There's nothing better than enjoying a cool refreshing treat at the end of a hot Summer's day. And what is Summer without ice cream?! I've got you covered, you can have your ice cream and eat it too with my super simple Banana Nice Cream recipe.
I like to throw a few bananas in the freezer before we head out for the day and then enjoy this for a fast, healthy dessert. The kids can't get enough of it so my advice is to freeze plenty of bananas.
This recipe makes 2 drinks.
BANANA NICE CREAM
INGREDIENTS:
2 frozen bananas
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons almond butter
DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend and enjoy!
It's fast and easy enough to always make fresh. With treats like this, it's easy to form new healthy habits and not feel deprived.
Of course you're going to eat out once in a while and enjoy some delicious pasta, desserts, and other tasty treats. This is absolutely fine, but there's a trick that I do after every cheat meal to burn off the carbs and sugars so they don't convert into fat.
Watch this video and be sure to do this within 30 minutes of your next cheat meal. This will ensure you stay on track with your weight loss goals and don't have to feel guilty about indulging!
Yours in health and happiness,
Danette May
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One common problem that many people face when trying to lose weight is not seeing resultsdespite their valiant efforts. They’re going to the gym and watching their diet and doing the things the books say, but the weight is not budging. This can be frustrating to say the least.
It’s also the reason most people quit. Not seeing any results make all attempts seem futile and pointless. Then, exercise and diet become restrictive to one’s lifestyle. The fact of the matter is that even if the weight on the scales does not drop, exercise and eating healthy is beneficial to you and will never go out of style.
That being said, there are a few common mistakes that most people make without even realizing it. Check below and see if you could be making any of them and avoid these errors. The scales may drop in no time.
1. Consuming too many carbohydrates
The most important thing to do on a diet is restrict your carbs and get the most of your carbs from vegetables like sweet potatoes. Brown rice and quinoa are also good carb choices. Skip the white rice, pasta, bread and other refined products. This one mistakealone is responsible for most people seeing stagnant results.
Some people are carb sensitive and their insulin levels spike with just a little carbs. So ideally, it’s best to really limit your carb intake.
2. Skipping the resistance
Resistance training is more important than cardio. The notion that weight loss can only be achieved with hours of mindless cardio is WRONG. 15 minutes of hard resistance training with minimal rest is much more effective than a half -hour of moderate cardio.
Do body weight exercises . Keep them heavy and move fast but in a controlled manner. When your muscles grow, your body will burn more calories and you will become leaner.
3. Doing slow cardio
There is a time and place for slow cardio. On your rest days, you may wish to take a brisk 30 minute walk on an empty stomach. On most other days, slow cardio is not really helpful.If you are obese, and slow cardio is all you can do, that’s fine. If you’re really not in shape and slow cardio is your best, then go ahead and do it.
The key is to slowly work towards the high intensity workouts. High intensity will burn more fat on any given day.
4. Not enough sleep
Music is the space between the notes. You need your rest. If you keep going like the Energizer bunny, you’re going to gain more weight in the long run.
Getting enough sleep is crucial to fat loss.
5. Too much stress
This is something that people are not aware of. Stress releases cortisol in your body. This indirectly leads to weight gain.
6. A poorly functioning digestive system
This could be another reason that is holding back your weight loss. If you have bad bacteria, inflammation or low stomach acid, it will be a problem that affects your ability to lose weight.
Get yourself checked by a doctor. The blood test will tell you what you need to know.
Finally, weight loss can be achievedif you stay the course and constantly stay alert while checking your progress. That is the only way you can track if you’re on the right track and losing weight. Keep what works and discard what doesn’t.
‘Tis the Season of BBQ's, cookouts, picnics and fun gatherings of friends, family and of course, FOOD!
Want to bring something healthy that goes beyond a veggie tray? Here's the PERFECT party dip that will have guests asking…”How is this dip so tasty, didn't you say it was a healthy dip?”
Yes! It is healthy and full of protein that will keep you from overeating when the shrimp finally come off the barbie. You can whip it up faster than you can say “pass the sunscreen” too! Here's my recipe:
You'll be reminded how good healthy tastes when guest after guest asks “Who made this dip? OMG, so good! Can I get your recipe?” The best part is this little treat will help you stay on track and avoidthose cream and cheese laden dips that tend to abound at these Summer Soirees.
Yours in health,
Danette
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