You all are so amazing, yesterdays comments left me in tears. I’m not sure why I got so emotional about this post, but for some reason I went through the comments and just started getting teary eyed. I went to cry to my mom after. Feel free to be jealous over how cool I am.
This morning, I’m feeling like I have a lot on my mind, almost an overwhelmed feeling. Not exactly sure why, maybe because HLS is coming up next week and I feel like I have tons to do, and I’m also terrified of flying. Like, its insane and slightly embarrassing.
*breakfast preview*
Last night was possibly one of the worst night sleeps I’ve had in a while. I was tossing and turning throughout the night and my body just wanted nothing to do with it. I was pretty bored of lying there for hours, so just decided to get up and do something a little more exciting. Like eat.
Even after a disastrous night, I’m not feeling too tired. I’m sure I’ll be hitting the wall sometime this afternoon, so I’ll just have to make the best of the morning.
Let’s get to breakfast, overnight buckwheat was on the agenda for today.
Todays batch included:
- 1/4 cup creamy buckwheat cereal, ground
- 2 tablespoons oat bran
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup pumpkin
- 1/3 cup egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- stevia
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
A delicious mug of coffee is also being consumed right this minute.
*Friday In…
5. Business Cards
My business cards for the Healthy Living Summit came today. I am oddly extremely excited about this.
Thanks to Brittany for mentioning she bought her business cards off of vistaprint; I did the same. And they came super fast too!
4. Solo Muffins
I read on someone’s blog about baking with coconut flour. My memory has failed me, I totally forget whose!
I clearly have issues, because when someone mentions this delightful flour, I have to have it…like right this second. This meant I just had to make my own coconut protein muffin.
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon oat bran
- 2 tablespoons greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mashed banana (previously frozen, melted before hand-you could replace with 1/4 cup pumpkin or applesauce)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- stevia
- a little milk if needed (1-3 tablespoon)
Curling my hair with the above curling iron.
It is a thicker barrel than the one I normally use, and I love the way it makes my hair look. More beach-y and summer-y.
I highly suggest taking a picture of yourself while at a traffic light. It can lead to some awkward conversations later.
I managed to arrive to my coffee date with a text from a friend saying they saw me taking a photo of myself. Classic moments.
2. Pilates
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Miley Cyrus picture solely because she loves pilates and I think she’s pretty cool.
I’m really happy with the fact that I’ve been better at including pilates in my routine.
It’s low impact, which is greatly needed in my life at this moment. At first, it was really hard to get back into it. My mindset wasn’t all that positive when I started focusing on less intense workout routines.
I’ve changed that thinking around, because I want my workouts to remain a healthy and positive thing for me.
By just relaxing and realizing I’m doing the best for my body, I’ve come to appreciate and get excited for pilates now. Although, I can’t wit for things to normalize so I can return to those high intensity workouts!:)
Being a FitFluential Ambassador has made me realize how important it is to honour my own body if I want to help others with living their healthiest lifestyle possible. You’ve got to practice what you preach.
1. Birthdays
Today is my Step Dad’s birthday, followed by my Dad’s birthday tomorrow!
They both share some amazing qualities.
Both of you have made me the person I am today. You’ve taught me the most valuable lessons in life.
No matter what occurs in life, you can ALWAYS find good things. That everything happens for a reason and laughter is the best medicine. Who both taught me that success does not come easy, and you always have to work for what you want in life.
I love you both.
Happy Birthday to the two of you!
What’s your favourite summer hairstyle?
Am I going to be seeing you at HLS?
What snack are you enjoying lately?
Have a fantastic and fabulous day!!
About Lisa
I’m kind of stressing that I have so much to do before HLS too but I can’t wait! It is going to be so much fun! (: PS: Love your business cards! They are a adorable!
Thank you!
Oh goodness I know, I feel super overwhelmed with everything I have to start doing! I should’ve been more productive earlier. Oopsy
Love your curls! That story is too funny about your friend seeing you take a pic of yourself! Don’t worry we all do it haha. And I am loving popcorn for snacks lately..no idea why just random cravings haha
I know, so awkward!!
I haven’t had popcorn in SO long. I may need to fix that soon.
Oh your business cards are adorable girl. Don’t stress too much about flying girl, you’ll be fine. Just make sure to pack some goodies for the flight
. You have such beautiful hair girl.. i’m rather jealous! Happy Birthday to both your daddys!
No I wish i would be attending HLS, but it’s a bit too far lol. Loving apples & pb for snacks recently.
Have a wonderful weekend doll.
