I'm baaaack...

I can't believe how long it's been since I've written here. To be honest, I really haven't had much on my mind. But just this morning, I've been hit with this overwhelming urge to blog. Yes I used "blog" as a verb.

I've had quite a few of you ask me how I've been, and how I've been feeling.

I'm fantastic!!! Thanks for asking. And thanks for thinking of me even when I haven't shown my face around here for a while.

The biggest thing that has been happening to me is learning how to change my habits.

When I made the decision to go gluten free, I was terrified that I may have to give up my vegan diet due to even more dietary restrictions. But I have been working very hard to create a diverse menu for myself so I don't get bored. I have also taken care to eat at the same times everyday. Eat more than 3 or 4 times a day. And eat as many nutrient packed foods as I can.

And boy, have I been eating a LOT.

My two biggest meals of the day are breakfast, and an early dinner. I always include...

Fruit...


Protein...

Beans and grains...

 ...best pasta ever by the way.

Nuts, seeds and at least 3 veggies.

Now of course I have my guilty pleasures.

O.k. so toaster waffles really aren't all that bad...until you suffocate them in butter and add chocolate chips on top!!! YES!
I have been taking my B12's every morning, which give me tons of energy. Half of one late afternoon carries me through my night shifts at work. Since taking those, I have been able to significantly reduce my coffee intake.
My biggest change though is taking up yoga again.
 About 10 years ago, I was doing yoga 2 to 3 times a day every single day. Needless to say, I stopped. After this 50 lb. weight loss, I found it hard for me to lift things, push a full grocery cart around the store, and carry heavy plates full of food at work. My muscles had deteriorated from years of minimal activity. I had to do something. I felt it was time to renew my interest in yoga. 

I'm now doing 50 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes everyday. Soon I will be super strong. :)

So how am I a hypocrite? I can't stop smoking! I hate it! Here I am preaching good health, veganism, and not allowing yourself to fall victim to huge corporations who don't have their consumers best interests in mind. And here I am smoking! I HATE IT!

Jesus hates it too...
Sorry Jesus.