Good Morning!
Haven’t been posting as much this week, since I spent the whole day travelling Thursday and Monday, and wanted to “unplug” the whole weekend in Boston, so I could really experience the Healthy Living Summit, without feeling that I had to blog about it right away. I’m sure you’ve seen a whole bunch of recaps anyways, so I’ll save mine…at least for today!
Phew, Monday was a LONG day. Emotionally and a little physically draining. I have learned a lot about myself this past weekend, which I’ll discuss further in another post. I didn’t get home on Monday until about 1 (so 4 AM Boston time) in the morning after having missed one of my flights and was just dead exhausted at this point. Why is it so hard to adjust to time changes?! I had the laziest day ever today, but still filled with yummy eats.
As much as I loved the conference, there’s nothing better than returning home to your own bed to sleep in! And return to the structure of regular meals, as well. Thanks again to Jenn, for putting together What I Ate Wednesday. Let’s get started.
Breakfast – 8:
My day started off fabulously with the return of oat bran. I clearly went without it in Boston, but was happy to have it back again this morning.
I cooked up a bowl of oat bran, which included 1/3 cup oat bran, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/2 banana, 2 tablespoons pumpkin, cinnamon, stevia, and topped with cashew butter and a little circle of frozen blueberries for fun times.
I realized this morning how much I missed nut butter while being away!
I’m super thankful I have today off work, I would probably be dead on the floor if I went back today. Unfortunately, I didn’t really sleep in, so mostly lounged around pretty much all day. Whyyyy can’t I sleep lately?!
I enjoyed the peaceful morning, sipping my coffee, and relaxing. Its totally fine if I don’t even move off my couch today, right? Must my life be so difficult.
Lunch came shortly after, and I happily welcomed firing up the oven again for some roasted kabocha squash. My favourite veggie ever.
Lunch – 12:
I always sprinkle it with a little cinnamon before putting it in the oven, tastes so good baked together. I know Tessa agrees with me on our obsession with this magical squash.
I ate this up alongside a tablespoon of heaven, that is coconut butter. We all know I love that stuff, and its just so dang good with squash. Okay, it could probably taste good with mud, but its one of my favourite things to pair squash or sweet potato with.
I also had an egg on the side, that I just microwaved quickly, which was ugly so you don’t need to see that one.
At this point, I finally got started on unpacking my luggage and getting started on laundry. Not the most fun stuff to come home to, but must be done.
Snack – 3:
Todays afternoon snack was a small serving of 2% greek yogurt, nuttzo peanut free nut butter (SO tasty!), and an apple.
I was going to workout, but was just so tired I figured it was best if I just skipped today and hopefully have more energy tomorrow.
Instead, I painted my nails, so they look lovely. OPI for the win.
The worst part, is when you try and paint your nails with your other hand. Now it just looks like I stabbed my fingers with knives or something. Clearly a wise colour for the steady hand challenged.
Dinner – 5:15:
Tonights dinner was super simple, just stole a few of my parents leftover veggies, since I have yet to go produce shopping yet…oopsy. Its a sad, sad sight in my fridge right now.
Guess that’s on the agenda tomorrow!
I just tossed up some chopped tempeh, zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli slaw with a mixture of nutritional yeast, coconut oil, a little almond flour, and red pepper flakes.
Then, I threw them in a 350 oven for about 30 minutes. Delicious.
A serving of avocado on the side as well.
Now, I’m catching up on the classiest show in town, Bachelor Pad. This show makes me feel super good about my choices in life.
Snack – 8:
Earlier I made a protein muffin (this way), but with a mix of teff and coconut flour. And have plans on having that later with some coconut flour frosting. And then I’ll probably head to bed. Have to be up early for tomorrow!
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Tomorrow I definitely want to start recapping my time at the Healthy Living Summit, and want to sum up the fact that I had a lot of fun, but also found myself really comparing and putting judgment on myself based on how others looked compared to me. Even looking at this post, I’ve realized it’s probably not enough food for me and I need to make a big change. Like I said, I’ll be discussing this more tomorrow though, I don’t want this pos to be too long.
What’s the thing you miss most after you go on vacation?
Favourite thing you ate today?
Hope everyone has a great day!
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What a delicious day of eats! I love that nutzo nut butter with apples too– I wish the jar didn’t cost an arm and a leg though haha!! Glad to hear you’re getting back into the swing of things after your trip, it’s always so dang hard for me to return to reality!!
I only felt justified buying the nut butter since we can’t get it where I live, but yes definitely expensive! Although, cheaper than the nut butters we have in Canada surprisingly!
