Good LA Host Jillian Barberie lost around 20 pounds of her post-pregnancy weight on The Beauty Detox Solution and her Glowing Green Smoothies (GGS). She used different variations, depending on what produce she had in her house. Check out the guidelines I provide here for optimal weight loss and benefits. It is interesting to note that she was unable to lose weight when she was juicing, which is what she was doing prior. Only when she switched from juices to the fiber-rich Glowing Green Smoothie, which kept her full for longer and cleansed out her system, was she able to drop the pounds.
hi kimberly- just wondering what is going on with your skin care line?
Kimberly – I was also wondering to about your skin care line – I would be very interested in purchasing it.
It is in the works!! In the meantime check out the latest blog I wrote on some skincare I really love. 🙂
Hi Kim,
I couldn’t find the blog you mentioned. What is the title?
Merci! 🙂
It’s coming! Check out my latest blog on a line I like now. 🙂
Could I please get the receipe from the almond milk energy drink that was on the segment of Good Day LA?
Yes, see my earlier reply to someone w the recipe. 🙂
Nice spot! The host had the tendency to want to talk right over you, but it’s good that she was so excited about the smoothie!
Yes, they are trained to move the segments along. 🙂
Great video. My favorite one and this is re-motivating as well.
Great!!
Hi Kimberly,
I had a question about what Mag07 product you would recommend most? Where I live, none of the stores carry the product and since I have to order it off the internet either way, I was wondering if you could let me know which one you think is the best?
Thank you!
Try the Aerobic LIfe brand!
Hi Kimberly,
It was great seeing you make the Green Smoothie on Good Day LA! I have been making it for my boyfriend for a while now. What exactly were your weight loss tips for Jillian Barberie? I am trying to lose 10-15 pounds and I am trying to incorporate Blossoming Beauty into my lifestyle to really get results. Do you have any additional tips to really see results?
I have to do Blossoming Beauty because I have yeast over growth and tend to be very sensitive and have yeast over growth often.
Love to know your thoughts on how to really get some results!
Thanks
Arianna
Probiotics are key, as is lemon water in the morning and keeping your mornings clear, and limiting animal products. Jillian also likes some of my dessert recipes, which are more easily digestible than regular desserts. xx
any good probiotic brands that you recommend?
Your GGS must be working! That host had sooooo much energy =D
Yes, Jillian is fantastic!
im really trying to loose weight please can you tell me how to do the smoothie that you did on good day la step by step thank you 🙂 i really love getting the news letters….. thanks
Hi Gloria.
I’m Lin. The smoothie is called Glowing Green Smoothie. This is the recipe below. Its the best, you must try it. All thanks to Kim. It is really beneficial when you are trying to lose weight.
Glowing Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients (64 ounces / 2-4 servings):
1 ½- 2 cups very cold, filtered water
6 cups spinach, chopped
5 cups organic romaine lettuce, chopped
2 stalks of organic celery
1 organic apple, cored and chopped
1 organic pear, cored and chopped
1 organic banana
1–2 Tbs. fresh organic lemon juice
Optional Ingredients:
Ice cubes (the extra coldness can help newbies with the taste)
1/2 cup of organic cilantro
1/2 cup of organic parsley
Directions:
Add water, spinach and chopped romaine to the blender. Starting the blender on a low speed; mix until smooth.
Gradually move to higher speeds and add the herbs, celery, pear, and apple. Add the banana and lemon juice last.
Hope this is helpful.
Hey Gloria, check out the videos, I have some demos!
Question. I have your book and I have been in phase 1 for approximately 1 week. I have recurring ear infections and take a lot of antibiotics. I have been dealing with Candida issues for over a year. Doctors say I don’t test positive for yeast infection, but my body says it does. I took diflucan for over 9 months. I have been told I need another surgery on my ear and that I need to not take any asprin, NSAIDs or any herbal supplements that may thin the blood. I am trying to follow your plan to the letter. I am taking 2 probiotics daily, an enzyme before lunch/dinner, and the magnesium Oxide at bedtime. Which by the way has been great because I am one that is always chronically constipated. ANd, recently I added chlorella tablets when I have been feeling a little extra hungry. I don’t know how to verifty if these supplements contain ingredients that will make the blood thin. Can you help out with this?
