In Tune – Oh She Glows

Good morning!

It looks like my long run on Friday and lack of sleep on the weekend really did me in because my body is not bouncing back as quickly as it usually does. I am feeling quite run down this morning!

The difference between me now and pre-injury (January 2009) is that I now listen to my body as much as I can. I feel more in tune with my body and I can tell when it is not 100% whereas before I would have just ignored all signs. I find that running when I am not feeling my best leads to longer recovery time and more stress on the immune system.

My solution is rest, eat healthy, Green Monster it up, laugh, smile, and be good to yourself. You only get one of you! My run will be waiting for me when I am ready.

What didn’t have to wait is a delicious breakfast.

I haven’t had a Vegan Overnight Oats Parfait since before my Chicago trip. The excitement overwhelmed me.

High Protein Chocolate Pumpkin Vegan Overnight Oat Parfait

Ingredients:

1/3 cup oats
1.5 tbsp chia seeds
1 serving Vega chocolate protein powder
1.25 cup Almond milk
1/2 cup pumpkin
Banana soft serve
Unsweet coconut, to garnish
Pumpkin seeds, to garnish

Directions: In a small to medium sized bowl mix the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and milk with a whisk until all clumps are gone. Now add the pumpkin and stir well. Place in fridge for 1 hour or overnight. In the morning make the banana soft serve by processing 1 frozen banana in food processor with a splash of almond milk. Layer your parfait and top with coconut and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

Oh Banana soft serve it has been too long, too long, my dear friend!

The high protein chocolate pumpkin VOO!

Do I even have to say this was delish? :)

I had a mixture of Teaopia chia mate and Four O’Clock Japanese Sencha loose leaf teas.

It’s that time again! I missed last week due to traveling, but I am back with some great health and fitness links from the past week.

Health News Round Up

5 ways to avoid running injuries – Fit Sugar
Do toning shoes really work? – Thats Fit
20 ways to detox your home – Huffington Post
Healthy potato salad with no mayo– Thatsfit.ca
Is your favourite ice cream made with Monsanto’s artificial hormones? – Huffington Post
Have you seen the newest Healthy Living Blog resource to hit the scene? – Healthy Living Blogs
Vegan Chocolate Chili recipe – Vegnews
Avocado and tomato salad with pumpkin seeds – Thatsfit.ca
What are the latest workout trends? – National Post
Do you air dry your workout clothes? – Fit Sugar
Race addicts: Mad for marathons – Globe and Mail
Leafy greens can cut diabetes risk – National Post
10 dirty and 5 clean fruits and veggies – Huffington Post
Side stitch: What causes it and how to prevent it – Fit Sugar

Spottings:

Healing cabbage, Potato, & Tomato Curry Stew – Cleen Teen Kelsey
Healthy Carrot Cake Power Scuffins – The Runners Plate
Banana Soft Serve Vegan Overnight Oats – Why Deprive
Vegan Overnight Oats – No More Schlumpadinka
Soul Soothing Quinoa Curry with couscous – Red Head Yellow Dog
Creamy PB + J Oatmeal Parfait (and a carrot showgirl haha!)– Hooked On Health
Easy Roasted balsamic green beans – San Diego Health Buzz
Homemade Salt + Vinegar Chips– The Thom-Speeds
Healthy Zucchini Power Scuffins – Coach Potato Athlete
Mexican Tortilla Pie – Coach Potato Athlete
Salt & Vinegar Chips – Chasing Ambulances
Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas – Cooking In Japan
Frosty No Bake Glo Cakes – Learning To Love Live Laugh

Today’s question: Do you feel like you are in tune with your body’s needs? Do you find it easy or hard to listen to your body?

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Annie@stronghealthyfit

14 years ago

I love your health news! I feel like I am fairly in tune with my body’s needs and am learning more and more every day about how to actually listen to it :-) Rest is a big component that can be hard to attend to.

Heather (Heather's Dish)

i have really learned that most of the time, when i want things that are bad for me, it’s because of something else (i.e. stress, frustration, boredom). i think once i recognize that it’s easy to remedy the actual issue and THEN reevaluate food choices!

Shanna, like Banana

I’m terrible at listening to my body…I can never tell if my body is telling me something or if my mind is using it as an excuse…weird!

Rachel (Two Healthy Plates)

I am just now beginning to like VOO – first time was a total flop but last time turned out pretty well. I love the idea of adding the banana soft-serve – how could it be bad after that?!