Thanks! I hope I’ll be fine! Eek, just makes me a tad nervous thinking about the flying business.
Aw, wish you’d be there too. Haha, yah I guess Boston being too far is a bit of a problem! Hopefully in the future!
1. I want your hair, 2. strawberry goat cheese, oh girl you have me drooling. I love how honest and open you are. it is refreshing to read. I appreciate you being so willing to share it with us.
Awe, thank you Alex! I appreciate your kind words!:)
Not quite sure why I didn’t realize this before but I had no idea you were coming to HLS! I’ll be there too and can’t wait to meet you! Love the business cards and those muffins look amazing! I will be trying these for sure!
Yay! I’m so excited to meet you!!
I wish I could go to HLS! Those business cards look great
Thanks Courtney!
I’m all about the loose beachy waves lately too! I love your hair!
Thank you Ashley!
Love the business cards
My favorite summer hairstyle is a loose bun. I’m looking for a new one though…
I’m always on the lookout for new hairstyles! Thanks!
I’m stressing over HLS too because I have to pack and get ready to move the second I get back. Ahhh! I cannot wait to meet you though. YAY!! <3
I LOVE your business cards! Sooo adorable!
Oh man, that must be stressful! You can do it though:)
Ahhh! So excited to finally meet you
Aw, don’t worry about the plane and stuff, just think of the awesome memories that are going to be created at the HLS. And your business cards look great- I want one!
So that muffin looks adorable with its little pink hat:p. That recipe looks like something I’d REALLY enjoy, I want to make it tonight & ill report back,( knoow idea why I feel the need to tell you iv made and loved your recipes all the time or if you even want to know?).
Any hoo.
After making & detesting socca like 2 yrs ago ,you with your yummy pictures,tempted me to try it again. Last night I made it like you- put some dill & nooch in it, topped with coconut oil- it is ah-maaazing! Iv made it again today. So that’s just ANOTHER thing you got me hooked on lady. <3.
For a snack yesterday I made Laura@sprint2thetables tiramasu protein parfait topped with microd cherries as suggested- MUCHLY recommended!
Happy birthday to the dads in your life:)!
Xxx
haha, definitely try the muffin. Its a keeper:)
Wahoo! I’m pumped you like socca now, that makes me quite happy!
Oh yes! That has been on my radar for a while! Now I need to try it asap!!
Thank you for the solo muffin recipe
My sister is deathly afraid to fly too – she takes dramamine so she just sleeps the whole time.
No problemo!
Ah, it sucks to be afraid of flying, its not really the flying its actually being stuck in the airplane with all the germ-y things haha. I’m odd.
Hello-I’m new to your site and am loving it. So inspirational
I hope today is a better day for you! You’re an amazing, beautiful woman-thanks so much for sharing your life with us! I really appreciate it… it has helped me more than you know. Since you’ve been so amazing- I’ve nominate you for the Versatile Blogger award-you can check it out here: http://bakingblissful.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-versatile-blogger-award.html
Congrats!
Awe you are too kind! That you so much for this kind comment!! I appreciate this!
I will definitely be checking it out!:)
The hair looks gorgeous – makes we wish I could do something with mine – my hair ability doesn’t go much beyond brushing it.
No HLS this year, unfortunately. The goal is to make it next year!
Thanks:)
Hopefully next year you will be able to make it!!
#1 your hair is STUNNING. Like seriously, I’m so jealous of those goorgeous locks!
#2 The pink frosting on that cupcake thing you made is making me drool
#3 Your business cards are rockin!
Hope you have a stellar weekend ahead!!!
Thanks Alex:) Haha, goat cheese and strawberries is a magical combo!
Hope you had a fantastic weekend! Being done with chem and all!!
I’m digging coconut flour. I stir it into my yogurt creations sometimes or add it to shakes just to make it taste me cake-like!
I totally do the same! It really is such a fabulous little flour!
ooooh I am totally gonna try that muffin recipe!! so awesome! your hair looks gorgeous curled like that, i always try to do that to my hair but the curls never stay more than like half an hour, gah.
Making the curls stick can be tricky on some certain hair types! I usually just make sure to hair spray the hair before and after I start curling it, that way it holds longer!
Your hair is so pretty. My hair has 1 style…curly.
I love pilates!! I do mine at blogilates.com. 
Same here! I love that site, I can’t afford the normal studios haha, so blogilates rocks.
I love your hair, your lucky with all the curls you get!
I just bought a new curling iron a few days ago! I’m in love with it. My hair is naturally really straight and fine so I’ve always had trouble when I try to curl it. Thankfully, the new iron I got is amazing. I’m definitely going to start using it more often.
