tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80340947328519592232024-03-05T04:35:22.221-08:00Life: How I Run ItBecome Something BetterStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-16006818956860623392014-10-05T22:29:00.002-07:002014-10-07T07:24:47.375-07:00The Enchantments
Introduction:
Words cannot properly
describe, and no photo will ever do justice to the landscape and experience
recounted below. It is something people must see for themselves. Without first-hand
experience The Enchantments is something a mind cannot comprehend.
The night of our arrival:
Cruising through the gorge,
across the Columbia River, and up into the hills. Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-23671254029702715612014-04-04T21:26:00.000-07:002014-04-04T21:27:06.288-07:00About Love...
I have these ideas about love. What it is, how I like it,
and what I do to show it.
Before I get going, I’ll remind you that this is a
blog…’nough said?
I have loved a lot of people, and there is a good chance if
you are reading this that I love you; or you love me…maybe the feeling is
mutual? This blabber-fest does not pertain strictly to “romantic love” mostly
because I do not truly Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-63478367161113949012014-03-27T15:11:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:21:10.358-07:00Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry-Coconut Frosting
Look! Cookies!
It has been a long time...
I haven't written since last year. I don't really know why.
My mind and body kind of went off the rails and I am trying to find my way
back.
I figure I’ll start back up with something that everyone
likes…COOKIES.
I made theses gems for Valentine’s Day this year. HOT TIP: I
love Valentine’s Day. It is so fun; making treats and giving Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-82007409687449696792013-10-10T11:28:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:23:46.685-07:00Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
It’s been a while…but I have a headache and I can’t focus on
anything…So I am going to scratch down a recipe.
2 Acorn Squash (Or other sweet/tasty squash)
1 can Coconut milk (other milks are fine too, but straight
up coconut adds a layer of flavor)
1 Md-Lg Carrot
1 Stalk Celery
1-2 Cloves Garlic
¼ Cup Onion (any kind, including green)
1-2 Cups Water
1 Bouillon Cube
(Sub Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-34326048990032890782013-06-28T09:15:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:24:12.861-07:00Onward and Downward!
Go here, buy stuff.
A few photos to show you all where I found myself at 5 weeks
from show day. I had a good pinch. I have been guided by great people and
decide to pay for the lovely Dani Taylor from veganproteins.com to handle my
meal plan for the final 6 weeks. Instead of spending my weekend determining
what to eat and when I completely rely on someone else to use their knowhow and
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-81419395537412572013-06-21T15:19:00.002-07:002014-03-27T16:25:07.088-07:00The Important People
Most of the people we encounter come and go; friends, pen
pals, some family, teammates, loves…the fact that all of these people do not
remain constant does not make them any less important. Everyone we encounter
helps shape how we develop and the choices we make in our everyday lives.
My Brother. Taught me everything about sailing.
One cute dude that smiles at you can change the Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-19032179625579458422013-06-19T13:16:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:25:44.483-07:00Brussels Sprouts
Tossed and Covered
My mom is always saying, “I found a new Brussels Sprouts
recipe.” My first question is always, “Oh yeah, how many ingredients?” I like
most of my vegetables pretty simple…just how they come, with some salt and
pepper…I eat sprouts 3-4 times per week regularly. They are just so freaking
good, and easy. Here is what I do…
Turn pan on medium heat
Cut the end off the Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-57446875313596143162013-06-13T22:54:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:28:38.113-07:00Raging
Oh Lord...
So, I struggled. 6 weeks of painful, self-inflicted mind
games and loads of bullshit. My body was out of whack, my mind followed, and my
focus seemed non-existent. I spent that time going through the motions. (Albeit
important, load bearing, fat burning motions…but in a heartless and gutless
manner, it seemed.)
*NEWS FLASH*
I’M BACK, BITCHES!
I have reached a whole new Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-58854102569610362892013-05-20T23:17:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:34:54.612-07:00Triple X-Posed
Chest is looking good, legs look a bit better.
