Author: Sarah

Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m so happy that you’re here! I've shared my story here

Most overweight people have probably followed at least one weight loss diet and have not achieved the results they hoped for. Or you might even have lost weight but, after a few weeks, you regained the weight you lost. This can be for several reasons but there are a number of all-too common mistakes that most people make when following a weight-loss diet. I know I made these mistakes when I first tried to lose weight and so did my friends. In this article, I want to share FIVE common mistakes to avoid and along with alternatives to help you…

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Meal replacement shakes and protein shakes are often confused. Because of this, many people consume the wrong kind of shake for their goals. Needless to say, making this mistake can prevent weight loss, prevent muscle gain, and even cause fat gain! What’s your goal ? Looking to lose weight ? Scroll to Meal Replacement Shakes section, and learn why it’s an effective way to lose weight. Looking to gain muscle ? Scroll to Protein Shakes section and find way it the right solution to you. 1. Meal replacement shakes  Meal replacement shakes are designed to help you achieve weight loss.…

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Green smoothies are a very convenient way to get more vegetables into your diet and, contrary to what the name suggests, those veggies don’t have to be green! In fact, almost any vegetable that you can safely eat raw can go into a green smoothie – even red peppers! Eating enough vegetables every day has never been easy. You have to peel them, cook them and then find time to eat them. Life is busy enough without doing that a few times a day. That’s why green smoothies are so good. You can eat a lot of veggies in very…

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When you are busy, it can be tempting to skip lunch or dinner. Not only can this leave you feeling hungry, it’s also a good way to end up with no energy and a major sugar craving. No matter what you are trying to do during the day, none of these things are going to help you get there faster! If you are tempted to skip a meal, firstly – don’t! And secondly, take a few minutes to make a delicious, nutritious smoothie. Smoothies take no time at all to make, only a few minutes to drink, and can be…

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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and yet most breakfast foods are junk. Cereal? Junk! Waffles? Junk! Pastries? Junk! And what about oatmeal? While I like it, I don’t always have the time to make it or the appetite to eat a big bowl of heavy oatmeal first thing in the morning. It’s no wonder then that so many people either choose not to eat breakfast or can’t find time to have this most important meal. And if your breakfast tastes like dessert, you know it’s not good for you! Rather than just skip…

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Superfoods are foods that are, well, super! They come from a variety of sources although many are plant-based which makes them ideal for vegetarians and vegans. Superfoods are PACKED with essential nutrients that will help you get and stay healthy and many have unique properties such as being anti-cancer foods, anti-inflammatory foods, foods that boost your mental health and energy, and foods that help slow the aging process. In fact, you can think of superfoods as a type of medicine that can help treat or prevent many of the health problems that we face today. I like to add superfoods…

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If you’ve been looking for an alternative to your everyday couple of coffee that going to give you a better energy boost in the morning without staining your teeth or giving you “coffee breath”, you’re going to want to check out my recipe for the best strawberry mango smoothie, more smoothie recipes here , you’ve ever had in your life. Seriously. This is the kind of strawberry mango smoothie that just might kick you off of every other kind of smoothie out there, giving you all of the energy boosting results you’re looking for bright and early in the morning from…

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I don’t know about you, but for me, there’s absolutely no better way to jumpstart my morning than with a picture perfect strawberry kiwi smoothie. There’s just something about this blend that gives me all the extra energy I need, and it doesn’t have the same kind of crash an hour later that a big old cup of coffee used to. Seriously, this is tough to beat. I also love this strawberry kiwi smoothie because it’s filled with antioxidants, loaded down with the right amount of natural fiber to keep me running nice and regular, and isn’t going to stain…

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If you love fruit and you enjoy making smoothies, you’ll adore my strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe. This awesome recipe contains my favorite base ingredients, which are frozen, unsweetened strawberries and low-fat milk. I throw in blueberries because they combine with strawberries so well! This smoothie has tons of rich flavor and it’s definitely a healthy choice. In addition, it’s just so easy to make, so you can whip it up in mere minutes. Ingredients *makes five servings one cup low-fat milk five cups of frozen and unsweetened strawberries half-cup of blueberries (frozen) two tbsps. honey one medium-sized, ripe banana – not…

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If you want to make a delicious new smoothie that is packed with nutrition, you’ll really love my favorite smoothie recipe! It requires just a few ingredients, it’s a total breeze to make and it’s designed to help you enjoy a healthy breakfast at home or on the go. This banana strawberry smoothie recipe is a thick and satisfying drink which is beloved by kids and adults alike. However, you should always shake it up before you indulge, so that all of the ingredients blend! Ingredients One-half of a banana One cup of milk Half a cup of strawberries (frozen).…

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