FAQ
Weight & Eating Disorder Questions
Running & Fitness Questions
Blog Questions
1. When did you start Oh She Glows?
I started Oh She Glows on October 31, 2008. You can read my first post, Boo, if you’d like to have a chuckle.
2. Why did you decide to write a blog?
My goal for Oh She Glows is to be a place of inspiration for others struggling with body-image or self-esteem issues. When I started my blog, I was recovering from over 10+ years of disordered eating and I wanted to share my story with others. To date, one of my most popular series on my blog is my Road To Health Series (see this page for the series), where I spoke about my past struggles with an eating disorder and how I got on a healthier path. I was finally able to rid myself of a long-time obsession with calorie counting and the scale and I still do not weigh myself or count calories to this day. Committing to my health was one of the best decisions I ever made.
It’s now been over 3 and a half years since I started my blog and it’s evolved and changed in so many ways. I became a vegan in 2009 and a passion of mine is creating healthy vegan recipes that the entire family can enjoy. Oh, and I like to take pictures of my food too! Photography has grown into a huge passion of mine.
3. Why did you call it Oh She Glows?
I called the blog ‘Oh She Glows’ because it represents the healthy and happy glow that I have when I am treating my body with kindness and respect. When I was struggling with disordered eating, over-exercising, and starving myself, I did not glow. I looked very tired and was usually unhappy.
After I had been in recovery for a while, my friend Leah told me something I will never forget. She said, ‘Ange, I can tell that you are being good to yourself because you have a real glow now that you didn’t have before.’
Her words always stuck with me and my goal from then on was to glow. I knew this was only achievable if I treated myself with respect and got rid of the disordered eating once and for all.
When I was brainstorming blog names, I wanted something that was catchy and had the word ‘glow’ in it. I first thought of ‘She Glows’, but I discovered that the domain was already taken, so I decided on ‘Oh She Glows’. I’m really glad that I didn’t go with ‘She Glows’ because I feel like Oh She Glows is a great fit for the blog.
4. How did you make your blog successful/How can I make my own blog grow?
I don’t think there is a special formula for a successful blog. You know how the saying goes, ‘It takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success.” Patience is key.
One of the most important factors, in my opinion, is publishing high-quality content. Ask yourself what unique things you can contribute to the discussion. Anyone can make a blog, but not everyone taps into their authentic voice. Find out what your passions and talents are and then translate this into a blog.
One of the lessons I learned in 2010 is that quality trumps quantity any day. If blogging once a day isn’t going to fit into your schedule, be realistic and find what blogging schedule works for you. It is much better to post 3 memorable posts per week than 9 mediocre posts a week. I used to post 3 times a day (yes THREE!), but I realized that schedule just doesn’t fit with the type of content I want to publish. I don’t believe in adhering to a set blogging schedule or frequency because I don’t think creativity can be forced, but I do know many bloggers who rely on a set schedule. In the end, do what works for you and you can’t go wrong!
Social Media, to me, is one of the best (and free) options out there right now for any type of promotion. Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook are great platforms to get your blog out there and I highly recommend them. Pinterest is now my second biggest traffic referral source and Facebook is my third.
One of my favourite Quotes also applies here…
“Insist on yourself. Never imitate.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. How many hours a day do you spend on your blog?
Blogging and working on my cookbook are now my full-time jobs, but it didn’t start out this way. When I first started my blog, I was working full-time as a researcher, commuting 2-3 hours per day, and blogging 3 times a day. Sounds crazy, right? Well it was, but I loved blogging so much. Eventually, I left my job, opened an online bakery, and kept pursuing my blog. Three and a half years later, I’m now working on my first cookbook and blogging full-time. Sometimes you just don’t know where life will take you.
On a typical day, I start working around 7-8am and work straight until 6pm. At night, I will often check comments and email once or twice, but I try to stay off the computer for the most part. Occasionally, I’m in the kitchen working at night, depending on the day and how much I need to accomplish.
