Jul 16th, 2009 by jenna

Good morning! AHhh I know I’m beating this into the ground, but in 48 hours I will on my plane!!!!!!

In other news, the big winner of the Avocate skin line (including Intensive Eye Repair, Lotion, Skin Glow and Body Polish) is…………………………

(drum roll please)

Comment number 743—Megan!!!! Congratulations Megan! Megan wrote: “I would love to try Avocate. I have tried everything under the book for my skin including prescriptions, every infomercial product, and home mixes. Nothing works! I have an extremely fair complexion and acne, so the red spots are all the more obvious. I have developed sensitive skin, so at this point I’m helpless. I can barely put anything on my face without it becoming overly dry while also being broken out. I’m and adult…shouldn’t my skin stop being zitty by now?!”

Megan please email me your mailing address!

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This morning I had a peachy green monster!

Can you guess what the ingredients were?!

I used a big ripe juicy peach, fresh spinach, 1 cup soymilk, 1 scoop Amazing Meal and 1 scoop raw almond butter. Seeing all of Polly’s yummy peaches covered with drippy almond butter made me crave it in a shake form!

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Today is my last not-so-busy day. Basically I’m just preparing myself for the weekend! I’m going to do yoga, laundry and start packing. Gah!!!

Tags: Breakfast, green monster

Posted in Breakfast

42 Responses to “Peachy Green”

on 16 Jul 2009 at 8:44 am1leslie

i think you just inspired me to have a sliced peach and almond butter sandwich for lunch. congrats to megan on winning!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 8:56 am2Jess

I didn’t even think about peaches in a green monster – YUM! I’ll have to try that after I try them with kiwi!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:01 am3Sarah

Congrats to Megan! And good luck Jenna, enjoy your trip Love the GM!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:04 am4Stacey

Awww man Haha. Just kidding. Your GM looks delish! Mine always come out looking so choppy…I bet you are getting so excited! I’ll be crossing my fingers over here for you Enjoy your day of packing and yoga!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:05 am5Michelle

Jenna I am so excited for you. I hope that you have the time of your life getting ready for it. Enjoy this time, remember how far you’ve come even in the last couple of months. WOO HOO!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:06 am6Anna

Have a great time on your trip and Good Luck! How exciting!! I started my own blog today and just published my very first post!! I couldn’t be more excited! I have been reading your blog for about a year now and can’t get enough. If you have a chance I would like it if you checked out my blog- annaseats.com. Have a great day
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:08 am7katherine (the runner wife)

I’m definitely using a peach in my green monster tomorrow! Well, a nectarine, actually – I have three that will be overripe in the next day or two and I can’t stand to waste fresh fruit!!

Enjoy your day
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:08 am8Christie @ Quit Your Diet

That green monster looks so delicious!

Good luck with the packing!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:13 am9Graze With Me

Good for Megan! I hope she gives you an update on how well these products worked for her!

Peaches in a GM huh? That actually sounds really good. I just bought some fresh peaches at the farmers market the other day that are some of the best I’ve ever had….
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:18 am10Recipes for Creativity

So exciting!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:24 am11Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)

Good luck packing, and have fun at yoga!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:26 am12blueberrybabe

Jenna,

i was wondering if green monsters would taste good without the banana, so i was excited to see you didn’t add one today. i am thinking of trying one with frozen raspberries and spinach… but i didn’t know if it would taste sweet enough. anyone have thoughts on this or other banana free ones they have tried and liked!?

thanks!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:27 am13Tammy (Defining Wellness)

Before reading blogs, I never would’ve thought you could put almond butter together with any other fruit than bananas and apples. Just one more reason why I love blogs — trying new combos!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:29 am14brandi

that smoothie sounds great! I have got to get some more almond butter as soon as I’m back from my trip.

