Sleep like a rock diffuser blend

I don't know about you but sometimes (most times!) I have issues sleeping.  My mind runs with her #rpms on red line overload and it's hard to idle down.

This helps!

It's my current go to #bedtime #diffuserblend!  Combine it with some #deepbreathing techniques and I'm #sleepinglikearock in no time! ✨🌙 

 

#lavender #cedarwood #diffuser #doterra #essentialoils #oils #addictedtooils #holistichealth #holistichealing #blossomsunited #rocksolidvibes #rocksolidvibestribe #newblogpost #apennyformyglutenfreethoughts

Some days you puke up your tacos...

 

Some days you puke up your tacos...

I'd like to tell you all I always have it under control... but that would be a lie I wouldn't even believe.

There are days when the pain hits so hard I sweat, I freeze, I shake, I puke... it is what it is, it's the life of a #gutsygirl. 

It is a chance to be #brave.  It is a sign from my body to chill the f out and listen.

I've been telling my family that I need a break.  I'm doing too much, I can feel it.  Did I listen to myself?  Eventually when I couldn't keep my tacos in my belly I did. 

I just wanted to share with you all that it's not always good days.  But those cloudy days are the days you can find the #silverlining! After all, tomorrow is another day and you can always make more tacos!  

#gutsygirl #celiac #lyphocyticcolitis #autoimmunehotmess #trustyourgut #tellyourstory #findthesilverlining #achancetobebrave #thatshowasuperherolearnstofly #alwaysfindthesilverlining #painintopower

Maintain your vehicle so your soul can shine!

 

YES!!... I'm digging deep into self love and nourishing the emotional and mental aspects of my being...

BUT...

I'm a gutsy car girl..

And I firmly believe in maintaining all vehicles!

Of course I'm going to get a good coat of wax on to protect the beauty of my exterior.

Of course I'm going to use the right fuel.

Of course I'm going to change my oil when needed.

Of course I'm going to make sure to check all pressures.

If I neglect any of these things it could be disastrous!

I guess my point is don't drive around in a clearly neglected vehicle.  It's dangerous and no good!

Your body is your soul's vehicle... don't ever neglect that... you'll feel (and look) like shit!

And any work you do soul-wise will be pointless.

Always always always fill your tank... in all aspects of life.

Make a green smoothie, get on your yoga mat, punch the hell out of your bag, drink enough water... do whatever it is YOU need to do to feel good about YOU!

Call me materialistic, but when I get behind the wheel of my red race car and feel the horsepower under my foot I feel fabulous about life... I can do anything!

I don't feel that in my rainy day 1999 Saturn.

It's like that whether we want to admit it or not...

You've got to feel good in your skin.  You've got to maintain your vehicle so you can shine and have enough energy and high vibes to take on the world.

I recently read this...

A body without a soul is a corpse.

A soul without a body is a ghost.

Friends, think about this...seperately they are both dead.. but together they are fabulous!

 

For me, my journey had to start with nourishing my body because that's what gutsy girls do... but now that that's well maintained (on a daily basis) I can make sure my soul is ready to race too!! 

Lessons from colitis... my love/hate relationship with colitis...

 

It's been three years since colitis tried to take my intestines, my light, and quite honestly, my life... I won, and am still winning, most days anyway! 😉💪🏼

 It is so true that you don't know how to stand up until you've been knocked down.  I've cried, laughed, grown, and learned so many lessons on my way back up.  

Here's some of them in no particular order...

1. You're always stronger than you think... and every struggle is a chance to be brave. 
2. You find out who you're friends are... not everyone's going to get it, you don't need those people.
3. Nothing is worth sacrificing your health.... NOTHING!
4. Trust your gut...that bitch knows what's up!
5. Food is the best medicine or the worst poison... you choose.
6. Pain equals perspective...
7. Tell your story... you never know who you are inspiring, or saving.
8. Always, always, always find the silver lining.
9. Listen to your body before it has to scream at you.
10. Stress destroys you... manage that shit! 
11. It's ok to rest
12. Never underestimate the power of some deep breaths.
13. Gutsy girls can still drink red wine, and tequila too! 😘
14. I knew you didn't need gluten, but you don't need dairy either... in fact it's kinda gross! 
15. Lettuce is so overrated... eat some real leafy greens!
16. Happy girls are not only the prettiest, they're the healthiest too.
17. You need to take responsibility for you own health and save your own little self.
18. A medical degree doesn't necessarily a doctor make... find a real doctor that you trust and gets you and your health goals.
19. Salt water has the power to make everything better... need to find yourself and your power again?...head to the beach!
20. A punching bag is a necessity... gutsy girl life can be frustrating!
21. If you don't have enough energy to punch... that's ok, get on your yoga mat instead!
22. Makeup makes your illness invisible, which can be good or bad.
23. It's ok to say no, not today, or not ever.
24. Invest in your health or later you will be forced to invest in your illness.
25. Yes, it always could be worse, BUT... you don't always have to be thankful that you don't have it worse... some days it gets you, and that's ok... let it, and try again tomorrow.
26. Most people walk around feeling like total shit and don't even realize how amazing they could feel.... IF they ate the way their bodies needed them to.
27. Green smoothies make everything run a lot smoother.
28. Parts will just keep breaking if you don't fix the real problem.
29. Your digestive system fuels your entire body...If it's not functioning, nothing else is!
30. Nutrition and digestive health have an insanely profound effect on mental health. 

