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I got the second dose of the vaccine today. I’m

I got the second dose of the vaccine today. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity receive it and I definitely feel a weight off my shoulders. I’m eager for more people to have access to it and for the changes that will bring. Today I am feeling optimistic, but hopefull would be an overstatement.

Since I know I’m not the only one riding this emotional rollercoaster I wanted to share my journal entry from yesterday with you (swipe to read).

Honestly, I feel VERY vulnerable sharing this with you, but I’ve gone through this thought spiral 100 times in the last 10 months and shed a lot of tears over it. I know I’m not the only one feeling this way so hopefully someone will find some solace on knowing they aren’t alone.

If you do read it, and you are one of those people without an inside access to the healthcare system please feel free to DM me any questions you may have, I will answer what I can (within HIPAA compliance).

I’ve got a ~fancy- weekday salad for ya! I made

I’ve got a ~fancy- weekday salad for ya! I made this for lunch over the weekend but it’s definitely got dinner party vibes ( whenever we get to start having dinner parties again 😅) This recipe serves two as an entree but could easily be adjusted for however many you need!

Here’s the dEATS:

1. Make the balsamic dressing by whisking together 1 tsp dijon, 1 tbsp balsamic, 1/2 tsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. To assemble the salad place a few handfuls of arugula in each bowl, add 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 a small avocado (cubed), 2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese (or gorgonzola), 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper and repeat for the second salad!

Do you believe that happiness is a choice? Years

Do you believe that happiness is a choice?

Years ago I moved to Oregon and I was sad/anxious for pretty much 2 years straight. I would cry and my husband, the level headed optimist, would tell me “you just have to choose happiness”.

Honestly, at the time that made me so angry. Obviously if that was a choice I would have done it! I thought, our brains were just wired differently, he was predisposed to calmness and happiness and I was predisposed to anxiety. It was as simple as that.

You see, when Cody told me that years ago, I understood it as you wake up in the morning, give yourself a little pep talk on how you are going to be happy and that’s that. That may work for some people, but definitely not for me.

Almost 4 years later, I finally get it. I CAN choose happiness. I can choose it with the actions I take, I can choose it with how I redirect my thoughts, I can choose it with the people I let into my life and with how I spend my energy.

I got super clear on the things that bring me joy and I organized my life around them. I wrote a list of those things: quality time with Cody, time outdoors, travel, learning new cuisines, etc. and now each time I set a goal or contemplate making a life change I pull out that list and see if its getting me any closer to those things that make me happy. If not, I reconsider if it’s the right direction for me to move in.

Am I happy all the time? of coarse not. But most of the time? Absolutely!

This is definitely not a “transform your life” overnight kind of strategy, and it may not work for everyone, but it worked for me. I share this because I think it may be helpful for some of you. Take a look at your goals for 2021 and ask yourself, will these things really make me happy or am I just reaching for them because I’m supposed to?

So what do you think, can you choose happiness?

Need to use up your stale bread? I’ve gotcha cov

Need to use up your stale bread? I’ve gotcha covered with these stuff peppers #teamnofoodwaste

Heres the dEATS:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Slice 2 medium bell pepper in half, removed the seeds and drizzle with olive oil salt and pepper. let cook for 15 minutes.
2. While your peppers are cooking heat a large sauce pan to medium heat with 1.5 tbsp olive oil. Add 1/2 a diced onion and let cook for 5-6 min or until starting to turn translucent. Then add 1.2 cup chopped mushrooms and let cook 3-4 more minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 @beyondmeat sausage and break up into crumbles with your spatula, let cook for 3 min or until the sausage starts to brown.
3. To the pan add 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 2-3 cloves chopped garlic. let cook fore 3-4 more minutes.
4. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup vegetable broth and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom. Add 3.5 cups cubed stale bread (if you do not have stale bread you can toast it in the 400 degree oven for 10 min after you cube it). Stir in 1 cup veggie broth and 2 tbsp pesto. Stir until the broth is absorbed. Remove from the heat and toss with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Stuff the peppers with the bread filling and top each one with a generous amount of mozzarella. Bake at 400 for 15 more minutes.
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#stuffedpeppers #comfortfood #shareyourtable #homemade #easydinners #weeknighteats #vegetarianrecipes #vegetariandinner #plantbased #bellpwpeppers #feedfeed #foodphotography #makesmewhole #easydinner #easydinnerrecipes

