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L E A N + G R E E Nm e a l r e p l a c e m e n t k i t

L O S E W E I G H T + E N J OY Q U I C K H E A LT H Y M E A L S

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COPYRIGHT © 2017 SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIES, LLC | FIRST EDITION: JANUARY 2017

W E L C O M E T O T H E N E X T L E V E L !

In Simple 7: LEAN+GREEN you’ll learn exactly what to add to your daily green smoothie to make it the perfect meal replacement. If losing weight + having quick healthy meals are important to you, then this is your kit.

There’s no counting calories. No magic pills. No deprivation.

For the next 7 days, this kit will show you how to boost the Simple 7 daily green smoothie to work as meal replacements. We’ve highlighted our fav meal replacement combo and also suggest one tried and true combo to use for the next 7 days. This will keep costs down and simplicity to the max.

If you’d like, you can incorporate the other featured meal replacement boosters into your daily blends and experiment with flavor and performance. It’s up to you!

At Simple Green Smoothies, we believe that green smoothies are like the gateway drug to a healthier life. Just by drinking a daily green smoothie, you’ll begin to have more energy and crave healthier foods naturally. We can’t wait to see what other healthy habits pop up in your life!

peace, love & leafy greens,

Jen Hansard + the rawkstar team

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SHOPPING LIST + GAME PLAN11

T A B L EO FC O N T E N T S

GETTING STARTED4

MEAL REPLACEMENT 1015

SHOP GUIDE9

CONGRATULATIONS!19

RAWKIN’ GOODS20

PREP AHEAD22

SWAP GUIDE23

METRIC CONVERSION24

COCONUT OIL VS MCT OIL10

BONUS ARTICLES25

DAY 112

DAY 415

DAY 213

DAY 516

DAY 314

DAY 617

DAY 718

L E A N + G R E E N

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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

1. READ THIS ENTIRE KITThese pages are packed with information to help you thrive

these next 7 days as you make your daily green smoothie a meal

replacement. Soak it all in and then let’s get blending!

2. PRINT THE GAME PLANPage 11 is a printable game plan. We recommend printing it,

taking with you to the grocery store to shop, and pinning to

your fridge as a daily reminder.

You must have a game plan. If you aim at “nothing” you will hit it every single time. #truthbomb

3. JOIN THE SIMPLE 7 SQUADIt’s time you got to know your fellow Simple 7 teammates. Inside

the Simple 7 Squad Facebook group, you can ask questions,

post pics and make friends with others who are on a similiar

journey as you. JOIN THE SIMPLE 7 SQUAD

When “I” is replaced by “We” — illness becomes wellness.

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M E A L R E P L A C E M E N T 1 0 1

We believe that any time is a great time for a green smoothie.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner— you name it! Leafy greens and

fresh fruit in a blended smoothie always make a great meal

replacement option because the body craves (and needs)

vitamins and minerals all day long. Here’s a few tips to help

guide you as you gulp the greens in exchange for a meal:

MORNING: Pack in the healthy fats, proteins and nutrient-dense fruit

sugars to keep your energy reserves up throughout the day. Breakfast

of a champion starts today!

EVENING: Decrease the amount of fruit sugars and ramp up the

proteins and healthy fats to help you sleep well and burn off the

calories before you hit the hay

BOTTOM LINE: We drink green smoothies for meals all the time.

The key is just to get it in your body! Sometimes I’ll have it for a meal

because I’m in a hurry and just want to down something asap... or I’m

too tired to cook a real meal. Other times, it’s because I’m trying to

slim down after a season of feasting or in time for a big event like a

wedding or a reunion.

We recommend having at least one green smoothie a day as a meal

replacement... but you can add in more if you’d like (you’ll just need to

buy some extra smoothie ingredients). Listen to your body and enjoy

the Simple 7 process.

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H E A L T H B E N E F I T S

We love to celebrate the good things in life, and the goodness of a

green smoothie meal is def one of them! Some of the benefits you

can experience when swapping a heavy meal with a LEAN+GREEN

smoothie are:

• More energy thanks to all the fresh, raw ingredients

• More time in your life (since they’re super quick to make)

• Less bloating than after a heavy meal

• Weight loss (our smoothie recipes are nutrient dense which will help

with vicious cravings + encourage weight loss)

• Glowing skin thanks to the fiber to keep your digestive system moving

along and the extra hydration by drinking your meal.

