I Have Not…
- Prepared anything for Meatless Monday A to Z. And it’s even a day featuring one of my one true loves: ginger. (Yes, I have multiple one true loves.)
- Had issues with trust. Woke up this morning and realized I left my car outside over night. With the windows down. And the keys in it.
- Seen/felt much progress at the gym as of late. It’s time to change things up, make a new plan, eat more food and really focus on hitting the weights hard.
- Had to throw out my coconut flour after discovering Heather’s coconut pancakes. I added some almond extract for a tasty frangipane-like breakfast. Still won’t buy coconut flour again (should have added it to last Monday’s list of foodie-blogger-things-I-don’t-like), but at least I can use up the bag happily!
I Have…
- Been in a blogging/workout/food rut. This is going to change. I can feel it.
- Put on makeup this morning. And brushed my hair. It’s a big day.
- Gotten things done oustide of the food/Internet/gym world. Wood paneled mess of a painting/workout room? Still wood paneled, but organized! (Before & After shots)
What do you do when you’re stuck in a rut?
ForgottenBeast 
Bummer about not really liking the coconut flour. I still hear so many great things! The pancakes look awesome though.
I have three piercings and a tattoo that have come from “being stuck in a rut”, so maybe I’m not the person to give advice on that end…sadly, I’ve run out of things I’m willing to pierce or ink up so I need a new tactic too!
So many people like it, so maybe it’s just me–or that the first few recipes I tried were SO bad that it’s all I can remember 😉 And ahaha, I don’t think I’ll go tattoo, but that DOES sound like a good way to spice things up.
Have you tried adding the flour to smoothies? I love the cake-y taste it adds.
I’m stuck in a rut at work. Not good. All I want to do is workout and cook. Bah.
Haven’t tried it in smoothies–that might help with the texture issues I have with it. Tomorrow’s shake? Adding some coconut flour!
Now if only we can find a way to get gyms to pay us to show up instead of the other way around…
I think it’s in the oatmeal cookie recipe… I know it would be awesome in the key lime!!
RIGHT?! We totally class up the joint.
Yup, I’ve always omitted it from the cookie shake. Okay, MORE reasons to make myself an oatmeal cookie smoothie tomorrow morning ;D I’d been in a sweet potato smoothie…rut…so another way to switch things up 🙂
Allie! LOL! I bet it would be good in the SP. And some nooch.
Glad your car was still there! I’ve never tried coconut flour. Makeup? What’s that?
I’d certainly forgotten, haha. I think it’s been about a month since I last put it on…
I get out and run! Even though that is not really working for the rut I am in now…thinking about joining something..anything to ge tout of it!
Like the idea of finding something to join, I need a new hobby!
Is there a climbing gym nearby you? They usually have intro classes…I am thinking of trying one myself
I like that idea! I’ll have to do some research and see what’s nearby. Thanks!
I am totally stuck in a rut and still trying to figure out what to do about it 😦 Totally going to try those coconut flour pancakes – I kinda have a love/hate relationship with coconut flour 🙂
Let me know if you figure it out, haha. Gotta try the pancakes! I had a hate/hate relationship with coconut flour until then…
I love your painting/workout room! It looks awesome girl!! 😀
Sorry to hear about the food/workout rut though, that BLOWS. I have a feeling you’re gonna bust outta that in no time and make a buttload of progress, you’ve got the fire and passion to get it DONE homefry 😀
Have a wicked awesome Monday!!
Ahh, are you the most positive person ever, OR WHAT? Thanks for the confidence and enthusiasm! The passion is definitely still there, I just have to find what’s going to work for me–and stop getting frustrated along the way, it’s all a work in progress!
I was in an exercise rut recently. Honestly, what really helped me was taking a forced week off – the *entire* week. The first day was glorious. The second day was glorious, but tinged with guilt. The rest of the week, I spent absolutely desparate to work out. Come the following Monday, I was really, really ready to go.
I like your idea of a new plan, though. Sometimes you need to shake it up a bit.
