Some days I think I am certifiable.
Side note: Bat-shit crazy is actually the name of the group text between my mom, sisters, and me.
So… we know I tore my ACL. How about 6 days later I decided I’d still participate in a 22 mile bike ride? I mean… I’d already registered and paid the fee…
Vegas was so mad she would barely speak to me.
Post-race with the awesome stranger-friends who stuck with me through the ride.
It was actually fine. I think it helped workout out some of the swelling. As long as I don’t do any side-to-side motion, I can move about as I please… as long as it’s just biking and walking (and it’s a bit slow and involves a teensy limp).
If it’s not a BAD tear, you can try to rehab it. I’ve sent my MRI to the guy that fixed the ligament in my ankle with PRP to see what he thinks… *fingers crossed*
On to the food! Check out my (Mon)day of eats and join Jenn’s WIAW baby over at Arman’s today!
Breakfast:
I had my usual morning cocktail and sludge.
We went for yogurt bowls at breakfast today. It was a sort of #strangebutgood concoction… I wasn’t sure if Vegas would eat the purple sweet potato on top, but she actually said she loved it!
In the bowl:
- 1/2 C greek yogurt
- 1/2 scoop Growing Naturals Chocolate Rice protein powder
- 1/4 almond milk
- 1/2 T cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Toppings: purple sweet potato, blueberries, Cheerios
Lunch:
This is how you do a quickie chicken salad! I mixed mine with tzatziki… Vegas intervened and mixed hers with mustard and mayo. You can’t win ’em all… 😉
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDgsvDcGjQY/
Dinner:
I still love to make my Cauliflower Pizza crust. It’s a few years old, and one of the few recipes I repeat regularly. Even Vegas likes it, so that’s a huge win.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDhOCxBGjeY/
I topped this creation with pesto, arugula, and Lindsay’s Creamy Garlic Mushrooms. She use hers to top toast, but I took a few liberties…
I followed her procedure, but added an extra garlic clove and 1/2 a red onion. I also used a mix if about 1 T cream cheese yand 1 T milk instead of the cream… because I didn’t have cream.
You should try this. It was awesome.
Dessert:
Unpictured cookie thanks to a friend who brought me get well cookies. I love/hate her for that. 😉
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Soooo… no Thailand. But I did pick up a few new clients which is making for a crazy-busy April. Yay!
Are you forever looking for alternative ways to heal yourself?
Would you eat sweet potatoes on your yogurt bowl? Clearly I love them IN bowls.
This is fabulous, I love how persistent you are with fitness. I’m such a believer in that no matter what a person enjoys, and working out always makes me feel better even when I think I feel like skipping it. Oh, and that bowl is lovely! Those purple sweet potatoes just glow!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 Glad you’re okay!
Thank you so much! It’s a little easier when the weather is so perfect… but you’re right about it always making me feel better!
I don’t think I’ve ever added sweet potato to a yogurt bowl but I bet the sweet & tangy combo pairs great together! Hope you’re feeling better, Laura- nothing like some medicinal cookies to work their healing magic ;)!
Haha you’re a beast! Love that you still raced so soon after your injury…that is if you didn’t hurt it worst:) And totally crushing on your sweet potato yogurt bowl. YUMMO!
OMG YOU SO CRAZY.
and why do I imagine Vegas being SOO MAD she loved you up and took care of you after as well 🙂
Does she have a brother? sister?
xoxo
She has an older brother, but he’s much older. So she just puts the smack down on me. LOL!
I think it’s totally fine to do a bike race with a torn ACL! What?
Ok, so we both have issues but you did it and everything stayed in tact. Win/win.
Potatoes in a yogurt bowl?? I’m not sure I’m that adventurous 🙂
Issues?! I’s say it’s more like part of our charm. 🙂
You are certifiable. It’s part of your charm.
Also I’m with Vegas on this one. Be still dammit.
You are an idiot. but I love you. You are also a genius. I wish we were all so lucky 😀
HA! Thanks… I think. 😉
Haha yes you are crazy. But aren’t we all sometimes? That pizza. I’ve never made cauliflower crust but I may have to try it out! Get well soon!
you’re crazy. in a good crazy way. Like impressive. ACL torn and you biked? BADASS. p.s. I need that crust!
Come for a visit and I’ll make you one!
I understand not wanting to give up your bike ride since you already paid the fee- I have a half marathon next weekend that I’m not trained for because of injury but I refuse to let that fee go to waste! I need to bring cauliflower crust back in my life….
That purple sweet potato in your breakfast is so vibrant; I almost thought they were beets! I hope your ACL recovery happens too. To be honest, I would be the exact same way if I had already signed up and paid – I’d still be biking. I don’t always make the best decisions…
Are you saying it was a bad decision?! LOL!
We are all a bit certifiable at times. I totally would have done the bike ride too.
I’m pinning that cauliflower pizza crust recipe!
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think if you try it!
Well that’s a good sign! When my dad tore something in his knee, he said biking was okay too! The side to side motion, not so much!