• Confidence as you are armed with 7 smoothie recipes that can be

turned into breakfast, lunch or dinner at anytime!

• Sanity saver— for those nights when you’re starving, have no dinner

planned and refuse to leave the house. Green smoothies will come to

the rescue!

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The key to replacing meals with green smoothies AND feeling

great truly comes down to these two things: protein + healthy

fats. This power combo will keep you feeling full and give you

the energy you need to cruise right through ’til your next snack

or meal. Below are our recommended ingredient boosters to

creating a plant-powered green smoothie meal replacement:

+ PLANT-BASED PROTEINPlant-based proteins keep your body full and give you tons of energy.

They also help repair your tired muscles, which is perfect for that post-

workout buzz.

• Hemp hearts

• Chia seeds

• Plant-based protein powder

• Gluten-free rolled oats

• Organic silken tofu

+ PLANT-BASED HEALTHY FATHealthy fats protect your heart, keep your energy levels up, boost

metabolism, and lower bad cholesterol levels. So please don’t skip the

fats. They’re actually really, really good for you!

• Avocado

• Unrefined organic coconut oil (or MCT oil)

• Almond butter

• Chia seeds (yep, here they are again! These babies are loaded with

healthy fats and protein, making them a great everyday booster)

T H E F O R M U L A

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M E A L R E P L A C E M E N TI N S P I R A T I O N ( 1 S E R V I N G )

2 TABLESPOONS HEMP HEARTS + 1/4 AVOCADO

2 TABLESPOONS CHIA SEEDS + 2OZ SILKEN TOFU

2 TABLESPOONS PLANT-BASED PROTEIN POWDER + 1 TABLESPOON COCONUT OIL/ MCT OIL

1 TABLESPOON ALMOND BUTTER + 1/8 CUP ROLLED OATS

2 TABLESPOONS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TABLESPOON COCONUT OIL

For the next 7 days, we recommend blending with this last option. It’s affordable, simple and most subtle changes in texture and flavor. Yet feel free to incorporate the others into your daily blends as well!

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OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL MEAL REPLACEMENT BOOSTERS

S H O P G U I D E

COCONUT OIL

S H O P

CHIA SEEDS

S H O P

HEMP

HEARTS

S H O P

ROLLED

OATS

S H O P

ORGANIC

TOFU

S H O P

PROTEIN

POWDER

S H O P

ALMOND

BUTTER

S H O P

MCT OIL

S H O P

RECOMMENDED MEAL REPLACEMENT SMOOTHIE BOOSTERS

+ [ OR ]

I love how many options there are for great products, but it can

also be a bit overwhelming. Over the years, I’ve tried so many

brands and have settled on a few as my go-to favorites and

shared them below. Feel free to buy them locally (quicker) or

shop online (more affordable). If you want to shop online, below

are my go-to online wellness products + links to the shop:

For the next 7 days, we recommend boosting your daily smoothies with 2

tablespoons of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or 1 tsp MCT oil). This

keeps it simple and affordable. You can learn more about the differences between

the 2 oils on the next page to help decide what’s best for you.

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C O C O N U T O I L V S M C T O I L ?

Unrefined coconut oil is truly a gift from nature! It’s been a go-to ingredient for most ailments and beauty remedies in my family. We recommend adding 1 tablespoon to your meal replacement green smoothies to curb your appetite, aid with digestion and be used as an immediate source of energy.

Aside from all it’s awesomeness, when you blend coconut oil up, it can cause little chunks to form in your smoothie. To combat this, you can gently melt the coconut oil (not hot, just melted) and add to your blended green smoothie. Set your blender to its lowest setting and slowly pour in the melted coconut oil. This ensures everything incorporates + blends perfectly.

An alternative to coconut oil is MCT oil, which is also harvested from coconuts, but contains a higher concentration of medium chain triglycerides. It’s odorless, boosts digestion and doesn’t solidify when blended. Since it’s super concentrated and potent, I recommend only using 1 tsp of MCT oil in your daily smoothie.

COCONUT OIL: BLEND 1 TABLESPOON

MCT OIL: BLEND 1 TEASPOON

Feel free to pick up these items locally or from you favorite retailer. Nutiva is where I buy organic coconut oil + MCT oil:

TOP PICKS

[ VS ]

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SERVES ONE PERSON

Simple 7 is designed to

be able to do solo or with

friends. We’ve created a

little calculator to make

it simple to adjust the

shopping list. CLICK HERE

*FROZEN FRUIT TIP

We recommend buying

frozen mango, pineapple

and strawberries. They’re

usually cheaper, make

your smoothie colder and

save you prep work.

