Can I keep it real??

What happens when you have a baby then the things you overlooked about your DH now annoy the mess out of you??? I am a wife how likes to take care of her man. I mean a biblical wife lol. Now I have a prince my son, my cuddle buddy, my love Mister Big Stuff. He's exclusively breastfed and we cuddle at night. So since the birth of my son now I'm feeling extremely vulnerable. I have just looked at my entire life. My babies future everything. Our security, our safety. Its so overwhelming and one thing I know for sure I am DONE having kids lbs. I dont believe in comparing babies so I try not to compare husbands. I am praying and thanking God for better days. I am also claiming a God fearing male mentor for my husband I really believe it would make a world of a difference since he was raised by women. I have been blessed with married strong God fearing women who play no games I love them they have great advice. Lord your will.

A baby boy a decade later

Things are so different this time.....where do I begin. I live my husband, his mom and his sister. Wow round ligament pain, I worked till my last month, my baby refuses a pacifier, wont take a bottle, he reaches for me, cuddles with me and now he's 8months and although he hates car rides we stay on the move!!! Seriously something has awakened in me. I'm so happy to be a mom of an infant. I was extremely sick both pregnancies my insurance covered a midwife both pregnancies imo it's the best way to go. Both times I delivery naturally HOWEVER if a miracle happened and I became pregnant I'd like to see about an epidural YEP I SAID IT!!! I go back and forth being vegan. My husband and I were actually trying to conceive and ran into problems because of my soy intake. PLEASE limit your soy if possible eliminate it. My hormones were out of control. I kept getting a cycle. Like every  week to two weeks. After doing a little research I ate some meat and was preggars in a month! Yes I probably just could've stop the soy but I was also on vacation so I just decided to do some experimenting!!! =)

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME I SHOULDNT'VE LEFT YOU..

Without a dope post to read through!!!! HEEEEEEY! LOL!! If you're reading this thanks for your support!!! WOW where do I began... I COME TO YOU TRANSPARENT!!!

Trying to concieve
Being unsuccessful
Going back to eating meat
Becoming pregnant
Having my baby boy
150 lbs say what now????
Nursing and longing to become vegan again
For the love of PORK BACON

RAW VEGAN???

I've been thinking about introducing raw vegan to my lifestyle. It really seems intriguing. I came across Freelee the banana girl on YouTube and Lonijanes instagram. WOW what a commitment was my first thought but veganism is just that. I'm definitely going to consult my doctor and do more research. I'm going to start with replacing one meal with raw. One of the major reasons I'm considering raw is because I find myself becoming nauseous again after I eat. I experienced this when I wasn't vegan almost 95% of the time. Weather it be restaurant or food I cooked at home. Why is this happening now that I'm 100% vegan. Time for a food journal. HELLO HEALTHY have you tried food journaling? How did it work for you? I'd love to hear from you!

WHAT'S FOR BREAKFAST?

HELLO HEALTHY!! I wanted to share my breakfast with you this morning Tofu Scrambled with veggies and Ezekiel bread with hazelnut butter. I sauteed garlic, broccoli, asparagus and tomatoes. I added my tofu scramble as I've shown you before and POW quick breakfast! Quick because I prepare my veggies ahead of time. =)) Best mom tip ever...buy, cut and cook your organic veggies ahead of time store them in the freezer or fridge depending on how soon you will cook and chop your cooking time in half!!! What are you having for breakfast this morning? I hope you're putting something healthy in your mouth every three hours. OH and my cup of hot water. PLEASE rid yourself of stimulants they are no good for you. You'd be surprised how one cup of hot water in the morning can make you feel just as refreshed. 