I usually find it pretty hard to listen to my body because I’m stubborn, if my mind is telling me something I usually want to listen – I’m getting better and better as time passes, however.

Jessica @ How Sweet

I am definitely in tune with my body. It took a while to get here, but I finally am!

Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday

Did you put a fake twig in there?

Heather

Thanks for the HLB love, Ange! It’s so nice to know that our blends are as passionate about this amazing community as we are at HealthyLivingBlogs.com. =) xo

Lizzie

I would say I am more in tune with my body in terms of exercise than food. You’re always a helpful reminder – a couple of weeks ago I did a long run and the next morning (when I would usually get up to swim before work), I told my husband I was too tired, needed sleep and he could head off to the gym himself :) But I felt better for it. I still need to listen more in terms of food though – I know when I am craving veggies or fruit and act appropriately, but sometimes eating out I know I want one thing, but will order something totally different and end up regretting it later (even if it was healthy). I think some of it has to do with portion size and less with the actual food.

Holly @ couchpotatoathlete

I love all of your links, and thanks for the links to my blog too :)

I am not at the point of being in tune with my body completely, although I think I am getting there! I still struggle with figuring out how much my body needs — I am good with food choices, but food amounts is another story.

When my body is hurting though, I need to rest — that much I have learned and mastered!

Rachael @ Houston Health Blogs

I am learning to listen to my body… one day at a time!

Christine

Wow that’s a lot of goodness in one glass!

Do you fear you’ll not want VOO & banana soft serve onces the weather turns? We’ve had a couple of dreary days recently here, and as good as that looks, I don’t think it will do it for me in the fall.

Salt & Vinegar chickpeas sound like a find to me – nicely spotted!

Bethany @ More Fruit Please

I’m still learning to listen to my body. There are days that I start to feel guilty over things, but then I remind myself that I would feel more guilty if I treated my own body badly.

Kristy@ KristyRuns.com

I love what you said about running and listening to your body. I definitely need to do that more, but it’s so easy to get caught up in weekly mileage.

Emily

I am totally feeling you on being in-tune with your body, especially today! I have been pushing pretty hard with my workouts the past few days, feeling like I needed to get much more out of each workout. I could tell I was getting worn down but made one last trip to the gym yesterday after work. I could tell when I got home and finally stopped and rested that I was in need of some serious recovery. I am taking my day off today and dedicating it to some serious R&R! It’s funny how we know we’re heading for over-doing exercise and keep pushing; and then our body tells us to STOP AND SLOW DOWN! I am finally starting to listen :)

Mary @ Bites and Bliss

I feel like I’m in tune with my body’s needs. In yoga we’re taught to “give out bodies what they need, not what they want.” whenever we think we can push ourselves just a tad bit further but want to give up…but not going to the extreme and wearing ourselves out, you know? And food wise I definitely give it what it needs along with what it wants. I’m not going to deny myself a little ice cream if it’s what my body wants..but I’ll make it healthy because it’s what it needs.

The Wife of a Dairyman

I am a firm believer of listening to your body and being in tune with it. Your body tells all, you just need to listen to it :)

Corey - The Runner's Cookie

It took me a long time to master the art of listening to my body. I used to get anxiety if I didn’t get to work out, but now I am SO much more relaxed about it and know that rest and recovery are incredibly important.
Occasionally, with running pain/discomfort/soreness, I still have trouble with knowing when to be tough and just “push through it” and when I really need to rest. Improvement requires some level of discomfort, but it’s important to be aware of when your body is telling you “this is just too much!”
It’s so inspiring/amazing the mental journey that you have taken with your attitude about your body (from reading your About page). Your confidence and health shines through so much on all of your posts, Angela!

Michelle

Thanks for the link love! I feel like I do a good job listening to my body. I don’t always do a good job listening to people that tell me not to run in freezing cold weather with ice on the ground (good sense and logic are not alive when I’m training for something) ;)

Emmanuelle

I realize that I’m more in tune with my body when it comes to exercise than food: I know when to rest or when I can do what I had planned. In terms of food lately the holiday season has been a bit hectic to say the least, so I’m re-balancing now :-)

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat

I knew it was just a matter of time before we saw the return of the overnight soft serve!! Looks good!
I’m not really the best at listening to my body, I’ll admit it. Since running typically gives me a ton of energy first thing in the morning, I usually just tell myself that I’ll feel better after I’ve done it. If I really am sore, I’ll cut down my run time or just do another lower-impact form of cardio. Having said that, Saturday is always a rest day!! :)

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