So yes, #fuckcolitis and the way it changed my life... 

However; remember, always find the silver lining... so at the same time; be grateful for colitis and all the ways it changed my life! These are lessons my stubborn little ass wouldn't have learned if I hadn't been forced to... so for that I am forever thankful. 

My Favorite Gluten Free & Vegan Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

🍪Oh these cookies... they demand a kick ass #yoga session and a blog post! #canteatjustone #canteatjustthree 😱😉😂 #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #coconutoil #enjoylife #gutsygirl #celiac #apennyformyglutenfreethoughts #thisrecipeneedstobeshared #chocolatechipcookies #myfoodcanstilltasteamazing

Sometimes you just need the comfort of a soft gooey fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookie...  

But for some of us (shout out to all my gutsy girls!) that comfort seems pretty elusive.

I can help!

I'm telling you guys, these cookies WILL. MELT. YOU! 

Gluten Free & Vegan Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies 

2 1/3 C *Gluten Free Flour Blend (Sarah's)

1 t Baking Powder

1/2 t Baking Soda

1/2 t Sea Salt

3/4 C Organic Brown Sugar

1/2 C Organic Cane Sugar

1/2 C Coconut Oil- softened

2 T Pure Maple Syrup- room temp

2 t Pure Vanilla

1/4 C Unsweetened Coconut Milk- room temp

1 C Chocolate Chips- I LOVE Enjoy Life

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a medium bowl sift together the flour, powder, soda, and salt.  In a large bowl cream the coconut oil with the sugars.  Add the syrup, vanilla, and milk, and stir.  Add the flour mixture and chips and stir until combined.  Place tablespoon sized balls an inch apart on your baking sheet.  Slightly flatten with a spoon, they won't spread while baking so keep that in mind.  Bake for 8-10 minutes... don't overbake, they are meant to be soft and gooey!  Cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a cooking rack to cool completely.

For all my friends that are just interested in this recipe because it is vegan but they don't need to worry about gluten (lucky bitches 😂😘)... comment below to let the rest of you lucky peeps know how the recipe works subbing regular all purpose flour.  I obviously don't know and am not about to attempt to find out..That shit ain't allowed in my kitchen!😂 😉

I can't take all the credit for this recipe... head over here for the original recipe and all sorts of fabulous gfness including more info on this flour blend that I can't live without!...

*Sarah Bakes Gluten Free Flour Blend*

2 C Brown Rice Flour

1 C Sweet White Sorghum Flour

1 C Potato Starch

1/2 C Tapioca Flour/Starch

2 1/2 t Xanthan Gum

Sift everything together really, really well! Store in an airtight container (I use a giant mason jar) and use for EVERYTHING!

This is how I make this... check the link for other options! 😉 

Why Kids Yoga?.... confidence rather than competitiveness

 

It's no secret that I'm crazy passionate about kids yoga...I could go on and on about why I think little bodies and minds can benefit from yoga! One of my most favorite reasons is the way it helps build a sense of confidence rather than competitiveness.  One of my most important rules when I teach any of my kids classes is; YOU BE YOU!  Don't worry about what your neighbor is doing.  Kids need an athletic outlet like this. No one is going to win or lose... we are literally all just going to get moving, breathing deep, and having fun! In a seemingly big world where everything is so competitive it must be so refreshing for the kiddos to simply get some exercise and not have anxiety about being the best all the time! 

#lilyogis #yogakids #preschoolteacher #kidsyogateacher

Weekend Wisdom... the body achieves what the mind believes.

 

#weekendwisdom 

I get so many questions about how I do it, let alone with a smile on my face.  It's because I decided to...That's the big secret! 

I decided I wouldn't let it all slowly kill my body or my soul.  I decided I was #stronger than my conditions.  I decided I would live a full life both despite and because of them.  I decided I would not take pharmaceuticals.  I decided I would become the healthiest I have ever been... I would #eatclean, #fuelmybody with only what it runs on, move that body to manage stress, and take care of this precious vehicle that drives my soul around. I decided to not let anyone or anything that interfered with this touch me.  I decided to get better!  I decided so many things and I keep making those same decisions everyday.

It's not always easy, that's for damn sure, but it's always worth it! Your body can do anything you set your mind to... trust me, I'm living, breathing proof! 

#gutsygirl #celiac #celiaclife #colitis #lymphocyticcolitis #autoimmunehotmess #glutenfree #dairyfree #yogi #giveyourbodysomelove #goodvibesonly #thatshowasuperherolearnstofly #alwaysfindthesilverlining