A new TOY!

OK! I took the plunge and got a Vita-mix! Very cool machine. The blades on this baby go 240 mph. We got it at the fair. I've been eyeballing this thing for the past 4 years. It makes hot soup in 4 minutes, ice cream/sorbet, smoothies, purees.... and PEANUT BUTTER (that's Torry's favorite).

This morning I attempted to make a green smoothie. oooh the consistancy, granted it's better than my blender but.... uuuuugh. I guess I'll have to get used to it. Maybe I'll add more fruit. I figure if it's sweet it would be more palitable.

I did create with it zucchini hummus. That was VERY tastie (you can use a food processor for that)

1 zucchini peeled
2 T tahini (or 1/2 cup sesame seeds and 1 T olive oil)
2 T lemon juice
2 t garlic
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t paprika
1/4 t salt

Blend ingredients till smooth.

I think that's it (I'm going from memory)

As far as weight loss. Still hovering between 130 and 133. I figure next month when I do the cleanse again, I finally fall under 130. I'm still losing inches. I run between 4 and 6 days a week. I try to do something every day, whether just yoga or pilates or running and some strength.

As far as the wedding dress, I've given up on the quest. I think to only way I would be able to fit into it by my anniversary is if I chopped both my girls off... and that just isn't going to happen. Granted they are getting smaller, but...

cheers,
Elisa