It's a new year... do you want to get your smoothie on? (Video)

Happy New year everyone!  I'm dying to get my (late) holiday post up but due to a series of circumstances and running around like mad, it'll have to wait until next week.  Meanwhile, I was able to shoot a 3 minute video about why I get my smoothie on and why I whole-heartedly believe in smoothies for weight loss and weight management.

As you can read in my weight loss story, I have tried balanced 'real' breakfasts:  eggs, nut butters, oats, cereals, the works.  They don't usually really fill me up very well and I find that I'm hungry all day long (even after eating lunch).  Smoothies, on the other hand, have a way of tempering my hunger for the whole day.  Perhaps it's the huge, fluffy, icy, protein-infused-poof.  I honestly don't know.  I just know that I can maintain my weight much easier when I start the day off with a smoothie.  Even if it's cold outside.

Note to all those people who prefer to 'chew your calories': I totally understand and respect that sentiment.  I feel the same way, so this is where thick smoothies come into play.  They can be eaten with a spoon from a bowl with all sorts of delicious toppings for chew and crunch.  I do this every day. I cannot just sip a liquid smoothie and call it good- I need the crunch as well.  Even my mouth needs to exercise!

So here is a short video with a cameo appearance by someone very special.

If it would be helpful to readers, I can do future tutorial-style videos. I believe that the difference between a mediocre smoothie and a great smoothie is in the add-ins and flavorings (as well as the gums).  Feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions you'd like me to address. With a little creativity and perseverance, anyone can make a great smoothie.  

Q:  Do you get your smoothie on?  Rain or shine? Have you found them helpful? Which is your favorite?