My blog work includes things such as recipe creation, recipe testing, writing/editing, photography, editing photos, responding to comments, questions, and emails, media and press opportunities, freelance work, and website development/coding.
6. When are you going to write a cookbook?
I’m currently working on my first cookbook due out early in 2014. Thank you for your interest!
7. Can I use one of your recipes on my own blog?
If you have not changed the original recipe I prefer that you simply link to the original. If you have changed the recipe, feel free to post it along with your changes and a link back to the original.
8. Can I use your pictures on my blog?
I do not permit the use of my photographs without consent. If you ask me, I’m usually fine with it though.
9. Where can I learn more about the press/media Oh She Glows has had?
You can view my Press page here.
10. What kind of camera do you use?
I use a Canon 30D DSLR and shoot with a 1.4 50 mm Canon Macro lens and a 24-70mm 2.8 Canon lens. I shoot only in RAW format and I use Adobe Lightroom to edit my photos. I also use a tripod for all of my food photography. My photography knowledge is self-taught, but I hope to take photography courses in the future!
School & Business Questions
1. What did you go to school for?
I graduated with both an undergraduate honours degree and a graduate Master’s degree in Social-Personality Psychology. Initially, I wanted to go to school to become a Registered Dietitian, but I didn’t have the pre-reqs so I opted for psychology instead.
2. Why did you decide to start your own online bakery?
After pursuing graduate studies and working in the field, I realized that research did not fulfill me on so many levels. I didn’t want to live my life being unhappy with my career, so I made the tough decision to quit my job and find something that would fulfill me. Creating delicious and healthy baked goods is one of my passions in life, so I decided to translate this into a business by opening up Glo Bakery. I have since closed Glo Bakery in 2011 to pursue my blog and cookbook full time, but it was a learning experience I will never forget.
You can read all about my career series called ‘A Year Can Change A Lot’ on this page.
3. How did you start your own business?
This is one of my most frequently asked questions and it is also one of the most difficult to answer because it took me several months of random research to start up my bakery business.
The first thing I did was Incorporate Glo Bakery with the Federal Government. I also had to file a Nuans report which is a business name query. After incorporation, I called one of my town representatives and found out if they permitted in house food businesses. I took a Food Safety course with my local health department and I had a food inspector come in to inspect and approve my bakery space. This is done on a yearly basis. I also registered my business with the town by purchasing a yearly business license. Costs add up very quickly when running your own business, especially in the start up phase!
After I had my papers in order, I began the long process of recipe development, nutritional analysis, website development, and packaging/labeling testing.
It’s a blur, really!
Weight & Eating Disorder Questions
1. I read that you suffered from an eating disorder. What did you suffer from and how did you recover?
I suffered from Anorexia and ED-NOS from the age of 11 until my early twenties. I restricted my calorie intake much too low for my activity level, I over-exercised, and I engaged in binge eating when my body couldn’t handle the deprivation.
For many years, I did not think I had a problem, even though others around me did. My eating disorder was never really about the weight; it was about asserting control during times when I felt like my life was out of control. The obsession with calorie restriction and exercise was merely a mask and a way to feel in control of my life. It took many years for me to realize that I had a problem and it took even longer for me to admit that I needed to recover and get help.
Recovery is an on-going process and I don’t think it ever ends. One of the best things I did when entering recovery was seeing a counselor. My counselor helped me develop positive coping strategies to fight the negative thoughts that I had about myself. I really do not think I could have recovered had I not seen a professional, especially because the ED habits were ingrained in me for 10 years. It is really hard to recover on your own and I always recommend seeking out a professional to others in the same position.
Aside from seeing a counselor, I decided that I had to stop counting calories and weighing myself; both of which were completely toxic habits in my life for years. I would often let the number on the scale determine whether I had a good day or a bad day and I would not listen to my hunger cues, but to how many calories I ‘allotted’ for the day. It was a miserable way to live and I knew I had to stop.