I painted this last year but it feels even more ap

I painted this last year but it feels even more appropriate now. This year we’ve all gone through A LOT. Even if you were lucky enough to keep your job and your health through the pandemic, there’s been event after event challenging us.

As tough as that may feel in the moment, it’s important to remember that our hardships are usually what shape and strengthen us. So, in this time of year where we are all looking forward, planning what’s next, and setting resolutions don’t forget to reflect on 2020.

Personally, this year I’ve learned to be more present. Since it’s virtually impossible to plan with the world changing so quickly I’ve been forced to slow down and appreciate what I have without worrying so much about what’s next. This year has also taught me a lot patience and flexibility which have always been (and still are 😅) weaknesses of mine.

So, over the next few days I encourage you to think about they ways YOU have grown over the last year. It might not have been what you had planned for the year, but growth is growth and it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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#newyear #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #anarecovery #watercolorquotes #growthmindset #growthroughwhatyougothrough #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalwomen #selfempowerment #selflove

This may suprise many of you but I actually love N

This may suprise many of you but I actually love New Years resolutions.

Here’s the catch, they have to be something that will bring you joy, not stress. I know that seems obvious but a lot of what the media pushes as NY resolutions (like fitting into a smaller pant size or cutting out sugar) will cause uneccesary stress in the process.

I’ve shared before that my favorite resolution I’ve ever made was to compliment someone every day because it brought happiness to myself and others every time I did it. If you want to love yourself more in 2021 you could flip this to compliment yourself every day too!

This is not to say that you can’t have health related resolutions, they just need to be in line with things that are joyful FOR YOU. So if you love to run and have time to do so regularly, then running a half marathon this year may a good resolution. But if you don’t love running, absolutely don’t do that.

If you like to cook and you want to focus on having a more nutrient diet how about a resolution to try 2 new plant based meals each month? If you don’t like to cook, that’s probably not a good resolution for you.

The point is, pick something that will ~spark joy~ in the process, because those are the kind of resolutions we actually stick to! So LMK in the comments what resolution is going to bring you happiness this year!

If you are dealing with an eating disorder, chroni

If you are dealing with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or just starting your intuitive eating journey, I know how hard this time of year can be.

This year I feel grateful that my love for food was able to help me enjoy a holiday that looked a bit different than usual. I spent most of the weekend keeping myself occupied cooking and eating (swipe to see).

I try to share some of these experiences as a source of hope because at different times in my recovery I would have looked at these videos and thought “I could never eat that”, and being forced to do so would have led to panic attacks and ruined the holidays. At other points I would have prepared all the whole week before and repented the whole week after by not eating. These are NOT healthy thoughts and habits.

Now I’m CHOOSING to spend my Christmas surrounded by food. I find joy in learning new cooking techniques. I feel grateful that I have access to the food. I feel lucky that I get to share the cooking and eating experience with someone I love. So if your current emotions around food are guilt, shame, anxiety, stress, know that’s not your only option. There is hope.

And remember that although food can impact how you feel, it shouldn’t impact how you feel about yourself.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours. We, like

Happy Holidays from our family to yours. We, like many others, have chosen to abstain from seeing family for Christmas this year so I wanted to give a big shout out to those who cancelled their holiday plans and those who will be spending the holiday alone.

I see you and you are NOT ALONE. I want to personally thank everyone who has made that choice to keep others safe. I cannot tell you how much I (and my fellow hospital workers) appreciate it.

But if you will be spending the holidays alone I hope that you are still able to find some joy in the day.

