Good morning there!
Nothing too exciting happening over here, Tuesday’s are Tuesday’s after all.
Today I had to start my day off on a good note food wise, because I decided to sleep in a little bit and workout after breakfast instead.
I made a smoothie breakfast, diva style. It was delicious. I forgot how much I miss smoothies for breakfast, but with actual substance so that they are more filling throughout the morning.
Banana Coconut Smoothie
1/2 cup oats, 1 cup almond milk, frozen banana, stevia, 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1.5 tablespoon coconut flour, and a little xanthan and guar gum to thicken more. Topped with strawberries and almond butter.
After working on out, I got myself some coffee to kick start the morning, so bounced on over to starbucks to get some caffeine in me before running errands and getting blood work done. Fun.
I came home and saw my cats new resting spot. What a cutie pie she is.
Silly cat, cars are for people.
On that note, my sister should really fix those scratches on her car.
Later, I decided it was time for my nails to receive a makeover. Essie for the win.
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My mind is stressed out right now. You know, those busy facts that take over.
My brain is feeling quite fried at the moment, I’ve been thinking about lots of different things, that need discussion with family before I talk about them on the ol’ blog. Just questioning things happening in life and trying to adjust to things.
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But, no matter what I’m going to keep things positive. I’ve got to look at the positives every situation brings to me. Although I struggle sometimes, everyday brings some sort of happiness into my heart.
Dinner was simple. Just heated up a leftover turkey burger, threw in some marinara and zucchini.
And then topped it off with previously cooked spaghetti squash and a little more zucchini.
Well rounded meal. Lazy can still be healthy and delicious.
Off to check out the hometown dates on the Bachelorette tonight.
Hope your having a great day!
Do you always look for the positive things in the day?
Do you see the glass half empty or half full? A little optimist/pessimist question to start the day for you;)
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i would say i’m mostly optimistic, but i do worry a lot so i find myself thinking of the “what if” scenarios a little too often. i usually catch myself though and try to shift my attitude right away before it gets out of control. it certainly is all about the attitude though!
Agree its all about how you view things and the attitude you apply to the situation!
ah I can relate right now. I don’t even know how to share the details with people because I am so in my head. Hang in there Lisa!
I’m so sorry you are feeling this way, I can totally relate. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to e-mail me!
Stay positive girl!!! I love your attitude! I am always trying to be more positive but I have to admit I tend to be more positive for other people than for myself if that makes any sense
That smoothie looks awesome! I would never think to put coconut flour in a smoothie but I bet it does give it great flavor and a different texture! I’m going to have to try it! I love coconut flour!
It definitely is really good in a smoothie! I love coconut flour too…obviously
mmmm I love the looks of your smoothie
all of the ingredients sound amazing Lisa! <3
I always look for the positive for sure
If you need to talk I am here love
Thanks for always being here for me! xo
I used to tend to overthink things sometimes, but within the past year, I’ve realized that worry is often a useless emotion. I’m usually optimistic, and if I’m struggling, I look at it as a challenge, not something necessarily bad. It’s testing me and shaping me.
Worrying definitely is useless. You get nothing from thinking that way. I like that you view it as a challenge instead!!
Yum your breakfast looks so good and I love the nail color too!
Prayin for ya girly, and I hope whatever the issue is it gets resolved:).
This was a Diva post- 1.the fabulous smoothie 2. I think of Essie , I think of her. That nail colour is EDGY, love it !
Wowee, I could just eat your dinner.right.now. Eating out of bowls is the best and it looks so tasty.
Keep your chin up Lisa:)
Xxx
Haha totally a Diva post! Love it.
Thanks Sarah!
There are some days where I just feel so BLAH. But honestly, what cheers me up the most is giving other people smiles and chatting them up. Happiness breeds happiness
Its so true! Interacting with happy people makes me instantly happier! Or if I find my mood bad, I will buy someones coffee at starbucks and it just makes me feel instantly better doing something nice for someone else!
I love how positive you are in this post!!
I’ve always been super optimistic, but sometimes I do get down (it’s only human, right?!)
I hope your week is off to a great start!!
and I didn’t know you used to be a swimmer?!
xoxo!
Yes, of course every once in a while we let the negative thoughts take over. Yep! I swam for such a long time!! I definitely miss it at times! Hope your having a great holiday!xo
I know everyone has those days! Stay strong girl, hope you feel better soon <3
Thanks love!
I’ve been feeling pessimistic about moving! Which is crazy because it’s to our new house!! Lol. I’m just tired of moving so much the past few years so trying to work up the energy again!! Haha. So I’m trying to find the positive. QT packing with Kevin. And moving is a workout and a half!!!
Haha, I hope your move goes super smoothly!! Oh gosh, moving is totally a workout. When I moved this year my arms were sore for days after, just from lifting all those couches and boxes!
First and foremost, SMILE! I know @ times things in life can be stressful, and can get carried away. But, just always keep in mind that THINGS WILL GET BETTER and work out exactly how they are suppose to in the end!! Have an awesome 4th of July girl!
**Also, I just started my own blog today.. check it out!
Totally agree!! I’ll check it out
I hope you’re okay, honey. Sending you virtual hugs
Thanks Megan!xo
That blue is like electric. I love it. I always paint my nails not typical colors like emerald green, blue, or sometimes a coppery brown – my grandma hates when I do it, so I sort of get a kick out of it. My brain is totally fried too by so many things in life right now, but you just gotta stay positive in life and it will get you to the other side. I always tell myself things could be worse!
Haha, that’s funny. I always am painting my nails crazy colours. I’m so done with the typical reds and pinks now.
huge fan of the fake till you make it, positivity! It works!
It definitely does! I’ve realized I need to just let go of those thoughts, sometimes they come, but I just replace them with positivity and things seem much better
Such an important reminder to stay positive! Definitely important to think things through and take your problems seriously, but also important to stop and enjoy the positives in life too!
100% agree!! And the positive ones always outweigh the negatives!
First off, love your meals (you are doing great!) and love that nail polish!!
Second – attitude really IS everything, and this is such an inspiring most and good reminder to us all. We can CHOOSE to be in a negative mood today, or we can choose to be happy and positive. It’s all about how you approach it. I can so relate to this on so many levels. It is so easy for me to get in a funk and think the worst of everything, and create scenario’s in my head that don’t even exist….just ask my boyfriend lol, he says I plan our non-existant break up in my head far too often and it is completely false! so stupid. I think being positive is always a work in progress and sounds like you are doing a good job… KEEP IT UP
and thanks for the reminder 
Thanks Eva!
I remember when I suffered from such negative thoughts and I always thought why is this happening to me, but it really is about how we control these thoughts and that we have the choice to change them.
Haha, I think especially with us girls we can build things up and let emotions take over, but we just have to take a step back ,reevaluate, and realize we may be exaggerating the situation.