Hi Karen,
Yes it is contested as to whether tests always reveal Candida. Blossoming Beauty is great to help reset the body. I would check w your doctor to make sure any supplements won’t have any adverse affect for your specific condition! xx
another great video… it seems like they are always rushing you on these shows and you have to talk so fast to get out all the information lol! but that looks great, i wish you could find kale more easily in australia, i ate it everyday in canada.
Hey, Asha
My aunt lives in Australia. Why don’t you try going to cherrybrook nsw supermarket? My aunt said that they sometimes have it there and you can always substitute kale. You can’t find it easily but its not impossible to find. Just search around stores.Click on this link and there are many supermarkets.
http://www.poidb.com/destinations/view-poi.asp?locationid=455&r=10&f=729&searchfor=&ll=151.044318,-33.721632&loc=&page=1
Hope this helps!!
Sincerely
Lin
Thank you Lin for sharing!
For sure they try to rush me. 🙂 But I give as much as I can!!
Hi Asha,
Im in Australia too and the only place I find Kale is at my farmers market and only in winter, but they always have a tonne! Try to find a farmers market near you and hopefully they’ll have it. I’ve also just grown my own in a pot on my balcony! was really easy!
just thought id let you know that im in australia too and at the supermarkets – even just coles and woolworths – they call it tuscan cabbage 🙂 they usually have that in stock in the fresh section.
Hello, I have a question, I am very frustrated right now because I have an injury (ankle) which makes it very tough to do any weight bearing exercise and I want to lose only 10lbs to be at a normal weight, if I incorporate the green smoothie as the majority of my diet throughout the day would that help the body burn fat more efficiently even if I can not workout intensely?
Thanks very much!
Hi Stacey,
Injuries, like everything else in life, happen for a reason. Maybe it is forcing you to slow down. The GGS is cleansing and has a lot of healing benefits. Replacing heavier foods with it, especially in the morning, is definitely beneficial. xx
Thank you Kim:)
Kim, I’ve lost 14 pounds since I started drinking your green smoothie and reading your blog. I have faithfully changed my lifestyle. Your book was an added bonus.
Thank you so much. I am looking forward to your skin care products.
Elaine, that is fantastic!!
Stay connected to the community.
I send my love. xx
Dear Kimberly,
my weight is stuck no matter what I do. I’m adjusting to your program as much as I can, but I live in NYC and going out to dinner is a part of living here – I drink 16-20 oz of you GGS every morning and I eat mostly veggies all day long, sometimes I have miscombined meals at dinner when I’m with friends.
It’s unrealistic for me to be on the BDS a 100% but I really do my best to keep going.
Can’t remember if this is my 2nd or 3rd week now and NO results.
I’m so sad that nothing is happening. I’ve always wanted to lose weight without restricting myself on lame diets, but my stomach has always been a problem, quite bloated at night and so on. I’m a little backed up since I began adding so many veggies to my diet.
What can I do? Should I keep going or go back to normal and just quit losing weight altogether? Yesterday my stomach finally felt good and eliminated what had been backed up and I felt slim and healthy, but today it’s a mess again and I feel hopeless.
I desperately need advice.
Thank you.
xx O
I’ve been drinking your Glowing Green Smoothies for about 2.5 months and I absolutely love them. I watched the video when you were on Good LA and talking about how Jillian Barberie lost around 20 pounds of her post-pregnancy weight on The Beauty Detox Solution. At the end of the segment you were making another drink/smoothie called the Energy Smoothie … I was wondering if you could let me know the ingredients for this smoothie (as I can’t find it in your Beauty Detox Solution book). Thank you so much …. you are the best!!!!
Thanks LeeAnne! See my reply for for the recipe to Zaklina. 🙂
Hi Kim,
can you please give me exact recipe for the energy smoothie you made in the end? I was never buying chia seeds and acai till now-can you recommend how to buy them-where in the store to look for them and how to know are they good?
Thanks 🙂
Yes please. I would love it too!
Hi Zaklina,
Try 2 cups of almond milk, 2 Tbs. chia seeds, 1/2 banana, liquid stevia to sweeten, and 1/2 packet of acai, in the frozen section of health food stores. xx
HI Kimberly,
I love your book! I’ve been following Radiant Beauty for two weeks now for skin and hair benefits. I also wanted to counteract a bad bout of antibiotics I was on for 6 months that have affected the absorption on nutrients in my large intestine. I am an active 10 Kilometer runner and did not want to lose weight but since starting the diet I’ve lost about pounds and feel I am too skinny. I am worried about a long run as I don’t want to lose anymore weight. I am just under 5 foot 3 and now weigh 110 pounds. Any suggestions of pairings that would help me gain some healthy weight and fuel my running?
