Unexpected delicious!

To say the cupboards are bare was an understatement last night!

It's been busy busy and no time for shopping. The omni's were relieved to find there was SOMETHING that didn't force them to eat a vegan dinner but the joke was as usual on them. 

After they had their murderous meat dish I whipped this up for me. Just a blend of leftover side dishes into a savory spicy soup, and roasted gnocchi with brussel sprouts on the side. A squeeze of lemon, earth balance and sea salt really brought out the flavor of the roasted sprouts.  They were drooling over my meal in silent retrospect. Score for the vegan!

Quality me time

I've looked back at my last post and realized I'm still in a rut. Whoa is me!

At work feeling gloomy like the weather. Think I'll stay busy and focus on what I enjoy. 

I like my job. Would like to get more focused however. Check.

Not much in the cupboards at home for those pesky omni's.

I think I'll be whipping up a crossover attempt to fill their bellies. Wish me luck. I'll be back to tell you how it's gone!

Something about me...

Whenever I think of this blog I'm disappointed in myself.
It was my thought that it would be this witty informative foray into "the new me". It turns out the new me is the same old me as always. Only worse.

I've had issues. My legs are becoming more and more useless and it doesn't seem there is any real reason. Only I think it's because I'm fat. Ok so overweight. It's gotten worse. Since I can't work out any more I've gained another 20lbs. Ugh! I feel like a lunk!
I'm not even going to fool myself anymore. I want to loose weight but I'm lazy and I like to eat! I guess I'm feeling the need to just become happy with myself.

We moved last fall. A fixer upper outside of town just far enough to be in the country. I love it! Ahhh!

I don't feel good. I'm going to try a little experiment. I'm going to focus on me. For real.
Making time for me, addressing my needs. Wish me luck. I'm going to need it.
I have no idea how I'm going to do this, other than one day at a time.

Today I'm off work. I've done some housework and now I'm "chillin". The weather is beautiful and I believe there is a walk in my immediate future. I think I'll plant something today!

Yeah yeah yeah!

Alright the juice cleanse thing hasn't happened. I've already had 2 biscuits and 2 Gardein Chkn Sliders and yes, 3 bottles of Corona Light. Im stressing over a check I'm sure will bounce and to tell the truth I don't think the juice thingy is gonna happen. 

So now what???  

I guess I should start.... Realistic. I'm just gonna start trying to stick to weight watchers. Its a realistic approach and I know it will work.

My house is almost clean and I want to do something worthwhile today. Now what? 

Did I mention we are in the early throes of a small snow storm here in Ohio?

 I guess I'll clean the walks off and feed the cat. Of course I'll make something yummy for lunch. I'm thinking marinated kale with brown rice.

My goal today is to do some yoga and a 15 minute meditation.

Wish me well!

It's been said before....

   

Yes it has and I'm going today's it again.  This is the first day of the rest of my life.

I have a condition that squeezes the nerves in my spine and causes constant pain in my legs and feet. This greatly hinders my mobility and as a result I cannot work out the way I used to.   I've gained weight and do a lot of emotional eating resulting in mild depression. 

I'm not gonna take it anymore! I don't like this not living I'm doing. Soo.... Today I took a nice hot sulphur soak. Going to get a very strong stretch and massage and I'm about to embark on a juice cleanse. I've done one before and really didn't think I'd do it again, but I feel like I really need a detox. I've just been eating so much processed food and too much alcohol. Adding meditation back into my life as well. So cathartic.

So blah blah blah. The just of it is this will be my journey to health. Like never before. Wish me luck. Come along if you'd like. 

So it begins.

Chillin

I'm in the middle of a long work week and to tell the truth I'm whipped. Right now I'm simply unwinding and preparing for a nice nap! 

Once refreshed I intend to make cauliflower and leek pot pie with an olive biscuit crust courtesy of   Veganimocon! I've been drooling over this recipe for a week and I'm finally going to make it for dinner, followed by a beautiful walk thru fall Ohio with Smalls, our new addition to the home! There will be pictures later and I'm sure Smalls will fare favorably in them! Now to nap!

What's it gonna hurt?

It's Sunday!! Wow having a day off and really into it!

What doing today? Well to tell the truth right now I'm veggin' watching the tube and blogging.  In a few minutes tho I'm cleaning house, working out and then a nice walk. We recently moved into a country home and I love it!! Walking has actually become part of my daily routine.  My life is finally becoming a bit more centered and I love it!!

So today is my stepson's birthday so I'm baking him a cake later. Tradition you know! 

I finally broke down and bought the veganimocon cookbook. Today I'm so having Potatoe and Kale enchiladas! Love 'me!!

For now I'm just chilling' and will post more later.