But stopping was not easy. Many of you write me, frustrated, because you cannot stop counting calories or weighing yourself. The truth is, it took me a couple years to finally rid myself of both of these habits. I figured that I counted calories for over 10 years and to expect that I could just instantly stop was not realistic. My advice is to start small. Don’t count the calories in a small snack or drink, and gradually work your way up over time. I had many relapses with calorie counting, but as long as I was working toward my ‘goal’ of recovery, I knew that eventually I would get there. Now, it doesn’t even occur to me to count calories anymore. I feel so free.
My last piece of advice is to surround yourself with positivity. Find other friends who have similar goals as you and be each other’s support system. Focus on the great things about yourself, instead of what you don’t have. Ultimately, the way you feel will guide you. When I was not treating myself good, I was unhappy all the time. Eventually I got sick of being unhappy and I did something about it. As I began to trust myself, I started to feel alive again.
I used to think that I was a product of my environment, but I now believe that I am in control of my happiness. Happiness did not come and find me. I created it…and I worked very hard for it.
See also, my 5 tips on beating the obsession.
2. Can you help me with a plan to lose weight or give me advice on my exercise regime or diet?
I am sorry, but I’m not qualified to help you with a diet or exercise regime.
3. How did you stop binge eating?
Please see my posts on Binge Eating here:
4. How much do you weigh?
I don’t feel the need to weigh myself, but I can tell you that I am a Size Healthy.
Food & Recipe Questions
1. What do you eat in a typical day/How many calories do you eat a day?
What I eat from day to day varies GREATLY, but you can get an idea of my typical meals by checking out my Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner categories on my Recipes page. I typically start my day with lemon water or wheatgrass juice, followed by one of the following: a Green Monster or Vegan Overnight Oats and herbal tea. Lots of tea…always.
For lunch, I love eating leftovers and anything that is quick and easy. I rarely spend more than 5-10 minutes prepping my lunch because time is very short during the work day. I might have leftover casserole or salad or open-faced veggie sandwiches with a protein like beans or veggie burger, along with fruit for dessert.
For dinner, I am a huge fan of ‘one-pot’ or ‘one-dish’ meals and we often eat simple, basic whole foods, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. I especially love hot soup, curry, and chili in the winter and eat them at least once a week.
I almost always have a vegan sweet for dessert!
I also am a huge fan of splitting up meals, so for example, I often have half of my lunch before a workout and the other half afterwards.
I do not count calories, but I would guess that I eat around 2,000 calories per day, more if I have a long workout on that day. I always eat when hungry and since I started doing this, I have 100% rid myself of binge eating. I now believe that 95% of my binges were due to severe calorie restriction.
2. Where can I find ‘x’ ingredient?
I buy my ingredients from five places: 1) Wholesale from Ontario Natural Food Co-op, 2) Bulk Barn, 3) Loblaws/Superstore (natural foods section, mostly), 4) Whole Foods and 5) Organic Garage in Oakville. I also buy chia seeds from www.superseeds.ca. Please see my Online Guide to Vegan Shopping post for online stores around the world.
3. Do you buy mostly organic food?
I do believe that organic food is an investment in my health and the environment and I try to buy organic whenever my budget and/or grocery store selection allows. Because I buy a lot of my ingredients in wholesale and bulk quantities, I can get organic food at a much lower cost. For example, I buy my oats, other grains, and nuts often by the 10 pound bag from ONFC. The price is much, much lower when buying in bulk. I also try to buy locally as much as possible and I purchased an organic CSA share for the first time last summer and plan on doing it again this year.
I chose to spend money on quality food and make cutbacks in other areas of my life. For example, I don’t spend much money on entertainment or clothing, but I will drop cash for pure, delicious whole food any day.
4. Where do you buy your bulk food?
I purchase bulk food from Ontario Natural Food Co-op and Bulk Barn.
5. What are your favourite meal recipes?
Check out my top recipes of 2011.
6. Where can I find delicious vegan desserts my whole family will love?
Check out my dessert recipes here.
7. I can’t find this recipe of yours I am looking for, where can I find it?
If you cannot find a recipe you are looking for on my recipes page (try my new recipage for easy searching), you can try using the search bar on the right sidebar of the blog. Another quick way to locate a recipe is to simply search in Google ‘Oh She Glows + [name of recipe you are looking for]’. It will bring the recipe up 92.384% of the time. Approximately.
