9/20 From Your Oven With Lovin
Image Courtesy of Diaryofavegan.com
PETA just released The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet and I think it is pretty brilliant. Whether you are vegan or not, this cheat sheet offers practical, cost effective ways to bake without eggs or dairy products. Why not try? Making pancakes without eggs will make them cholesterol free. Baking brownies using bananas instead of eggs or cows milk will make them light, fluffy and oh so moist. This is a free and easy way to learn how to bake without using any animal products. We have a choice and it just got easier. I plan on printing out the cheat sheet and keeping it where I keep my cook books for the next time I want to whip up some lovin from the oven.
The Kale Trail Update
On Friday I experienced my first ever 10 mile run. Even though I had run nine miles the week before, ten felt momentous…..like a defining moment and landmark. In preparation, I replaced my shoes, readied my favorite running outfit and bought more gels. We packed lunches, water, hydrating drinks and dry clothes. It was like packing to go out of town without really going anywhere. What I didn’t prepare for was the fear I would feel before I ever began to run. As we drove to the Metropark I felt my anxiety level ratchet up. I finally blurted out how frightened I was which made me feel small and start to cry. Evidently my demons came along for the run and they were making it clear that I had no business pretending to be someone who could run ten miles. I heard them and allowed them several minutes of space in my mind where they didn’t belong. As we approached the park I realized that I could simmer in that unwelcome feeling of fear and insecurity, most likely sabotaging the success of this significant run, or I could trust myself, my training and allow myself to believe that I was worthy of such success. I chose option B. I did it. I ran ten miles and it felt amazing.
Have a delicious day.
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, Kale Trail update, plant based diet, the Kale Trail Update, The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet, trying vegetarian, vegan baking, vegan challenge, vegan wannabe
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:50 pm
Congrats! Your phrase “without really going anywhere” isn’t true…you did go somewhere! You acknowledged your fear and just let it be there while you questioned and trusted and tried, and you reached a better place physically, mentally and spiritually. Honestly and truly you are inspiring to any of us facing fears and wondering if we can get someplace too.
November 11th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Nik,
Your encouragement during this half marathon journey has been like Gatorade for my brain. Thank you.