and prevent belly fat. Here is a list that is a must-have when grocery shopping. Always buy fresh produce and as many gluten-free, organic items as possible. 

1. almonds (saltless) 
2. beans
3. greek yogurt
4. avocado
5. extra virgin olive oil
6. dark chocolate
7. wild salmon
8. berries
9. apples
10. watermelons
11. tomatoes
12. brown rice
    
13. celery
14. green tea
15. cayenne pepper
16. vinegar
17. egg whites
18. nonfat mozzerella cheese 
19. spinach 
20. grapefruit
21. sweet potatoes
22. lime 
23. lemon
24. all natural peanut butter
25. broccoli 
    

Clean Cooking with Carico Ultra Cooker

CALLING ALL HEALTH NUTS!

Or not even!

 just people who want to cook quick, easy, and healthy. 

here is some basic information all about what the Carico Ultra Cooker does:

This all-in-one electric digital cooker functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and can also brown!

The electric Ultra Cooker has been developed with the most advanced technology to ensure the highest standard of safety and for optimum performance.

You will be able to cook your food preserving vitamins, minerals and flavors, creating healthier and better-tasting meals while being extremely energy efficient.

Ingredients:

1 bag of kidney beans

1/4 of large onion

2 spoons of chopped garlic

1 piece of pork

1 spoon of salt

Fill ultra cooker with all ingredients then add water about 2 inches more than contents.

click 'BEANS' then click 'START'

you will hear the Ultra Cooker whistle. You can safely release steam with Ultra Cooker glove.

The built in timer will sound when food it ready.

It's THAT easy.

It cooks for you.

Belly Relief Puree

Mommys! It isn't easy seeing your baby with belly pains. 

The best treatment for a little upset stomach is a proper diet. 

Yellow squash is very rich in vitamins and helps with bowel movements 

and proper digestion for your baby. Here is a recipe I whipped up. 

Simple. Quick. Easy. Organic. 

4 small/medium yellow squash 

1/2 cup of pasta

cut the squash into small pieces 

boil both separately 

cook the squash with 1/2 a cup of water

add a little salt if you want

for a very upset belly add carrots :)

when the squash starts to look mushy and a different color in the middle its ready

drain the pasta

add the pasta into blender

add the squash and the left over water into blender

PUREE!

add more filtered water if you would like the puree to be less heavy

this recipe will keep your baby full and feel somewhat better.

I made about 3 servings for my 10 month old with this recipe.

this is not a treatment for any illnesses just a remedy for an upset stomach.

Yummy Skin Glowing Facial

Well summer is over and its time to wash away the sun kissed tans and bronze buns! 

For some reason, we all want to be a little paler in the winter, even in miami. 

I created this DIY easy facial to make skin lighter and give it a natural glow. 

It is also an awesome exfoliant. This facial can lighten sunspots, scars, tans, etc.

 It can be used for your entire body! The results are amazing and if it drips onto your tongue, 

no worries... it's delicious! The ingredients are simple products from you kitchen 

so its SUPER easy to make. 

1/2 cup of Honey

1/2 cup of Yogurt

3 tablespoons of Brown Sugar

1 squeezed Lime  

(don't judge my selfie lol)

I applied the facial for about 20 minutes. I suggests 10-30 minutes is a good amount of time to let it set in. Exfoliate while applying and washing off. After you wash it off, MOISTURIZE! Did you know early wrinkles are brought on quicker to people who don't moisturize enough?! its true! So make sure you got an amazing moisturizer (preferably with SPF) and apply that baby every chance you get! 

TIP: Do not go into the sun with facial or at least 2 hours after. 

Lime has harsh effects on skin in the sunlight. 

I would just avoid the sun for the rest of the day. 

I hope you enjoy this mask as much as I did! 

Longevity Juice Recipe

10 Carrots: Skin Health, Digestion, Blood Health, Fertility, Inflammation, Water Retention
4 Red Apples: Immune System, Antioxidant
2 Oranges: Inflammation, Blood Health
10 Celery Stalks: Nervous System, Blood Heath, Digestion, Insomnia, Curbs Cravings, Increase sexuality
2 cups of Basil: Treats Damaged Cells, Immune System, Pain Reliever *used to reduce Labor Pains!!!
4 cups of Spinach: Blood Health, Digestion, Vision, Bone Health, Low Calorie


*recipe is a 3 cup portion; perfect for 2 snacks and a lunch


If there were such thing as green orange juice, it would taste like this. DELISH!
I call this juice the Longevity Juice because each ingredient ensures a healthier you!
The juice mostly consists of vitamin A, C, and K.
This Juice is perfect as a snack or lunch. I strongly recommend this recipe to expecting and nursing mothers. It provides many many nutrients vital to the woman and baby.
I only drank half of a cup and already feel my lunch digesting.

Pear Green Apple Salad Recipe

I used a handful of organic spring mix

1/2 a green apple

1/4 of a cup of nuts

1/4 of a cup of pear vinaigrette 

This can be accompanied with lemon chicken.

My Secret Diet Plan: ITS OUT!

Sometimes people need to be disciplined and forced to do something that will help them reach their goal. Here is my diet plan! Before starting you must buy a scale and take a "before"photo. Set a date and goal weight. Keep motivated with my other post "effortless tips for weight loss"



 Breakfast options:

Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Stevia may be used.

egg whites with mushrooms

juice/smoothie recipe

fruit

Lunch and Dinner options:

100 grams (size of fist) of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish (tilapia), lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. 