Tofu Scramble/Scrambled eggs

SWEAT DON'T SWEAT IT

I won't stay in anyone's gym for hours....for what? I will not kill my self on a dreadful machine NO THANK YOU!! This is my truth I'm not consistent with anything that doesn't make me happy. If I sweat when I'm in the gym that was a gold star workout today if not it's still red carpet workout because guess what I walked in and moved around somehow therefore I workout!!! Ok I do cardio no more than 20-25 mins. I switch to weights and I do 10reps and 3 sets of whatever I feel compelled to that day. It could be squats or a weight machine maybe even both. But I do what makes me happy. If something on the tv is good or my playlist is giving me life I'll stay on the treadmill. If I'm bored I split it up 10 mins on there than 10 mins on the bike. DONE. With my weights I use weights that accommodate me to get my reps and sets done!! I may take a class but I'm not staying in your class an entire hour. I'm sweating in the first half I'm out. For example Zumba for 20min and Yoga for 15min. WHOOOHOO GOLD STAR!!! I'll see you tomorrow! HELLO HEALTHY! What works for you? I'd love to hear from you?

WHAT'S COOKING

TOFU SCRAMBLED

HELLO HEALTHY!!

I thought I would miss my egg sandwiches but not even!! Try this Tofu Scramble and tell me what you think!!! 

1/2 Pack of Organic Non-GMO firm Tofu
1 TBSP NUTRITIONAL YEAST
1/2 TSP TURMERIC
1/2 TSP ONION POWDER
1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER
1/8 TSP BLACK SALT (gives an aroma of an egg) 
1/8 TSP BLACK PEPPER
1/2 TBSP MAYO
1/2 TBSP MILK (Almond, rice)


I shop at Indian grocers for my seasonings. I'm sure you can also buy online.

Drain and press water from tofu crumble and place in a bowl. Add all of the dry ingredients fold in be sure to distribute seasonings evenly but don't mush tofu you want the look of a scrambled egg. Add mayo and milk again fold in. Taste and see if it's seasoned enough for you. If you need to add table salt (not black salt)add a pinch at a time. 

Restaurant Hop Alert

Yesterday my favorite vegan spot was closed. =( I searched for vegan in my phone and Falafill popped up. FALAFILL GENIUS NAME!! As I walked in not looking at the windows I assumed you could either order ala carte or buffet. This place has a 4 step process which will be easy after reading this post lol. 1 Choose what type of falafel 2 Choose pita or bowl 3 Choose a side fries, soup etc 4 Fill in your toppings from the bar. ONE WORD= HEAVEN!!! FOUR WORDS= OWNED BY A WOMAN!! YAAAAAAAAS GIRL POWER!!! Ok focus....I ordered the vegan Falafel in a Pita with a soup and I piled on hummus, cabbage, black beans and corn,  tomato and cucumber, garlic sauce and I'm sure that's not all. The owner actually took my order and she was pleasant. Even after I asked like 100x's “is this vegan"? BTW everything on the bar IS VEGAN! Listen it was so DELICIOUS I had to make myself not go back later that evening. I mean DISCIPLINE PEOPLE! However I can't wait to go back!! HEY HEALTHY!! How do you like your Falafel??? I'd love to hear from you?

The Nile

My current binge Hummus and Falafel's!! MMMMM The olive oil is an added healthy bonus but it really tastes good with hummus! Ok I was unsuccessful with my falafel. I didn't know you have to seriously deep fry them which makes them taste delicious that is.  My hummus was amazing but since I didn't follow a recipe or write down how I made it the second time I prepared it....well it tasted horrible. With that being said I'm going to try it again and write the recipe down so I can pass it on to you. Lastly the food here is amazing not only the hummus I've also had the Makluba it lasted me for two days. Diva(my daughter) had the Arayis sandwich she ate half one day and the other half the next day and raved how delish it was. I mean how much do you live for food that sits in all it's glory overnight MMMMMMM!! My husband had the baked spinach pie and he loved it too. This place is cute and cozy the wait staff doesn't greet you traditionally with a Hi and how many, your server won't tell you her name if you don't ask. Oh and don't even think that you can keep getting pita if you have hummus left over there is a limit THEY AIN'T GOT TIME FOR DAT!! LOL but nonetheless the food is amazing. =)) HELLO HEALTHY!! What are you bingeing on this week? I'd love to hear from you.

Part one of my Vegan must haves.

WHAT THE GMO??

