The smoothies have too much fruit in them. It costs a mint. Except for the ripe bananas I get at the 99¢ store. I’m going to focus more on beans, salads, soups, steamed vegs and cheaper fruit, with some nuts, seeds and low-fat dairy. Also, no dates in the house. I eat them like candy.

Slightly boring, nutritious food is the answer. I have a jar of unsalted peanuts at work. When I get hungry I eat a handful. They’re fuel – nothing more, nothing less. My pants have been threatening to fall down lately. They’re probably just stretched out. 😛

Yum. Carrot chunks coated with olive oil and curry powder, roasted and lightly salted. 160 calories (without the oil) and ridiculous amounts of beta carotene and other vitamin A variants. They taste sweet and practically meaty. They have fewer carbs than Brussels sprouts, FYI.

I’m enjoying the smoothies.

I think I’m allergic to pineapple and need to watch the fruit.

That said, I’m loving fruit and not missing candy. Right now, anyway.

My plain old Hamilton Beach blender is just fine for the time being. Maybe once I start exercising again I’ll reward myself with a toy Vitamix.

I haven’t done a smoothie every day, but I’m more veggie-focused now. Made a couple batches of tabouli in the past week. I love that stuff. Parsley made immensely yummy. I feel like I’m eating health. And no, I don’t go overboard on the bulgur.

Smoothies are so much easier than any other way to eat produce. Even just plain out of hand.

I need thicker straws.