February 5, 2016
I can’t believe I’m just now joining our local gym. We’ve been living in the area going on right at 3 years…and well…I’ve just been so busy running my business or should I say my business was running me I failed to take time out to myself to do something that I love. I used to workout 24-7 in Atlanta. My daily routine consisted of getting up at 4:30am and working out with a personal trainer for an hour. Sometimes I’d even go back to the gym after my 8-5 job.
But I remember always sleeping better, and more importantly dealing with stress better.
So today was my first official day in the gym. Wow! I felt like a weakling! I can’t believe how much I couldn’t lift…(not that I like lifting massive amounts of weights) but even what I was used to curling was a little challenging.
I had to remind myself, that after being diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease and living off of liquids and no protein for a while, my body is week and needs time…time to re-build my muscle and stamina and that’s okay.
Hey! I just deserved a pat on the back that I joined, I went, I gave it my all.
After getting home, and having like nothing in the refrigerator and needing to fuel my body I thought what’s quick, easy and tasty….and of course what do I have on hand at the moment. I have some frozen strawberries, one banana, and a jar of Coconut Oil (which the Doctor recommended I take 2 heaping tablespoons of coconut oil a day) so heres what I came up with!
On to the ingredients! The main ingredient is like my life savor, organic Teeccino! I’ve always been a coffee lover and this hits the spot both in taste and comfort…if you know what I mean.
Ingredients
1 brewed and cooled down cup of Organic Teeccino (I use this one)
1 heaping Tablespoon Coconut Oil (I use this one)
1/4 cup Coconut Vanilla Creamer (I use this one)
6 Frozen Strawberries (make sure their organic)
1 Organic Banana
Directions:
Throw everything into your Vitamix Blender (this is the one I use) and pulse away. Drink + Enjoy!
I decided after whipping it up, to ask my husband to taste it! He seriously always cringes when I ask him to taste healthy things I make, LOL! But shockingly, his reply, “it’s really good could you pour me a glass!”
Yes, Vitamix’s are an investment, but one worth it. My husband and I use it all of the time. It’s truly been a life savor for me during my Autoimmune Diet Process!
Here’s to your healthy + happy Friday!
Emily
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