Heyyyy my lovlies. It’s Friday! Woo-Hoo!!

Now that I have Friday’s off, they are just that much sweeter for me. I love having three day weekends, although today I am so busy it really won’t be a day off. I have a hair cut appointment,then I have to go straight to an appointment with my nutritionist and then I have to run Delilah to the vet right after that.

It will defiantly be a go go go kind of day. But don’t you worry, there is still something I have time for.

Some #strangebutgood eats time.

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Be sure to head over to Laura’s to check out some other crazy concoctions. Gotta love us foodies and our strange ideas.

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If you follow me on Instagram you know my breakfast has been pretty repetitive lately with my protein breakfast wraps.

I know not the weirdest creation I’ve put together, but like I always say, when the fiance gives a weird look when I’m making something, I think it’s worth mentioning.

And since I am seriously obsessed with them, I’d thought I’d share the goodness with you all.

My latest creation got a bit out of control and my wrap turned more into a pita due to the wrap splitting from being so full (of goodness).

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A lot of people have been asking what I put in my wraps, and even though they differ everyday here is the main gist of what goes into them.

Breakfast Protein Wrap

- 1 tortilla (I typically use Flat Out Bread Multigrain with Flax)

- 1/2 banana (I will throw in other random fruit that I happen to have, but a banana is always a must!)

- 1/2 scoop protein frosting (my favorites are Plant Fusion and BSN Lean Dessert)

- 1-2 tbsp peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

You can play around with these and really add anything you want.

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Fresh raspberries and blueberries on hand? Throw them in.

They may be ooey and gooey, but seriously they are so delish.

Too bad I have to eat them in my car and they aren’t that photogenic, but they taste amazing and that’s all I care about.

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Have some extra strawberries? Throw them in there.

I seriously do not get sick of these things. I’m thinking it might be starting to be a problem

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The messier the better.

Yup. Obsessed. Obviously.

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You know what else I’m still obsessed with and also might be a slight problem?

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At that price, I couldn’t say no.

And one of course got instantly roasted that night.

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I just can’t help myself.

Honestly, may be a problem. I know I get into food ruts and it seems once I get out of one I just get into another.

I really need to work on variety in my diet.

But for now I’m happy with my little obsessions.

So until next time my loves, stay strange.

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Do you get into food ruts?

What food are you currently obsessed with?

Hello my loves!

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I know it’s been awhile and I apologize, but this girl has been busy. Well really by time I get home from work I am exhausted and sometimes blogging isn’t my first thought. I know. Bad blogger.

But I did want to pop in because I have some deliciousness to share with you.

None that I can claim my own, but a wonderful night out with Matt, that was long overdue, and that was amazing.

We had bought a Groupon for The Sushi Room and actually went out and redeemed it.

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Date night #1 photo proof.

I don’t know what happened, but somehow the Groupon didn’t get redeemed and it said it was still available, even though we definitely got the discount the first time we went.  Well who am I to argue with more sushi, so we went to use it again.

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Date night #2.

This place has really good sushi, but what really made this visit great was after only one previous visit (date night #1), the sushi chef remembered us.  I love that.  He also gave us a little free bowl of a tuna mixture he had made. I love that too.

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I of course had to start off with a seaweed salad. I am addicted to that stuff. And Matt always says you can’t go out for sushi without getting edamame.  Who am I to argue. it’s good stuff.

Now if you are an avid AccidentlyDelish reader, you know Matt and I love our sushi and pretty much eat our weight in it. No shame.

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Matt ordered his typical soft crab roll.  I am just not a fan of the soft crab, so that one he gets all to himself.

Since the sushi chef is so amazing, there was a roll I wanted to try, but tweak a bit.  Ok, so I basically made up my own roll, but he was totally down with it and we created a wonderful roll together.

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It was a tuna and asparagus roll topped with fresh salmon and a mango salsa.

Ok seriously. This roll was amazing. So fresh. The mango salsa was to die for.

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It deserves a close up. So good.

-sigh- I really love sushi. Probably too much.

Funny side note, as we were at the restaurant I had gotten on my Groupon app to see if there was any fro-yo Groupons going on. (I can’t help it, whenever we go out for dinner I always crave fro-yo for dessert) Sadly no fro-yo deals, but guess what was my first recommendation?

