What I Ate Wednesday

Hello and a very happy Wednesday to you! Thanks for all the helpful and compassionate comments on yesterdays post. It’s always hard to admit things, but it feels even better to get them those thoughts off your chest. Let’s move on to the food, seeing as it’s What I Ate Wednesday, after all.

Admittedly, it’s a bit odd waking up and not starting the day off with a workout. On the plus side, I get to attempt to sleep in a bit and have an even more leisurely morning. Even though I didn’t get my fitness in, I’m still making sure to start the day off with a little stretching. Got to keep those muscles moving a tad.

Breakfast -

coconut banana oat bran

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I Believe…

Good Morning!

There and many beliefs I’ve held onto from the past. Some were adopted from other people, while others were used for me to feel “superior”. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s part of my past, that I accept.

Now, I’ve been able to change some of those harmful beliefs into happier and healthy beliefs instead. Belief is such a powerful thing. It can lead us to happiness, but it can always lead to destructive behaviours. Today, I want to focus on those positive, little beliefs that make me content.

I believe….

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…in fact, I tend to eat this meal twice per day because I love that much…

coconut banana oat bran

I’m pretty sure I could live on Breakfast foods if I was given the choice. Most likely due to the fact that Breakfast is sweet and other meals are savory, who made that “rule” anyways?

Coffee and tea must be consumed daily…for sanity purposes.

americano

We all know I love my coffee and tea. Nothing is better than waking up or getting home after a long day and relaxing on the couch with a big cup of hot tea or coffee.

A smile is the best exercise you’ll get all day

happy girls are the prettiest

Even though I struggle with my exercise – like taking more rest days; I always know I feel better from a simple smile, than I do from a 60 minute spinning session. *(More on this later).

The day isn’t complete without nut butter of some kind

almond butter

If I have nut butter in one of my meals, you can guarantee I’m saving the nut butter for my last bite. Always save the best for last:)

Puppy hugs are the best end to a day

lola

{ Isn’t she a gem? }

In Karma

karma

What goes around comes back around, so treat people how you want to be treated

In the power of bright colors (in clothing and in food)…

summer berry salad

{ Spring spinach and berry salad }

To do what makes you happy, forget what others say

do what makes you happy

Roasted veggies over steamed veggies

kabocha

{ Roasted kabocha with cinnamon }

A new lipstick is the perfect way to add a boost of confidence

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{ Wearing Revlon Balm Stain in Lovesick  }

Home is where the heart is

home is where the heart is

There is something fun about jet setting away for the weekend or a few weeks, but nothing feels more comfortable than returning home to my own bed. Often, when I picture my “safe spot” while meditating. My bed is the first place I go to.

Reading books everyday

add more ~ing to your life

Reading has had such a positive impact on my life. The day just doesn’t feel complete if I haven’t read something. Don’t even ask me to choose a favorite book because that won’t happen.

Most importantly, I believe in myself

Happy Thursday, friends!

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What do you believe in?

Do you have a favorite book?

What’s your favorite nut butter?

Roasted or steamed veggies?

What I Ate Wednesday

Hello and Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone’s having a beautiful day! The week is flying by! I still feel like it’s Monday, but it clearly is not. Which I’m mighty thankful for.

Now, let’s get the What I Ate Wednesday party started. It’s almost the best day of the weekend…behind Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;)

Since I can’t seem to get up any later than 4:30 these days, I’ve been taking the chance to getting my workouts in bright and early. Well, it’s not really bright at that time, but it sure is early.

cinnamon spice tea

Over here, the gyms don’t open until 5:3o, so I’m forever grateful I have enough equipment at home to get my workouts in. This way I also don’t have to deal with all the sickness, germs, and people at this time;)

One pilates workout later, and I was ready for a cup of tea. Followed by my leisurely tea drinking, I take the puppy out again, wash a few dishes, and prep my Breakfast to eat.

Breakfast -

coconut banana oat bran

{ Oat bran, banana, cinnamon, stevia, coconut flour, and coconut butter }

When I looked at my fruit bowl last night, I saw a perfectly ripe banana and knew it had to go in my Breakfast this morning.

Can anyone even argue the fact that banana and coconut are a combo meant to be. So good.

It’s been crazy with rain over here, so no enjoying the Spring time sun for me, but somehow the morning ended up passing by pretty fast. Probably due to all the puppy training. Next thing I knew, I was hungry again. After a quick trip to Starbucks for some much needed coffee, I made a quick meal.

Lunch -

quinoa bowl

{ Quinoa cooked in veggie broth, a huge handful of spinach, mixed with nutritional yeast, and half an avocado on top. }

Somehow, I ended up doing a little prep work Sunday (yay for progress) and had some extra quinoa on hand, which made this meal possible.

Isn’t it crazy how fast laundry seems to pile up? I swear I just did it, but yet again I had a huge load of laundry and chores to complete. Chores are the worst, but necessary. Cleaning always has the power to wake up my appetite, even more so than exercise. Odd.