Have fun getting all your stuff done today!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:38 am15Shannon (The Daily Balance)

SO EXCITED FOR YOU! have fun packing!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:39 am16Andee (Runtolive)

Love the smoothie idea, I still need to try frozen c antelopes in mine. Have a great day!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:49 am17Amelia

Love all the smoothie combos! I like the idea of peaches to sweeten up the green monsters.
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:54 am18Eve

I really need to try the green smoothies. I know I’m really behind! You will have the most amazing time in CA!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 9:55 am19Cait (Cait's Plate)

Oh I love how thick that looks – amazing. And that’s an awesome idea – Polly’s peaches made me drool! I can only imagine how good they’d be in a GM!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:07 am20Julia

Good luck this weekend!!

Upon reading your last post (and others) about your yoga practice, a question came to mind: have you ever considered becoming a yoga instructor? You seem to love it SO much, and I think I’ve read that you’ve taken classes for around 6 years or so. Plus, in the pictures of yoga poses you’ve put on the blog before, you have such nice form. I would totally take a class from your thoughtful, positive self! Just curious if you have thought about teaching yoga or just want to focus on enjoying the classes from a personal standpoint
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:14 am21Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)

YAY for peaches! I’m picking some up today.
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:26 am22Jess

Yay for a day to relax! Enjoy it before your crazy trip!!!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:31 am23Bec

enjoy your last day before the trip!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:47 am24Kate

Good luck packing! It can be time consuming, but I actually find it kind of enjoyable!

Have fun with your yoga today and remember to make a nice, comforting dinner. I always have my favorite before I go on a trip since I know I probobly won’t be cooking much!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 10:51 am25HeatherBakes

Congrats to Megan!
Oooh, I’ve yet to incorporate peaches into the GM- sounds perfect for summer. Good luck with your trip prep!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:10 am26Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)

How does the peach change the texture of the smoothie (if at all)? Good luck with the to-do list – clean laundry always makes me feel accomplished
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:12 am27Kim

Yum to that green monster! I love peaches! I just had a juicy white peach w/Oikos & flaxseed! YUM!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:12 am28Darcie

How do you drink your green monsters at room temp?! Whenever I omit the frozen ingredients, I have to pop mine in the freezer for a few minutes before I can even let it get near me!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:13 am29jenna

Darcie,

I always add a ton of ice! Sorry if I leave that part out!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:14 am30jenna

Julia,

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get yoga teacher certified but unfortunately its really expensive and I’m in the process of paying off my loan from culinary school….maybe if I get this job out in California I will be able to put some money away to do it! I would love it
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:21 am31Maria

Oooh what a great idea! I love Polly’s peaches
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:42 am32Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now

I hope you have a great, calming yoga session!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:48 am33Katherine

Question: Skin on peach or off before blending? I like the skin, just want to know if it’s good in the shake?
on 16 Jul 2009 at 11:57 am34Shannon

Just wanted to let you know that the people at Avocate are selling the package for 30% off the regular price of $ 95.00 AND they’re paying for shipping! Ordered me some to try yesterday!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 12:05 pm35Leah

Ooooh, I see a peachy green monster in my future for Saturday morning! Yay!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 12:29 pm36Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write

Make sure you take time to relax and think positive about your upcoming trip. Above all, enjoy it. Life is supposed to be fun, not all work! Your smoothie looks yum!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 12:34 pm37Courtney

I am sure you might say buy both but I was wondering which zin you would recommend: Liar’s dice or Snake eyes.
on 16 Jul 2009 at 1:01 pm38MarathonVal

You must be soooo excited!!! Will you be posting while you are there or will you be too busy, do you think? I can’t wait to see the “video diary!”
on 16 Jul 2009 at 1:10 pm39JB

good luck packing! i always overpack. that peachy green monster looks mighty fine.
on 16 Jul 2009 at 2:44 pm40Fran

Hai just found your blog! Love it!

Fran
on 16 Jul 2009 at 4:48 pm41Lauren

The GM sounds tasty!
on 16 Jul 2009 at 6:09 pm42Michelle Hisae

Your green smoothies always look creamier than mine! What gives?!! Maybe it’s the soymilk…