8. Can I substitute honey or Agave in your recipe?
Maple Syrup, honey, and agave are often substituted for one another, however please note that the flavour of the overall recipe will change. Also, Agave is sweeter per tablespoon than maple syrup and honey so you might need to use less of it, which would mean you would have to adjust the dry ingredients too. Brown Rice syrup can sometimes be used as a substitution too. It really depends on the recipe and there is no guarantee of the outcome.
9. What is a ‘flax’ egg?
A flax egg is a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water. It is used in vegan baking to replace a traditional hen’s egg. When mixed with water, ground flax gels up and the texture is almost identical to an egg. While the flax egg is a great binding agent in many recipes, it does not work with every recipe so please use with caution.
10. How long have you been a vegan for and why did you make that decision?
I went Vegan gradually during the beginning of 2009 and was fully vegan by the summer. Please see this post on my transition to a vegan diet and my reasons for going vegan.
11. What is a Green Monster?
A Green Monster is what I call a green smoothie with greens like spinach or kale blended into it. Please see ‘The Story of the Green Monster’ and my Classic Green Monster recipe posts. You can also visit my Green Monster Website for more info and hundreds of reader recipes.
12. How often should I drink a Green Monster? What is your favourite recipe?
I can’t tell you what amount is right for your diet, but I have a Green Monster 2-6 times a week. It is important to get a variety of foods in the diet and I like to make sure I eat a variety of vegetables and not just spinach. My favourite ‘go-to’ recipe is The Classic Green Monster recipe. I recommend trying kale in your green monsters too.
13. What vitamins do you take?
I recently started taking Platinum Vita Vegan multivitamin and I really like it so far. It is specifically tailored to a vegan diet. I also take Magnesium, Calcium, B12, and vitamin D supplements daily.
14. How do you resist all of your baked goods? What do you do with leftovers?
I bake so much that I don’t feel the urge to overeat baked goods when I make them, but of course it does happen now and then! I also do not make them ‘forbidden’ or ‘off limits’ so I have a bit to satisfy my sweet tooth and I am usually content. I’m only human though and I do overeat now and then! I always store leftovers in the freezer and we enjoy a treat after dinner most nights. Eric also takes many leftovers into work to share with coworkers. Nothing goes to waste!
15. Where did you get your Glass Straw and the small colourful spoons?
The glass straw is from Glass D’harma and the colourful spoons are from Crate and Barrel. They are called ‘Appetizer Spoons’.
16. What brand of blender/food processor/mixer/juicer do you have?
Blender: Vitamix 5200 (used 3-5 times a week)
Food processor: 12 cup Kitchen Aid (used 5-6 times a week) A recently purchased Cuisinart 14 cup processor that I LOVE!
Juicer: Breville Fountain Juice Plus (used mainly in the summer)
Stand mixer: Kitchenaid (used once a month)
For my most used kitchen tools, please see this post.
Running & Fitness Questions
1. How did you start running?
Please see this post on my running journey from 1 minute to 10 miles!
2. Where can I read about your race recaps?
Please see my Race page for all of my race recaps.
For my Disclaimer page, please see here. You might want to check out my About page for even more info.
Thank you for reading!
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Love your blog! Your juices look so yummy that I’m starting to consider buying a juicer. Have you ever written in more detail about juicing – “how to”, juicer recommendations, benefits, etc.?
Thanks!
I don’t think I have written a post on juicing, but I do have some juicer recipes on my Recipes page.
you blog is so inspirational! thank you for addressing so many important issues to other young women struggling with similar eating disorders. I too have been dealing with obsessive dieting, counting calories and extreme restrictions. I look forward to pouring over your posts and gleaning as much wisdom as I can! Again, thank you so much :]
–Marie
also, how can we subscribe to your blog? I only see your “follow me” on the side for your social networks..
