Overnight Chai Steel Cut Oats with Vanilla Yogurt and Pumpkin Granola
This was my first time trying this pumpkin granola I've read so much about online. I was so excited to try it this morning that I almost made a big dent in the box before I even made breakfast! I love the crunchy and simply sweet flavor of the granola. I couldn't really taste the pumpkin through...maybe I'm nuts but it was still really good!
With the last cardboard boxes being filled I have been living out of plastic baggies and trying to make due with the food I have left. Currently Amazing Grass Protein Bars, Amy's Indian Dinners and Bountiful Vegan Cookies at late hours of the night have been life savers!
Mattar Tofu on top of Steamed Kale with Mashed Ginger Sweet Potatoes
However I did manage to make one last homemade meal on Sunday...
Lemon Ratatouille Chickpea Salad
I can't say I've been feeling that great lately though. I have been at my lowest emotionally and weight wise and its causing me to question myself. How is it when you feel like you've got everything in control...its quiet the opposite? I guess this move has really made me more aware of the changes that need to occur in my life. Namely my happiness. I sat down last night and wrote up a big list of things I feel must change for my well being. Such things as quitting the gym and taking up full time Pilate's and sorting out my relationships with my certain family members. Also pushing myself to be my healthiest for the present and future were the top three. Hopefully those things will be all fix in time and if not I'm going to try my best. I'm probably going through the toughest time of my life. Ugh I feel just so awful :( For once I feel like I'm rambling...I'll just stop there. But any comments are appreciated, you guys really keep my spirits up! Thank you again.
All is not too depressing around here lately, I've been snacking on some great foods and falling in love with desserts all over again. My current favorites are tart frozen yogurt with a mix of different cookie crumbs and chocolate banana split with vanilla cashew cream. Always makes me feel better!
What? You don't eat Trader Joe's Tart Yogurt with Crushed Cookies in Charley Brown Mugs at 10 pm at night? :)
I can't say posting is going to be as regular as before...I doubt I will have Internet this week until its set up again but rest assured I will keep you updated! Love and hugs!
PS: The sweet Katharina is having a giveaway!
i love that granola, cant taste the pumpkin either, although the pumpkin seeds i guess :) but love the earthy and natural taste :) those oats look and sound so good!
ReplyDeletei am so sorry lovie that you are going through a tough time...i am too feeling awful most days :( but i am here for you :) i find it amazing that you realize what must change in your life, and making a list is such a good idea! stay strong cutie and dont put too much pressure on urself, take time for yourself :) xoxo
maya
p.s tj tart froyo is banananananas ;) :P
Maggie,
ReplyDeletefirst of all lovie, you were not rambling, your post was so great, and i loved your goals, and i so admire that you realize what needs to change in your life for your well being. i know your life will get better, i too am going through a difficult time now :/ but we must stay strong, and i should make a list like that as well :) you are amazing my dear, and i believe in you.
and good luck with the moving and packing! so exciting!
well love your eats, your overnight chai oats with the granola looks so good! love that granola cant taste the pumpkin either, i think it just has pumpkin seeds? well they should come up with a granola that tastes like pumpkin pie ;) now that would be amazing :)
and love all your other eats as well...tj plain fro you is the best! love blending it will fro nana and carob powder or nut butter :)
love you xo
Eliza
oh lovie im so sorry your going through this rough patch right now. life is full of ups and downs, and things will get better i promise. im also going through a difficult time at the moment, but you know what? when we're over this, we'll be able to appreciate the positive things in life that much more!
ReplyDeleteand your evening snack is too cute!
sending hugs your way <3
hannah xo.
I think your post was excellent, despite all the happenings, and you've inspired me to make my own list right now of what I want to change for the sake of a happier life.
ReplyDeleteThe important thing is that you've acknowledged you are not in the best place mentally, physically, emotionally; now that you've acknowledged it, you can move forward on how to change those elements. :) And if you ever feel like you are alone, know that I am there with you, trying to make essentially the same changes!
Good luck with your move, Maggie! I'm so sorry you aren't feeling so good about things, but I really like the list you made. I agree...finding happiness is within our own control. Nothing will "come along and cure sadness" (although sometimes it can help). how you find happiness? oh who knows, its the never ending journey that is life i guess! remember...nothing is forever, so good times will eventually emerge from this grey you're feeling.
ReplyDeletelots of love honey bunz. you're adorable with those cookie toppings. cute !!
Ooh your crushed cookies look yummily cute!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the feeling of control that isn't really control. It's so twisted isn't it? But sometimes I feel that the easiest way to get round it is to just stop thinking and push forward. I had a tough day yesterday but this morning, while ED did try to tell me that I should listen to it, I shut my thoughts out and pressed on with breakfast. I know today's going to be a much better day! So hun, no matter way, you can do it even if it gets really tough! Because you are tougher than ED can ever be!!
Nat
xx
hey maggie,
ReplyDeletei have just discovered your beautiful breakfast blog. i am sorry to hear you are struggeling right now. i think most importantly you need to take a step backwards and reflect your life to yourself. what changes can you bring into your everyday to make your life easier and better? your health is your number one prority in life and everything should come before that.
i am so impressed by all your oatmeal creation and i hope you can stop by my blog sometime to see me recreate some of your ideas.
thank you for such a beautiful blog and all the best to you in finding some more inner peace again
much love
neela
I'm sorry to hear that things are glum at the present moment, but remember, moods (like the weather) are temporary and likely to change from moment to moment. Congratulate yourself on making the effort to stay noursihed and healthy. When you take care of your body, it returns the favor.
ReplyDeleteI reccomend that you give the "Grappling With Moods and Foods" page a gander on my blog. It chronicles my history of depression and weight-gain, and how to manage such struggles.
Just remember, no matter how low things may seem, you're not alone.
good luck with your move, i know that must be adding to the stress. keep your head high, maggie. you know, i've never seen a photo of you, but i know you're beautiful from the words you project on this blog. the beauty of the person you are is so much more important the way your body may or may not look. fight for that person that is inside.
ReplyDeleteuummm DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeletei love your blog! thanks for stopping by mine!
i want that cookies and yogurt cup! :)