Hellllo! I’m currently in Dallas – my first trip back there since I moved in December. It’s also my last trip of my hectic spring before I move to Virginia. I just had to see Julie and Lauren (and other friends!) before my life gets consumed by premed classes.
Here’s a recap of the week!
Five Things I Ate:
An amazing caramelized onion, spinach, and fontina omelet with a side of fruit at our Mother’s Day brunch at Robust. That thing packed a punch and kept me full for hours!
Juices! I made a huge batch of veggie juice and then added some water to spread it out over 4 (reused) bottles. Cost & Time saving. Plus I think those professional brands add water too. Theirs are never as thick as the ones I make at home. And yes, the nutmilk bag I bought makes the blender juicing process 1000x easier.
Perfectly cooked eggs. Low heat, long time is the key.
Lots of bars! For some reason I was really into my Quest and *NEW* Larabar ALT Bars (with pea protein!) this week! I adore both.
Half avocados. With a spoon. Sea salt on top. Yes please. My meals this week have been green smoothies, bars, eggs, and half avocados. repeat repeat repeat.
Five Workouts:
Mon: Upper body weights
Tues: Spin + foam rolling class (had some extra core work in it this week)
Wed: Bikram yoga
Thurs: 3 mile run + lower body weights
Fri: ??No clue since I’m be in Dallas! Likely some Reflexion Yoga.
Numerous Posts I Loved:
Hyperbole & a Half is back…
Brave Creator Blasts Disney For Blantant Sexism & Mother Dresses Daughter As Real Heroines
What Happened To Real Blogging – Kinda exactly what I’ve been feeling lately. And trying to do.
A Letter Of Intent. — Well I didn’t know this degree existed….cue internal wheels.
Dannon Ad Sells Women, Guilt, and Oh yeah, Food. I despise the food guilt in yogurt commercials.
What I Would Tell My 20-Something Self. Pure comfort.
How to Be More Interesting in 10 Simple Steps
The Accidental Philanthropist – And now I want to start something. A nonprofit or business, likely for girls with mental health issues, eating disorders, or both. I just don’t know what or how.
Binge Eating Disorder Receives An Official Diagnosis
No One Likes Fat Talk (and Go Irish!)
Best WordPress Plugins - so helpful!
Isaac Mizrahi’s Eating Disorder Confessions Brings About Skinny Model Revelation
Labor Pain Simulation (On Two Men) As Their Wives Sit Nearby - oh boy. scares me!
Famous Women With Eating Disorders Are Right To Speak Publicly About Them
Five Things Making Me Happy:
New Glasses! These were such a debate guys. I am getting new frames for the first time in 8 years now that I have to wear glasses all the time, and after trying on a ton I fell in love with these:
And got approval from all my friends! But both of my parents insist they are too big for me. That my eyes aren’t centered. But I think they are SUPPOSED to look that way – they balance out my face! Ugh. I went back and tried on more pairs and just did not like the narrower frames. So I ordered them, but I still have 30 days to try them on and change my mind. I REALLY like them though! I’m excited to wear them.
A random spark of idea that I got Monday night. I haven’t felt this excited, passionate, and invigorated in a long time. It might (likely) go no where, but it’s so fun to have my wheels turning!
YOU GUYS. I have LOVED being able to write about more sensitive topics, and am thrilled that you guys are enjoying and benefitting from them. I hope I can continue.
I’m going to be ON THE RADIO!!!! I’ll be on The Conversation with Ross Reynalds on KUOW, the NPR affiliate in Seattle on Monday at 2:15pm central. They are doing a segment on eating disorders and are having me speak to thinspiration and fitspiration. I already had an intro call with a lady from the show to go over the topic. Very excited!
The mug my dad brought me home. He told me he had a surprise for me, and when I got home this was sitting on the counter. Here is the conversation:
Me: “Did one of your patients give you that?” Dad: “Yep!” Me: “Did you give it to me because it has a cute little spoon?” Dad: “Yep!”
Your Turn! What’s making you happy this week?