Cook yourself a nice dinner. Treat yourself to a nice glass (or bottle) of wine. Find a food bank to volunteer at. Bake yourself some cookies. Spend some time outside. Zoom call a loved one. Do something that lights you up brighter than a Christmas tree (or Menorah) even if its just for a little bit.

If you start to feel sad, that is okay, but know that you are not alone, and that there are people all around the world grateful for your sacrifice.

And only last extra special thanks to all the essential workers that are working through the holidays this year. You are truly heroes.

Happy Friday! Is it just me or was this the longes

Happy Friday! Is it just me or was this the longest week of all time. 😅 I really needed some motivation to make it through day so I threw this RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE BAKED OATMEAL into the oven and let it bake while I showered after my workout. By the time I was ready for work I had a delicious breakfast waiting for me.

You can find this recipe on the blog by searching “Raspberry chocolate baked oatmeal.” I didn’t have any bananas on hand so I subbed in 2 tbsp sugar and it worked perfectly. I recommend serving it with copious amounts of coffee, peanut butter and maple syrup.

Who doesn’t love a good cookie box? I certainly

Who doesn’t love a good cookie box? I certainly do, but unfortunately I do NOT love baking. So this year I created a list of cookie hacks to streamline the process. All of these recipes are 5 ingredients or less and made with store bought dough so this whole box could come together in about an hour! You can make a box entirely out of these cookie hacks or use them to bulk up a package full of family favorites, you are the boss!

This is a great way to spread some holiday cheer and share your love with friends and family that you won’t be able to see this holiday. So send me pics of your cookie boxes using these cookies hacks and I will share them in my stories as a way to spread some virtual holiday cheer.

Click the link in my bio to see the blog post and learn just how easy these really are.
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#homemade #cookinghacks #christmascookies #cookiedecorating #cookiesforsanta #bakingcookies #bakinghacks #peanutbuttercookies #foodblogger #feedfeed #cookiegiftbox #cookiegift #holidayc ookies #holidaybaking #cookiebox #thekitchn #feedfeedbaking #hautecuisines #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood

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I got the second dose of the vaccine today. I’m

I got the second dose of the vaccine today. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity receive it and I definitely feel a weight off my shoulders. I’m eager for more people to have access to it and for the changes that will bring. Today I am feeling optimistic, but hopefull would be an overstatement.

Since I know I’m not the only one riding this emotional rollercoaster I wanted to share my journal entry from yesterday with you (swipe to read).

Honestly, I feel VERY vulnerable sharing this with you, but I’ve gone through this thought spiral 100 times in the last 10 months and shed a lot of tears over it. I know I’m not the only one feeling this way so hopefully someone will find some solace on knowing they aren’t alone.

If you do read it, and you are one of those people without an inside access to the healthcare system please feel free to DM me any questions you may have, I will answer what I can (within HIPAA compliance).

I’ve got a ~fancy- weekday salad for ya! I made

I’ve got a ~fancy- weekday salad for ya! I made this for lunch over the weekend but it’s definitely got dinner party vibes ( whenever we get to start having dinner parties again 😅) This recipe serves two as an entree but could easily be adjusted for however many you need!

Here’s the dEATS:

1. Make the balsamic dressing by whisking together 1 tsp dijon, 1 tbsp balsamic, 1/2 tsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. To assemble the salad place a few handfuls of arugula in each bowl, add 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 a small avocado (cubed), 2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese (or gorgonzola), 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper and repeat for the second salad!

Do you believe that happiness is a choice? Years

Do you believe that happiness is a choice?

Years ago I moved to Oregon and I was sad/anxious for pretty much 2 years straight. I would cry and my husband, the level headed optimist, would tell me “you just have to choose happiness”.

Honestly, at the time that made me so angry. Obviously if that was a choice I would have done it! I thought, our brains were just wired differently, he was predisposed to calmness and happiness and I was predisposed to anxiety. It was as simple as that.

You see, when Cody told me that years ago, I understood it as you wake up in the morning, give yourself a little pep talk on how you are going to be happy and that’s that. That may work for some people, but definitely not for me.

