Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Thank you guys for your awesome feedback on yesterday’s post! I know it was a bit on the wordier side, but food rules, food fears, restrictive eating, and diet myths are all subjects I feel super passionate about, so I could probably talk you ear off if left to my own devices. That being said, I’ll try to balance out yesterday’s wordiness by keeping things a little shorter today… starting by telling you that I have a thing for yellow jellybeans…
… which is weird because yellow is my least favourite “flavour” in things like Starbursts, Skittles, and gummy bears, but I really like the jelly bean version. Go figure.
2. It’s funny… there are a lot of times where I struggle with the two warring halves of my approach to healthy living, and I think a lot of that has to do with being a health coach and [upcoming] holistic nutritionist. I almost feel like I’m not supposed to eat/enjoy refined sugars or suggest that people should eat anything but 100% clean. Like it should be all veggies and green juices and whole grains and lean proteins. And while, yes, I do think that all of those things are important and should make up the majority of a person’s diet, I also believe that true health is so much more than that… especially at a time when we’re seeing more and more people take the idea of “clean eating” too far and actually doing damage to their bodies and minds as a result. That’s something I’ve experienced myself, and I just want to help people free themselves of that kind of mentality and find a middle ground that they’re happy with.
3. Fun fact: the more wiggle room I introduced to my diet, the more wiggle room I found in my pants. And you can quote me on that 😉
4. Alright, time to switch gears or I really will talk your ear off. Can we please talk about the Game of Thrones finale? I mean, we’re not actually going to talk about it since I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, but… what in the actual heck?! I don’t believe it. I refuse. Plot twist coming up. I hope. Please *crosses fingers*
[source] — (link contains spoilers)
5. Did you know… that the reason a digestive biscuit is called a digestive biscuit is because it was believed that the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in them had antacid properties and aided in digestion? Which makes no sense because then shouldn’t every baked good be called “digestive?” I don’t know, but I do know that they make one tasty cookie… especially when chocolate is involved.
6. And because cookies remind me of tea since I often like to have the two together, I came across a flavoured ‘dessert’ tea that was actually pretty good!
I’m usually pretty disappointed with these, and while this one obviously tasted nothing like a slice of Black Forest cake, it was still tasty as far as dessert teas go. And before you ask why I’m drinking tea when it’s so hot outside, it’s because I get cold in the AC but I can’t turn it off because then it gets too hot. The struggle is real.
7. Speaking of summer, how much are we loving all the sunshine we’re getting?! I’m especially fond of the fact that it’s actually bright out when I wake up in the morning, even if that means it’s also pretty bright out when I’m trying to go to sleep. It’s actually been messing with my sleep a little bit, in that I’m not finding myself tired in the evenings so I end up going to sleep later… and still waking up ridiculously early. I keep expecting it to catch up to me, but so far I’m feeling pretty darn good.
8. And because this has gotten a little longer than I wanted it to, we’re going to end things here by saying… it came!!!!
My Enchanted Forest adult colouring book finally showed up in my mailbox. And it.is.gorgeous…
Now to find the time to actually add some colour to it 😉
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I am so glad I’m not the only one who drinks hot tea in the summer because she’s cold in the AC. It’s a real first-world-problem in my life 🙂
Also. Pretty jealous of this coloring book.
Also. Sorry I haven’t been around. I’m working on it 🙂
That colouring book! Too pretty I’m not even sure I’d be brave enough to colour it in (clearly wasn’t the kid who drew on walls…)
And thank you for not spoiling any G0T- I’m only on episode 7! what am I doing writing this – I’m off to catch up!
I drink hot tea all year. I have about 40 ounces of it every morning at work. I actually drink hot water too because I get cold in my office and drinking cold water doesn’t sound appealing then! I also like to sit in my basement when it is hot outside so I can still wear sweats when it is 100+ degrees outside! Clearly, I’m a fall/winter person! 🙂
I’m trying to wrap my head around coloring books for adults LOL. I know so many people who are getting them, but I didn’t enjoy coloring when I was a kid.
Sounds like you have a pretty balanced view on nutrition. I think most people need to hear how to eat healthy, but being told that certain things are off limits often backfires.
OMG you have to try the truffle mint! I love that brand but that tea flavour is the best thing I have ever had and I’m not even the biggest chocolate mint fan!
I’ve had that one too! And yeses, it’s so good.
Thank you for your post yesterday!
Yeah your coloring book finally came!
Yellow jelly beans, my favorite are pink….well any candy is my favorite! lol!