I have just added a RSS and Email widget on my right sidebar. Hope this helps!
I just wanted to say Thank You for the inspiration and motivation that your blog provides. I have gained so much from your blog. I have told all my friends and family about it.
I have been blogging for about a year and recently started food blogging (one of my goals for the new year) when I ran across your blog online. Your recipes are wonderful! I am going to try many of them.
I also have been up and down with weight and eating issues even though I am not what most people would consider overwwight; but it’s how you feel in your skin makes all the difference. I almost felt like I was reading a mirror image of my problems when I read your Before+After and Road to Recovery.
You are a true inspiration. Please keep doing what you do. I am aspiring to make as much progress.
Thanks Shannon!
Angela: I love your website! I’ve been using your recipes for about a month, and enjoying eating more cleanly and naturally. Have you tested white sauces made with almond milk and other vegan substitutes for milk? I’ve found this lovely spinach lasagna recipe, but want to leave out the milk for the white sauce. I’d appreciate any comments you can offer.
Yes I have! I have an alfredo recipe on my recipes page under Dinner that uses almond milk. Be sure to use non-vanilla flavoured as some people find they can taste the vanilla in the sauce. Hope this helps!
Hi Angela, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. I’ve never commented before now, but I read almost daily. I really appreciate all the work you put into your site, and your encouraging heart.
I was wondering if you could pass on your info for CSA. I want to sign up by spring. I’m pretty sure I’m in your area. Have a great day! Thanks, Katrina
Hey Katrina,
I used Plan B Organic farms.
I also buy from Plan B. This is my first year in a CSA, and I’m very happy with them and plan to do it again next year to supplement the food I plan to grow for my family. They have great pricing, and I can’t believe how much more delicious and flavorful organic food is! You will not be disappointed in them.
Hi! I’m new to the overnight oats thing, but I’m wondering — what kind of oats to you buy exactly? Any particular brand? Do you buy the old fashioned oats or steel cut? I want to make sure I buy the right kind. I can’t wait to try your pb and cherry jam overnight oats! Thanks for your wonderful blog!
Hi! I have been trying out some of your recipes and I love them, but I don’t have a very efficient food processor so I have a hard time getting the right consistency with some recipes. Do you have any recommendations for good food processors that aren’t too expensive? Thanks!
Hi Angela, I was trying to find a homemade bar similar to the store bought strawberry nutri-grain bars to make for my son and I stumbled upon your blog for the strawberry oat squares with homemade jam about a week ago. I have yet to try them, but can’t wait too. I have to say that I can’t get enough of this blog. I am not a vegan, but I’m looking to start incorporating more vegan substitutes into my meals. I have a question- what would you consider to be some key staple ingredients to have at hand for the majority of your Cookie/Cake/Muffin recipes? Thank you, Jenni
Hi Angela, I was trying to find a homemade bar similar to the store bought strawberry nutri-grain bars to make for my son and I stumbled upon your website for the strawberry oat squares with homemade jam about a week ago. I have yet to try them, but can’t wait too. I have to say that I can’t get enough of this website. I am not a vegan, but I’m looking to start incorporating more vegan foods into my meals. I have a question- what would you consider to be some key staple ingredients to have at hand for the majority of your Cookie/Cake/Muffin recipes? Thank you, Jenni
Hello Angela, Been following your blog for a while, and after reading the Omnivore’s Dilemna and seeing Food Inc., I’ve made the decision to begin transitioning my life to a vegetarian/borderline vegan lifestyle. In my head I know I need to for my health, you’ve convinced my heart that I can be fulfilled when I do. First things first, I’m eliminating processed foods from my diet. What I was wondering was – how do you outfit a vegetarian/vegan pantry? What are your staple items? I did a search on your site to see if you’ve done a post about what you need/use all the time, and couldn’t find one. Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks! Farrah
I LOVE the fact that you don’t weigh yourself — I haven’t weighed myself for 2 years–it’s funny to see other people get freaked out when you tell them you don’t know what you weigh. It’s such an obsession! I always ask people why they think they need to know what they weigh, and it’s hard for people to come up with a good reason. As a society, we’ve really been robbed of our ability to be in tune with our bodies and know if we are healthy….it’s crazy that a number on a scale is supposed to do that for us! Love your site!