My skin IS clearer already and I feel great. I love the GGS!
Much thanks.
Hi Darcie! That is great. 🙂 Keep chia seeds, hemp protein, nuts, seeds, avocados, quinoa, millet, millet bread, beans, coconuts, healthy oil in your diet, and in healthy portion sizes. As your body cleanses out and you rebalance your diet, your weight should stabilize. xx
Hi Kimberly,
Thank you for the post. I’ve got a question about chia seeds you use in the second smoothie. I bought mine online from a wholefoods company uk and when they arrived, i noticed on the package that it contains sulphates. is it safe to eat them? i’m a bit concerned now. thank you.
Yikes. The brands I consume- like Shiloh Farms or Australia Chia & Co, do NOT have sulphates. The only ingredient listed is chia seeds!
I know you preach about the priobiotic/enzyme salad, but how do you feel about Kombucha tea? A lot of celebs drink it to detox.
Thanks,
Georgia
Some drink it, many don’t… my clients don’t really drink it. The low-sugar varieties are okay.
Hi Kim, I always love watching your TV appearances.
I have a couple of questions about products that are appropriate for your programs. First, have you tried the yeast-free brown rice bread from the Ener-G brand? I saw it in a store and thought about getting it, but I wasn’t sure if it is a good choice. I have candida, so I’m concerned about the yeast in other gluten-free breads like Food for Life’s millet bread and that’s why I considered this one.
Also, I can’t afford to buy or make raw almond butter or other nut butters for that matter. Is it okay to consume almond butter made from roasted almonds? I’ve also seen “raw” almond butter at Trader Joe’s which I assume has been pasteurized since its super cheap and unrefrigerated. Would roasted almond butter or pasteurized almond butter be a better choice (if you had to choose.) I miss peanut butter sandwiches so I was hoping to make almond butter sandwiches!
Thank you in advance!!
Hi Cristi! the Ener-G brand is pretty good and especially given the Candida issue.
The not-so raw “raw” almond butter works okay, but since we know it’s not really raw, if there is a comparably priced pasteurized one that is organic I would go with that one. xx
Hi Kim!
I am a total believer in the GGS, but my problem is I work out early in the morning-about 430 am-and I am not sure what to do for eating. I want to have enough protein to make the workouts worth it (p90x) but want to have the GGS around 10 or so. I know chia seeds are the best for before/after a workout, so how can I incorporate them into my workout routine? Are they enough protein after my intense workout? Please help!! I want to get this right as it is an everyday thing.
Thank you!!
Hi Jaymee,
There are amino acids in greens, and the GGS is what I personally drink after yoga. But if you are doing an intense workout and want more dense protein you can alter your lifestyle, and have the chia seed smoothie afterwards, have a lighter non-animal protein filled lunch, then have your GGS mid-afternoon. See which one works best for you.
xx
Hi Kimberly! Thanks so much for this reminder on the importance of the GGS! I bought your book about six months ago and have made major changes in my diet! It’s been wonderful!
About two months ago, I started juicing in the morning instead of having a GGS, but after watching this yesterday I started my morning with a GGS. It was amazing how having the fiber in the smoothie cleansed my digestive system! I’m going to start having a GGS in the mornings again instead of juice.
Thanks again! You are fabulous!
Hi Emily, that’s wonderful! Both are beneficial, but the fiber in the GGS makes me infinitely more full, and helps with cleansing. xx
hi kim im just wondering as a vegan how do you get your vitamin b12 do you use a supplement or get it from a certain food. i want to become a vegan but i dont want to lack any vitamins.
thanks for all the tips you give =]
MelanieLBowen@gmail.com
Hi Kimberly,
I love your book and find it extremley heplful.I have been following the program for a month. Now can you please me how much GGS in the morning am I allowed to drink and if I want more during the day will that pack on the pounds.I need to loose atleast fifty pounds and want to come off my blood pressure medicine.
In need of your help!!!
Bella
Hola Kim, queria saber si tu libro lo veneden en Latinoamerica. Gracias.