Almost 4 years later, I finally get it. I CAN choose happiness. I can choose it with the actions I take, I can choose it with how I redirect my thoughts, I can choose it with the people I let into my life and with how I spend my energy.

I got super clear on the things that bring me joy and I organized my life around them. I wrote a list of those things: quality time with Cody, time outdoors, travel, learning new cuisines, etc. and now each time I set a goal or contemplate making a life change I pull out that list and see if its getting me any closer to those things that make me happy. If not, I reconsider if it’s the right direction for me to move in.

Am I happy all the time? of coarse not. But most of the time? Absolutely!

This is definitely not a “transform your life” overnight kind of strategy, and it may not work for everyone, but it worked for me. I share this because I think it may be helpful for some of you. Take a look at your goals for 2021 and ask yourself, will these things really make me happy or am I just reaching for them because I’m supposed to?

So what do you think, can you choose happiness?

Need to use up your stale bread? I’ve gotcha cov

Need to use up your stale bread? I’ve gotcha covered with these stuff peppers #teamnofoodwaste

Heres the dEATS:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Slice 2 medium bell pepper in half, removed the seeds and drizzle with olive oil salt and pepper. let cook for 15 minutes.
2. While your peppers are cooking heat a large sauce pan to medium heat with 1.5 tbsp olive oil. Add 1/2 a diced onion and let cook for 5-6 min or until starting to turn translucent. Then add 1.2 cup chopped mushrooms and let cook 3-4 more minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 @beyondmeat sausage and break up into crumbles with your spatula, let cook for 3 min or until the sausage starts to brown.
3. To the pan add 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 2-3 cloves chopped garlic. let cook fore 3-4 more minutes.
4. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup vegetable broth and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom. Add 3.5 cups cubed stale bread (if you do not have stale bread you can toast it in the 400 degree oven for 10 min after you cube it). Stir in 1 cup veggie broth and 2 tbsp pesto. Stir until the broth is absorbed. Remove from the heat and toss with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Stuff the peppers with the bread filling and top each one with a generous amount of mozzarella. Bake at 400 for 15 more minutes.
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#stuffedpeppers #comfortfood #shareyourtable #homemade #easydinners #weeknighteats #vegetarianrecipes #vegetariandinner #plantbased #bellpwpeppers #feedfeed #foodphotography #makesmewhole #easydinner #easydinnerrecipes

I painted this last year but it feels even more ap

I painted this last year but it feels even more appropriate now. This year we’ve all gone through A LOT. Even if you were lucky enough to keep your job and your health through the pandemic, there’s been event after event challenging us.

As tough as that may feel in the moment, it’s important to remember that our hardships are usually what shape and strengthen us. So, in this time of year where we are all looking forward, planning what’s next, and setting resolutions don’t forget to reflect on 2020.

Personally, this year I’ve learned to be more present. Since it’s virtually impossible to plan with the world changing so quickly I’ve been forced to slow down and appreciate what I have without worrying so much about what’s next. This year has also taught me a lot patience and flexibility which have always been (and still are 😅) weaknesses of mine.

So, over the next few days I encourage you to think about they ways YOU have grown over the last year. It might not have been what you had planned for the year, but growth is growth and it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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#newyear #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #anarecovery #watercolorquotes #growthmindset #growthroughwhatyougothrough #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalwomen #selfempowerment #selflove

This may suprise many of you but I actually love N

This may suprise many of you but I actually love New Years resolutions.

Here’s the catch, they have to be something that will bring you joy, not stress. I know that seems obvious but a lot of what the media pushes as NY resolutions (like fitting into a smaller pant size or cutting out sugar) will cause uneccesary stress in the process.

I’ve shared before that my favorite resolution I’ve ever made was to compliment someone every day because it brought happiness to myself and others every time I did it. If you want to love yourself more in 2021 you could flip this to compliment yourself every day too!

