Good Morning everyone!!
Right now, I will be packing up and leaving the hotel and getting ready to board the plane.
I probably won’t be recapping until I get home from the trip, so stay tuned for fun times to come up some time later this week!
I just wanted to review how much fun this entire trip was! I’m incredibly happy I made the decision to purchase a ticket and spend the weekend was some truly inspiring and amazing people, who I consider true real life friends after this conference. I always considered them friends, but now it makes it more real since we were able to meet in person. It was an excellent time!
I totally left you hanging with that survey from Thursday so off to complete the rest;)
N – Nutritional Yeast.
I eat copious amounts of this stuff. It packs a serious nutrient punch and is fantastic on just about anything. I use it in sweet recipes to create a more “nutty” flavour and it really brings out the sweetness I find, and obviously it tastes super great in savoury recipes! Like savoury oat bran…Yum…
O – Overnight Oat Bran.
Really, how could you not see that one coming? I am obsessed (another O word!). It suits me better than oats since it keeps me fuller longer, and I adore the creamy factor.
P – Peanut Flour.
I just love the stuff. It most definitely does NOT taste like peanut butter, in any way or form but I prefer it. I’m not much of a peanut butter fan because I find it quite savoury and strong tasting, and have just never been the biggest fan, but with peanut flour it is a much milder peanut-y taste and you can control the sweetness and saltiness of this particular product.
Q – Quiche
With my more recent discovery of my joy in eating eggs, quiche is going to become a new favourite, well when I decide to actually make one which may not actually be for a while. We’ll see when some inspiration hits. What’s easier than throwing eggs and vegetables in the oven for a few minutes?!
R – Raw Cacao Powder.
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I love this brand of cacao powder! Its delicious and super rich tasting. Hot chocolate have been my jam lately. Even though its still quite warm out. I don’t mind though. This plus some full fat coconut milk and stevia is just pure bliss.
S – Spin
Clearly I really like to attend spin classes. My mom has taught them since spin first came out and I grew up with her teaching it. I also was a competitive swimmer, and really liked taking these to cross train. I’ve always been a crazy spin lover and continue to be!
T – Tea.
I’ve got to have my tea, as soon as my one cup of coffee is done in the morning, I’ll switch to tea so I don’t get the crazy shakes and hyperactivity. I don’t love it as much as my girl Meg does though;)
U – Universal Foods.
I don’t enjoy typical American or Canadian cuisine most often. I can easily pass on burgers and fries, and love me some indian, mexican, and japanese cuisine! I mean mexican, give me some guacamole and I’m a happy lady!
V – Virtual Friends.
After meeting some of my favourite people this weekend, I know that these people are some of the most caring and wonderful people I’ve ever met! I loved each and every person I got to meet and am so happy to have found an online community filled with people that share the same passions in life and relatable stories!
W – Walking.
After spending a lot of this weekend going on many walks, I remember why I enjoy them so much. Its a time to reflect with what is on my mind or discuss things with others. Its also an awesome form of exercise that many people neglect to see as this.
X – X-Rays?
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This one is um…not a favourite of mine, but I have got a lot of them before! Way too many to count. That’s probably not a good thing though
Y – Yogurt.
Specifically, greek yogurt. I love how creamy and delicious greek is compared to regular yogurt. Plus you can’t beat the extra protein punch and decreased sugar in this awesome stuff!
Z – ZWOW’s
If you’ve read my blog before, you know one of my favourite forms of workouts are Zuzana’s workouts of the week. They are HIIT based and are a blast to complete. They are intense, hard, fast, and effective. Can’t get much better than that for me!
With that, I’m off to get started on packing…oh the joys!
Choose a letter from this survey and answer it yourself!
Have a lovely day!
About Lisa
Hi Lisa! It was soo great to meet you! I hope you had fun and got to explore Boston yesterday, so sorry I never saw you to give you that paper
! I look forward to reading your blog!
It was awesome to meet you as well Kaitlin! You are so sweet!
That’s alright, I ended up just walking around with a few girls who were staying later so it all worked out! Can’t wait to read your blog:)
I am seriously SO glad I met you. I wish we had more time though, since I knew we would hit it off right off the bat! I’m coming to Canada to hangout with you. K thanks.
I am SO happy we met as well, wish we had more time together as well! I definitely knew we would clique instantly!!
Come on over, I have a room ready for you;) And I’ll just head on over to Florida to enjoy the heat with you soon. Fair?
BABE!!!! Where to begin? I love you SO much. I feel like we really connected on a much deeper level and I was so sad to leave your side. I can’t wait to come to Canada some day and hang out with you. You must make roasted veggies for me too. Haha. I’m joining Brittany, obvs.
Ah I know I feel the exact same way!!! I was so sad when you left! I only wish we lived closer! Yes, you better head on over to Canada and see me:) And I’ll come on over back to the States to see you too.
We can have a fun Canada blogger party obvi!
I love adding peanut flour into my greek yogurt
SO GOOD
Oh goodness I agree! Its awesome, same with coconut flour!:)
We share a love for the spin
Caught up with you at HLS through instagram! Looks like a great time!
Yay for spin! Glad someone else enjoys it as much as me
We share a love for the spin
Caught up with you at HLS through instagram! Looks like a great time!
