Things I've Learned/Noticed Mostly This Week . . . (updated)

My jeans are looser.  Even when freshly washed.

this is not me

The best showers are the ones after a really tough workout.

I actually really like a lot food that's good for me.

I love lifting weights.

Bananas are my favorite fruit, hands down.

I haven't craved anything so much that I can't resist it in the last few weeks.

I feel stronger.

Supporters are imperative and I'm thankful for mine.

Bikes are back at Costco and I'm going to buy one this weekend even though there will still be too much snow to ride it for months.

One man with b.o. can permeate an entire exercise studio in under 15 minutes.

I need a massage like crazy and my appointment isn't till Monday.

I heart veggie and fruit smoothies.

I know there was more but I can't for the life of me remember!

**The update** a couple of requests for a recipe for the smoothie.  The one in the above picture is my current favorite concoction.

1 c frozen blueberries

1/2 frozen banana

2 good handfuls of spinach

big cup full of water (I use my hard plastic starbucks cup)

ground flax seed (optional)

Blend blend blend.  This makes enough for two full glasses but I drink it all myself.  If your fruit isn't frozen, add some ice to replace some water.  I really like my smoothies to be thick but blended well.  Sometimes I make this smoothie right after work but before the gym so I will add 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder.  I only do that if I'm heading to work out though.  I've experimented with a few other greens and I've found that spinach is the one you can taste the least.  I don't taste it at all now.   Also, vitamin C eaten with spinach increases the iron absorption so feel free to toss an orange or strawberries in there for extra oomph!  Don't be shy with your favorite fruits, I've never made a smoothie that was undrinkable.  I did make one that was the color of baby poo (no joke) so I drank it out of a solid container so I couldn't see it!!  I blame the mangos for that one.