A Boost of Confidence

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by BroccoliHut

All day today, I have been totally rockin’ the Operation Beautiful mindset. I looked in the mirror this morning and thought, “You’re beautiful.” As someone who routinely struggles with self-esteem, I was delighted by  this sudden boost of confidence. Not gonna lie, there might have been some dancing in my skivvies that happened as a result:)

Do you ever have unexpected boosts of confidence? What do you to celebrate YOU?

Well, I am talking to “treadmill buddy” at the moment, so I’ll let the pictures speak for me…

Sunday

Return of the cake-batter smoothie.

Monday

Yes, I have two parfait glasses—one at school and one at home. I can’t go extended periods of time without my parfaits, people.

 

Sweet potato nachos!

As if I hadn’t had enough beta carotene today, I decided to whip up another batch of pumpkin hummus for dinner. Yes, I could have a Monday with hummus—it is humMonday, after all.

Wishing you a stress-free week, bloggigans!

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21 Responses to “A Boost of Confidence”

  1. Michelle @Eatingjourney, on November 24th, 2009 at 12:14 am Said:

    Can you come and cook for me? GREAT! The sweet potato nachos is a great idea. Pumpkin hummus..oh my heavens..sounds amazing and festive ;) Remember that you are beautiful and you have an amazing soul. So shine woman!

  2. Allie (Live Laugh Eat), on November 24th, 2009 at 12:30 am Said:

    You’re too dang cute! I’m thinking treadmill buddy is here to stay–he seems to be making you h-a-p-p-y! (happier than Whole Foods, however?? Hmmmm).

    Can you believe of ALL the things I’ve tried–I’ve never tried Puffins!?

    I miss you BROCSTAR!

  3. katie, on November 24th, 2009 at 12:50 am Said:

    oh my goodness..never seen that kind of puffins!! how are they? sweet tater nachos=amazing!!

    treadmill buddy sounds like a catch!

  4. Marina, on November 24th, 2009 at 1:23 am Said:

    There can never be enough beta-carotene! :D (I know that’s not true, but I love my orange foods too much)

  5. Sam, on November 24th, 2009 at 1:29 am Said:

    Pumpkin hummus? speechless.

    I must get my hands on some of those puffins and make a pretty parfait like yours!

  6. Mama Pea, on November 24th, 2009 at 1:59 am Said:

    You dance in those skivvies girl! How were the multigrain Puffins? I’ve been intrigued by them in the store. Are they sweetened?

  7. Devan G Newman, on November 24th, 2009 at 3:10 am Said:

    Sweet potaoto nachos!!?? WAY to brilliant caroline! you can never get enough carotene;) love me some orange foods!

  8. Erica, on November 24th, 2009 at 4:20 am Said:

    I love that you had an operation beautiful kind of day :) Glad things are still going well with the treadmills buddy. Puffffffins- best cereal in the world. I love making “nachos” out of baked veggie rounds. Deliciousness. And big hooray to a stress free week

  9. Lesley Lifting Life, on November 24th, 2009 at 7:06 am Said:

    Cake batter smoothie and parfaits? Yes, please!!! Yum! :)

  10. coco, on November 24th, 2009 at 8:11 am Said:

    I love beta-carotene! I can’t live without it! :D
    how’s going with the “treadmill budddy”, looking forward to hear your updates!
    oh… that sweet potato nachos looks fantastic!

  11. Christina, on November 24th, 2009 at 9:36 am Said:

    Wow, sweet potato nachos? You’re a genius! I’ve never been a fan of nachos but I’m always trying to healthify my boyfriend. I’ll have to try these on him :)

  12. Mitri, on November 24th, 2009 at 9:37 am Said:

    I never realized you had some doubts in the self-esteem department… I guess it just wasn’t obvious to me because you have no reason to doubt yourself! ;)

    Dancing in one’s underwear is just the bee’s knees :D

  13. katie, on November 24th, 2009 at 10:54 am Said:

    Cake batter smoothie? Pumpkin hummus?! Caroline, your creations just keep getting better than ever.

    Hooray for feeling beautiful. When I feel confident, I try to be happy about it rather than discouraging myself.

  14. Naomi (onefitfoodie), on November 24th, 2009 at 11:02 am Said:

    PUMPKIN hummus?!?! making this after the thanksgiving festivies this week! wow sounds amazing, I love your recipes :)

  15. Meg C., on November 24th, 2009 at 11:17 am Said:

    pumpkin hummus looks awesome. i wanna make it! i also wanna make avocado hummus. they used to make it (i forget which brand) but it disappeared so i’ll have to make my own!

  16. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full, on November 24th, 2009 at 11:59 am Said:

    I’ve never tried Puffins before. Should I?!
    Love that you have a parfait glass for school :) And SP nachos are a brilliant idea!
    Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

  17. Shelby, on November 24th, 2009 at 12:52 pm Said:

    I do have random fits of confidence. Like one week I’ll be just mehh, then the next I’ll walk around thinking I’m totally amazing and gorgeous. Weird I know. haha

    Sweet Potato Nachos?! YUM!

  18. Food Makes Fun Fuel, on November 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm Said:

    Cake batter smoothie? Genius

  19. april, on November 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm Said:

    Sweet potato nachos sound so good! what kind of vegetarian chili is that?

  20. Julia, on November 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm Said:

    Mmm…what an original and delicious combinations you always make!

    xxx Julia (Taste of Living)

  21. Heather, on November 24th, 2009 at 5:17 pm Said:

    Barbara’s Oat and Honey Granola Bars are my new favorite things – I will have to check out the cereal.

    Pumpkin hummus sounds amazing – what a great idea!

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