That quiche looks delicious and so cute! I love the pepper crust
Haha, kind of a silly idea, but it was delicious!
Peanut flour is amazing! I 100% agree with you! Can’t wait for your HLS recap! It was a total blast and it was so great to meet and chat with you at the cocktail party! I already can’t wait for next year!
I was SO excited to meet you Danielle and happy we got to chat! Not as much as I would’ve liked though!! We need more time next year I believe! I’m excited for next year as well
I’ve been looking at cacao power and have wanted to give it a try. can you use it like regular cocoa powder?
Yep! That’s how I use it!
I am so glad you had a blast and was happy you bought the ticket. I am dying to try raw cacao powder.
Definitely seek it out at the store, its great stuff!
I’m looking forward to you re-cap girly:).
Once again we have so many of the same answers!
Ill pick V, & say VEGETABLES! There’s hardly a veggie I don’t like, ( hellooo kabocha. ) Veggies are tasty and nutrient packed- there’s nothing not to love about them IMHO:).
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We are totally twins on everything! Love it! I’m the same way, hardly any veggies I really dislike! Except mushrooms and onions! The only ones I can think of anyways!
Definitely with you on the universal foods thing – when I’m picking a place to eat out, I always lean towards Asian, Mexican, Indian…general anything other than your typical Western burgers-and-fries approach.
And guacamole is amazing. I could live off that stuff, easily.
Oh man, same here! I wish avocado could be eaten with every meal without being super expensive. Wouldn’t it be neat to grow avocados! I may look into doing that now…haha
That may be the best idea I’ve heard in a while!! Now, just to figure out how to do it with Canadian climates….:p
Nutritional yeast is seriously a staple in my diet. haha. It’s delicious and the benefits are amazing. I can’t believe that I’ve never tried peanut flour (I know, kill me!) I can never find it in stores and haven’t cracked down and ordered it online yet. I really need to though! There are sooo many peanut flour recipes I want to try.
I can’t wait for your HLS recap! All of the pictures I saw on instagram were so exciting. (:
Nutritional yeast is the jam! Okay, you’ve definitely got to try peanut flour! I bet you’d love it. I have never actually seen it in stores. I don’t believe Canada sells it so only get it online, but now that I’ve tried it I can’t turn back!
Peanut flour… love it too! I have been adding it more and more lately because of the great protein content and flavor of course
Looking forward to your recap and interpretation of the weekend!
I can’t get enough of the stuff! I go through bags way too fast ha ha.
Your recap was so amazing Tessa about HLS! Definitely better worded than mine will be I’m sure. I can just say I definitely felt a lot of the same things you did! As you probably saw in my long long comment in your post
Happy to see our group shot (and virtual/REAL friendships) made the cut on this post. It was so amazing to meet you, Lisa. I am just overwhelmed by the instant connection we all felt. I know that you and I can continue to support each other on our journey through this crazy world! And that includes an appreciation for walks – I too enjoyed the walking I did this weekend. I want to live somewhere more walkable. It is a great time to reflect!
Of course!!! You were such a pleasure to meet and I was just so excited we got to spend time together! Sad it had to come to an end!!
Hopefully we will be able to have more time together in the future soon!! And not have to wait an entire year for that to come;)
So I just ordered that peanut flour posted on your website. I’m obsessed with PB2 so I’m really looking forward to try this product!
http://beccashealthyliving.wordpress.com/
I bet you’ll love it! I haven’t tried the PB2, but I like the peanut flour since its just ground dry roasted peanuts and you can control the salt and sweetness factor!
YAY! Love that you got to meet all the lovely ladies!
Never heard of Zwow–gotta check it out. Cool, thanks
Definitely check her out, the workouts are INTENSE!
So cool your mum teaches spin classes! Sounds like you all had a ball at the HLS! Looks like it was amazing.
Its definitely nice to have her as a spin instructor, she got me hooked!
I just ordered that Peanut Flour and I’m so pumped to get it!
So sad I didn’t get to come to HLS and meet you!! I love spin too… and virtual friends of course!
I know, I wish we could have met! Hopefully soon in the future:)
Lisa!! I miss you so much already! I am extremely grateful to have met you through blogging, and even more grateful to have had the opportunity to spend last weekend with you! You are more beautiful inside and out than I ever could have imagined. <3 I'm definitely going to visit you in British Columbia! When I come, can we go to the Empress and have high tea?
I have a great quiche recipe, so if you ever feel inspired to try making one, let me know!
Love ya, girl! xoxo
I miss you a ton already too! I’m super excited we got the chance to meet and you are just as sincere, beautiful, and kind as you are on your blog! Ha ha. Obvi we will have high tea at the Empress together!!! Wouldn’t that just be the best?! I need to make a trip to DC too! That would be too awesome!
Oooh! I definitely would love that quiche recipe! I’ve got to switch up my eats!
Love youuu xoxo
I just found your blog and it’s great! I am always looking for people who have lost weight (as I am trying to) so I defiantly added you to my reader.
Thanks for the comment Megan! And glad you found me:)
Such a good idea to cook the eggs inside the peppers!
The eggs in the pepper taste so good when baked together:)
I LOVE cacao powder too!! Itz the best addition in smoothies!!
Oh I haven’t tried it in smoothie yet! Must do that soon!!