Three Smoothies for the New Year!

With the start of the new year, we all make resolutions. Many of us resolve to lose weight or even just to be healthier. But as the weeks go by, one by one we all begin to crack and break down a little bit. It’s easy to break your resolution, trust me! But, with these three smoothie recipes it’s even easier to keep it! Not only are these delicious, but they will help you stick to your resolutions.

Energize

Is your New Year's Resolution to be more focused and productive? Try this Blueberry Brain Booster smoothie! To make this yummy creation you’ll need to blend together the following ingredients:

 1 cup of frozen blueberries

 ½ a small sliced banana

½ cup of sliced cucumber

1tbsp. of Chia Seeds

1 cup of water

Cleanse

One of the hardest resolutions to keep is to be healthier! This cleansing green smoothie is all-natural and promotes a happy, healthy body.

1 cup of sliced papaya

½ cup of fresh kale greens

½ cup of spinach

½ of a sliced banana

½  of a sliced green apple

Relax

If you're always on the go and want to slow down and enjoy life more this year, we have a fun and delicious smoothie for you!

1 banana, sliced

½ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt (or any of your favorite flavors)

A handful of chocolate chips

½ cup of Kale greens

2 Tbsp of peanut butter

¼ skim milk

Mix up all your ingredients and enjoy a sweet treat!

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Top 5 Ways to Keep Your New Years Resolution

1) Come Up with a Plan

Following through on your resolution is much easier when you have a plan. With a plan, you can create baby steps that can help lead you up to keeping your resolution for the year. Want to lose 20 pounds? Cut down on sodas and sweets or find healthier alternatives. Is your resolution to spend more time with your family? Plan game nights, events, and trips throughout the year.

2) Talk About It

Telling your family and friends about your resolution will help you gain the support and confidence you need to make it a reality. Plus, they may want to join in and turn over a new leaf with you.

3) Track Your Progress

It's easy to get discouraged if you focus on the long road ahead of you. Tracking your progress allows you to see the steps you're taking towards your goal every day.

4) Reward Yourself

Create milestones towards your goal to help motivate you to keep at it. For example, if your resolution is to make better grades in school you can reward yourself with shopping trips, your favorite sweets, and more time with friends. An even better is an idea is to give yourself rewards that will help you reach your goal, like replace your old computer or having friends over for a study group.

5) Don't Beat Yourself Up

If you have a bad day, month, or even half a year, it doesn't mean that your resolution is no longer reachable. None of us our perfect and we'll often make mistakes when trying to reach a goal. Learn and recover from your mistakes and get back on track.