Oh yes, The Sushi Room. So we totally bought another Groupon for the place we were still at. I told you we’re obsessed.

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So hopefully soon there will be a date night #3. And don’t you worry, I am sure I will share all that goodness with you.

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Well loves, I will make sure I don’t disappear for as long before my next update. I actually have a lot more goodness to share with you, so keep an eye out for that! And until then I hope you all are having a wonderful week.

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Do you appreciate when waiters and staff remember you?

Well loves, it’s that time again.

Time where we moan and groan that our weekends are over and it’s back to the daily grind of life. We call this Monday.

But thankfully the beautiful Katie gives us the opportunity to find beauty in this day with Marvelous In My Monday.

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I love having my weekends off, but I actually find that they are so uneventful.

Not having money will do that to you.

I also have the laziest fiance ever who finds nothing wrong with sitting on the coach all day and watching TV.  Trust me, I like to relax just as much as the next person, but sitting around for that long drives me a little crazy.  But with this insane Arizona heat (hello 110 degree days) and not having any finances, it kind of hinders any extracurricular activities and daily outings.

We make it though and find some fun things to do.

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Matt is on a soccer kick and really wanted to watch the USA vs Jamaica match on Friday, and since soccer isn’t huge out here and we don’t have cable we had to find somewhere to go watch it.  Knowing us, we can not go to a bar without ordering at least one drink, and really, it’s not too polite to take up a bar seat and not give the bartender some business. Solution? We cashed in our coin jar! Woo-hoo $25!

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Just enough for two drinks for each of us!

(I know, we’re such big spenders, but you gotta work with what you have!)

We do what we gotta do to make it an enjoyable night! And really, when we’re out together, we make fun happen!

And USA won! Yay! (I actually could care less about soccer, but we’ll pretend)

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See, look how fun we are.

(go with it)

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One thing I do however love about my lazy weekends is I actually get to prepare and enjoy breakfasts!

I know I will crave oats at least one day, and probably get a little too excited over it.

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I was craving my Berry Lemonade Overnight PrOATs like crazy. And lucky for me I had some berries that were on the brink of death that needed to be used. So glad I discovered this flavor combination because it is so delish.

Another predictable marvelous thing that happened this weekend was…

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Yea. It was bound to happen. I had told myself I was going to take a break from kabotcha because I seriously have no self control when it comes to eating these things, but when I went to the store and saw it…I just had to get one. Or two. (I guess this just proves the no self control theory) But only two!

Of course this happened that night.

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I was going to eat it plain and just roasted in the oven, but then I just couldn’t resist the melty peanut butter drizzle I love so much. Then more peanut butter happened… It’s a problem, but a problem I am ok with.

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Well loves, other than that my weekend was pretty boorr-ing. So I don’t have much else to report.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and have a great week!!

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What do you do on your weekends? Do you try and stay busy or relax?

Get ready loves, I have a lot of goodness to share with you!

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And what better a time than What I Ate Wednesday.

Make sure you head over to Jenn’s at PeasandCrayons and check out everyone’s delicious eats, but I have some pretty amazing things to share with you as well!

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First I will fulfill my promise of sharing with you my wonderful new creation.

My new version of my Protein Plantain Bread.

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It started as a blank canvas.

Ingredients:

- 1 ripe medium plantain

- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder

- 1 tbsp coconut flour

- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites

- 1 tsp vanilla nut extract

- 5-7 drops liquid vanilla NuNaturals Stevia

- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

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Directions:

- Blend all ingredients

- Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes

- Become incredibly indecisive on which toppings to use

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- Start with homemade banana coconut butter

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- Follow with homemade almond butter, Click protein frosting and Plant Fusion protein frosting.

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- Admire your indecisive masterpiece.

Plantain bread may have been one of the most amazing things I have discovered lately. Plantains definitely went from something I never bought, to something I will be buying a lot of in the near future. Hopefully I don’t become as addicted as I am to kabotcha squash.

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Seriously, it’s becoming a problem. Once I roast it, I just can’t stop eating it.

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But on to other new creations.

Matt and I are really working on having more family meals. We got so use to eating separate meals and not cooking together anymore, and we both really want to change that. So we scoured the inter-webs for dinner ideas, both chose a few and decided to take turns cooking meals.

