Green Monster

I have started drinking green monster smoothies.

It is a spinach smoothie.

I am hoping it will give me more energy.

The recipe I have been using is

1 cup of vanilla almond milk

Greek yogurt 1 small container- about 1/2 cup

frozen banana- peeled and sliced before freezing

3 to 4 cups of spinach

small spoonful of natural peanut butter


I am going to change it up some, I think I am going to leave out the peanut butter or the yogurt next time.

I'm trying to save on calories, but I think I may need at least one of them for protein.

I will keep trying out recipes and post what I think of them here.

I have been doing some reading about it, this is some of it.

Weight Loss Benefits

Putting green vegetables in smoothies aids weight maintenance and weight loss for several reasons. First, those fiber-rich vegetables can enhance feelings of fullness and make such feelings last longer than foods with other nutrients can. That may curb your total calorie consumption and help you build up a larger calorie deficit. For every 3,500 calories you manage to save, you'll lose 1 lb. Cut calories when you use a green smoothie as a meal replacement, especially if it drink it as a substitute for the meal that is normally your largest.

Health Benefits

Green smoothies also have nutritional benefits that go beyond helping you lose weight. You may not think that sneaking veggies into a smoothie makes a big difference, but ChooseMyPlate.gov reports that eating more servings of vegetables every day can help you decrease your risk of cancer, bone loss, diabetes, stroke, heart attack and kidney stones. Smoothies made with natural ingredients will also provide you with essential nutrients that you might miss out on at normal meals.

Recipe

Adding a cup of raw, fresh spinach leaves to any smoothie won't alter the taste or texture dramatically, but it will add a splash of color and a boost of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Try blending a handful of crushed ice with the spinach, one small banana, 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup of nonfat plain yogurt and 1/2 cup of skim milk. The drink has about 250 calories, 13.5 g protein, 1 g fat and 5 g fiber. Once you get used to the spinach, try increasing the amount or adding some broccoli, kale, zucchini or green bell pepper

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/476539-what-are-the-benefits-of-green-smoothies-for-weight-loss/#ixzz1kOFeQ3Im

Meet Frosty

This is our new kitten Frosty.

We adopted her form the Humane Society.

She is very active and loves to play with Kane and Cloe.

She is a Lynx Point Siamese.

She even gets along with the Hamsters!

Happy New Year!

Sorry I haven't been on here in awhile.

Here is a picture of my car at a car show that I one best in my division.

I have added a  Flowmaster Exhaust and K&N cold air intake to it.

This is the latest thing that has been done.

Color matched engine cover with carbon fiber hydrographics. The strut tower covers and fuse box cover are also done in carbon fiber hydrographics.

Here is another picture of my car.

The General Lee

I am going to be on here more, see you soon,

Kimberly

Betrayal

Well my car is done, at least the stuff at the dealership. I will post pics another day.

I'm not in a good mood today, I heard some people at work talking shit about me.

I have had it with backstabbers and liars.

My Day So Far

The special stuff they are doing to my car should have taken 1 day, they have had my car 3 days.

The salesman Ron has avoided my text and calls all day, I have had to take off of work and drive down there to talk to him.

On the way there my daughter calls me to tell me they only had a half day of school and she want to know if she can order pizzas because there is a party going on at my house!

Ron tells me my car will be ready by 5 today, it better be!!!!

My Mom has been gripping at me all day! If y'all don't know we work together.

I picked up the plates for my car.

My son calls and wants a ride to school at 3:30, I tell him it is 3:15 and I'm still at work, no I can't give you a ride!

I have about had it!

Tonight is Homecoming at the school, it is going to be crowded, and all I want to do is go home!

I'll let y'all know if the car is ready or if I have a complete breakdown.

Btw, I typed all this out and then clicked the wrong button and clicked it off!!! I had to retype everything!

My New Car

I bought a new car about a week ago, just getting around to posting it here.

It is at the dealership getting somethings done to it right now, I'll post what they did later.

It is a Dodge Charger R/T Plus.

Today I'm driving a Challenger, I made sure it was a V8.

My kids like the Charger better, they say because it is bigger, has a touch screen radio, leather heated seats front and back, back up camera, heated and cooled cup holders, and a lot more extras.

A Peek Into My Morning

Co worker: Did you make the coffee?

Me: Yes.

Co worker: I'll pass.

Me: But I only put 5 scoops in it today.

Co worker: If I drink that I'll be shaking all day.

Me: You can water it down.

Co worker: No, it's just to strong.

Me: But it is my one cup wake you up coffee.

Co worker: This from someone who thought I was trying to kill them with Aleve D and Zyrtec.

Me: You were trying to kill me, that is why I take Allegra now.

Co worker: I don't like Allegra.

Me: Why not?

Co worker: Because you can't take it with orange juice.

Me: I drink coffee in the mornings, not orange juice....maybe that's why I get sick so much.

Co worker: Maybe, I'll see you later.

Me: OK, later