Yesterday I started things off with coffee and this:
Apple and peanut butter.
Then I gave myself a little challenge! With the pain in my legs, I’ve been afraid to go for a walk outside for the last few months.I guess my biggest fear was that I would get away from my house, my legs would crap out, and then I wouldn’t be able to get home. But given my recent successes in physical therapy, I decided to give it a try yesterday. Nothing too crazy, just a ten minute jaunt around the block.
Well guess what? I did it!
It feels good to know that I was able to not let my fear hold me back. Yes, it was uncomfortable. Yes, I had to ice down my legs when I got home. But I did it anyways. And crunchy autumn leaves under my feet made me such a happy girl.
I rewarded myself with the rest of Sunday’s pancakes.
Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes topped with Julie’s peanut flour paste and banana slices.
Other nibbles from yesterday…
Refried beans with a whole-wheat spelt tortilla.
Roasted delicata squash with almond butter.
Broiled tempeh with pumpkin and almond butter.
FYI: It’s perfectly acceptable to have roasted squash as a snack.
ALSO, today’s jam is perfect for “kicking through the autumn leaves”. So do it!
Jam of the day: David Gray “Babylon II”
That’s awesome that you didn’t give into fear! And yes, squash is a perfectly acceptable snack
I’m so glad you had a nice walk!
Tempeh with almond butter?! You’re a genius.
woooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo! go girl go girl go girl!!!
that makes me so happy. you are amazing, and you encourage me to press on everyday. sending big hugs your way!
yayyy for crunchy leaves, walks and pb paste!
…wait i didn’t get from this post if you liked nut butter or not…
by the way your squash roasting skills are ABOVE par.
I totally need to get on the PB paste train! I have peanut flour and need to make something with it..soon!
and your comment to me, I heart Thai food too. Omg so good!
Congratulations on your walking success, girlie! I am so glad that you can enjoy the beauty of fall outside, even if only for a little while. Every step you take counts and I’m sure you’ll be in tip top shape in no time.
I totally agree with you that roasted squash is a perfectly acceptable snack. Quite honestly, I would eat roasted squash for every meal if I could. However, my orange (or “free fake-tanned” as I affectionately call it) skin would have it otherwise. Did you season your tempeh at all before you broiled it? I have some tempeh in the fridge that I want to use and your idea sounds great! Squash and almond butter with tempeh is right up my alley
… and really any excuse to eat squash, hehe.
Have a lovely day!
xox
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