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Thinny Thursday- Yoga and Bethenny Frankel

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Ladies and gents, Thinny Thursday  is Back!  So how did I keep sane during the pre-wedding crazies?

YOGA. Ugh, I know. Yoga.. You’re either on board or not at all. But I swear, it doesn’t have to be so Love-Hate. Well, Love is always good, but let’s work on the Hate. I’m personally an enthusiast who’s done Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Works, one of the best institutions. That said, I’ve fallen off the wagon many times and even have my own gripes.. such as:

  • classes costs mula $
  • I actually have to get dressed and be seen (versus running out my door or the eliptical machine in the house)
  • classes last too long (1.5 hours)
I recently came across this article on Bethenny Frankel which shares that her secret to staying fit is also yoga. Furthermore, she’s come out with Bethenny’s Skinny Girl Workout which includes two 15-minute workouts and one 20-minute workout. Amazing!!! Whether you’re trying to ease yourself into Yoga or keep yourself in the game, an at-home DVD in managable time chunks is the perfect solution.
And look! She’s the real deal (versus some famous people who try to make yoga DVDs without knowing anything about it!). Ok, going to order this workout and try it myself. Will keep you posted!

 
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XOXO
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Greena-Colada Avocado Smoothie Recipe by Dr. Lipman- Yum

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Thursday, August 18th, 2011

If you’ve been following my last few Thinny Thursday posts, you know that I’ve swapped out my dear old oatmeal for a new a.m. obsession: Smoothies.  Thanks to Dr.Lipman’s book Spent, I’ve found some super yummy and nutritional recipes to start my day. Today I’m sharing with you the recipe for the Greena-Colada Avocado Smoothie which tastes like Hawaii in your mouth!

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1/4 avocado
  • 1 serving or 3-4 tablespoons vanilla or plain whey protein powder
  • 1 serving or 2 teaspoons greens powder
  • 1/2-1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 ice cubes

It turns out rather green, but I’m telling you it’s like a momentary vacation!

XOXO

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Thinny Thursday- Grow Your Own Organic Garden!

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Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Ok, I know that you do Not check in to DD to see vegetables of all things, BUT, you do ask me how I stay slim while eating desserts. Quite simply, I eat wholesome, organic, and natural foods when I’m not satisfying my sweet tooth. Even when I am eating desserts, they are freshly baked goods with real ingredients.  Indeed, I avoid packaged items with preservatives and chemicals like they’re the plague! (And who knows, they may very well be plaguing our society of all these unwanted allergies, autism, diabetes, etc. etc. etc!).

Look- Charlie totally approves.  So in light of eating well and getting married, my amazing friend and vegetarian blogger, Leslie Sarna, started me off by getting me some plants and seeds.

She actually did all the work planting them too while I just looked on and chatted away with her. Yay Leslie! THANK YOU so much for my garden!!! I am BEYOND excited to have fresh veggies at the tip of my fingers. It will be like Christmas everyday that a new tomato or carrot comes in!  Didn’t think a DD could get this excited over veggies, did you.

In addition to blogging yummy vegetarian dishes, Leslie also has some great dessert recipes, which you can check out here!

XOXO

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Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe, a Yummy Morning Shake

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Thursday, July 28th, 2011

You may recall last Thinny Thursday’s post in which I spoke about Dr. Lipman’s book Spent and his firm belief in the healing power of smoothies (see here).  I can’t disagree with the man, they are delicious. Today I’m sharing with you his recipe for the Banana Berry Smoothie.  Btw, might start calling these Shakey Thursday’s instead if I keep this up! ;-)

Banana Berry Smoothie

  • 1 Frozen, small banana in chunks
  • 1 cup mixed, frozen berries
  • 1 serving or 3-4 tablespoons vanilla or plain whey protein powder
  • 1 serving or 2 teaspoons green powder
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 4 ice cubes

and Voila, so yummy, even the dog will beg for some.~

To see last week’s Blueberry Avocado recipe, click here! :)

XOXO

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Morning Shake to Shake it up: Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

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Thursday, July 14th, 2011

I recently found myself feeling sluggish & light-headed and knew I had to make a change to re-boot my system. I discovered the book Spent by Frank Lipman, M.D. and I already feel so amazing! One thing that the author swears and lives by are morning “green” shakes. Quote: “I am so convinced  of a smoothie’s healing potential for those who are Spent that if changing your diet to eat a smoothie every morning were the only thing that you took away from this book and integrated into your life, I would be satisfied.”  How can I argue with the good Dr. over a smoothie? Step aside Oatmeal, I’ve got a new morning ritual.~

To buy the book Spent and see all his yummy smoothie recipes, click here.