Spinach, fresh: 5 cups (one 6-oz bag)

Kale, fresh: 2 cups (1 small bunch or one 6-oz bag)

Bananas, fresh: 3

Oranges, fresh: 5 whole

Mango: 2 3/4 cups fresh: 3 whole mangos frozen*: one 16-oz bag

Pineapple: 2 3/4 cups fresh: 1 whole frozen*: one 16-oz bag

Strawberries: 2 cups fresh: 1 pint frozen*: one 10-oz bag

Chia seeds: 12-oz bag

Coconut oil, unrefined one 15-oz jar

DAILY SCHEDULE

DAY 6

DAY 2

DAY 7

DAY 3 DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 1

TAKES TWO TO MANGO1 cup spinach¾ cup water

1 orange, peeled1 1/2 cups mango

BEGINNER’S LUCK1 cup spinach1 cup water

½ cup mango½ cup pineapple

1 banana

KALIFORNIA SUNSHINE1 cup kale

1/2 cup water1 orange, peeled½ cup pineapple

½ cup mango

OH KALE YEAH1 cup kale

1 cup water½ cup pineapple

½ cup strawberries1 banana

CITRUS BREEZE1 cup spinach¾ cup water

1 orange, peeled¼ cup mango

¼ cup pineapple½ banana

THE GREEN GOBLIN 1 cup spinach½ cup water

1 orange, peeled1 cup pineapple

1/2 banana

SIMPLE STRAWBERRY1 cup spinach½ cup water

1 orange, peeled1 1/2 cups strawberries

SHOPPING LIST

G A M EP L A N

2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL

2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL 2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL 2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL

2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL 2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL 2 TBS CHIA SEEDS + 1 TBS COCONUT OIL

*HEADS UP!Below each recipe is our go-to basic meal replacement booster combo: chia seeds and coconut oil.

If you’d like to change it up, check out page 8, where we share a variety of boosters to let you experiment.

Just know, it can be more expensive doing it this way.

L E A N + G R E E N

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1 cup spinach1 cup water½ cup mango*½ cup pineapple*1 banana2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

We’re kicking off Simple 7 with our go-to smoothie recipe. You really can’t beat it— it ’s fruity, sweet and delicious. You’ll be wondering how you ever managed to get through a day without it. Serves 1

1. Place spinach and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia

seeds in this step or stir them in after blend-

ing for extra texture and thickness)

— D A Y O N E —

B E G I N N E R ’ S L U C K

JOIN THE SIMPLE 7 SQUAD

click here

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup kale, stems removed1 cup water1 banana½ cup pineapple*½ cup strawberries*2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

This smoothie tastes like an ultra-healthy fruit punch. The banana helps make it creamy and sweet with a nice little tang from the pineapple and strawberries. Serves 1

1. Place kale and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia

seeds in this step or stir them in after blend-

ing for extra texture and thickness)

— D A Y T W O —

O H K A L E Y E A H

WANT A NEW

BLENDER?

read this

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup spinach½ cup water1 orange, peeled1 cup pineapple*1/2 banana 2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

Fruity and bright green, this smoothies is great for little goblins of all ages. Using a whole orange is a great way to boost f iber content and works as a simple liquid base. Serves 1

1. Place spinach, orange and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia seeds in this

step or stir them in after blending for extra

texture and thickness)

— D A Y T H R E E —

T H E G R E E N G O B L I N

THE SGS MOVEMENT

learn more

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup spinach½ cup water1 orange, peeled1 1/2 cups strawberries*2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

The name says it all - this smoothie is simple and full of strawberry flavor. It ’s lower in sugar and high in f iber which are great if you’re looking for a lower glycemic option. This recipe is from our best-selling book: Simple Green Smoothies. Serves 1

1. Place spinach, orange and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia seeds in this step

or stir them in after blending for extra texture

and thickness)

— D A Y F O U R —

S I M P L E S T R A W B E R R Y

GET OUR BOOK!

click here

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup fresh spinach¾ cup water1 orange, peeled1 1/2 cups mango* 2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

Mango fans, this one’s for you! Loaded with dietary f iber, folate, vitamins A, B6, and C, and even iron, mangos are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat (or drink!). Serves 1

1. Place spinach, orange and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia seeds in this step

or stir them in after blending for extra texture

and thickness)