I went first and chose a Sweet Potato Lentil Enchiladas.

I based it off of this recipe, but instead of cooking them as enchiladas, I just cooked up the filling, pre-cooked some rice, and figured we would just make what we were feeling that night.

Matt made his into corn tortilla tostadas and I made quesadilla’s out of mine.

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Of course topped with avocado goodness.

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These turned out absolutely amazing. I used Trader Joe’s enchilada sauce, which seriously that stuff is so amazing on it’s own, that I knew it would make this dish.  But the combination of the sweet potato, lentils and veggies was so so good.

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The good thing about cooking family meals? Leftovers!

The bad thing about family meals, I have to share with Matt.

I need to learn to start doubling things like this, but there is always next time right?

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Well loves, that’s all the deliciousness I have to share with you for now. Have a lovely rest of your week.

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Are you an indecisive eater? Or can you make up your mind?

What are your favorite leftovers?

Hello my luvs and happy Wednesday!

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It was so nice to have Monday off and even though I was sick, Matt and I did still enjoy our planned date night.

Because I am convinced Starbucks and Mexican food can cure any sickness.

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And what better way to celebrate What I Ate Wednesday than with Mexican goodness?

I will call this What I Ate on Memorial Day.

Because really, what’s more American than Mexican food…wait a minute..

Well regardless, remember to head over to the lovely Jenn’s and check out all the maybe more American eats, but stick around for my Memorial Day re-cap!

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I receive coupons for Fox Restaurants (owner of our favorite True Foods Kitchen) and they usually send out a discount for holiday’s that typically people wouldn’t go out for.  Matt and I like to take advantage of them and as soon as I told him I had gotten one he immediately  (and enthusiastically) requested we go to Blanco’s Tacos and Tequilla.

Who am I to say no to that?

So sickness and all I managed to make myself look halfway decent for the occassion.

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Ok, please ignore the bags under my eyes, I was sleep deprived.

So of course when you’re sick the first thing you do is order a drink right?

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I figured if anything a margarita would help clear things up.

Chips and salsa also are a great remedy as well.

For dinner even though my hunger wasn’t completely there, I knew I would regret it if I didn’t get my usual chicken burrito. Because honestly, I don’t know what they put in it, but it’s ah-mazing.

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Wait, that picture really doesn’t do it any justice.

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That’s a bit better. Ooey-Gooey goodness.

For not having any “appetite” I demolished the whole thing.

Matt ordered the Machaca Tacos.

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I’m pretty sure his plate was clean before I even finished half my burrito. So I can only assume that they were good.

As much as I would have loved dessert, or to even be social afterwards, I was about at my limits. This girl wanted to go home, put on comfy clothes and call it a night. Matt was a sport and obliged.

So the rest of the night I spent on the couch, then quickly bed. I’m such a party animal I know.

But as I mentioned in my previous post, Memorial Day isn’t for us to celebrate having an extra day off, it’s a day to remember the brave ones that gave their lives for us.

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What are you sickness cures?  Clearly mine is Mexican food and margaritas.

Hello my luvs!

I hope you all are doing well.

I’m doing great, because not only do I have Friday’s off (whew my weeks are long), but we also have Memorial Day off, so yay 4 day weekend!!

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If you’ve seen my previous What I Ate Wednesday post, you know my meals have been boorrr-inngg lately.

I mean, when you have to do a post dedicated to eating in your car, things are pretty bad.

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So I also haven’t had time to really experiment, cook, or put much effort into any of my meals. By time I get home from work, taking the time to create new things is not high on my list.

But thank God for Instagram right? I get a lot of ideas and inspirations from there and actually put one to use.

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My creation again for us foodies, may not seem particularly strange, but again, when I get looks from the fiance of “you’re gonna put what on what?”, then I know I have a decent #strangebutgood creation.

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It all kind of fell together perfectly.

I already had plans to roast up a sweet potato for dinner. I also just happened to have received my foodie pen pals package that day. While my potatoes were roasting I opened the package to see what goodies I had gotten. (more of course on my entire package to come later, but you get a teaser) It was very hard not to gobble up all the tasty snacks I was sent, but one little gem particularly caught my eye, and it also reminded me of an Instragram photo I had seen earlier.

Wild HuckleBerry Preserves with Chili.

