Meet my friend George {Foreman} - Mix & Go Review

 A few years ago I probably would have called you a wanker {in my head} if I saw you drinking a green juice/smoothie. Now, you might call me that. I've discovered I'm one of those people who prefers to drink their greens rather than eat them. Ned is the same.

When my morning routine doesn't allow a leisurely hour for the two year old to finish his Weet Bix {usually because he is fixated on Yo Gabba Gabba or the like}, I grab my supplies and whiz him up a vitamin and nutrient packed juice. The George Foreman Mix & Go allows me to quickly {and more importantly, easily} whip up a juice and head out the door for a busy day ahead.

George is a permanent fixture on my kitchen bench now as I use him multiple times a week and his poor cousin, the blender, has been banished to the cupboard. I was initially sceptical of George's ability to whiz up my go-to juice recipe {frozen green apple, spinach, lebanese cucumber, lemon juice, mint and water} but the 300 watt motor and blades are powerful enough to blend ice and frozen fruit. In addition to that, it's simple to clean.

Basically you add your ingredients to the BPA-free bottle, screw on the blade and whizz. The multi-purpose bottle allows you to mix your juice or smoothie up, pop on the included lid and go - literally Mix and Go!

The Mix & Go is super affordable {under $40} and does exactly what I need it to.

A friend bought one after hearing about mine and says:

Loveeeee it! I use it twice a day if not more. And making all my sauces from scratch in it - it's amazinggggg.

For the price and functionality, you really can't beat it. You can buy the Mix & Go from a range of suppliers including Target, Myer and the Good Guys.

Acceptance

I've always been the first one to point out my flaws and discount compliments much to the disgust of my family and friends.

With a healthy appetite for food {good and bad} and wine, combined with a love of exercise and sport, my weight has remained steady for years. Before getting pregnant I was looking and feeling super fit and could almost say I was happy with my body. I suppose teaching and participating in multiple classes at the gym each week helped my mind and body get to that place.

I'm not really sure how much weight I put on in my pregnancy but would estimate it to be around 15 kilograms. I could be dreaming but I really think I was starting to develop a bit of a six-pack!

I was not one of those people that loved being pregnant but I didn't have anything to complain about either. I wasn't sick and I think my belly was just fine. Ned was born a couple of weeks after that last photo. 

I got back into the gym as soon as I could {eight weeks to be exact} and the weight naturally fell off over time. I wasn't too concerned about getting back in to shape within a certain time frame and nearly eighteen months on, I'm feeling good. These images were taken last week {without my permission I must add!} which surprisingly have me in a pretty good place about my body.  I'm not perfect but who is? There is cellulite, there is a mummy tummy and there are love handles.

But, I live an enjoyable life mostly free from restriction. And I have a beautiful, happy baby boy to show for it.

I don't know about you but the talk of 'when is the next one coming?' has me feeling a little selfish. I've just got my life, my sleep and my body back. Why would I want to do it all again?!

Linking up with Jess for IBOT {I blog on Tuesdays}