— D A Y F I V E —

T A K E S T W O T O M A N G O

JOIN THE SIMPLE 7 SQUAD

click here

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup kale, stems removed1/2 cup water1 orange, peeled½ cup pineapple*½ cup mango*2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

Like the warm California sunshine, this smoothie will brighten your day. Loaded with vitamins A, C, K, and calcium, you’ll be f illing your body with goodness that tastes great. Serves 1

1. Place kale, orange and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia seeds in this step

or stir them in after blending for extra texture

and thickness)

— D A Y S I X —

K A L I F O R N I A S U N S H I N E

SGS NUTRITION

PLANS

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*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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1 cup fresh spinach¾ cup water1 orange, peeled¼ cup mango*¼ cup pineapple*½ banana2 tablespoons chia seeds1 tablespoon coconut oil

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

Delight your taste buds with this ultra fruity blend of tropical fruits. This recipe is a subtle twist on Beginner’s Luck and has been a rawkstar team favorite for a long time. Serves 1

1. Place spinach, orange and water in blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. (You can blend the chia seeds in this step

or stir them in after blending for extra texture

and thickness)

— D A Y S E V E N —

C I T R U S B R E E Z E

*Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S . . .

Y O U D I D I T !

You blended your way through Super Charged! The Simple 7 Squad is giving you a virtual high five right now. Woot! Woot!

How are you feeling? Ready to keep going? These 7 days of green smoothies is just the beginning. You need to keep going to see even more results and feel your best. Here’s a few suggestions:

1. KEEP ON GOING!Commit to another week of Simple 7! This is truly a lifestyle, not a diet... and can be done for life. So go for another 7 days, we dare ya! If you are itching to go even farther than that, check out Thrive: A 7-Day Reset. For a week, you’ll consume nothing by plant-powered goodness with our meal plan and feel your best.

BUY THRIVE NOW

2. ENTER OUR MONTHLY SIMPLE 7 CONTESTShare your Simple 7 journey on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. You’ll be automatically entered into our monthly giveaway for random goodies like market totes, signed books, mason jar lids, straws, superfood samples, etc.

ENTER CONTEST, USE #SIMPLE7SQUAD + @SIMPLEGREENSMOOTHIES

3. TAKE THE NEXT STEP ON YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEYIf you’re ready to add more plant-powered goodness into your life, we’ve got you covered. Turn the page to see more rawkin’ goods.

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LET’S EAT is month-long dinner meal plan, filled with seasonal ingredients for you, or the whole fam... without spending hours or days figuring out confusing recipes or spending way too much time in the grocery store.

LEARN MORE

THRIVE is our quick 7-day detox to help clean out your body, reset eating habits and fill up with plant-powered goodness. All meals and snacks are all crafted for optimal detoxing benefits.

LEARN MORE

FRESH START 21 is our highly praised self-guided 21-day vegan, gluten-free, whole foods cleanse. The food is seriously fantastic and you’ll keep experiencing even more of those super happy side effects of looking, feeling, and being totally rawesome!

LEARN MORE

W A N T M O R E

R A W K I N ’ G O O D S ?

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R E S O U R C E SP R E P + S W A P + M E T R I C C O N V E R S I O N

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P R E P A H E A D

Prepping your smoothies for the week (or month!) shaves off precious extra minutes in your daily routine:

STEP 1: SLICE OR CUT FRUIT INTO CHUNKS

STEP 2: LABEL BAG (OR JAR LIDS )Write recipe name and date on it. You might also want to include how

much liquid you’ll need to add when you’re ready to blend.

STEP 3: MEASURE INGREDIENTS AND PACKRemove as much air as possible from bags when sealing closed. Pack

fruit and greens tightly into the jars and screw on the lids. Do not add

any liquid to your smoothie packs!

STEP 4: PLACE IN FREEZER.Don’t pack too tightly together. There should be some air circulation.

That will help the contents to freeze quickly.

STEP 5: USE + BLENDThaw smoothie pack for a few minutes on the counter or in warm

water. The fruit and greens will come out of the jar/bag easier too. Add

in your liquid base + meal replacement boosters and blend away!

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S W A P G U I D E

Allergies and inaccessibility to ingredients can definitely make you shy away from certain green smoothie recipes. Yet have no fear! We’ve compiled a list of great substitutions so you can still reap the rawesome results!