Oh man, its the hardest thing to get back in the real world ha ha.
I just tried sweet potato and coconut butter for the first time ever last week and it was amazing! Up next on my list is kaboocha squash! I totally agree with you about getting home from traveling, sleeping in your bed, and getting back to normal! I crave routine!
Isn’t it simply the BEST! Love that combo! You’ve got to find kabocha squash, I’m sure you’ll love it!
It sure does feel great getting home and back into a routine. I didn’t workout all weekend or yesterday since I was moving. Oh well! Too much to do, no time for the gym
Coconut butter and mud…yum I’ll need to try that combo ;D
Same here! The only time I worked out was the WOD we did on Saturday. The gym just wasn’t necessary since we walked around so much, and I wanted to experience the bloggers and Boston!
Ha ha. Doesn’t that just sound supper yummy…mud and coconut;)
I’m so happy to hear that some Canadian bloggers were representing at the HLS! Did you fly to Boston with any others? I REALLY hope to go next year, but I don’t really know many other bloggers so it would be a little unnerving! Are you going to the She’s Connected conference in Toronto by any chance?
Yay to Canadian bloggers!! Where are you from?!
I just flew to Boston by myself, since most of the other Canadian’s were from Toronto, Ontario, or Ottawa. Not many (if any) in my BC area!
I actually had no clue there was a conference there!! Now I really want to check that out though!
I’ve never tried sweet potatoes + coconut butter before.. I must add to my list of “MUST TRYS!”.
The best thing I’ve had today has been my wrap I just ate,.. slowly. Had some dental work done today (well the start of a root canal), so my choices are limited. I don’t even know how I managed to eat a wrap but i did (just had some hummus, tuna & ketchup in it).
Its a must try for sure!!
Oh goodness, dental work is never ever that much fun! Hope your mouth feels better soon! I don’t know how you managed the wrap either;) ha ha.
I really missed my almond butter and oatmeal after my vacation. I can’t wait to hear about HLS.
Its so weird how I actually missed my usual food while away. Don’t know if that is a sad thing or not;)
Love your eats. I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately too.. it comes and goes, recently it started coming again and it’s sooo annoying
totally ruins my mood.
Its so weird when I can’t sleep! I guess it just must be stress? Its definitely not fun when we can’t sleep though.
I’m glad you had a good time and made it home safely
Same here ha ha. I was an anxious wreck on the planes!
I agree – traveling is fabulous, but nothing beats home!
Home is always the greatest thing, I swear I just wanted to lie in bed all day
I love to travel, but I hate going back to work. It seems like I am playing catch up for the next 2 weeks when I get back!!
I hope you are settled back in now!
I’m definitely playing the catch up game over here! I only wish the rest of my life would realize I’m trying to catch up;)
Sounds like a rough day of travel, hang in there. The catch up is the worst
Thanks girl! I’ll just be napping like crazy for now!
While travelling is amazing, I’m always a little relieved to get home and back to routine.
Curious to hear your thoughts about HLS!
I’ll hopefully have that post up for tomorrow! Or at least part of it! It will probably be a long one ha ha.
Phew, your back. I was my missing daily doses of Lisa Lately:).
Fave eat= sprin2the tables cauliflower crust pizza, topped with tomato puree , vegan cheeze, corn , spinach & a fried egg. One word – YUM!
Obviously everything you ate looks so delicious, but I have to agree when you say its not enough food:/. I hate saying this , because seriously, I think you are fabulous and have 1 of the most awesome blogs ever, period. But how much you seem to eat ,always worries me. ( I don’t know & I’m not exactly asking if this is everything you ate in a day). Its just, i mean lunch was- squash, tbsp nut butter & an egg- barely making 300 cals. This could be ok if you ate substantially the rest of the day, were really inactive , or needed to lose weight or something. But none of this applies to you. And even though I know everyone has different needs, there’s just NO way this could power me through my day , feeling good, or keeping healthy.
( I hope i don’t come across as a critical beyotch, I actually really hope the best for you in recovery! Ill be interested to hear your thoughts tommorow.)
Xxx
I tried a cauliflower pizza crust and it crumbled like crazy, so I think I’ll have to try that one out!
Oh Sarah, I definitely value your opinion a lot and don’t feel you were being too harsh or anything!
I bet I’m one of the few that actually likes getting criticism. It helps me to grow as a person, especially if I am not seeing the things that others are! It just helps me become more away of what I should be doing to improve! So thank you for being honest!! I really do appreciate it.