Great Blog!
I have been reading for awhile and was browsing your FAQ section. I know you are not a registered dietician or anything but do you have any tips on soda? Specifically, how to limit or give it up??? I have been trying to give up Dr. Pepper for a couple of YEARS now and just can’t shake the habit! Lots of people tell me not to give up something I love so much but I can’t help but think I would be better off without the empty calories and sugar. Plus, I have about 10 to 15 pounds of extra weight that needs to come off. I’m sure I could do without the 150-200 calories a day of DP!
What do you think Angela???
Thanks!!!
Misty
Hey Misty! You might be interested in checking out Eric’s ‘kicking the coke habit’ post- he’s been cold turkey from coke for almost a year now and he’s never felt better. http://ohsheglows.com/2010/04/11/kicking-the-coke-habit-for-good/
Hi Angela,
I have a question! How do you usually grind your flax seeds?
Greetings from Iris
Hey Iris, I grind my flax in my blender.
Hi Angela,
I have been reading your blog for maybe 3-4 months now. Currently I am still trying to recover from my own ED and have been seeing specialists for a year and a half now. Your blog, however, has helped me appreciate food for all of the benefits it can provide not just health-wise. I am too a runner, and run for my university so recovering has not always been easy esp. being part of such a competitive environment. All of your recipes inspire me to try new horizons and not be as afraid of food as I once was. thanks for allof the positive energy you exude through blog.
-Starla G.
p.s.
i made your granola today and absolutely am going to stop buying it.
your homemade one is 1000x tastier
I was wondering what kind of vegan protein powder you use. I’m having a hard time trying to find a suitable one.
Your site is sooo wonderful, keep it up! I check it everyday to see what delicious food you are cooking up (and to see little Sketchie…he’s so cute).
Hey Lindsey! Right now I am loving Vega’s Shake and Go Choc-o-lot flavour. It is amazing and the ingredients and nutrition label are among the best I have seen.
I love your blog. Green monster usually satisfies my urge for a cold drink after my work out and boosts up my energy levels for the day. But I recently read that the nutrients, especially Vitamin E and iron, in uncooked spinach are not absorbed 100% by the body. Is that true?
Yes, I believe that is true. Iron from non-heme plant based sources is much more difficult to absorb. I have read that cooking it helps the absorption.
Hi there, I just recently started my own glo journey. I am 25 years old, highest weight 215 (although I admit no one could believe it, I looked more in the 180′s range just due to the fact I distribute so evenly) and lowest weight (unhealthy time for me) 137. I am currently down 12 lbs and really starting to accept a cleaner path of eating and enjoy exercising for ME. My goal is in the mid 140′s.
Just out of curiosity, have you done any baking with quinoa flour? If so, are there any of your recipes in particular that you recall using it and it turned out quite successful? I am quite good at eating healthy snacks and main courses, but eating healthy desserts is tricky for me. That said, I only really have one “sweet” a week, because I fear getting back into old, bad habits, and once a week gives me the power to indulge without making it an every day affair.
I have not tried cooking with quinoa flour, but it is on my list!
ALSO… thank you so much for your blog! I love your recipes, love your inspiration. You are an angel!
Hi Angela. I love your page and I would have to say that it is very inspiring to many people. I have been trying to make the transition over to vegetarian/vegan for a while now and it seems that I always fall back into eating something I shouldn’t; example: when I want some sushi I just go and get some and I cant seem to get past cravings. I also have been starting to work out but it seems that I have to pray extra hard for motivation in doing so. I know your struggles with your eating disorder and your eating lifestyle from the past, but when you began to change did it take you long to get motivated to run? Or continue on a consistent meal plan without giving in?
