Happy New Year! I thought I would start 2015 off right with a healthier recipe, since almost everyone's New Year's resolution involves eating better, losing weight, exercising more, or a combination of all three. Back in August, I started making a smoothie for breakfast everyday because they were the most convenient meal to take with me on my 45 minute drive. Little did I know, they would actually make me lose about 6 pounds without even trying! It's definitely the best way to improve your energy, increase your protein and nutrient intake, gain lean muscle...and it tastes great! I make all different types of smoothies depending on the fruit I have at the time, but this Triple Berry Green Smoothie has definitely become my favorite combination lately!
So I totally love everything about Cleveland...except the east side. The traffic, the fact that you can't get from point A to point B without going 4 miles out of the way via winding roads, the fact that the highways somehow failed to connect to any of the important areas, did I mention TRAFFIC? Clearly I've been a self-proclaimed west-sider for life (with the exception of an occasional hike or a Nordstrom adventure). But then I landed this awesome design job in Solon. Karma sucks. It's a tough life making the 55 minute trek in the morning, so I basically attempt to wake up as late as possible while still looking presentable. I started making these incredible breakfast smoothies so I can bring my meal on the go, and I realized I was officially addicted when I started making them on weekend mornings when I was in no rush to get anywhere. It's nutrition in a cup, and so refreshing!! Especially paired with a sunny Saturday morning and a brand new issue of Travel & Leisure magazine (with Firenze on the cover nonetheless)! Try making it yourself, and be sure to experiment with the fruit you add too!
