Can you believe it’s another Tuesday morning and time for another round of Confessions of SE?!? Time flies when you’re having fun! But first – breakfast! You don’t want to miss this, because it’s one of the most wonderful, most wholesome things I’ve baked recently!
Low Fat Banana Bread
- 2 over-ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 flax egg (1 T. ground flax + 3 T. water; let sit a few minutes)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a loaf pan with PAM. Take a fork and mash your bananas in a bowl. Add your wet ingredients and mix. Stir in your dry ingredients. Bake for 45 minutes (or longer if an inserted toothpick does not come out clean).
Easy and delicious banana bread! I loved that there’s no added fat and it’s not too sweet and made with wholesome ingredients. In my mind it makes it okay to enjoy a slice for breakfast with a shmear of Earth Balance. 
Now it’s Confessions time! The last confession is rather exposing and I really hesitated – a lot – with posting it.
Confessions of SE 7
1. I almost always manage to figure out surprises. I love surprises but I am seriously way too smart for my own good. This is why I’d hate to shop for me (or hate to have been Ross and try to propose to me! yes I knew it was coming!)
2. I’m not a fan of the show, The Office. We’ve tried watching it a couple times and the only episode that I enjoyed was the one where Jim and Pam got married. I just can’t get into the normal episodes!
3. No matter how much you love your in-laws I think it’s natural for everyone to like holidays and traditions with their own families more – it’s how you grew up!
4. I hate seeing myself in pictures. This is a recent thing for me, but it’s so true. Since my weight gain I feel so self-conscious meeting new people and being in pictures. I feel healthy and positive about myself, and I know my habits have never been healthier, but then I see myself in a picture and sometimes I really want to cry. When I’m twice the size of everyone else in a pic, I become devastated. (For those of you checking in on what’s going on, I have a doctor’s appointment scheduled in early January). I really wish I didn’t feel like I have to eat celery 24/7 to lose weight. So yes – I very much struggle with self-image as of late. I also wonder if my body’s appearance will ever mimic how I feel.
Time to go make a juice to bring to work! Catch you all later!
you know something funnty, I am not a fan either (of the office!) I watch it sometimes when its on TBS and I just think its OK…I get real excitied when FRIENDS is on after it!! I laugh out loud to that show OMG its hilarious!!!
I’m not a fan of ‘The Office’ either!! I USED to be a fan, but I just don’t find it that entertaining anymore. Oh well.
Enjoy your juice!
I had snooped and knew that my husband was proposing soon.
Honey, that last one makes me want to hug you. Virtual hug!((( ))) I am praying everything works out at the doctor’s visit.
I completely understand how you feel about the pictures.. I have issue’s with pictures too especially since I always feel like I am double the size of everyone in pictures.. I have been tested numerous times and they do not know why I can not loose weight but I have realized I eat healthy and I work out and if this is how god intended me to look then I am going to rock curves like I have never rocked em before. Linds you are beautiful inside and out.. never forget that!
I can definitely relate to #3. My in-laws arrive tomorrow for Christmas and I won’t see my fam until mid January. I will really miss them, but at least I get to spread the holidays out.
Lindsey, I am sorry you feel so upset when you see pictures of yourself. I think you look great! Just keep doing what you are doing. We all know you are trying hard to be healthy. I hope the doc can help you out!
We took family photos two months ago when I was 25 pounds heavier. Nice. I am using one as my banner now. It kind of bothers me that my face is chubby, but I love that my sis and mom are in the pic!
you are BEAUTIFUL! I hope the doc’s appt clears up some things you have questions about. But just so you know, I think you are gorgeous in pics. Everyone is diff in shape and size, and although you may not like where you are now, think about how strong and active you are. Your body is capable of so many things, and that makes it beautiful. happy holidays chica!
xoxoxoxoxo
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I love confessions! With you on The Office and 4. Going through the same thing myself.
Haha love your confessions. My mama is the same way with secrets – I can never surprise her! She also tells me how the movie is going to end 1/3 of the way through and she’s always right. Bahhh. Anyway, your banana bread looks marvy – something I definitely have to try!
I don’t really care for the Office either!
I completely relate to your body image issues. I don’t like to admit it, but I cringe with almost every pic I see. Even though I really am happy with my health.
Love your honesty
I love your confessions, I make sure to read your blog every Tuesday just for that reason.
On #1) I used to be SO good at figuring out surprises but my husband stumps me every time! When he proposed we were in Mexico with my parents – my dad knew (my hubs asked his permission) and my mom didn’t. When he grabbed his glass at dinner to give a toast/get down on one knee I was sort of paying attention/sort of shoveling chips into my mouth. He actually had to grab my hand away from the food! Lol. Needless to say I was shocked.
On #2)I was always a HUGE fan of the original Office, you know the British version?? It’s only 2 seasons but OMG if you like British humor you’d love it. So much better than the American crap. It’s too corny for me and I think they just ruined it.
I totally know what you mean on #4, though I’m sad that you’re going through it! How frustrating that we can be healthy and doing everything right, and still not have full control over our weight…
I almost never figure out surprises. One year for my birthday my husband then boyfriend) invited my entire family to a restaraunt to surprise me. On the way there, I was complaining that we didn’t have the money to eat there but he was really insistent. When we got there, I thought, “Hey that lady looks a lot like my stepmom” but I still didn’t get it until I saw the big crowd of family in the lobby.
I totally agree about The Office — and about the in-laws thing. I felt like a mean wife the first year I didn’t want to go to his fam and I didn’t understand why he didn’t want to go hang out with my fam. It’s better now that we acknowledge it and make plans for both sides.
OMG, I hate the office too! I can’t stand watching it! i think it’s just not my kind of humor is all.
I love the honesty in your blogs. Most blogs are what everyone wants you to hear. You are a real person with real feelings. I enjoy reading your blog.
BTW, HATE…HATE the office!!