Kimberly,
Can you please answer a question for me? I have your book and have been following your blog but I was confused about something and was hoping you could clear this up. Regarding your energy smoothie…I thought fruit was to be consumed alone. So is it okay to combine fruit with seeds in smoothies? (but not almond butter??) I would really appreciate the answer.
Thanks,
Annette
PS–I am drinking GGS as I type!!
Hi there!
If I have a juicer….can I not make your GGS in that and then just add the super fine pulp the juicer separates back into the juice?
I spent a lot of money of my juicer and don’t want it to go to waste.
Thnx for your help.
Sharon xxx
Hi Kim! Loved your book!
I’m in the blossoming beauty phase. I just started. Do you have to have the oat groats or millet bread for the whole duration you are in that phase or are there other alternatives? Also can you make the oats with something besides water?
Thanks for being amazing!
Hi Kimberly,
I was recently introduced to the Blood Type Diet from the woman whom I got my colonic. Would you please give your thoughts on it? I ask because some of my favorite foods (and foods you recommend!- avocado, tomato, sunflower seeds) are on the “Avoid” list for my blood type.
Gratefully,
Laura
Hi!
I have been doing the GGS for two weeks and I LOVE it! I am trying to lose weight and I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Is there anything you recommend I snack on or something to help with the cravings?
Also, what do you think about air popped popcorn with no fat?
Thanks so much!
Hi Kimberly- I started the GGS in the mornings. My goal is to drink batches of it throughout the day, however my hunger pangs are pretty persistent. Can you suggest adding something more to my smoothie to sustain me for a longer period? My usual glass is about 6 ounces. I am trying to shed weight. Thanks!
Increase the first serving in the morning of the GGS to 16 to 24 ounces and if you are still hungry before lunch you can
have one cup dairy free oatmeal with water.
Hi,
Can you buy your books on iBooks on the iPad or download it anywhere? I went to my local book store here o. The U.K and they do not have it.
Also I am wanting to lose some weight quick. Is it ok to replace all my meals for a few days with the glowing green smoothie for a dramatic weight loss?
I’ll try that! Thanks : )
I’ll try that! Thanks : )
Hi Kimberly, i just bought your book recently.I have made major changes to my diet. I am actually interested in losing weight. My question is when is it best to drink the GGS and am i suppose to drink the lemon water every morning? how long after the ggs can i have a meal?
Hi Kimberly!
I would like to start your green smoothie but would like to know if its safe to drink while breastfeeding. I have a 3month old baby and wouldn’t want to mess with my milk supply thanks!
Dear Kim, I just bought your book “The Beauty Detox Solution”. I am almost done reading it. I have a lot of weight to lose (40 pounds) and I know this is a life style change. Which phase do you recomment I start with and for how long?
Hello Kimberly,
I just bought and read your book. I’m excited to start but honestly don’t know what phase to start??? I have weight to lose about 15 to 20 lbs and currently do work out about 4x a week. How can i make sure I am getting enough protien for my workouts?
really nice tip t loss weight,i like it ,thank you for sharing.keep it up.
Hey Kimberly! I finally invested in a Vitamix! I LOVE it – wish I had gotten one years ago! Making the Glowing Green Smoothie is so much faster and easier now, and the texture is infinitely better. The only thing is – I was surprised at how big the base of the Vitamix is in comparison to my clunky old blender. I know you travel around with yours quite a bit and I was curious to know how you pack it and carry it around with you. (I’m asking because I’m not sure I can live without mine now, and I just might want to take it with me next time I go on a long trip!)
Thanks so much for all of your wisdom and good energy!
Started the Beauty Detox on Nov 19, 2011, have stayed with it through the holidays and have lost 27 lbs as of today. Wish I could go meet Kimberly today in the OC but have to work.
Thanks for the wonderful book.
Karen
I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up!
I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back down the road. Cheers
Please give us a list of all the supplements that we need to with their recommended brands. I get lost in the internet, there are millions of options, (i live in Honduras Central America and I have to buy everything online and have it shipped)
Ejem:
Magnesium Oxyde
Himalayan salt
Celtic Salt
Nutritional YeastChlorella tablets
Glutten-free sprouted millet breads and flours
Hemp seed protein powders
Hem Sedds
Raw coconut , pumpkin, borage seed, primerose oil, etc…
Flaz seeds
jajaja, so many !!
Thanks, you are great!
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