BANANAS: Avocados will give you the same creamy texture

COCONUT OIL: MCT oil

KALE: Spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens, beet greens, romaine

MANGOES: Peaches, nectarines, papaya, apricots

ORANGES: Clementines, tangerines, mangoes, papaya

PINEAPPLE: Oranges, mangoes, peaches

SPINACH: Kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, beet greens, romaine

STRAWBERRIES : Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, blackberries,

peaches, nectarines

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N E E D M E T R I C ?

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon

2 tablespoons

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

1/2 cup

2/3 cup

3/4 cup

7/8 cup

1 cup

2 cups

4 cups

1 pint

5 ml

15 ml

30 ml

59 ml

79 ml

118 ml

158 ml

177 ml

207 ml

237 ml

473 ml

946 ml

473 ml

LIQUID & VOLUME

1 oz

2 oz

3 oz

4 oz

8 oz

12 oz

16 oz

32 oz

28 g

55 g

84 g

112 g

240 g

375 g

454 g

907 g

DRY WEIGHT

measurement measurement

Prefer to weigh your ingredients or use metric measurements? We’ve got you covered! Use our simple conversion guide to blend your green smoothie recipes.

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At Simple Green Smoothies, we’re all about the plant power and

helping you get more plants into your body... in a delicious way.

Yet we’re not here to tell you to become vegetarian or vegan,

because that’s not what we believe. Everyone has to listen to

their body. If you’re craving meat, eat it! Just try and eat high

quality meats in moderate amounts that’ll do your body good.

When it comes to smoothies, we really do feel our best when we

embrace 100% plant-powered ingredients. So every smoothie

recipe we create is blended with plants and boosted with plants.

These are the cleanest, greenest smoothies you can make— and

we can’t wait to see how your body transforms because of this.

No joke, once I started drinking a daily green smoothie, I began

drooling over kale chips and garden salads.

Plant-based smoothies truly are our jam and we hope you give

us a chance to prove their awesomeness to you!

W H Y P L A N T - B A S E D ?

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Well, we know it’s important to get enough protein. Plant-based

protein powders are easier to digest than highly processed whey-

based powders (which often contain loads of additives and sugar),

mix better with water, and have little to no taste unlike their whey

counterparts. Plus with plant-based protein powders, there is the

added bonus of the other nutrients like healthy omega-3 fatty ac-

ids and fiber.

We like The Natural Citizen brand because it contains four ingre-

dients ONLY. Nothing else. It has hemp protein (from the entire

sprout), brown rice protein (from entire sprout), pea protein (en-

tire sprout), and sacha inchi (entire sprout).

Each serving contains 15 g of vegan, non-

GMO, gluten-free, organic protein, along

with the natural fiber, omega fatty acids,

and amino acids from the ingredients. No

fillers or extras. Period.

W A N T A N A D D T I O N A L

P R O T E I N B O O S T ?

C L I C K H E R E T O B U Y

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Have you ever had a time in your life where you didn’t feel

comfortable in your body due to weight gain? If your answer is

yes, believe me, you’re not alone.

In fact, most people I know have had this experience at one point

or another. I know I sure have. And what usually follows is an

immediate, desperate sense of “This weight must come off now!”

This may be followed by a sudden attempt at calorie restriction,

stressing over everything you’re putting in your body, beating

yourself up if you go over your calorie limit, and letting your mood

be completely altered by whatever number is on the scale that

day. Sound familiar?

The problem with the concept of simply counting calories is,

calories can be deceiving and are not the basis for determining

what’s healthy. For instance, an apple with almond butter may

have more calories than a 100-calorie snack pack from a factory,

but which snack is going to keep your body fueled and satisfied

longer? Which one will provide your body with more nutrients?

IT’S NOT A DIET. IT’S A LIFESTYLE.

At Simple Green Smoothies, we’ve adopted this mantra “It’s not

a diet, it’s a lifestyle” after realizing for ourselves that counting

calories wasn’t a sustainable practice, nor did it mean we were

actually eating healthy foods. We’ve personally found that

when we focus on fueling our bodies with more nutrient-rich,

whole foods, not only do our bodies naturally settle into a more

comfortable weight, but we FEEL better energy-wise, sleep-wise,

and skin-wise. It’s all related!

So today, I challenge you to focus on nutrients rather than

calories. Celebrate each natural vitamin you consume, each color

of the rainbow that you eat and the delicious flavors you can

consume in fresh, natural foods.

C O U N T I N G C A L O R I E S

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