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Hello! 🙂  Again, I’m so thankful for all of y’alls sweet comments from this morning’s post.  I can honestly say that I just feel FREE for the first time from my past issues with disordered eating and self-esteem.  God is good!

Also, I’m so happy that my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Green Monster made it onto Green Monster Movement!  Seriously, y’all have to try it.  You might faint from deliciouness… 😉

Lunch today was completely made up of veggie-packed goodness!  Last night I made my Roasted Balsamic Broccoli Slaw, then heated it up today at lunch and put it on top of 2 cups of spinach:

Served with 2 slices of smoked cheddar (Nate smokes it in our backyard smoker!) and a bag of potato chips because, well, why not?

“Dessert” was 2 of the last Butterfinger eggs from IT (please note that they are in fact NOT this large!):

And then my pre-walk snack was this lemon Larabar.  I guess I never noticed, but I must’ve had some STALE Larabars before because this guy was so tender and just about melted in my mouth!

My favorite flavors are cherry pie, key lime pie, and lemon…love the tart stuff!  I walked in the sunshine and read for about 25 minutes at a park.  It’s just one of those days that makes you glad to be alive!

Tonight we’re going over to our friends Kraig & Amandas’ for dinner.  I can’t believe they’ve almost been there for a year and I STILL haven’t seen their place!  They have a great blog that they started to document their life and the process of adoption, something that is also near and dear to my heart.  I love talking about it with them too!  Should be a fun night 🙂

What’s your favorite way to get extra veggies into your meals?  Are you a salad person that just throws it all in a bowl, or do you specifically add them to other dishes? I really enjoy roasted veggies, just olive+salt+pepper, but another favorite is to wilt spinach into soups, pasta dishes, and other sides.  The flavor is great and it really bulks up the meal!

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  1. Janet Perez says

    April 15, 2010 at 9:36 am

    What a great idea for roasting the Brocolli Slaw! I LOVE me some roasted veggies but would never have thought to roast the slaw. So ingenious!

    Janet

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  2. Elle @ Acquired Tastes says

    April 15, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Usually I add veggies to whatever I’m making if I can. If it’s something that doesn’t suit adding veggies, I almost always eat with a salad on the side. I just find it keeps me full longer and makes me more satisfied 🙂

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  3. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    April 15, 2010 at 5:38 am

    Grilled veggies are the best

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  4. Tina says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:58 am

    My veggies are always either roasted in masses or added to anything and everything. I don’t make many salads because I never like them as much as when someone else makes them. Weird, I know. But I do get my veggies in piled on or in other things. 🙂

    And don’t you just love those “feel good to be alive” days? 🙂

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  5. Christie {Honoring Health} says

    April 15, 2010 at 3:08 am

    I put vegetables in everything! I really had to learn to appreciate them first, though. And having to give up fruit for health reasons is a sure fire way to learn to like veggies! Now, I probably get anywhere between 5 and 10 servings a day. I do love salads though and throw spinach into almost every dinner I make 😀

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  6. kbwood says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    oh man that is so cool u smoke ur own cheese! COOL!!! i LOVE your eats. i LOVE salads!! i love roasting my veggies too tho-roasted brussels and brocc are da bomb! i also put spinach and blend it in my oats sometimes!! i call it “swamp” oatmeal! haha

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  7. hundredtenpounds says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Oh, and I love salads–and put EVERY veggie I have in them!

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  8. hundredtenpounds says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Do you know what was the root of your disordered eating? I have ideas about mine but it isn’t really something I’ve delved into.

    Reply
  9. midgetkeeper says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    I love to plate my dishes on top of greens, it’s pretty and good for you.

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  10. Gelareh @ Nutritious Foodie says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I love a big salad… the more veggies the merrier.. .I don’t think I have met a vegetable that I haven’t liked 🙂

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  11. Eunice says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    I’m not a fan of veggies so I try to hide them as much as possible. Spinach in smoothies is one way… I also chop them up and add them to sauces or salads. Roasted veggies are a favorite of mine too. Especially roasted red peppers. mmmm

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  12. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    YUM!!!! That slaw looks fab… but i’m really loving the chocolate eggs and Larabar! Cherry pie is my fave too.

    I tend to just put everything in one place veg wise. Either a big salad or green monster!

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  13. Salah says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    roasting is always great, but my new fav is juicing…a healthy obsession of mine!