One or two types of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage, zucchini, mushroom, carrots. NO BREAD.seasoning: Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic. no oil, butter or dressing; only PAM

Snacks:

apple

orange

strawberries

grapefruit

saltless almonds

Juice

Smoothie

Tea

Coffee

*drink a lot of water. 2 cups when you wake up and before bed and 1 cup before every meal

*take a multivitamin 

*no alcohol

*limit dairy: no milk only fat free, only egg whites, no yogurt, no cheese

*all proteins are not processed

*no processed foods, only fresh vegetables and fruits

*cardio 1 hour a day, you can do light weight lifting for 30 minutes after cardio

*do not eat the same thing for lunch and dinner

*make 2 portions so you can eat the same thing the next day

TIME SCHEDULE:

9am 

wake up

weigh in

drink 2 cups of water

930am

breakfast

vitamin

11am

water

snack

1pm

water

lunch

3pm

water

snack

5pm

water

dinner

730pm

water

snack

Throughout the day you should do cardio for one hour and light weightlifting for at least 30 minutes.

If you get hungry after 730pm have green tea with lemon and honey; if you are starving eat strawberries.

Low Fat Organic Iced Mocha Frappe Recipe

1 Pack of Organo Gold Mocha

1 cup of Almond Milk Vanilla

2 teaspoons of cocoa power sugar free

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 teaspoons of stevia 

1 cup of ice

Heat mocha with almond milk

blend all ingredients

you can add chocolate chips, whipped cream, and chocolate/caramel syrup.

ENJOY!

Effortless Tips for Weight Loss

Losing weight is not only a physical challenge, but a mental and emotional one as well. Follow these small tips to ensure you are motivated and successful at losing those LBS.

1. Use a photo of a past self or of someone you are reaching to look like, set is as a screensaver or wallpaper

2. copy down motivational quotes or your own thoughts on post-its and apply them to your long mirror

3. Write down your goals.... Example: be 130 lbs by June 10

4. Make WRITTEN a schedule. I've heard when you write down your schedule and goals, you are more likely to attain them. My schedule includes my workout days and times and focus. Example: Mondays, 6am gym Cardio Arms Abs, 12pm Walk for 2 miles.... Tuesday, 12pm Walk for 2 miles, 8pm gym Cardio Legs Abs.

5. Do not go shopping. By clothes in your bigger size will only keep you comfortable at that weight but knowing you are close to fitting into your old clothes is a better motivation.

6. walk to the store, not drive.


I update this post frequently..... STAY TUNED FOR MORE TIPS

Orange Juice with Not ONE Orange

After cheating over the weekend I decided to do a juice day. This juice provides all the nutrients I will need in one day. I usually only juice for one meal per day but today I will be supplementing all my meals and snacks with juice or raw fruit. I will also be doing cardio today, whether it be walking outside or going to the gym. Just because you are juicing and not eating solid food does not hold you back from working out. You will have more energy. If this is your first time juicing, do not go HARD at the gym. Try to have a healthy snack before like saltless almonds. My weight was at a limbo last week at 132 lbs. I am determined to get to 127 lbs. by the 29th which I will be attending an evening event. I already bought my dress an XS and although I can squeeze into it now, I want to wear the dress not the dress wear me. You get me?? So here is my miraculous Orange Juice with Not ONE Orange recipe. Remember the portion is for all day.

3 green apples
10 large carrots
1 bag of celery
1/2 of a grapefruit
1 cup of spinach



Throughout the day, expect to use the bathroom more than once. Drink plenty of water. You will feel full and a natural energy. Your skin will feel especially soft and if your pores are clogged expect a pimple or two while the cleanse eliminates ever toxin in your body. I am excited to be at least 129 lbs. by the morning. Juicing does not provide long term weight loss unless you stay active and on a healthy diet. That means do go to wendy's tomorrow and order a chicken wrap and calling it healthy. You will gain back those pounds lost. Continue with a juice/day and eat pure protein like chicken with a little salt.

Sugar Wax Me Baby!!!

Ladies!!! Get beach body ready without spending a buck by making your very own sugar wax.

So, one day I was bored on youtube and decided to search about waxing from home. Having a baby is a mission to go out and get waxed, or do anything you used to at all.

The Recipe

2 cups white or brown sugar (i like brown)
3/4 cup water
2 tsp lemon juice

I mixed everything together on high heat and let it boiled while I mixed with a chopstick. 
After about 15-20 minutes you will see wax start becoming more consistent.
While it starts to look like honey, consistency wise, then pour into a glass cup or container.

You now apply the wax in the opposite direction as the hair growth. BECAREFUL! I burned myself 3 times because I thought it was ready. Remember the skin on our hands are thicker than anywhere else so it doesn't seem as hot as it really is. Test the wax on your arm for temperature. If you can handle it there, you are fine.

After applying the wax, I used one of my baby girl's burp cloths as a strip and applied it to the waxed section. Anything cotton will work, like an old t-shirt. I did about 3 tiny sections before actually removing any strips. When you pull the strip, pull in the same direction as you applied the wax.

For some reason I thought waxing myself would hurt more than getting it done by someone else but it didn't at all. I guess since you are in control you are mentally prepared for what is about to happen, and also the wax is smoother. After waxing, my skin was soft and sweet. I did not have any residue whatsoever, like when I leave the wax place. No need for baby powder either. 

Please comment on your experience. I would love to hear how the sugar wax was for you.