I take it you’ve never read the Game Of Thrones books? They are INSANE! All of a sudden main characters die and you are pulling your hair out wondering what will happen next. My favorite character will always be the Imp <3
Yup! I’ve read them. I remember being completely shocked when Martin killed off a main character the first time… and it got to the point where no one is safe.
I LIKE JUST BOUGHT THE COLORING BOOK, OMG NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT COME IN THE MAIL…AHH MAN….THANK YOU, LIKE SO EXCITEDLY,! 😉
Woo! Hope you love it! I have a feeling that you will 😀
I think one of my favourite things about Alberta has to be these crazy-long days – I love taking Atticus for a walk at 10 pm and it’s perfectly bright outside.
And you know my GoT theory. it had better happen because….ya. still devastated and wanting to cry a little bit.
Yes, I DID just tweet your quote 😀 Love your outlook on health and nutrition. I feel similar as I learn more about physical therapy, because I feel like I should be doing everything in my power to not slouch, do certain exercises, not sit too much, etc. But that’s not how people should live, thinking about health so precisely all the time. That = stress = not healthy.
Hooray for sunshine in the mornings and hooray for that coloring book!!!
OMG!! The GOT finale was so good! I was so happy to see the season pick up towards the end, I have to admit the first few episodes didn’t really leave me hanging! Can’t wait to see what happens next season!
Me too! And it’ll actually be a complete surprise since there was no book to read first!
My colouring book finally arrived as well! 🙂
Ugh, I need to catch up on GoT. I think I’m 2 seasons behind. :/
i’m more of a red jelly bean gal myself, but hey! to each their own! 😀
Yesss I’m glad your coloring book came! If the show follows the books, then I hate to disappoint you about GOT. I’m glad that I read them all but it still doesn’t make things easier…
I would love to have some of your sunshine. It’s been almost 2 weeks of straight rain and clouds here in Chicago. I mean come on, we only get like 100 days of nice weather here so let’s make it count!
I’ve read all the books too, but it was still something else to see it actually happen. And I actually read an interview with Martin where he says something along the lines of “My fans should know better than to assume that dead means dead,” so that’s why I’m keeping my hopes up!
I love the banana and cotton candy flavored jelly beans. I eat so much refined sugar, but I eat kale salads and veggie wraps so it balances out in the end. I’m pretty sure if you just tune into how you feel instead of what you’re eating, every person would find the diet for his or herself to feel the best!
I’m totally loving the longer, sunnier days too! It makes getting up in the morning so much easier, especially for my early morning classes. Just another reason I adore summer!
I’ve never actually heard of digestive biscuits before, so that’s news to me! I love how bright it is in the morning, especially since I”m always up so early. I wish it could be June all year round!
I love that tidbit about the digestive biscuit! Maybe that’s my excuse for loving all the carbs!
Your attitude towards food always makes me snap out of any negative thinking, you are absolutely fab. Can you please do a post about what kind of holistic nutrition program you are partaking in? I would really love to know more of what you are studying and what you plan on doing once it is complete.
I have never watched Game of Thrones, yet it seems so intriguing. I would gladly color in that coloring book with you, in case you needed help ;).
Thanks for your sweet words, Niki! 🙂 I can definitely do a post about my schooling and my work. And you’re more than to stop by for some colouring — I’ve got plenty crayons and snacks 😉
Because of your approach to eating, you are the exact type of health coach I would choose and love to go to!!
Aww, thank you Beth 🙂
I think you should frame #3s words of wisdom 🙂 And I am keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for a plot twist in GoT!!!
Yay your coloring book came. I love mine although it is hard to find time to actually sit down and color for more than 2 minutes. I have never had a digestive biscuit and didn’t know it was an actual tasty cookie until now…I thought it was something people ate for their stomachs just by the name so I never gave them a second glance. Now I want one!
#3 made me LOL a lot…and #4…what the heck! My fingers are crossed too! Double triple crossed!
Don’t find the time to color in your new book, I say make the time. I’m thrilled it’s arrived, Ms. Wiggle in Your Pants.
Also, watch this, You’ll love it. It’s hysterical.
http://www.dailydot.com/geek/game-of-thrones-jon-snow-impressions-kit-harington-jimmy-kimmel-live/?fb=dd
😆 Omg I’m dying. Thank you for making my Friday afternoon <3
Ughhhh I need to find a way to watch Game of Thrones!! I haven’t seen this whole season and it’s making me crazy!