Seriously don’t know how you did that bike ride! I was in a lot of pain for a few weeks right after the injury. Certifiable and inspiring 🙂
I don’t know why I’m different… it never really hurt that bad. Just feels gross. I’ve talked to a couple people that felt that same…. and a couple that were in excruciating pain. So weird!
I’d be mad at you too!! But sometimes you just need to move. I’ve also never had purple sweet potatoes, though I wouldn’t be opposed to it on a smoothie bowl.
This made me laugh because it is totally something I would do while injured. HAHA! Fingers crossed you can avoid surgery. Miracles DO happen.
Thanks! I’m working on it… 😛
That yogurt bowl with the purple sp looks AMAZING!!!
Love the name of that group text. My brother and I don’t allow my mom to group text us, because that might as well be the name of it if she did.
Bat shit crazy in a good way right?!? 🙂
Always. 🙂
Woah you are a rockstar! Very inspiring!
That purple sweet potato looks like it was grown on an alien planet! So pretty!
Doesn’t it?! Maybe it’s the time of year?
U just might be certifiable but I was told the same w/ my back hahaha!!! What I have a high pain threshold hahah!!! I try to be good…. Sometimes lol! And that pizza crust… I need that in my life
It’s hard to be still… we’re active people! Glad you’re getting back some mobility too!
Be so careful with that ACL ahh! I love putting greek yogurt and nut butter into sweet potatoes so hey why not add them right into a yogurt bowl. Those are the most gorgeous purple potatoes by the way!
I have chicken defrosting as we speak so I can make chicken salad for tomorrow. And while I don’t have Tzatziki at home, I do have yogurt. I’m going to try to cobble together something inspired by yours.
That purple sweet potato is SO pretty! I’ve never seen one that purple, ha!
Wow, you are a bit crazy for going ahead and doing it, but I’m glad you’re still alive and I’ll be praying for healing. <3 I'm not sure I would put sweet potato on yogurt, but now you've made want to try it.
Laura – I am so sorry to hear about your torn ACL. I did mine 7 years ago and it was miserable as an athlete and someone who enjoyed running. But the surgery did not do much for me – I still struggle with residual pain from my surgery, which caused an immense amount of scar tissue to build up in my joint. I would highly suggest considering not doing surgery – if you look up the papers, the outcomes are more or less the same! And the surgery just leaves you with more complications. People who do PT have just as much strength as those who undergo surgery. Hope the MRI guy comes back with some positive news!
Iz
Thank you so much for your insight, Iz. I’m going to try an alternate first and hope for the best. So sorry to hear yours didn’t heal properly. Is there anything they can do for you after the fact?
Laura! You are crazy!!! Did you manage to get a refund for your Thailand trip? Fingers crossed you can go another time!
Partial… I had a doctor’s note submitted for the rest. Crossing fingers…
My sister went anyway… she’s posting pics of eating scorpions and playing with baby tigers. SO effing jealous.
OMG! I would kill her!
DONT EVEN TALK TO ME ABOUT HEALING MYSELF. FUCK IT ALL. FUCK.
Went to GI Doc on Tuesday.
I have ANOTHER stomach issue. Need meds.
Went to pharmacy.
My insurnace dropped my ass cause I have too many problems.
I have been trying so hard to fix myself with alternative methods but I am just in so much FING PAIN…. But I guess the universe gives no fucks and wants me to keep trying these alternative methods that don’t work?? LOL!
But hey, there are worse things in life – so It’s ALL GOOD YO! WOO WOO!! Life still kicks ass! 🙂
THe end.
How many issues DO you have?! At least your boobs look good… 😉
Insurance is such a racket. My mom’s dropped her too. Ummmmm… hellooooooo… if you’re using it that much clearly you NEED it!
Oh man, I will not answer that question – it’s far too loaded! LOL!
But you know, I am always smiling cause I know the ladies look LOVELY! lol
who doesn’t love purple sweet potatoes once they finally get past their fear of purple things lol! They are actually the best, I wish they were more available!
I hear you on the availability… it took me weeks to find these!
Yes – perhaps crazy – but I probably would have done the exact same thing.
I can’t believe those are sweet potatoes. I thought they were vibrant beets!
I made your cauliflower crust ages ago and remember it being perfection. Will have to revisit! With some yolk porn. And those mushrooms. Glad to hear you are healing okay 🙂
I’m so flattered that you made it!!! It’s a constant in my house. Definitely try it with the yolk porn! 😉
Oooh that pizza looks yummy!
Agreed, you are a total nut for going on that long bike ride… but I totally get it! I’m kind of itching for a super sweaty HIIT workout now that I’m not supposed to do any plyometric movements. Grr. I’m getting over doing only strength training & yoga every day! Ha.
I feel you… so very over it. Soon we’ll be doing crazy hikes again. I hope.
Hi Laura,
That cauliflower pizza looks so interesting! Never had that combination before but might as well try it. Thank you all the recipes. 🙂
Zaria