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At 400 pounds I was pretty much only sedentary. It hurt to move. My joints ached. My feet hurt. My back hurt. Even my neck hurt. So I laid on the couch and binged watched TV shows for many years. Gossip Girl. Ugly Betty. Six Feet Under. Every version of Stargate. Hours and hours of TV. Naps all day and sleeping till noon. 📺 * I threw my back out a little while ago. It was probably three weeks of being fairly immobile. Then I got sick. For over a month I was couch bound with a heating pad on almost always. That's a big difference from the very active I usually am. I used to bike for cardio and move all day but I haven't been able to do much lately. It's messed with my head big time. It's felt like I'm back in that old routine of laying on the couch and binge watching TV again. The 400 pound body again. 😑 * This small setback has felt big. In my head I feel like I've gained everything back that I worked so hard to shed. I've started to feel down that I haven't been able to be as active as I'd like to be. Life happens. Fluctuations in weight happen. You don't gain 200 pounds overnight or even in a month. But it damn sure feels that way at times. It's okay to take a break when your body is telling you to. It's okay to not push yourself when you need to slow down. It's okay to feel down even. I've been reminding myself that my body's needs are more important than the vanity of shape. Give yourself the grace to rest when you need it and listen to your body. That grace means the difference between pushing yourself with punishment and acknowledging the need for healing. 😊 * * * * * #weightlossjourney #myweightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlossstory #transformationtuesday #weightlosssupport #weightlosscommunity #weightlossbeforeandafter #beforeandafter #sidebyside #wlstories #menshealth #fitnessjourney #obesetobeast #extremeweightloss #healthandwellness @wlstories

Meet the Waffdilla. It's a quesadilla made on a waffle maker. Perfectly sealed edges, crispy, pockets of filling, and you can slice it into these perfect little dippers! I filled mine with @daiyafoods cheese and refried beans. What will you put in your Waffdilla?!? 🤤

Cashew Mac sittin on a @beyondmeat burger with homemade buffalo sauce. @angelicbakehouse sprouted wheat bun for the epic meal time win! 🌱 * Proof that Vegan food is more than just lawn clippings. 💁🏼‍♂️ * * * * #veganburger #veganburgers #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganlife #vegansofig #veganfoodie #veganmacncheese #vegandishes #vegandinner #veganvultures #highproteinvegan #vegancommunity #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #crueltyfreefood #veganiseasy #govegan

Smoked cashew butter recipe. This is one you need to try and try on everything. Wait until you see all the things I've been eating it with! It's got just enough heat to let you know you ate something awesome and a pleasant smoke flavor that isn't overpowering. Pairs great with food. 🌶 * I used my @blendtec with the Twister Jar, but you can use a food processor or other high speed blender. If you don't have the Twister Jar yet you need it. 60 seconds for a smooth nut butter, and you don't need to scrape the sides! 🌱 * 1 1/2 cups raw cashew 1 cup raw walnut 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 dried ancho chili peppers 1 dried chili arbol pepper 4 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp liquid smoke 1/2 tsp salt * Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread cashew and walnut on baking sheet. Bake for 15 min. Add coconut flakes and bake another 5 min. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. 🌱 * Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Some food processors can take up to 10 min to reach the smooth stage. Just be patient and don't add water to try and thin it. Water will make the nut butter seize. You can add oil 1 tsp at a time if your nuts aren't getting smooth. 🌶 * If you want more heat feel free to play around with type and amount of dried peppers. Don't reconstitute them. Leave then dry. * * * * * * * * #nutbutter #nutbutteraddict #glutenfreerecipes #simplerecipes #madefromscratch #healthyrecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeeats #veganlove #vegantreats #veganbombs #highproteinvegan #govegan #veganiseasy #veganvultures #veganfoodshare @forksoverknives

Orange vanilla pancakes recipe. Light, fluffy, vegan, and just enough orange flavor to be delicious without being overpowering. Hit that save button so you can make it later! Tag me when you make it so I can shout out your kitchen creation. 🍊 * 2 Tbl ground flax 4 Tbl water 1 cup natural orange juice 1/2 cup @theoatyeah 1 Tbl vanilla 3 Tbl avocado oil 2 Tbl maple syrup 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 Tbl corn starch 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbl orange zest 🍊 * Mix together the flax and water. Set aside. 🌱 * Mix together all wet ingredients except the soaking flax. In a separate bowl whisk together the dry ingredients including the orange zest. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until some dry remains. Fold in the soaked flax until no dry is visible. Cook 1/4 cup of batter on an oiled griddle, pan, or skillet. Serve! 🥞 * * * * * * #brekkie #pancakes #pancakestack #foodstagram #veganbreakfast #veganbreakfastideas #orange #breakfastideas #breakfastclub #veganpancakes #vegancommunity #veganfoodshare #veganrecipe #brunching #brunchathome #stayathome @forksoverknives

Bruschetta on sourdough with a balsamic reduction drizzle. 😊 * Things on toast. 💁🏼‍♂️ * * * * * #veganrecipes #veganeats #veganfoodie #sourdoughbread #bruschetta #toast #vegansofig #veganfoodshare @forksoverknives

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The Crow Moon is the last full moon of winter and is a symbol of rebirth, growth, and beginnings.

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