Eating Whole

Vanilla Protein Old Fashion Oats with Dates, Cardamon and Coconut Milk. Spoonful of Almond Butter

Speaking of almond butter, I've been reading Heather's blog lately and have really been admiring the way she eats so balanced. I love how she eats "whole" foods with the most amount of nutrients and staying power, for fun but most importantly for fuel. I know with my low blood sugar levels that its the only way I can eat too....long lasting grains, good proteins and a variety of vegetables are vital. Skimming through old archives I have been trying some of her latest recipes this week and I'm actually convinced I need a jar of Tahini! Anyways if you have not already go check out her blog , she has such a wonderful perspective on eating.

Basil Date Spinach Shake
It just reminds me of how I need to keep taking in real foods and less sugary things for my health. A few months ago I was on a mission to regain all the weight I lost in the past year and I bulked up my meals with even more protein/carbs/fats. For a while it was working, I was getting stronger, but it seems my body adjusted and plateaued, it's possible. I knew once I moved it was time to get busy working on my health again. I decided to quit the gym , take up Pilate's and focus on strength and nourishment for my body even more so. That being said this month is all about feeling my best and finding that balance that my body needs. I encourage all my readers to do so too..even if it means adding more green vegetables or maybe replacing your old standby bread with whole wheat or sprouted seed kinds. Whatever it may be, I want to make it my goal to get healthier for my physical and mental well being and I'd love it if you do too! Life is all about growing and changing and I think that there is always room for improvement, right?

Back to yummy things!! A few good eats I've been enjoying include basil date spinach shakes and old fashion oats with protein powder. Who knew basil could taste so delicious with dates? I received a jar of my Mama's special "brew" for breakfast this morning...I felt I was at a spa enjoying a special beauty concoction...it was just that replenishing. I also have been adding vanilla brown rice protein powder in my oatmeal, it just adds that level of creamiest that nothing else can! I actually went to grab some yogurt to top off the bowl but realized I'm all out. Boo! Another awesome food I've been consuming is...

PB&J LaraBar!
Because the ingredients are so simple I'll keep my review real simple: Tart, Nutty, Playground, Smiles. This bar exceeded my expectations, cherries in a Pb&j?? Genius. And I finally ate a whole one, pretty happy about that!

Fun things on my to do for today list includes:

Hanging wall art.

Lighting this candle.

Finishing my sketches.
And buying another kabocha. I'm off to go find Lu a new walking harness but before I go here's a bit of my truth to start your day!
Truth: Many of the posts I write I delete because they are a little too emotional and personal. Call it whatever you like, I constantly question myself as to what I should and shouldn't post but I guess I'm very protective about keeping the integrity of my blog. It works out as a positive thing though because often my feelings change in the morning when I post.
Today I tag Katie since she does some sweet things with fudge and babies...confused? Check out this! Mmm making some today! And don't forget to visit OCCK!