Hi, I'm Petra and this is my weight loss/fitness blog.
I used to be on Weight Watchers from January 2011 to October 2012, dropping approximately 45 lbs. I've made the transition from unhealthy and unhappy to athlete and this is my journey to becoming a healthier, happier me. I frequently post about my exercise (mostly running, yoga and lifting), the foods I eat, recipes I liked and my daily struggles. You'll also find the occasional tree hugger post, (travel) photography or anything else I find worth remembering and collecting.
I follow most blogs back that follow me. However, I do stay away from blogs that promote EDs, unhealthy methods of weight loss or negative body image.
Feel free to say hi any time!
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Wild Rice & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad:
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse - a lighter alternative to pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
For the graham cracker topping:
Whipped cream, for serving
Pumpkin Cheddar Grilled Cheese Recipe
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 Tbs. parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Dash of nugmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter
4 slices sandwich bread
4-6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced
Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
(I tried these pumpkin protein pancakes the other day and didn’t really like them as much. Trying this recipe next.)
Make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte
INGREDIENTS:
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
Yield: 18 Cookies
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener or granulated erythritol
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cups oat flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
1 1/4 cup oats (gluten free)
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Butterscotch Pumpkin Overnight Dessert Oats:
Step 1:
1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin, canned
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1-5 packets Sweetener
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Step 2:
3-4 tbs Unsweetened Almond Milk
1-2 tsp Molasses
1/8 tsp Butterscotch Extract
1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
1 tbs Raw Pecans, chopped (optional)
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with coconut, pecans - deeelish!
YIELDS 2 SERVINGS
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Spaetzle with Leeks
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