Happy Tuesday!
This week has been a doozy for me, just struggling with thoughts and doing my best to meditate each morning with them and become more positive with everything happening.
Lately, my mornings have been starting out with my new favourite green juice. It’s the perfect energizer for the morning, until I sit down for my actual breakfast.
This one had spinach, cucumber, leftover romaine, 1/2 an apple, lemon juice, stevia, and apple cider vinegar.
Paige has been doing these Two-fer Tuesday posts the past few weeks, and I thought I’d tag along:)
2 things I ‘m eating…
-Lots of breakfasts for dinner. Ezekiel bread with a little coconut oil, almond butter, and an egg. Truly delicious combination.
-This Once Again creamy almond butter. Seriously, best I’ve ever tried. And this almond butter may just be involved with a delicious recipe I’ll have for you later on;)
2 realizations this week…
-Artisana cacao butter is magical. And is also meant to be melted in almond milk.
-Increasing your calories is a lot harder than it should be, my mind has been amuck with emotions and thoughts, and it has been a rough few days.
2 random things about myself…
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-I prefer reading the good ol’ fashion books, compared to those on my kindle. After reading Gone Girl, I wanted to check out more of Gillian Flynn’s work. I haven’t started this yet, but am hoping it lives up to Gone Girl!
-Sometimes without notice, I randomly talk in a British accent and then people will ask me where my accent is from…talk about awkward.
2 recipe I want to make NOW…
-Chelsey’s Mexican Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Avocado Spread
-Mama Pea’s Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (minus the onions)
2 things I’m watching…
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-Sex and the City re-runs. I have all the seasons on DVD and have been catching up on my old favourite show. I miss it.
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-The X Factor. I just can’t resist it now that Britney Spears is on the show. She’s a gem.
What foods are you loving lately?
What are your favourite shows?
Have an amazing day!
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I have the cacao bliss and need to try it in hot chocolate ASAP! I love Britney and am so excited she’s on X Factor! Can’t wait to watch it! Hope things are going a bit better this week! I know it is going to be a challenging week and want you to know I am here! You can do it girl!
Its pretty darn delicious!
I know, Britney’s adorable.
I’m going to start reading it tonight, can’t wait!
Lately I’m loving figs and local tomatoes!
And I love watching Sex and the City reruns too.
But I’ve been watching them while waiting for the new seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and Gossip Girl to start!
I’ve actually never tried Figs!! I need to find some asap!
Sex and the city is the greatest show, I miss it!
I can’t wait for the new seasons to start!
You are doing great work and I know increasing is hard but so worth! You are worth it!
Thanks Alex! I can’t wait until my sleep cycle returns to normal ha ha.
Sorry to hear about your recent struggles, hun
I definitely know how mentally taxing it can be to increase your calories, but be strong and hang in there, because the health and freedom you’ll gain are worth the fight. Eventually the discomfort will pass, you just have to see it through.
I went on a SATC watching marathon not too long ago, and I miss that show as well…. that and Seinfeld were some of my favourites.
It is definitely a tough spot. I just know I will feel SO much better if I just commit to this recovery process and finally get over this darn ED. Its taken too much from me and I’ve had enough!
It was such a good show. The second SATC movie didn’t do it justice ha ha. The reruns will have to do:)
Those eats look sooo yummy! I am really into rice cakes and peanut butter! I just can’t get enough!!
I haven’t ever had rice cakes and PB. Sounds good though!
I have a lot to say right now.
1. Crap. I saw that almond butter at the store and REALLY wanted to try it but it was $16!!! Wtf. I may need to try it now though since you said it’s the best? Thanks a lot.
2. Why have I never thought about putting artisana cacao butter in almond milk… making that later..
3. Sex and the city never gets old. Ever.
4. I love Britney on x factor, she’s hilarious.
5. I know increasing cals might be tough for you, but you got this, girl. I’m rooting for ya
Oh man. You have definitely got to pick it up I LOVE it!!
Ha ha. Yah the cacao butter in hot almond milk is quite the magical thing!
I know Britney is too cute, she’s a little harsh but she can pull that off;)
I love me some BSpears, too! I haven’t seen the new x factor yet though. I need to check in on britbrit though
You’ll definitely have to check out X Factor, solely for Brit:)
Clearly I’ve been living under a rock because I had no idea Britney was on the X Factor! I bet she and Simon have some hilarious interactions.
Cacao Bliss in almond milk? No way. I need this in my life now. I wonder if mixing coconut butter with cocoa powder would have the same effect…I might try that tonight.
