Smoothies are a great way to lose weight also they keep you full....

How do you get your protein, Donny, when drinking a smoothie? Lean muscle need protein or your body begins feeding on itself - not a good thing. Now, you could add beans, chickpeas, or lentils. but that smoothie would be just awful tasting, I would think. You also need carbs, and you can get them by adding a banana, but they have loads of sugar, which is not the kind of carbs you want if you intend on loosing weight. Bananas are listed as the worst food you can consume, but damned, the sure taste good. A ripe banana is about 105 to 120 calories, 27 grams of carbs, 14 grams of sugar, 1.3 grams of protein, and very few vitamins.

I'll stick with the maintenance South Beach Diet, which is what I have been on for more than a decade. The only reason I gained any weight is because Jim Bean produced Honey Bourbon - lots of carbs - lots of calories. But, damned good tasting!

Good luck with those smoothies, Donny,

Gary

Whey protein powder works well added also...... but I'm doing it for other reasons than losing weight of which I already did that.... there are many many health benefits as you well now.... and for the record
Jack Daniel's Honey is my preference always.

I tried the Whey protein powder form the big box stores...........it doesn’t taste very good. I bought one jug of it and had two wind up mixing just a half portion with a half portion of Isagenix. 2 of my shakes per day include bananas and have since June 2017 and I lost weight. Yes they have lots of sugar but there’s nothing like it mixing with with pineapple or blueberries.

The 21 Reasons to Consume Healthy Smoothies
Get your daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. Consuming the daily recommendations of fruits and vegetables can be a challenge. Blending a couple of servings of each into a smoothie helps ensure you meet your body’s daily nutritional needs.
Quick and easy. Making your own nutrient dense smoothie doesn’t take as long as preparing most meals, giving you more time for others things. Taking a smoothie with you is an additional convenient option.Kids Like Healthy Smoothies
Kids like smoothies. Getting your kids to eat healthy foods is not always easy. Fortunately, most kids love the taste of a creamy smoothie naturally sweetened by fruit or a good sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or stevia. You can even hide veggies in your kid’s smoothies that they would never eat on their own. For more info on kid friendly smoothies, see how to make smoothies your kids will love.
Easier weight loss. There are a number of weight loss programs that promote replacing a meal with a liquid drink. Provide your body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs via smoothies, cut out the weight gaining crap from your diet, and watch the pounds melt away. Lose weight easier than before and slim down the healthy way with diet smoothies.
Improved digestion. Nobody I know wants to experience constipation or indigestion. Let your blender “chew” your food and ease the burden on your digestive system while you simultaneously consume plenty of dietary fiber to ensure excellent digestion.
Delicious. Yes, eating healthy and tasting great can go hand in hand. With so many recipes to choose from, finding one or more pleasing to your palate is a breeze.
Detox. We’re exposed to and bombarded by thousands of man-made chemicals in today’s world, which leaves our body begging to detoxify. Give your digestive system a break while adding detoxifying ingredients like dandelion greens and kale into your smoothies to aid your body’s detoxification processes.
Build muscle and improve athletic performance. Provide your body with the nutrients it needs to excel during athletic competition, and recover and rebuild after working out. It’s easier for your body to absorb and assimilate the nutrients in a smoothie as opposed to a meal.
Reach your own personal health goals. Tailor your smoothies to meet your desired health goals.
Beauty. Think radiant skin, hair, and nails. Supply your body with the vitamins and minerals it requires to grow healthier hair and make your skin glow.
Healthy eating education. By learning what constitutes a healthy smoothie, you’ll also educate yourself on what comprises a healthy diet. This will allow you to make better decisions when the blender isn’t around. You’ll be more confident in your food choices.
Strengthen your immune system. Getting sick is no fun. Reduce the number of times you get sick (if at all) and lesson the severity by empowering your immune system.
Deeper sleep. Improving your health by consuming healthy smoothies almost always results in better sleep at night.
Meal flexibility. You can consume a smoothie at any meal, not just breakfast. No time for lunch, grab or make a quick smoothie.Healthy Smoothie Ingredients
Healthy ingredients galore. The number of healthy ingredients available for smoothies is practically limitless. After your basic fruits and vegetables, you can add an array of the various spices, herbs, superfoods, and other health foods. The possibilities and combinations are endless.
Energy. Supply your body with the right fuel for more energy in the short and long term.
Empowerment. Take control of your health through simple and delicious healthy smoothies.
Reduce cravings. We all crave sweets and unhealthy foods from time to time. Reduce those cravings, or better yet, replace what you would normally splurge on with a healthy alternative.
Brain boost. Give your brain all the vitamins and nutrients it needs to improve your mental clarity, focus, and memory. Say goodbye to brain fog.
Happiness. Experience a renewed sense of calm and well-being that good health leads to. Be in a good mood all the time.
Fun! Many people including myself find creating smoothies to be rather enjoyable. You can think of yourself as a modern day alchemist mixing and matching various smoothie ingredients.