Snack -

pumpkin cookie dough

{ Pumpkin “cookie dough” }

This lovely bowl had a mix of oats, pumpkin, coconut flour, almond milk, and a little almond butter.

It’s been a while since I really craved a big bowl of veggies for Dinner, but since the craving hit I decided to go for it.

Dinner -

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A bowl of homemade tomato sauce with some extra steamed zucchini and cauliflower (I actually had it without a reaction-good news I suppose).

On the side I had roasted parsnips that were baked in coconut oil, a little pink himalayan sea salt, and rosemary. One of my favorites.

Now, I’m sipping on some tea, reading a few blogs, and writing this post before relaxing a bit before bed.

Some deliciousness always follows at the end of the day. It will probably be the same old thing. Muffin, coconut flour frosting, and nut butter. I’m in a super rut with this nighttime Snack, but since it keeps me full until the morning, I’ll most likely stick with it until I’m sick of it.

And one more thing, thanks for the comments on yesterdays post! You all have great tips too!

Are you a fan of coconut? If you haven’t tried coconut butter, I insist you try it.

What are your favorite flavor combinations?

What time do you usually wake up at on week days?

Have a great day!

Lately…

Happy Monday friends! Hope your week is off to a great start so far!

It feels like I’ve been gone forever, in reality it’s been three days. I also missed by first blog anniversary! I still can’t believe I’ve been blogging for a year now! Stay tuned later this week for a giveaway.

If you saw on twitter, my blog was in commission for most of the weekend, or so I thought. Somehow, I managed to block my own IP address from my website. Not even sure how that’s possible, as I don’t know how to black others. Oh man, this would happen to me…

In honor of a new week, let’s celebrate all the marvelous happenings lately. Monday’s are always a great time to reflect on the past week, rejoice the new things, and make new positive commitments. It’s a great start way to start the week, so let’s get to a few marvelous things.

Green Smoothies

green power smoothie

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Mini Delights

Morning all!

Today wasn’t anything exceptional by any means, but after having a hard day it’s always good to look back and appreciate the mini delights in life that make me really grateful for everything in my life.

My anxiety, stress, and sleep haven’t left me feeling the best lately. However, I’m always reminded I have the control to reverse these thoughts, and come out from these situations by appreciating everything that’s delightful.

Delightful…is having the morning to sit down for a leisurely Breakfast.

coconut oat bran

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Time For You

Morning friends, and happy Tuesday to you all!

How was your Monday? I feel like the day just flew on by. If this is how the rest of the week will go, I will happily accept that fact.

Today, I want to chat busyness. There seems to be a “busy epidemic” going on, where we all feel the need to put too much on our plates, stress ourselves out until we are living completely unbalanced lives. Therefore, we are experiencing far more than a healthy level of stress.

banana oat bran

{ A stress free Breakfast is my favorite way to start the day… Oat bran, sun warrior, banana, cinnamon, and coconut butter }

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What I Ate Wednesday

Good Morning! Hope everyone is having a beautiful day so far! Thanks for all the love filled comments on yesterdays post.

Things are going well and dandy over here, besides my stomach still having issues. I’m feeling better, but constantly feel nauseous. It’s quite literally constant so that’s no fun to deal with. Now, I dislike to fuss about how I’m feeling, so just had to get that out of my system before continuing.

Enough chit-chat let’s get the What I Ate Wednesday party started.

mint tea

Harney & Sons Organic Green Tea with Mint.

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Be The Best Version Of You

In a society that tries to convince us that best is better, I’m perfectly content with where I am right now.

It’s hard to be committed to certain things, when society is telling you the way you live is wrong. Sometimes our voices get drown out from voices pulling you in the other direction. These things are unavoidable, but we can learn to live with them. By owning the fact you are perfect the way you are right now. Stop striving for things that are unattainable.

savory oat bran

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Lovely Delights

Hello all! How was everyones weekend?

It still continues for us over in Canada land, since it’s Family Day. Yes, this is a very random holiday, but at least we get an extra day off:)

I hope all of you who got a plethora of snow are keeping safe and sound. No snow over here. Sad. Actually, over the weekend we had almost spring weather, it was so very pretty.

Let’s focus on the marvelous things I’ve been doing and making the past few days.

coconut oats

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What I Ate Wednesday

It’s a miracle. I actually got to bed a bit before 10 last night! That may be the lamest statement I could ever make, but coming from an insomniac, I’d say that’s progress.

The fact that’s WIAW helped put a smile on my face.

Anyways, since it’s Tuesday morning it meant I had to be up early to attend spin, so the early bedtime hour was a blessing in disguise.

When the alarm went off at 4:51 (yes, I set my alarm for weird times) I kind of wanted to punch it, but figured that energy would be better spent at spin class. Plus I always feel better after getting my butt moving a little bit.

When I arrived home I was ready to eat.

Breakfast -

baked buckwheat

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