I agree with you a lot. I actually calculated this and it only adds up to about 1700 calories (if that) and that makes me sad, because I really want to be eating almost 800 more than this. I am clearly not eating enough, especially since I am not just sitting in bed all day. Its not a good amount for me frankly.
Trust me, I don’t think you are being critical! I know most people just want to help and point out what they see! This is probably why I’m not sleeping well or feeling 100% so thank you for your honesty!! xoxo
yay for having such a fun time at HLS! i’m looking forward to your recap lady! and give me that plate of kabocha nowwwwwwwwwww!! it’s my fav squash of all time – nwo if it wasn’t such a biotch to cut!
Haha it takes forever to cut!! I never have to work out on days I cut that squash open
Its my favourite squash out there too! I think I like it even better than sweet potatoes!
<333 My dearest Lisa! I could tell you were struggling at HLS, and I cannot wait to read your revelations and reflections on the weekend because not only will they inspire others, writing them will give you serious insight into some goals you can set for yourself to fight these downright mean thoughts that have been invading! I'm proud of you for listening to your tired body and building up energy for a BETTER workout tomorrow – it's so hard for me to do that and it's inspiring to see you doing so. And believe me when I say I understand the love for a routine. Oh lovely routine, I had missed it so. Going to the gym on Sunday and doing my thing felt so great as did my home food and old bed. It's hard for me to remember that routine is called routine because I USUALLY do it, so going OUTSIDE that routine is NOT the norm even if it feels like it could be! I love you!
Oh Caitlin! How I adore you
I thought you could probably tell I was struggling quite a bit! I mean when I freaked out over that chicken that came out and not eating breakfast with others, making my own stuff. I had a really hard time indulging and just letting go of those nasty thoughts. Unfortunately. However, I can come out stronger from this experience, and only grow from what I learned!
We definitely share our love in routine, but outside is where we grow as a person and learn so many more things about a fulfilling life without the ED! Love you so much Caitlin!xoxo You are a great friend!!
That protein muffin looks YUMM.
I totally miss my bed when I go on vacation–and my husband (if he doesn’t go with).
HLS sounded fun!
-Something delicious I WILL eat in a few minutes–turkey, spinach panini baby!
Oh man! I think I need a panini in my life! Carbs need to come back into my daily eats, clearly I’m lacking in that department!!
I am looking forward to your recap and thoughts on HLS.. you know how I felt the whole time and I am sure we were similar! I tried your method of oatbran (finally) the other day, and it came out fabulously! Nice and fluffy and delish.. coconut butter spread on top, perfection. And yes, I am actually off to buy some more of that magical squash as soon as I submit this comment
We definitely thought very similar things! As I thought we would, since we practically share a brain
Yay!! Glad you like it!!
Ha ha. Go out and get that squash, whenever I find it I stock up like crazy and look insane for carrying so much squash to buy haha
Oh Lisa, I’m glad you had a good time and that you are thinking about making some positive changes. You know all your blogging buddies are here for you!
Thanks my friend!!
My local grocer finally has kabocha back in stock. I was SO HAPPY haha. I’m having it for dinner tonight. Roasted with coconut oil is simply the best.
I’m excited to hear about your time at HLS. I always look forward to my own bed! I am very picky when it comes to where I sleep!
Oh my gosh. So agree on coconut oil + kabocha! Its simply awesome!!
Babyyyy. I could tell that you were really struggling at Figs / Whole Foods. I’m glad that I could be there by your side, even if we didn’t exactly talk about it. I know that it’s really hard to let go of everything and just be free of ED but I’m always a phone call away.
I love you so much and can’t wait to read about your reflections on HLS and your food intake. Your honesty always makes me smile. <3
Oh man, I was definitely struggling then. Hopefully it will become easier now that I’ve realized changes need to be made! Love you Heather!! You are such a great friend!!
Oh No! Lisa! I’m so sorry you missed your flight and had a hard time getting back to the swing of things. I can totally relate. Whenever I go to Korea, it takes me so long to adjust to the time change. Your eats look yummy! I haven’t tried cashew butter yet! But I sure will! I missed my sweet potatoes while I was away ..haha
Ha ha. It was not a fun time. It was my third and final flight and was so sad I missed it. Oh well, I’m back now:)
Oh goodness, you need to try cashew butter. Its awesome! Ha ha I missed my potatoes and squash while I was gone too
I am looking forward to reading your recap! My fav thing I ate today was the jazz apples I bought that were on sale!! Love them!!
