This Weekend E’s are going to focus more on July’s E’s in the form of goals. Here are the goals I made in the beginning of July:
Edibles (Goal 1):
I successfully tried quite a new food this month. One of them being oat bran, which you all know I am a fan of. This one is Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
oat bran with cocoa, peanut flour, egg whites, and almond breeze topped with greek yogurt mixed with cocoa powder and swirled with runny peanut flour paste
I also tried Soyogurt,
which was great combined with my nutlettes in the past WIAW. It was also great with fruit:
Speaking of fruit, I also gave mango a go:
Second new fruit tried was avocado. Not just plain avocado, because I already know I’m not a fan, but avocado disguised in the never disappointing hummus…
So much better then the other new dip I tried and didn’t like:
I also tried Quinoa for the first time:
Exercise (Goal 2 + 3):
Goal 2: So far so good, I’ve stuck to the New Rules of Lifting Plan and am almost complete stage 1. 
I print out my logs on queue cards and keep them in one of those queue card filers. I definitely feel stronger and have loved mixing up my exercise routine.
Goal 3: Success: I went to a dance class and had a blast. I’m so glad I made this a goal. The friend I enjoy going with is gone for a month on a missions trip in Africa but when she gets back we are going to go to more dance classes together.
Experiences (Goal 4):
If you missed why I made this goal you can catch up here. I successfully abstained from watching any romance movies this month. And you know what? I feel pretty darn good. I feel confident that my time will come, yet I am in no rush. I am happy with who I am and am satisfied at that. I do not need a man to romance me in order to feel valued.
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Have you tried any new foods recently? Anything you didn’t like? Anything you loved?
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So true (about what you’re saying about men/romance/value)
I saw a guacamole hummus at Trader Joe’s I want to try…sounds unique to say the least! I haven’t actually tried anything new recently…gotta step up my A-game, but I do have a current obsession with oranges from my backyard- normally I’m not a huge fan of citrus but something about the homegrown oranges make them all the more delightful!
Oh how I wish I could go back to stage 1 of the NROLFW plan lol. Stage 2 is kinda kicking my butt. I love it, but it takes me a few minutes of cursing after a workout to really start appreciating it lol. Why does it have to hurt so good! New foods? Hrm. Not really = I’ve been too busy with all the condo shopping lately to really bother looking into something new. When meal times come around, I usually just rotate between 7 different dishes instead of trying to think up new ones… and I haven’t really come across anything new in the stores lately either. OH! Wait. I tried the orange mango Liberte Greek yogurt. That was to die for!
I have not tried anything cool lately…boo! but I am glad you tried some quinoa!
you are so right you don’t need a guy to make you feel valued. Can you believe it’s practically August already? Insanity.
Awesome job with the goals! Good to know that that elimination of the romance movies really helped too, maybe I’ll give that a go sometime. You really make that oat bran look deeelish!
I absolutely love the no romance movie goal and the reason behind it. Girl, I am in the same situation and you are so right. We are awesome just the way we are and don’t need a man to show us that we are valuable. Right on!!!
Awesome job with your goals
I’m loving the NROWLFW. I’m starting stage 2 next week so I’m pretty excited! Your oatbran looks delicious! How much oat bran and peanut flour do you use?! I haven’t tried any new foods lately… err well I did have a few new bars that I liked!
Thanks! I use 1/3 cup oatbran, 1 tbsp peanut flour, 1.25 cups almond breeze, 1/4 cup eggwhites, 1 tbsp cocoa powder. Then I microwave for 2 minutes, stir, microwave for 40 seconds, let sit for 5 minutes, then I put it in the fridge overnight. When it goes in the fridge its really liquidy but then over night it dries up more.
What peanut flour paste do you use?That looks awesome on top of oatbran
I use Protein Plus Peanut Flour (http://proteinplusflour.com/) The thing I like about this brand is that it comes unsalted and unsweetened so you can add what you want for your own preferences.
Awesome
Thanks!