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I had seen a photo for blueberry jam/goat cheese on a sweet potato and even though I knew I didn’t have goat cheese, I thought adding blueberry jam to my sweet potatoes would be amazing. I do love my sweets.

But when I saw this puppy in my package, I immediately changed gears and knew I wanted to add this to my dinner.

I don’t even know what to call this other then Sweet Potato topped with amazing-ness.

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I really think the combination of everything on top is #strangebutgood. I surprise myself at the things I combine.

This bowl is filled with oven roasted sweet potatoes that I coated with coconut oil and a drizzle of maple syrup, topped with a drizzle of melty peanut butter, chocolate/cinnamon spiked whipped cottage cheese, huckleberry preserves and more cinnamon sprinkle love.

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You can’t even really taste the chili in the preserves, it taste mostly like the sweet berries, which is ok with me and it was absolutely delicious. It was a wonderful addition to the bowl. I have obviously made sweet sweet potatoes before, but have never added fruit or a fruit jam, so this was an amazing taste combination. I will definitely be doing this again.

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I seriously have been so obsessed with roasted squash and potatoes lately.

I’ve eaten so much kabotcha squash in the past week, I may turn into one!

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But for now, I’m just fine with that.

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What have been some of your strangest flavor combinations?

Get ready guys.

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This will be two. Count them two Monday’s where I am just so ecstatic.

If you remember my last MIMM you will know I not only was almost done with school, but I had a pretty epic weekend in terms of making huge progress in my recovery. Seriously, this weekend was like deja vu.

So again, for my Marvelous In My Monday (thanks to the ready to pop Katie ♥), I am going to re-cap on the amazing weekend I had.

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I will start off my saying, I’m not going to lie in saying my huge dinner out last week did not follow with some  heavy thoughts. The amazing thing about where I am now, is yes, I may still have some eating disordered thoughts, but I counter-act them almost immediately. It never affects my food choices, I never restrict, and I know I am doing what I need to do to get healthy.

But let’s get to this past weekend, because guys. Whew. It was a good one.

First off.

I AM DONE WITH CLASS.

This scene will no longer be happening (at least not until I have to start studying for my state exam and CVT license test)

Although I’m not going to lie, I’m going to miss those cute little notes Matt left me.

But I did it guys, and I totally am going to take this opportunity to toot my own horn and say I did amazing. I got a 91% on my final, which got me an A in my class and, guys, a little secret (I have gotten an A in every.single.class)

So of course celebrations were in order. And it started at school.

Our teacher was nice enough to get us a cake to celebrate us being done! And really, what’s a celebration without cake?

Matt and I had already discussed going out to dinner to celebrate and he left the location up to me.

Ok guys, a first happened. I did not have a taste for anything.

Seriously, coming from me, that’s a pretty big deal. I usually have a craving for something, but I for the life of me could not think of anything that sounded good. But after all day of contemplating, and getting advice from my Facebook and Twitter folks, I decided on a place that I had been to with a girlfriend and raved to Matt about, but him and I hadn’t gotten the chance to go yet.

True Food Kitchen is a more natural, organic whole foods restaurant and their food is just so fresh and amazing, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed going there.

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I love that they prep all their food right out in the restaurant. It’s all so open and fresh. And seriously, look at my date, the night was bound to be good.

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We of course had to start with cocktails. I asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested the Ginger Margarita.

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So with that, that’s what I chose, Matt had a Kiltlifter which is a beer from a local brewery.

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There is something about fresh cocktails that make them that much better. And goodness that bartender was kind to me, because he must have poured with a heavy hand because I sure was feeling it.

So to counter act my boozy-ness, we decided to get an appetizer.

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Herb hummus topped with feta and the best pita bread ever. But seriously, this hummus. One of the best things I have put in my mouth. Seriously, I may be over excited, but as soon as the first bite hit our mouths, Matt and I both were just oh my goshing the whole time we were eating it. We actually both made comments tonight how we wanted more. So good.

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For my entree I got the Teriyaki Brown Rice Bowl with Tofu. This is actually what I got last time I was there, part of me wanted to venture out and get something new, but part of me remembered how amazing it was. I’m so glad I got it again, just as amazing as I remembered, however I think next time I will be adventurous and get something new. You never know, I could find a new favorite. But don’t worry, I enjoyed every last bite of this.