Because I knew you were sitting at your computer, or browsing FB on your phone thinking..."I haven't seen Stephanie standing around half naked lately...
I'll get to that...
First check out plantbuilt.com and donate some money...or read the athlete profiles. Yep. Anything helps.
But first you have to look at some random photos of food Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-12981771687218688172013-05-17T10:34:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:36:30.301-07:00Losing It
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I've gotten lost a bit in the past 3 weeks. I am drowning in all of the commitments I have made to different people and organizations. I feel restless inside my living situation, and am generally overwhelmed.
I am sitting at work, just waiting for e-mails to roll in...so I'm using the time to write this shit for the world to read. For whatever reason, I think it might help.
The solutionStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-42149950445732673022013-04-29T21:02:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:37:23.331-07:00Berry CobblerI made this the other day. It was a treat. I did not regret eating it, even though I know I shouldn't have.
Berry Gooooodness:
4-5 Cups fresh or frozen berries (I used black and rasp for this)
1/3 Cup evaporated cane juice
1/3 Cup wide chip coconut flakes
Mix that all in a bowl and put it in a baking dish. (Round, Pie, Square, Rectangle...)
Crumbly Top:
4 Handfuls Rolled Oats
1/4 FlourStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-23067861308037585042013-04-17T13:08:00.002-07:002014-03-27T16:37:58.913-07:00Protein PuddingI love protein shakes...BUT in an effort to get creative with my snacks I looked up different protein puddings and such. Many call for nut butters (teehee <--Not mature enough) and other ingredients...Too much fat, too many calories, and too much effort!!!!
I need these snacks to be low in calories and simple.
1.5-2 Scoops Plant Fusion (Any flavor but Choco Raspberry, also Plant Fusion Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-90062445122939559782013-04-16T20:17:00.003-07:002014-03-27T16:38:45.977-07:00Cajun Crusted Soy CurlsSoy Curls are amazing. If you have never had them, I highly recommend ordering some. (Unless you live in the Portland area you can pick them up at tons of places.)
1/2 Cup Dry Soy Curls
Warm water
1 Tsp+ Cajun Seasoning
Ketchup (Optional)
Preheat Oven to 400
Rehydrate Soy Curls in warm water, (about 10 minutes, follow package directions if you can't figure it out.)
Drain, add seasoning
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-16252246825952139442013-04-16T20:02:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:39:28.261-07:00Creamy Lentil and Broccoli SoupI just made this up...It was delicious.
Makes 2 large servings, each worth:
186 Calories
31g Carbs
3g Fat
12g Protein
1/3 Cup Lentils
1 Large Stalk of Broccoli
Half a Chick'n Boullion Cube
Water
1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
2 Small Carrots - Grated
Salt and Pepper
Turmeric
Garlic Powder
In a medium saucepan add the lentils, boullion, and cut stem of the broccoli to the pot. Include 1.5 Cups ofStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-347708077481182902013-04-15T23:16:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:40:58.702-07:00Mini Update
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They say a picture is worth 1,000 words...
The lighting from the middle photos (2 weeks ago) is better and I like them better, even though I'm technically fatter.
A few notes:
I lost 1.4 Pounds
Increased Lean Mass by .4 Pounds
Lost 1.8 Pounds of Fat
Lost .81% of Body Fat
Not the result I truly wanted for 2 weeks worth of work, but still good. I have a brand new workout which I started Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-13224559938390760412013-04-11T09:42:00.001-07:002013-04-11T09:52:39.753-07:00HonestyI was watching too much TV recently and made this note in my phone.
There is too much dramatic irony on TV. It teaches people to create it their own in lives.
Do right by yourself; be forthcoming with information and details. This does not mean say whatever is on your mind at all times, but rather present facts so that people have the ability to make decisions based on whole truths.
It Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-19864689235826899452013-04-05T23:28:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:50:10.663-07:00Progress…The Saga Continues
Ok so, I need to post about stuff that happened a week ago.