I tried dried mango for the first time (and I mean really, really dry – as in, it crunches and disintegrates like chalk when you bite into it!) It was… interesting. I’m not sure how I feel about it yet
Congrats for accomplishing all your goals! Pretty impressive – especially the open dance class! Sounds fun
And I agree, no one needs a significant other to give them self worth. You are amazing for being You.
Good job with your goals my dear, you deserve to show success with them. I am loving your combinations with the oatbran and peanut flour paste… I STILL have not tried oatbran, no good reason for this, so I must!
I’m not sure I’ve tried many new foods recently..hmmmm, tempeh and I liked it!
Fantastic job Sarah!!!
I’m so happy you accomplished so much this month, especially all of those delicious new foods 
Newest food I’ve tried was that insanely good pluot, I bought 4 more yesterday, I can’t get enough haha Hope you have a great weekend, you deserve to partay! 
A new food I tried this month was Chocolate-Covered Katie’s deep dish cookie pie. It’s SO amazing! I can’t believe it’s made with garbanzo beans, but tastes like normal cookie!
I tried tuna and tilapia this past week while I was away and I really enjoyed them! You really went for those goals. I need to go look at mine to see how I did. I also need to get back on track with NROLFW, but it’s hard because I’m going away a lot this month! I miss it!!
Wow it looks like you tried a lot of new food! I love trying new food.
I’ve had oat bran for forever now and I have not made anything with it yet!
Whitney
AHH great goals! I SO need to try avocado hummus- that looks so good!
Seriously love the last paragraph! That’s actually a fantastic idea not watching romance movies, they really do make you believe that whole ‘finding your prince charming is the key to being happy’. All of that food looks so good and I need to add it to my to-do list-I’ve never had oat bran or avocado hummus but they both look beautiful!
Yay! I’m so glad that you have accomplished all your goals. I loved reading the last part of this post, which I think will be inspiring for a lot of people.
I recently tried a new-to-me chocolate bar (Lindt hazelnut). It was probably the best chocolate I’ve EVER tasted…
These are great goals & I’m happy you’ve been branching out and trying new foods
This is a wonderful achievement, keep working at it!
What are the amounts you used for that oat bran?? It looks like heaven and I’d like to make it!!!!
I use 1/3 cup oatbran, 1 tbsp peanut flour, 1.25 cups almond breeze, 1/4 cup eggwhites, 1 tbsp cocoa powder. Then I microwave for 2 minutes, stir, microwave for 40 seconds, let sit for 5 minutes, then I put it in the fridge overnight. When it goes in the fridge its really liquidy but then over night it dries up more
So true about the romance thing! You are wonderful and beautiful and worthy WITHOUT any man there
xoxo
Mmmm. Soyogurt looks delicious as does the avocado hummus! I never used to be a fan of the avocado but I’m loving it these days
Oh wow- way to go on reaching your goals! I love that one of them was to go to a dance class!
SO much more yummy than I thought! And after a long time without beans, I have eaten quita a few over the past week- they are so so good 
I have tried frozen grapes this week
yeaaaaaaaaaah girl great job with your goals!!!!!!!! be proudd!!!!!!!! love youuuuuuu!
Great job girl, you deserve all of the happiness you are experiencing with what you are accomplishing! Glad to hear the lack of romance movies helped you out
I tried a new type of fish this week cooked with oil (gasp) and it was delightful
Here is to another wonderful Month!
Oh hey I commented twice on your post lol
I am rather proud it seems!
Haha, I’ve caught myself almost double commenting on a post in the past too. Thanks for the comments girl
I tried an Onion Squash for the first time…..it was more potato-ey than the standard butternut
nice though!
Woop woop, glad to see quinoa in there, I love the stuff! Interesting goal not to watch romance movies too, well done! I haven’t tried any new foods recently but I did try a Body Balance class and enjoyed it as much as it sounds like you enjoyed your dance class
That avocado hummus looks good! I’ve seen it in stores but never given it a try. Maybe I’ll pick it up next time I’m there!
I tried kombucha for the first time this week and it was interesting.. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either.
Hola! i havnt tired any foods in a while. with this move i am in such a funk! but i did discover iced coffee…probably not a good idea
wow, I just ate dinner but now I wish I has that oatbran. New food success lady!