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Matt decided to go with the Margherita Pizza.

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Matt, God bless his heart, get’s so excited when he eats something good, that I basically had to beg him to take a break so I could try a piece.

I managed to steal a bite and it was delicious as well and as expected.

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Even though I felt stuffed after dinner, I really wanted to get dessert.

I decided to get the Lemon Ginger Frozen Yogurt, Matt got the Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp.

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Ok, so my frozen yogurt was good. But Matt’s crisp? Dear Lord. I really really wanted to stop at one bite, but I couldn’t. As stuffed as I was, I found so much room for that dessert. I haven’t ordered dessert from a restaurant in so long, I am so glad we decided to that night.

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I will say I went home with a very full belly and a bit of a heavy head, but it always passes and that is one thing I have learned. The uncomfortableness always passes. It was a night of celebration, I enjoyed my food, my company, and my accomplishments. Overall it was an amazing night. Again.

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Do you typically order dessert out?

What’s the best dessert you’ve had at a restaurant?

Hello my love muffins.

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I don’t even know where to begin this post, because honestly, I am bursting with so much emotion right now.

Good emotion, which makes this the perfect time for Katie’s Marvelous In My Monday, because my weekend was so amazing, and I feel so great, that even it being Monday can’t get me down.

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Let’s just start by saying I am so happy to be living a life right now. Does that make sense? Being a slave to an eating disorder for so long, I was not living life. My eating disorder was stopping me from doing so. But I have made leaps and bounds lately and it is just simply amazing.

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Let’s take Sunday night for example.

We have been making it a bit of a routine to hang out with our new friends Brian and Jenna. They were the ones we went out with for frozen yogurt last weekend. During that trip, we talked about how we all love so many different types of food. Sushi, Thai, Mexican, Vegetarian, you name it. We loved it. So we kind of made it a challenge to go to every style together.

So this weekend, sushi was chosen. Yea, like I would ever say no to sushi. We recommended our favorite restaurant and they agreed. (yay!)

Let’s just say I have no shame when it comes to sushi.

You don’t believe me? Pictures can’t even do it justice, but let me tell you what all Matt and I ordered, just for the two of us mind you.

And you can judge all you want, I really don’t care.

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We got edamame, seaweed salad, tuna tataki, yellow tail sashimi and 5 rolls. You heard me. 5 rolls.

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And if you were wondering if we finished it all. We did. Every last bite. I kid you not. No shame. White rice doesn’t scare me, avocado doesn’t scare me. All your nonsense of calories and fat, doesn’t scare me.

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You better believe that roll was fried. It had cream cheese in it to. How dare me, eating so unhealthy, so much fat.

Get over it.

I am so over feeling guilty for enjoying myself. Enjoying my food. Enjoying life. Enjoying just living and not worrying about what is going in my mouth. I was more concerned with laughing with my new friends.

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Oh, I’m sorry. Did I forget to mention I had beer and sake too?

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Guess what we did after? Yup. Frozen yogurt. And I didn’t skimp. One thing I have learned is we all can afford to over eat one night. I don’t look at it as cheating, indulging, or any other “excuse” you want to label it. I look at it as eating. Enjoying good company. And living life.

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Oh, and when you walk into a frozen yogurt place and this is the first thing you see?

Game on.

Giant tub of peanut butter? My kind of place.

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I am so happy with new my found freedom. I’m finally happy again. Happy with life. Just living. Just being. And if I end up with a few extra pounds. So what. News flash folks, being skinny doesn’t make you happy. Yes, I want to lead a healthy lifestyle, but that does not mean I have to have all these rules, and follow them 24/7, and shame myself if I break one. I grew up on bologna, american processed cheese, hot dogs, boxed mac and cheese and who knows what else, and guess what. I’m still healthy today. And not dead yet.

Now I am not snubbing those who lead healthy diets, I’m just saying, don’t obsess over it. And don’t take the joy out of eating. If you have rules, restrictions, boundaries, good foods and bad foods, I’m just saying look deeper into what that means. And ask yourself if it’s worth it.

It may be to you, but to me, I like living on the edge and not having any rules. It’s much more fun.

Stay marvelous loves.

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Do you have rules when it comes to food?