I love the relaxed, beachy-ness of yours! You look gorgeous. (:
And I really want to invest in some coconut flour! I keep seeing recipes pop up everywhere and they sound sooo yummy.
That’s exciting about the new iron, I just love the volume curls give!
You totally need to get on the coconut flour bandwagon, I bet you’d love it!
I LOVE the business cards! I rush ordered mine last year before HLS and they literally showed up an hour before I left for Philadelphia. Guess what I’m doing again this year? Rush ordering! ;-p They’re supposed to arrive Wednesday…fingers crossed!
Okay, so in addition to teaching me how to rock high heels, can you also teach me how to work magic with the curling iron? You’re hair is absolutely gorgeous, Lisa! <3
Your microwave muffin sounds perfect; it contains practically all of my favorite baking ingredients, and I love that it's ready in five minutes! I still want to try your strawberry goat cheese!
Happy Birthday to both your Dad and stepdad! And happy weekend to you! xoxo
Thanks Sara! Haha, I totally am a last minute gal as well! I am such a procrastinator, I should really work on that;)
I’ll definitely teach you some hair curling tricks:)
You have got to try the strawberry goat cheese, its excellent!
Hope you had a fab weekend!xox
See you SOON!!!
Love those curls!! So beautiful! You’ll be totally fine on the plane! They are much safer then they feel! And commercial pilots are extremely experienced.
Thanks for the reassurance!! Hopefully I’ll be able to sleep the whole flight.
wish i could come be your flying mate. I love flying, traveling, etc. I would help calm your fear. hehe.
Have a blast at HLS. And i love what you said about being an FFA, honoring your body is key!
Oh man. Totally wish we could be travel buddies!!
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed about HLS too! I haven’t really planned my time there yet (Meg and I arrive on Wednesday) and it’s kind of stressing me out haha. I need to be better at being spontaneous!
I’m soooo excited to meet you there though!
I can’t believe I didn’t think to order business cards. D’oh!!!! I guess I’ll just write my blog on scraps of paper and hand them out, LOL.
I love your hair! I wish I wasn’t so lazy with mine. I usually just let mine air dry and wear it like that. Sometimes I’ll straighten it if I care about looking nice haha.
Hahaha Chelsea I am going to do the same for my “business cards” for my blog!
I’m totally a last minute planner, I procrastinated so much haha. Oopsy. I can tell this week will be a busy one! SOO excited to meet you too!!!
Haha, I like the business card idea;)
I am also feeling a bit nervous about going… but I know once we are all there, it’s just going to be like we know each other after years and it will be fine
Don’t worry about the flight either, just bring a good book and some healthy snacks, so you won’t get stressed out! Alright now I am thinking I need some business cards too lol…. hmm maybe I should get on that asap!
Sorry to hear you had a poop night sleep too, those are just the worst and yes, boring as heck! I hope you were able to have a much better night since then
Happy Birthday to your step dad and dad as well!
Totally agree with the nerves, but I know it will be super fun!
Yah, I’m going to have to stock up on the books so I don’t get super nervous!
you’re going to have SUCH a fun time at HLS! i wish i could go but i’ll be partying it up at my cousin’s wedding! i think you should go balls to the wall tonight and go out and have a good time! you deserve it and it will keep your mind off things! go go go shorty it’s your birthday (or your stepdad’s haha)
Well your cousins wedding sounds like it will be a blast anyways!!
I so wish I could’ve gone out and done some fun things this weekend, but I had to work all weekend unfortunately. Ah, well! Next weekend I’ll make sure to have extra fun to make up for it:)
Love the new business cards! And PLEASE do a hair tutorial, yours is flawless!
I’ll definitely try and put one together soon:)
I’ve never tried coconut flour (that I’m aware of) but it seems to be becoming huge! Your breakfast bowl looks delicious
How do you find all these really cool, out-there flours/grains? I tend to be so boring with my regular old wheat and oats as the base of everything! I’m going to put some effort into branching out more. I’m sorry you had a bad night’s sleep, I hope you were able to fall asleep after you got up and ate something!
You definitely should try out the coconut flour, its awesome!
Haha, I just got to the store and try out all the cool looking ones! I always hope I can find different flours to switch things up, so I’m not always eating the same things over and over like I usually do.
I can’t believe HLS is so soon already! I guess it is mid-August. This will be the first year (in two) that I’m not going. I’m sure you’ll have a ball!
And you know I am in LOVE with your hair, Lisa
Thanks Paige!
Hopefully you’ll be able to make it next time! I know it seems crazy it came so fast!