No advice about the food rut. I’m also in a food rut. I’ve been browsing lots of recipes (I like EatingWell.com), but it still feels like such a chore…
Will check out that website, love new sources of food inspiration. Love the idea of taking time off. I also think I’m going to go to a body pump class on Wednesday, it’ll be so different from heavy weightlifting, so it’ll be a good break. And it’ll remind me that I don’t like fitness classes and really love lifting ;D
Ha! I did one BodyPump class and my arms felt like jelly. Have fun!
I am with you on that workout rut, while I love my running I want to add in strength training so bad. For once I have the itch!
Well you can probably tell how I feel about strength training ;D Go for it girl, and shake up that running!
I am in a rut at work… lately I find myself wanting to “hurry through” my accounting clients work so I can get back to cooking, writing, decorating the house… *sigh* and I feel it will only get worse as the weather gets more cozy. 🙂
The change to fall definitely doesn’t help! I’d rather be at home organizing and decorating, too 🙂
Love your food/internet/gym world! You really did a great job brightening things up 🙂 Love and Shine CourtStar
I’m getting tired of having to purchase so many different types of flours. I’m refusing to buy anymore until I run out of my specialty ones.
Woot for putting on make up and brushing the hair, makes me feel better for sure 🙂 Even if it’s just a bit. Sorry to hear about the food and workout rut though, but I do believe it will get better in time, as the days pass and such. I just sometimes need to get out of my own mind which often hinders me
Wow, that definitely is organized, it really looks like a workout room! I am glad you found a use for your coconut flour, it sure looks like those pancakes turned out well!
I recently got coconut flour and I really want to like it but it seems I can only tolerate like 1-2 TBSP at a time….over that and my stomach gets wonky. When I am stuck in a rut sometimes I just stop and think about one small thing I can do to get things going again….or sometimes I need/use the rut in order to rest for a bit. Then I can come back with more energy and motivation!
Ahh, I like that attitude of seeing a rut as NOT a rut–just a time of rest! I’ve definitely noticed I’m eying workouts and recipes with a little more enthusiasm already.
Ok that’s it…invite or not I’m coming over for pancakes!! Those look so good and for what it’s worth, consider it my contribution to helping you get done with that coconut flour ;)! Hope you manage to bust out of the rut asap..and by the sounds of it, you are already doing so! Although it doesn’t happen too often, it’s nice to break away from technology and focus on other hobbies which bring about a different sense of achievement!
Heck, you don’t need an invitation, you’re always welcome ;D I like the idea of focusing on some other hobbies/areas of interest too. Maybe I just need a break from the kitchen before getting back at it!
Great job on the workout room clean up! Do you travel to organize?? Meaning I could use you in NJ!! Just kidding! In a rut? I guess I just talk myself out of it. I try to change my focus, and plan for what I want to do. Does it always work? Don’t be Silly! But sometimes it does and I’m grateful for those times!
Organizing is probably one of my favorite things ever (yeah, I’m weird), I’d totally travel for it, haha. And I think finding a plan right now is key!
Pancakes seem a great way of using up something you don’t like. And you know I am proud of you for brushing you hair, but sometimes is just doesn’t need to be done 🙂
I can totally relate to that. when I am feeling bad, I relax for 1 hour, make a fresh tea, sit in my lovely couch, take a lovely blanket & read or just enjoy some good jazz music or I do yoga or relaxing exercises,…!
I need a lovely couch! That sounds like the perfect, calming solution.
I’m in such a food rut at the moment and that leads to a blogging rut! I just seem to have less time at the moment, not quite sure why…
That wood-panelled room looks lovley; so bright and inviting, and I’m impressed by the hair/make-up; brushing my hair is the most that ever happens here before work…!
I’m a bit meh about coconut flour too but those pancakes could be the way to go for my almost-full bag, thanks for the link 🙂
I have to admit–it had been at least a month since I’d last put on makeup for work. Whoops.
I have been in the same rut! So nice to live where you feel safe 🙂