I think you’ll survive. Its like the olden days…with really old news; like when
you see someone reading a newspaper…and all you can think is…”No? No internet,
television, or radio? You need day old news?”
My pincher was out of town and I am puppy sitting away from
my lovely sister who I contract to take awkward photos of me inStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-64585569859907074492013-03-21T15:23:00.002-07:002014-03-27T16:51:13.468-07:00The SLAW Formula
Standard Slaw Fixin's
I have this thing for slaw. I think of something to make for
dinner, and then have to decide what will accompany it, many times it is shredded vegetables in some sort of dressing. I love slaw. It is so
simple and sweet, tangy and tasty. I mix up tons of different things and call
it slaw…but here is my basic formula:
Tablespoon or so of FAT:
Vegan Mayo
Olive Oil
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-73729561717383934322013-03-18T23:39:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:52:10.053-07:00Progress; Plus Lunch
Ok Folks! I am combining the progress and planning results.
So you are going to see the food and my nearly nuuuuuudness…so I apologize in
advance.
It has been two weeks and this is what is going on…Oh
calipers and your inconsistency. I just want to be fatless so there are no
questions.
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-6991539471860332412013-03-14T14:50:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:52:37.403-07:00Getting (Bike) Dressed
I should be filing…but…
1.
It makes my back hurt, and
2.
It’s boring as hell
So I am going to write about how I get dressed to go biking
in cold weather. It was super nice yesterday, which required only shorts and a
jersey…but the weather for next week looks lame, so it might be back to the
sleeves, pants, Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-41956630676009743122013-03-07T21:02:00.001-08:002014-03-27T16:53:06.901-07:00Mushroom, Asparagus, and Spinach Bowl with Homemade Seitan
Super quick and easy weeknight recipe. If you don't make your seitan at home, it is just as easy to pick up a container at the store, or add some other form of protein. Or just drink a shake on the side. It takes more than 5 minutes, but I like to call it 5 minute food--Just because it is so simple.
1 cup Chopped Mushrooms
1 cup Chopped Asparagus
3 slices Homemade Seitan
Chopped Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-70556469105679443762013-03-07T16:02:00.000-08:002014-03-27T16:53:47.381-07:00Prepare --> Succeed
Planning:
For years I have heard my mother say, “Prior planning
prevents piss poor performance.” Usually in regard to doing homework, some
sports related, or forgetting to bring a coat in the middle of winter. It is
true; she was right and I use this as a mantra. I lead a relatively busy life,
so planning, organization, and preparation are keys to my success.
I’m in the beginning stages Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-37981721366006307522013-03-01T22:57:00.000-08:002014-03-27T16:54:06.185-07:00PROGRESSI said I would post my progress after my pinch today. So
here it is. If you haven’t read my long winded version about what’s going on,
check out the following two posts about BEING UGLY and FAT-->FIT.
Uggo Report:
I met with a Natropathic Dermatologist today. We discussed
the history of my face and what kinds of changes, I have gone through in the
past 2-3 years.
· &Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-39208265938903377572013-03-01T12:47:00.000-08:002014-03-27T16:55:10.682-07:00Black and White
This has been bothering me lately…
People watch a movie or two…read an article, a blog post, or
some other form of media and determine they should attempt being vegan.
Some folks last days, weeks, months, and others years…before
deciding that they can no longer go without chomping the flesh, wearing, or
slathering on the byproducts of this planet’s beings.
How can you decide in an Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034094732851959223.post-28628158626678820982013-02-28T15:28:00.000-08:002014-03-27T16:55:25.638-07:00Fat --> Fit : Trade that A for an I
Late 2012 I was asked if I had any interest in participating
with a team of vegan athletes in a body building, figure and bikini
competition. Since I was in high school cheerleading I had interest in
competing in a fitness competition. I have since abandoned the desire to dance
around like an idiot in some fucking weird costume, sneakers and fluffy crew
socks…but I still want to build my bodyStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115444759194603842noreply@blogger.com0