Genetically Modified Organisms or (GMO) are organisms that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Using DNA technology, the molecules are combined to create a set of genes, and then the altered DNA is transferred to give it new genes, thus GMOs are constituents of genetically modified foods.
Read more at http://skinnyms.com/the-low-down-on-non-gmo-and-what-it-means-to-your-body/#bOdBtzQSIOcdr3pY.99

I mean this site really sums it up eating GMO foods attack your kidney and liver amongst other things. She also has a list you can download of non-gmo foods...LOOK Be Careful and read labels! Your health is priceless!! HELLO HEALTHY!! Do you purchase Organic? What's your take on GMO I'd love to hear from you.

RESTAURANT HOP ALERT!!!!

Ok Native foods my all time fav!!! I'm so excited they are expanding their locations!! I love it. My non vegan Diva loves their food and I really think they are the reason my hubby decided to become vegetarian!!! =)) Take anon vegan here and have them eat the chicken sandwich mmmmm and listen I love corn beef Reuben and they make it the best here once l ate it for almost a week straight! Whose a happy girl I AM!!! ##yayme HELLO HEALTHY!! Have you tried this place what did you think? I'd love to hear from you and your food recommendations.

Things I have to have as a Vegan.

Alot of you have been asking what do I use for this and that. So I made a video just for you. The websites I love to use are A1supplements.com and vitacost.com I switch back and forth depending on what I need or which site has it cheaper. HELLO HEALTHY! What are some of your must haves? I'd love to hear from you.

A little prayer

Yesterday I missed breakfast so by lunch I was starving. I said a little prayer like Lord I hope they have some veggies or at least soup. They had both I found my whole life in like two bowls of vegetarian soup mmmmm they were full of beans too. They served mixed veggies that I threw in my soup I was a happy girl. It really would help if I could bring my lunch and store it somewhere safely but since my job provides lunch it's impossible. Now I'm claiming they will have more vegan options because not everybody wants chicken and smothered this and that!!! =)) And people not all vegans want salad so when I say I'm vegan please stop showing me your salads you made lol I eat side dishes. Honestly I'm going to be that woman who keeps a cooler with her rusher she goes. Hello Healthy!! Are you always prepared? What do you do incase of an vegan emergency?

Naturalista

If you would've told me years ago I'd be a no perm having vegan I would've laughed out loud!! Yet one day my daughter watched me perm my hair and she simply asked me “why are you putting that in your hair". Mind you I never our one in hrs and I talked against it constantly. So I had no answer therefore that was the last time I permed my hair. My husband helped me cut all the perm out and from then on I didn't put anything in my hair that wasn't natural so this lead to me not wanting to put anything in my body that wasn't natural. Going back natural was so exciting. I wore bows and tired scarves around my mini fro. My hair began to grow like crazy! I never knew my hair was so curly. WHY haven't I done this sooner???? I'm still a wiggy at heart lol I LOVE WIGS they are so fun!! But I'll never put glue in my head again. All this time we were taught don't get your hair wet. PLEASE NATURALISTAS WATER IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!! =)) Keep a spray bottle handy and never comb your dry hair. Always detangle while it's wet and slippery with conditioner. Use natural shampoo and conditioner ones with no sulfate, silicon, alcohol and waxes. Have fun with your natural hair journey and feel free to ask me anything. Becoming vegan has been just as exciting I plan to show you here. Hello Healthy!! Have you dropped the creamy crack? How long has it been and what made you do it?

Why vegan.

I became vegan after being a serious carnivore. But I hated how bloated I felt and started becoming nauseous after almost every meal. I saw myself gaining as much weight as I weighed when I was pregnant with my daughter. UNACCEPTABLE. I became vegan in 2013 but before transitioning I ate only fish and veggies for four months. After doing a cleanse such as the Daniels fast my palette was clean. I was so hungry tofu tasted like chocolate cake! Tofu tasted horrible to me when I wasn't vegan. Now that I'm 100% vegan I get asked alot of questions. So I created this blog to share how easy my journey has been. I'll include my highly requested recipes with you also. So this is for you my family and friends. Hello Healthy!! When did you decide to become vegan and why? I love to hear from you.