Hey Christie, The biggest factor for me was making the change of how I viewed exercise. Before, it was all about calorie burn…only when I started to look at exercise for all the amazing things it does for me…health, mood, FUN, etc, did I start to feel inspired to try new things. Once of which was running. Signing up for my very first 10k race was one of the best things I ever did. My exercise now had a GOAL. Each run had a purpose and to see my speed constantly improve over time had been one of the most rewarding aspects of running for me. It has shown me that my body is capable of awesome things if I treat it with care.
HI Angela! I have been following your blog for little over a year now and love everything about it! Thank you so much for taking the time in creating recipes that are not only healthy but delicious!
I live in rural Alaska and have to order all my groceries online as we have no grocery store. Is there a post of your “staple” ingredients. As in, ingredients that you keep on hand and in bulk? Also, is there an online natural food store that you have used?
Thanks in advance, and I look forward to your next post!
-Tory
Hey Tory! I do not have a list of the ingredients that I use, but I would like to put this post together in the future. There is a great website for vegan goodies here: http://www.vivagranolaveganstore.ca/ but I am not sure if they ship to where you are. All the best! Angela
Hi Angela,
I love your blog and was wondering if you could tell me the species of cat your adorable Sketchie is?
Thanks!
Hes a bengal
Thanks!
HI There!
I like your blog and was searching for a good picture of a berry crisp that I could use in a recipe book I am putting together. Would you consider allowing me to use it? Most people who have allowed me use of their pictures let me add a photo credit with their name and website.
This book may potentially get pretty widespread distribution online, so a photo with your website could bring you some extra traffic. Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!
P.S. YOu look great and kudos to you for turning your health around.
Email me and we will work something out!
where do i find the link to sign up for your blog? love it and you are an inspiration!
Hi Angela!
I have really come to love your blog over the past year or so and I really appreciate what you have to offer and your perspective on healthy living.
Do you have any tips for getting my blog out there? I love blogging and sharing food, fitness, and stories is something I really enjoy but am at a loss on how to be more “out there” or in the loop on blogging.
Any tips or thoughts?
Thank you!
Hi Angela, First off love the site
I was visiting your other site Glo Bakery because I was interested in purchasing some of the bars. However, I noticed all of them have peanut butter in them, this was a little disipointing… see I can not have peanut butter because I am not able to digest peanuts…all other nuts are fine.
Do you think you will ever make a bar that doesn’t have peanut butter in it? If so I would love to be able to place an order, and give your bars a try.
Sincerely,
Christina Burt
Victoria, BC
Hi Angela-
just want to say how inspiring you are. I was just reading about how you were able to give up calorie counting. Im 25 and this has been something I have been obsessed with since I was 14. It is really hard to stop. Im going to take your advice and try and do it gradually. Because like you said, it controls your life and is not a healthy way to live. Would be great to hear if you have any more tips. Nice to see you have had success with this!
Thank you Jessica!
Hello Angela,
Do you have a way that I can contact you privately? Or do you keep it all open?
amie sue
how do i subscribe? can i do that?
Yes I have a RSS subscription on the right sidebar
thanks, didnt even see that (:
Greetings from Sunny Cape Town, South Africa! From 1 vegetarian runner to another vegan runner, thank you SOOO much for introducing me to Blackstrap Molasses!! Hopefully goodbye to the iron supplements!!! (If only strawberry daquiri’s contained iron lol)!! I will be trying without fail to source this product locally. Can I ask, is the brandname “Wholesome Sweetners”?
Fab Blog Angela, love it!
Yes it can be found here for info: http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/ although any blackstrap molasses will do!
That’s so cool you live in South Africa too!!
You can always come on over for a wee visit to Saffa & make us a delish dinner!!!
Hi Angela! I am trying to find jars like the one in your Classic Green Monster post. Can you tell me where you got yours? Also, which size Glass Dharma straw is best for a Green Monster. The Smoothie size or the Bubble Tea size? I want to make sure before I order since they are sight unseen. Thank you so much! Love your blog
Hey Christina! I got that mason type jar from an antique market….haha. Weird right? You can get Mason jars from Wal Mart or home hardware type stores.