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen organic blueberries
  • 1/4 avocado
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 serving or 3-4 tablespoons vanilla or plain whey protein powder
  • 1 serving or 2 teaspoons greens powder
  • 4 ice cubes
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Jillian Michaels Anti-Bloat Juice- I think it Works!

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Thursday, June 30th, 2011

This Thinny Thursday I’m sharing Jillian Michael’s juice concoction for eliminating bloat. I kept seeing the recipe posted all over Pinterest and decided to see what the hoopla was about.  This mixture is a flavored water that you drink in addition to your regular, daily diet. It is not a fast, meal-substitute, or detox.

All you need is:

1 Dandelion Root Tea Bag

Sugar or Stevia to taste

1 Tbsp Cranberry Juice (100% sugar-free)

60 Ounces Distilled Water

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Mix and Voila, you have yourself a surprisingly delicious, lemonade like drink.~

It’s claimed that these combined ingredients make a fantastic and natural diuretic, that when consumed for seven-days straight, can make you drop five to ten pounds in water-weight. Wow! I am not a doctor and do not have a medical background. I’m just relaying what has seemed to work for other people online. Personally, I’m only day 3 days into drinking this mixture and I’ve gotta say, I Love it! I think it’s working… at the very least, I’m drinking lots of fluids!

XOXO

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Can Coconut Juice Combat Wrinkles?!

By Dessert Darling · Comments (1)
Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Ok guys, this Thinny Thursday, we’re talking wrinkles. SOooo, I got really sick last month with Bronchitis and woke up one day with Super wrinkles. Say what?! Did I age 5 years overnight?!? I kinda freaked out (can you tell?) and through my investigative research, I discovered that antibiotics can dehydrated you. Well I took not one, but two courses of the Z-pack to fight my cough- Oh THANK GOD, so it was only temporary?? And not due to my love-affair with Sugar?! (please please say No!)

Needless to say, I was on a mission to HYDRATE! In comes Coconut Water. These days Coconut Water is touted as a panacea that’s capable of everything from raising your metabolism to fighting viruses like the flu. Hmmm, sounds a little too good to be true- but this much I’ve learned, it hydrates you and in way that your body can really absorb.

So, here I am drinking Coconut Water like it’s Nectar from the Gods and taking fish oil pills to boot. I think it’s helping!

My favorite brand is by far Amy and Brian’s Coconut Juice with pulp. Mmm, it’s my liquid dessert!

Has anyone else had an experience like this???

XOXO

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Cinco de Mayo Strawberry Margarita Popsicles- Olé!

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Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This Thinny Thursday I’m sharing with you these fabulous looking Strawberry Margarita Popsicles that I found on BakersRoyal.com.  They look so refreshing and delightful! Perfect treat for the summer-time heat!  Olé~

 

XOXO

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Thinny Thursday Tip- Drink Lots of Water!

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Thursday, April 14th, 2011

You’ve surely heard this tip many times before, but it never hurts to be reminded.

I’m a Huge fan of a tall glass of water.  I actually  feel naked and slightly panicky if I don’t have a bottle of water on me when I leave the house.  Water not only flushes ours systems and keep our skin glowing, but also, it keeps us from eating too many calories. How? Because sometimes we eat when really, we’re just thirsty.

Make your water something special by infusing it with fresh berries, cucumbers, mint, citrus, what have you! Look, I’ve even found a whole site devoted to Spa Water! (click here)

Picture from MySpaWaterBook.com.

Stay hydrated! :)

XOXO

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My Favorite Sweet Fragrances

By Dessert Darling · Comments (0)
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

This Thinny Thursday, instead of tempting you with sweet things to eat, let’s explore my favorite things to smell!

Considering my sweet-tooth, it should come as no surprise that I enjoy fruity and delicious fragrances. Today I thought I’d share my my Top 3 perfumes for Spring and Summer. :)

1) FALLING IN LOVE by Philosophy

With a name like that, how can you not love this perfume!?  Falling in Love is a delightful combination of sweet vanilla & bright, musky blackberry. If there’s anything to be said for the power of words, I was wearing this spritz the night I met, and yes.. fell in love with my guy.

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