Girl, let me just say that your dessert looks amazing
YUM!
Can’t wait to hear your side of the recap, but just know this – YOU are good enough and always will be. Comparison only makes you feel worse.
Thank you Kailey! Its true comparison is the thief of joy!
i’m sure youre just processing the whole weekend. take some time to yourself and nurture those thoughts. Looked liked you had a great time despite that though.
xoxo
Thanks Lindsay! I definitely took some time out of the day to just sit and process what needs to be done. Changes are always a good thing, right. Even if they are hard to make!
When I got back, I was totally thinking, “Man I missed nut butter!” Why was there none available all weekend?? And I’ve never had oat bran before… Uhhh what??
I know! How was there no nut butter at a blogging conference! Shocking;)
You need to get on the oat bran train!! Its delicious!
I’m so looking forward to your recap–it sounds like it was a really introspective experience for you
As always, everything looks YUM! I love that you took the time to make your breakfast look so pretty! I’ve found that I enjoy my food so much more when I take the time to make it extra special. I painted my nails too today–OPI Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees was my choice.
Happy Wednesday! xoxo
Awe, thanks Sloane! I try and make my breakfasts a little appealing;)
Oooh, I’ll have to keep my eyes out for that nail-polish colour! Sounds pretty!
That looks like the perfect day of meals to come home too! It’s always nice to get back into a (somewhat) normal routine after vacation. I can’t even imagine how exhausted you must be though. You absolutely deserved a day of relaxation. Looking forward to your HLS recap!
And YAY for OPI! I’m seriously obsessed. <3
Thanks Emily! Isn’t OPI the greatest. I love all their polish!
Gosh, it feels like forever since I’ve read your blog! Will be doing a catch up so you might get a few comments from me
I love looking at your food! Especially your breakfasts.
My favourite I ate today? Erm, twisties. And chocolate. Oops
I’m glad your back!
Lisa,
I am always here for you, just want you to know that! I am a email away, a gchat away, or skype away! <3
Thank you Katie! You are a sweetheart! I may need to take you up on the chat session:)
Hi Lisa,
very nice looking food, but I would definitely be eating more than that. My favorite food today was a nice tuna salad that I ate earlier. I love anything with fish, but I find tuna to be really yummy and filling.
I do love all those veggies that you put in the oven, I gotta try that.
Your right Mariella! After looking at this post, it really does not look like a lot of food, especially if I want to get over some obstacles that I am facing right now!
Hi Lisa!
I’m glad you are back to blogging because I love your blog the most of all blogs I read <3
I can tell you are such a kind person.
I feel like I can relate to you so much. I'm so glad you were able to go the the HLS, and I look forward to learning about your experience and insights. Right now I am working with my therapist on thinking about "Life as a privilege"… despite how I am very fortunate in this life, I still find that my body image and ED voice work to sabotage a lot of appreciation and enjoyment of life I could derive if I were less rigid with food and exercise. I guess all we can do it just take a day at a time, and remind ourselves that we are on the right path.
By the way, I wanted to say, I bought coconut butter, Artisana brand. It is divine!!! I'm slowly introducing more healthy fats into my diet. Even though I know its important, I have been scared of dietary fat for a long time.
I, too, struggle immensely with sleep. In high school, I slept perfectly, but in college, my sleep schedule got out of whack. Senior year of college was my worst. That year I struggled with night eating syndrome (NES). Of all my eating disorder phases (anorexia athletica, exercise bulimia, and then night eating syndrome), the NES was the worst. I won't go into any more details, but needless to say, some 4 years after senior year of college I still struggle to sleep without waking up a few hours later. And I have completely cut out caffeine from my diet. Next I plan to re-evaluate my diet with a nutritionist to make sure I am getting enough of the right kinds of foods, evenly throughout the day, etc. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to email me. Take care…
Thanks Stephanie! You are too kind!!
I definitely relate with my body image and ED voice sabotaging a lot of enjoyment in my life! It seems to creep its way in anytime I was to go and have fun and live in the moment.
Isn’t coconut butter awesome! I’m glad you are getting in some healthy fats, its sad how our ED’s can trick us into thinking that fat is bad! I remember how awful my skin and hair was when I was consuming no fat, and my brain was absolutely fried!
I wonder if its just lack of nutrition that makes it hard for us to sleep at certain times, maybe I should look at my caffeine intake ha ha. I’m definitely trying to work on it with my nutritionist, hopefully we can figure out what is causing this! Thank you for your comment Stephanie, appreciate all your words!:)