As for the straws, I prefer to largest diameter- not sure what it’s called but go for the biggest!
Just discovered your blog, I may actually start crying tears of joy from finding it. I was just diagnosed with an egg allergy, in addition to being allergic to green peppers, red food dye, and caffeine. Every day is a struggle. I dread mealtimes at my school’s cafeteria because I can’t eat alot of what they offer. The worst thing is craving a chocolate cupcake, my favourite food. But then I found your website, quite by accident. Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!!!! Your site is a God send. I can finally have my cupcake, and eat it too!
Hi Hannah, nice to meet you. Thanks for your kind words! I hope you enjoy the recipes
I am in love with your blog! I even have my aunt (who refuses to read anything I recommend) following you daily! Recently, I’ve been toying with the idea of transitioning to a vegan diet, but I’m know my frustrations could easily derail me. Do you have any suggestions for an aspiring vegan? What are the “staple ingredients” you think someone would need?
Thank you so much!!!!!
Hey Badi
Thanks for your comment!
Off the top of my head…
Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, kale, spinach, sweet onion, red onion, garlic, fresh ginger, sweet potato or squash, seasonal stuff, LEMONS
fruit: Whatever is in season- right now- apples, pears, plums
grains/flour: rolled oats, buckwheat groats, brown rice, spelt flour, whole wheat pastry flour
nuts/seeds: raw almonds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds
other: apple cidar vinegar, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, natural cane sugar, Sucanat sugar, nut butter (either almond, peanut or sunflower seed butters), mary’s crackers, hummus
Hi,
Your blog looks great! But I was wondering if I can subscribe to it? By that I mean can it get sent to my email? I couldn’t find anywhere on it that I could do sign up.
Thanks,
Laurel
Hey Laurel! You can subscribe here: http://ohsheglows.com/feed/
Hi again!
My family in Vancouver are coming over to Cape Town, South Africa, for their annual holiday in December.
Are your Glo Bars available in any stores, or shld they order online? Want them to bring me some just because I can
Am hoping they will make me run faster!!!!
Hey Angela I was wondering what your take was on foods like:Luna Bars, Kind Bars, Pretzels, etc. What to you does eating those foods mean? I am interested because I am a Vegetarian but eat close to a Vegan, and my schedule is insane so I sometimes don’t have time to make breakfast in the morning and my lunch AND a snack? Thanks, your opinion or suggestions will help!
I don’t see anything wrong with healthier convenience foods if it works in your life. I think the great thing about many convenience foods is that they are becoming more and more healthy these days. There are also more and more vegan options too.
Fruity Baked Oatmeal with Crunchy Cinnamon Almond Topping
I made this today and wonder if the cinnamon should be in the topping and not the mail dish.
Hey Angela,
I love your blog. I’m not vegetarian or vegan, but I have thoroughly enjoyed cooking a lot of your recipes from your website throughout this month and can’t wait to try out more!
Recently I bought some leeks– I’m from the Republic of Georgia and only a month ago moved back to the Western world (this time UK) and have been excited to have access to some ingredients that aren’t available home, leeks being one of them. For some reason they look so appetizing to me! But I couldn’t help but notice that you have nothing at all with leeks in your recipe logs and things I found online haven’t been terribly inspiring either. Generally I’m a huge believer of letting an ingredient speak to me and then building the dinner menu around that, but sounds like it may not work out this time around… or maybe it will? Please don’t let these leeks let me down– any tips on how I could [deliciously] incorporate them in my meal?
Thanks in advance!
~Ana
Hi Angela! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and I’m now at a point where almost all the recipes I make come from your site – seriously, I’ve never had a bad meal from Oh She Glows
Over the past year I’ve been slooowly transitioning to being 100% vegan and I find myself wondering if I’m really meeting all my nutritional needs – I tend to just eat what I feel like. Would it be possible for you to walk us through what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a typical day (or two)? I’m just looking to create a little more balance and variety with what I’m eating and I’m sure you have some valuable insight to meeting nutritional needs 
thanks – can’t wait for your book! -Haley
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