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Eating Disorders and The Truth

2/26/2015

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Hey guys! This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so I just wanted to share a little bit about my story and some recent thoughts on the subject. In the photo on the left, I had just moved to Nashville and had lost about 20 pounds in one months time by severely restricting calories (barely eating anything). Although I loved how I looked on the outside, I knew I was really messed up inside, but didn't want to fully admit it to myself because I LOVED being super skinny. It was a legitimate addiction. It felt so good to step on the scale and see it say "100," something similar to what I believe getting high might feel like. Dopamine rush. Of course I blame myself for letting it get that far, but I do feel like there is pressure as a woman to fit a certain "beautiful" mold created by our culture. Did you know that 81% of 10 year old girls are afraid of being fat? That is insane. What's more insane is the fact that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Let that sink in for a second.

At some point you have to ask yourself, who am I? What makes me... ME? Be honest and don't give yourself a sunday school answer. Go deep. Get a journal and writing these things down.

I don't care who is reading this, I have some truth for you.
You are more than a body and a face.
You are more than a shell.
You are more than a number.
You are a beautiful, unique person specifically formed by God, who also made the universe BY THE WAY. This is not a bunch of fluffy words I'm writing to cheer you up. This is the truth and you need to hear it.


It took a lot of time and prayer for me to finally transition out of the girl in the picture on the left. By no means am I perfect or completely "normal" (but what is normal anyways...?) in all my thoughts. But one day I decided to take some steps... and then started running toward the truth, and I will not look back.

If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, don't ignore it. Don't lie to yourself. And if you just need a friend to talk to, I am always here. I know I don't know who is reading this, but my purpose of the macro experiment is to help people. I am so passionate about sharing God's love in this way so do not hesitate to email me: [email protected]. Love you guys.

- C

GREAT RESOURCES:
Online ED Screening Test

National Eating Disorder Association Website
Information and Referral Helpline


"But those who trust in The Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint."
-- Isaiah 40:31
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Macro Hacks Part II: Low Carb/High Volume Tips and Tricks of IIFYM

2/18/2015

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More than 20 of my favorite low carb/high volume tips and tricks of IIFYM! Enjoy! :)
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Enjoying Food: Red Velvet Protein Waffles w/ Cream Cheese Icing

2/14/2015

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Happy Valentines Day! Here's a special recipe from my heart to yours to celebrate! I used to work at a cupcake shop and for whatever reason, the Red Velvet cupcakes were always one of the best sellers. I didn't really get it, because red velvet is just chocolate with food coloring and vinegar... but I finally tried it... and BAM!! There is something special about the combination of vinegar and cocoa. I don't understand it, but it's truly magical. Try it out and see for yourself! <3
RED VELVET PROTEIN WAFFLES W/ CREAM CHEESE ICING
211 kcal -- 3F / 10C / 36P (waffles only)
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Ingredients:
- 1 scoop protein powder (I used optimum nutrition chocolate whey isolate)
- 1 tbsp (7g) coconut flour
- 1 tbsp (5g) cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp (46g) egg whites
- a dash of baking powder (about 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar (not necessary, but makes it more of a legit red velvet taste)
- red food coloring (however much you want to add)
- stevia to taste
- water to desired consistency (I like mine fluffy so I don't use a lot)

Icing ingredients: Nonfat greek yogurt + fat free cream cheese + stevia to taste. I usually do about a 1:1 ratio of the yogurt:cream cheese. I'm not making this specific because different people like different amounts of icing, so top your waffle with as little or as much as you want! :)

Directions:
1. Heat up waffle maker.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl except for the water. Add water to desired consistency.
3. SPRAY waffle maker and pour in batter. This usually makes one big waffle. You may be able to get 2 waffles depending on how many grams of protein powder you use and how big your waffle maker is.
4. When the waffles are done, top with cream cheese icing mixture, red velvet oreos, whatever the heck you want! I always add 0 calorie butter spray and walden farms pancake syrup too. ;) Enjoy!

- C
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Conquering Fear Foods: My First Doughnut in 10 Years!

2/11/2015

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Although I've been counting macros for a year and a half, in the back of my mind I still have "fear foods" -- those foods that I've believed all my life to immediately transform into adipose upon ingestion. Of course, I KNOW it does not work like that. Our bodies need carbs, protein, and fat to function and at the end of the day it is total calories in vs calories out that determine weather extra fat is stored. But after you've been taught something your whole life, it's always a little scary to let go of old fears... no matter how ridiculous.

All that to say, I haven't had a Krispy Kreme doughnut (or a LEGIT doughnut -- I've only had protein "doughnuts") in 10 years! It is definitely something that in
my crazy head would immediately turn me into the michelin man. This past weekend, I was in Winston Salem, NC where the first Kirspy Kreme doughnut store was built in 1937. So I did it! I had my first Krispy Kreme doughnut in 10 years. And to my surprise, the macros were not bad at all -- 190kcal: 11F/21C/2P.

I'd like to start intentionally incorporating more of these "fear foods" into my diet. I'm not going to go crazy with it, but maybe once a week or so I'm going to get a McDonald's hamburger. I'll eat that freaking twinkie (which is now one of my favs btw!). It's called SCIENCE and it works. I am living, breathing proof.

I challenge you to do the same! What are some foods you've been afraid of? Make sure you get all your micros and fiber in, but I challenge you to incorporate a "fear food" into your macros this week. Slowly but surely, you'll become a little less crazy. ;P

- C

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    About Cait:
    I'm a singer/songwriter/fitness enthusiast and self-proclaimed nerd from Nashville, TN. Follow me along my journey to a healthy, balanced life! 


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