This is not to say that you can’t have health related resolutions, they just need to be in line with things that are joyful FOR YOU. So if you love to run and have time to do so regularly, then running a half marathon this year may a good resolution. But if you don’t love running, absolutely don’t do that.

If you like to cook and you want to focus on having a more nutrient diet how about a resolution to try 2 new plant based meals each month? If you don’t like to cook, that’s probably not a good resolution for you.

The point is, pick something that will ~spark joy~ in the process, because those are the kind of resolutions we actually stick to! So LMK in the comments what resolution is going to bring you happiness this year!

If you are dealing with an eating disorder, chroni

If you are dealing with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or just starting your intuitive eating journey, I know how hard this time of year can be.

This year I feel grateful that my love for food was able to help me enjoy a holiday that looked a bit different than usual. I spent most of the weekend keeping myself occupied cooking and eating (swipe to see).

I try to share some of these experiences as a source of hope because at different times in my recovery I would have looked at these videos and thought “I could never eat that”, and being forced to do so would have led to panic attacks and ruined the holidays. At other points I would have prepared all the whole week before and repented the whole week after by not eating. These are NOT healthy thoughts and habits.

Now I’m CHOOSING to spend my Christmas surrounded by food. I find joy in learning new cooking techniques. I feel grateful that I have access to the food. I feel lucky that I get to share the cooking and eating experience with someone I love. So if your current emotions around food are guilt, shame, anxiety, stress, know that’s not your only option. There is hope.

And remember that although food can impact how you feel, it shouldn’t impact how you feel about yourself.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours. We, like

Happy Holidays from our family to yours. We, like many others, have chosen to abstain from seeing family for Christmas this year so I wanted to give a big shout out to those who cancelled their holiday plans and those who will be spending the holiday alone.

I see you and you are NOT ALONE. I want to personally thank everyone who has made that choice to keep others safe. I cannot tell you how much I (and my fellow hospital workers) appreciate it.

But if you will be spending the holidays alone I hope that you are still able to find some joy in the day.

Cook yourself a nice dinner. Treat yourself to a nice glass (or bottle) of wine. Find a food bank to volunteer at. Bake yourself some cookies. Spend some time outside. Zoom call a loved one. Do something that lights you up brighter than a Christmas tree (or Menorah) even if its just for a little bit.

If you start to feel sad, that is okay, but know that you are not alone, and that there are people all around the world grateful for your sacrifice.

And only last extra special thanks to all the essential workers that are working through the holidays this year. You are truly heroes.

Happy Friday! Is it just me or was this the longes

Happy Friday! Is it just me or was this the longest week of all time. 😅 I really needed some motivation to make it through day so I threw this RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE BAKED OATMEAL into the oven and let it bake while I showered after my workout. By the time I was ready for work I had a delicious breakfast waiting for me.

You can find this recipe on the blog by searching “Raspberry chocolate baked oatmeal.” I didn’t have any bananas on hand so I subbed in 2 tbsp sugar and it worked perfectly. I recommend serving it with copious amounts of coffee, peanut butter and maple syrup.

Who doesn’t love a good cookie box? I certainly

Who doesn’t love a good cookie box? I certainly do, but unfortunately I do NOT love baking. So this year I created a list of cookie hacks to streamline the process. All of these recipes are 5 ingredients or less and made with store bought dough so this whole box could come together in about an hour! You can make a box entirely out of these cookie hacks or use them to bulk up a package full of family favorites, you are the boss!

This is a great way to spread some holiday cheer and share your love with friends and family that you won’t be able to see this holiday. So send me pics of your cookie boxes using these cookies hacks and I will share them in my stories as a way to spread some virtual holiday cheer.

Click the link in my bio to see the blog post and learn just how easy these really are.
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#homemade #cookinghacks #christmascookies #cookiedecorating #cookiesforsanta #bakingcookies #bakinghacks #peanutbuttercookies #foodblogger #feedfeed #cookiegiftbox #cookiegift #holidayc ookies #holidaybaking #cookiebox #thekitchn #feedfeedbaking #hautecuisines #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood

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