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  14. Gracie @ Girl Meets Health says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I used to get the majority of my veggies in one big serving (like a monster salad) but I think I’m finally learning how to sneak them in throughout the day. I pretty much always put spinach in my eggs now or find a way to mix fruit in my yogurt/oatmeal mixtures. I’ve gotten to the point where things don’t taste as good to me anymore if there isn’t a fruit or veggie in the mix! Which clearly can’t be a bad thing 🙂

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  15. Sarah says

    April 14, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Hi! I came across your blog yesterday and find it fun and inspiring to read! That broccoli slaw sounds so good. My hubby loves cole slaw and until recently, I never really realized you can make so many different kinds! I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate veggies into our meals. I typically include a side of veggies with lunch and dinner…but I’m boring. I tend to have a bag of carrots for lunch or a side of steamed broccoli with dinner. I’d love some new ideas for fun and creative ways to incorporate more veggies!

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❤️ I AM STRONG
❤️ I AM CAPABLE
❤️ I AM ENOUGH

BECAUSE YOU ARE. Have a wonderful day friends!
Working on my #avoquados y’all! This protein smo Working on my #avoquados y’all! This protein smoothie has 40 grams of protein, lots of green goodness and tastes like a pineapple-vanilla dream!

- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen kale or spinach
- 1 scoop vanilla protein
- 1 serving collagen peptides (I use 2 scoops of @bulletproof brand; some brands just have one big scoop)
- 1 scoop greens powder (I used @amazinggrass)

Blend and enjoy!
🥗 FAST FOOD! Real real: I hate when people are 🥗 FAST FOOD!

Real real: I hate when people are all, “you can cook food in the same time it takes to grab takeout.” That is not always true, and sometimes it’s just about not wanting to try. Effort is hard, amen?!

Today I’m thankful to have had the energy and want-to to cook something a little healthier and save a little money. That’s not always the case, but today it was and I’ll count it as a win!

In the bowl: 3/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup corn, 2 big handfuls of spinach, and two eggs. Seasoned it all with salt, pepper, garlic and smoked paprika!

Any wins y’all feel like sharing today? Let’s hear it and celebrate!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oats! (AKA the thi Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oats! (AKA the thing I’ve been eating on repeat all week):

- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (optional)*
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 serving unflavored collagen peptides
- Sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Heat the oats, water, milk and coffee in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened to your liking (although keep in kind the flax seeds and cooling will thicken it even further). Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips; I like to use a whisk to make sure the collagen doesn’t clump. Pour in a bowl, sprinkle with the chocolate chips and enjoy!

*I love to add a little coffee to mine to help enhance the chocolate flavor, but you do you!
And sometimes this is what it means to “work fro And sometimes this is what it means to “work from home.” 😂
Mentioned this yesterday in the ol’ stories, but Mentioned this yesterday in the ol’ stories, but thought it was worth sharing here too. When it comes to how I plan out meals, I look for 3 things:

🥗Whole foods. Not like the store (that’s called Whole Paycheck, right?), but meaning foods that haven’t been minimally processed. Fresh veggies, lean protein sources, whole grains, etc. I do have a few processed things on hand (protein bars) just in case I’m in a place where I need something SUPER quick, but that’s it. 

🥗High fiber. There are so many reasons we should be getting in plenty of fiber (Google is your friend here guys), but if I’m being honest I just feel better when I’m getting plenty of it. Leaner, more regular, more satiated. The list goes on! Besides the obvious fresh produce, I also eat plenty of legumes, whole grains (rolled oats, farro, quinoa - even though it’s a seed), flax and chia seeds.

🥗Hit my protein goals. Again, an essential nutrient. I have composition goals, and for my muscles to recover from my hard workouts I have to make sure I’m getting in enough protein. For me this means chicken, fish, and the occasional beef or pork.

Wondering - would y’all be interested in how I do my meal planning and shopping trips?  If so just drop your favorite emoji below!
It’s Friday, which means a myriad of things:

1️⃣Weekend vibes! Think soccer games, yard work, church, family time. Love it!
2️⃣The end of my meal prep. Not gonna lie, I won’t make this stew again...although the couscous was a fun addition!
3️⃣Sleeping in. HALLELUJAH.
4️⃣A chance to set up next week to be a great one!

It’s going to be a fabulous weekend y’all. What are you up to?!
#brinner to the rescue tonight! I could just kick #brinner to the rescue tonight! I could just kick myself for not showing y’all how orange these yolks were. 🍳 Eggs are one of the foods I spend a little more on because the flavor and nutrient density are worth it!
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Pictured: seared mushrooms, roasted baby broccoli, bacon and 2 eggs. Not pictured: another parfait like last night’s because 😋.
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What’s your brinner go-to?!
My allergies may be making me want to scratch my e My allergies may be making me want to scratch my eyes out of my head, but at least I’m having dessert! 😆😭 Fun fact: I never had allergies til we moved to Arkansas. Discovering this discomfort as an adult is...special?
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This little parfait is a mini jar filled with plain Greek yogurt and homemade strawberry chia jam 🍓. No sugar added and tastes like a cheesecake - I’ll take it! Jam recipe is in my “food” highlight - just sub any frozen fruit in the same amounts and voila!
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