Raise your hand if you can say “yes” to any of the following:

Are you ready for a reset, but SO over the cleanse and diet culture? 

Do you skip meals or often eat “breakfast” on-the-go? 

Does the thought of green smoothies sound overwhelming or less than appetizing? 

Do you struggle with getting enough veggies in your diet each day?

Do you lack the consistency in eating something healthy and nutritious every day?

You are so not alone my friend! 

 
Emilie Maynor Green Smoothie Challenge

Hi, I'm Emilie Maynor.

I'm a health coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

My love for smoothies came out of personal necessity. I was working full-time as a Senior Event Manager and trying to juggle working nights and weekends along with a personal life. I was skipping meals, inactive, stressed, and felt completely exhausted the majority of the time. I was pumping my body with caffeine and sweets to get through the day, when I finally hit a brick wall.

Something had to change.

I wanted to be one of those people that craved healthy food—someone that finds joy in cooking. I wanted to show myself I’m just as important as the job, the partner, the friends, the family, and even the pets…

I am worth it!

But counting calories and measuring my food sounded like an extra to do. I drew on my yoga background to figure out a mindful and sustainable plan. I thought, “Keep it simple, Emilie.”

I added one green smoothie into my regular day and meal plan for two weeks. Since breakfast was my biggest struggle, I swapped out my organic pop-tart habit for a vibrant green smoothie.

My body responded immediately! Within three days the change was noticeable.

 
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What I noticed:

Increased Energy

Glowing Skin

Reduced Sugar & Caffeine Cravings

ZERO Afternoon Crash

Less Bloat (and eventually weight loss)

Mood Boost

No More Brain Fog

Increased Productivity

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And the most surprising change…

After those 14 days, I craved healthy foods! My taste buds began begging for more, better nutrition.

I started exploring new recipes for lunch and dinner with joy.

I lost weight, had more energy, and gained better stress management tools.

Those two weeks of a small, manageable change to my diet, snowballed into a lifestyle shift that was tangible and actually stuck!

 

This Smoothie Challenge was the beginning of everything for me and I want nothing more than to share it with you!