Feeling Blue

I believe that everyone looks in the mirror and has their good days and their bad days. Some days people say, "wow, I look great!", while other days people say, "wow, I look horrible!". This doesn't bother the majority of the people, because they realize it's a fact of life. To others, such as myself, it drives us crazy. Today has been one of those days. The days where I wake up, feel disgusting and look disgusting. Whether or not others see it, I see it clearly. Sometimes I wonder if it's all in my head, and because of my mood. The way I feel tends to directly coincide with how I think I look. Of course there are times when I feel good and think I look bad, and visa versa, but for the most part they go hand in hand. This is quite frustrating, because it feels like everything is going wrong all at once, but in actuality, one thing went wrong and it snowballed into a bundle of issues. I am currently working on how to handle this, and have not yet come to an adequate solution. One thing that I believe helps is nature. I feel swept away with its vastness, and I tend to think about myself less. I believe nature removes a big part of the problem, my ability to look at myself. Perhaps this is the same for you. Next time you are having one of these days, try and separate yourself from mirrors, and go out into nature with a loved one or even by yourself. Hopefully this will take your mind off the way you feel, and leave you with a sense of peace and tranquility.

A 2nd Healthy Candida Friendly Chocolate Smoothie!

I was inspired to create a chocolate smoothie the other day, and I believe it is my best creation yet! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (I use Thai Kitchen Brand) (420 cal, 9g)
1 Tbls. Unsweetened Cocoa (10 cal, 3g)
2 tsp. Xylitol/Erythritol (0-10 cal, 8g)
1/2 tsp. stevia (0 cal, 0g)

Approx Total: 440 calories, 20g carbs (including any fiber carbs)