Smoothie Sanity

[gupfee]

Since I joined the gym in December, I've lost about 15 pounds.  More important to me is that the routine of going to a gym 3x a week, and really paying close attention to what I eat feels like it is going to stick this time.  It is a truly a lifestyle change.

I am a work in progress, though, and I don't claim to know all the answers.  So when I

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[thunderclap8]

My favorite smoothie involves mango rum...

[ozy_y2k]

I totally read "pom juice" above, as "porn juice", at first glance.

And that is the sum total of my extremely well-considered musings on the subject of smoothie construction.

[maritas]

lol Ask and I shall receive!
I just asked N about you yesterday!

and awesome about the gym and smoothie recipes!
I've also wanted to get into losing some weight. I'm going to check out the blender too!

[entelein]

I love making smoothies, and yes! frozen fruit is the way to go.

Greek yogurts are great. I also like to stick some flax seed in there, and if I want additional sweet flavor with a kick (and not a huge sugar hit), I add some finely chopped crystallized ginger.

Seconding honey as a sweetener - and it helps to put it on the yogurt, or adding it after the frozen stuff is blended, otherwise it clumps into a frozen glob.

I have a whole bunch of bananas in the freezer that are actually delicious all on their own when blended. It tastes just like ice cream, and if I want something more than banana flavor, I just sprinkle over with cinnamon.

[ariock]

Thank you for the tips!

All of the suggestions sound really good. And not just because I'm a little hungry right now. :D