Do you actually give yourself praise? I know that in my own journey through losing weight, overcoming binging, and reaching fitness goals my biggest and loudest cheering section has been myself..WHEN I listened to it. We are also our own worst enemies and if we don't take time to give ourselves praise, then we'll lose … Continue reading 5 Things I Am Proud Of!
Tag: gluten free
A Saucy Minx
There are just some days when you feel saucy...like being sauced...like makin' somethin' saucy. I woke up feeling saucy and busted out some Overnight Rice Oats. Then I decided to take out my Lorna Jane gear for a WINDY and RAINY run around Fremantle. 4 miles 40 minutes (5 minutes walking/toilet break) I honestly about … Continue reading A Saucy Minx
I Spy…Black Beans (los frijoles negros)
While I was dreaming up my recipe for my dried black beans I had to dream up why I had so my crap. Seriously, who needs all this stuff? This weekend hasn't seen much exercise, other than carrying crazy boxes up and down stairs. All of this moving, had Nicole and I in the kitchen...rugged … Continue reading I Spy…Black Beans (los frijoles negros)
Hot & Spicy
Ever have a hot and spicy weekend? Well, even though it's FREEZING cold outside right now in Perth (that's right I am an Oregon transplant living in Perth Australia) I had a hot and spicy weekend. Which team is more hot and spicy: Chile or Spain? I watched the World Cup this weekend and it … Continue reading Hot & Spicy
Skyscraping Beautiful Meatballs
I first want to say thank you for all of your amazing posts on my 'coming out' with my secret. I really do appreciate from the bottom of my soul how much you all care for me. Today was a crazy day and I kept repeating to myself...I DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER ANYMORE. Instead … Continue reading Skyscraping Beautiful Meatballs
Chocolate Covered Koalas
Have you ever pet a koala? There is one straggler of an American study abroad student around where I live, so I told her that we were going to go to the animal park. Why not? First I packed a lunch: Roasted veggies and 4 oz of chicken. 1 bok choy 1 small red pepper … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Koalas
Yummy Brekky, 2 HuGe Fitness Goals & Books
Do you ever have a day where you wake up feeling alive? Well I can tell you that this morning I woke up and felt SO alive. So in touch with everything. I have an awesome guest post here and yesterday I blogged about being happy. Seriously an amazing day. Look at the view from … Continue reading Yummy Brekky, 2 HuGe Fitness Goals & Books
Roasted Veggie Almond Citrus Rice Chickpea Salad
Roasted Veggie Almond Citrus Rice Chickpea Salad 6- .5 c. serves 2 tsp. EVOO 2 carrots 1 sweet potato Salt/Pepper 1 c. cooked Jasmine rice 1 c. of drained chickpeas 2 TB almond butter 1 TB Tahini .5 c. pineapple juice 1. Preheat oven to 450/250 2. Slice carrots, about .5 inch thick, and cube … Continue reading Roasted Veggie Almond Citrus Rice Chickpea Salad
Carrot Cinnamon Muffins
Carrot Cinnamon Muffins 12 muffins 1/4 c. almond butter mixed 1/2 c. water 2 egg and 1 egg white (I used an egg replacer) 1/2. c. sugar (I used xylitol) 1/3 c. pineapple or apple juice 1 c. rice flour 1 TB baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. xantham gum … Continue reading Carrot Cinnamon Muffins
Holiday Spiced Icing
Holiday Spiced Icing ~1/2 c. 2 TB margarine/butter 1/2 tsp. cinnamon dash (literally) cloves 1 c. powdered sugar 2 TB milk/cream/coconut milk in my case 1. Whip all up with a mixer 2. Great topping for the Gingerbread Man Hands cookies