Nothing cures a dumpy day better than SATC re-runs. I own all six seasons, and whenever I need a little pick-me-up, I pop in a DVD. Why don’t they make television shows like this anymore?
Girl, you’ve got this health thing. You CAN do it. Hang in there and keep trying! <3 When I was battling those "should I or shouldn't I?" thoughts, I found that the best way to overcome them was to stop thinking and just start doing. I knew what I had to do, but my thoughts were my worst enemy. Sometimes forcing yourself into an uncomfortable place is the only way to become comfortable.
I'm here if you ever want to chat! xoxo <3
Yah, its pretty amazing tasting!! Do it!:)
I own all the seasons too, and they seriously make me instantly happy once I watch a few episodes! I don’t know what is is about them!
Oh boy, my thoughts are certainly my worst enemy ha ha. I’m moving past those nasty thoughts though, they do nothing for me! I may need to chat soon!
Increasing calories sounds like so much fun, but yeah… it is HARD. Welcome to my world. *sigh*
Yes, its HARD. I’m sure it gets easier though ha ha. It must, right?!
I’m with you on old fashioned books – totally prefer them to Kindle or iPad versions. Whole heartedly. It’s just the whole appeal – it’s cozier and everything.. I’m not keen on electronic versions just yet. Plus I like knowing how far I’ve gone and how much I have left of the book. Hence… a real book
Yes, so agree!
Real books are the real deal!:)
I’m adjusting to life without cable right now, it’s a little rough but I feel like I get more use out of my day. Although I’m currently watching The Wire on DVD – it’s a pretty fabulous show!
Ohh, I’ll have to check that show out
I’ve been loving the X-factor too! I love Bones too! Increasing cals has been too easy for me lately… I have been stress eating, and now I’m nauseated! ugh!
I’ve never seen Bones! I want to check it out though.
Happy to have you tag along, friend
Thanks for mentioning that book – I loved Gone Girl! Let us know if this one’s good too.
I definitely will. I’m starting it tonight!
I’ve never seen Once Again almond butter… but now I’ll have to look for it!
Keep your eye out for it, its delicious.
Sharp Objects is really good! Gillian Flynn can get pretty twisted, and its addicting! Also, how do you always come up with such delicious drinks??
And I LOLed about the british accent thing. My 2 best friends and I do the same thing! When we do it in public it becomes a game to see how many people think its real.
Stay strong my dear!! For some reason this week seems to be hard for a lot of people…just remember that you’re totally worth fighting for. Remember what you told me–that you refuse to be a chronic sufferer. I’m always here for you if you need anything! Even just some lovely vibes sent your way xoxo
I love her books so far, now I’m even more excited to start this one!
Ha ha. I know, its so fun to do, but embarrassing when you do it to often ha ha.
Thanks Sloane! Your so right, I need to practice what I preach more!
Ooh, coconut oil , AB & eggs on toast, I’m gonna try that tonight. It sounds divine. Sometimes I look at my life before- when I didn’t eat things like eggs & coconut oil- & wonder how on EARTH I got by:/.
You are my twinnie. Iv been watching all the ole SATC’s recently , iv got them all too:). It’s weird watching it now that I’m a bit older, my perception of the characters has changed – how much of a needy, whiny , possesive girlfriend was Carrie! Sheesh.
AND with the difficulty in increasing calories. It is hard to believe the act of eating, a simple basic human need, can cause such guilt. I constantly try to justify my need to eat, which is sooo unnecesarry. Living is enough of a reason to eat.
Ya know, there is only 1 almond butter I can get here! No fair * pout *. The fact that Once Again AB is ‘the best you have ever tried’ , makes me want to try it, BAD. I’m getting pumped for your upcoming recipe:).
Xxx
Hopefully you like the combo! Its pretty amazing, I’ve discovered:)
Its just such a classic show, I can’t get enough!!
Ha ha, so true. I view the characters SO differently from when I was younger and idolized them basically.
Oh man, I know, I never thought eating food would become this difficult.
Ah, sadness you don’t have it!! I think you need a foodie overhaul there!
I’m loving grapes lately. I have so many favorite shows like Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, How I met your mother, Real Housewives… and so many more. It’s safe to say I’m a TV addict even though I feel like I never watch TV. I just have a full dvr box always.
Oh my gosh, I love Curb Your Enthusiasm, and of course Real Housewives as well! I mostly dvr everything as well. Its always full of those shows;) ha ha.
Foods I’m loving lately? Gosh as of lately it seems like everything! Today though I’d say greens because I made sure to eat them at every meal!
That’s always a great goal to have greens at every meal!