Hi lovely readers! I can’t believe it’s September. It’s just crazy how quickly it’s come around. September for me (and many others I’m sure) is a month of new beginnings or changes. School, college and university always started this month. And I loved that feeling of “what would this year bring me” and how I could make it better than the last year. Then when I left university it was when I started my first ‘proper’ job. Then it was (well, supposed to be) when Ben and I were to move out. Unfortunately the house wasn’t ready and we had to wait a bit, but it still felt like the start of something new.
But I also find September a little bit of a sad month. The summer is coming to an end. The nights are drawing in. It’s getting colder (in the morning especially). It’s dark when I get up. It’s fairly depressing. It’s only going to get worse…But let’s keep positive, people, summer hasn’t actually finished yet! It was boiling yesterday so fingers crossed it stays nice…at least until after 22nd September 
On to WIAW. Thank you Jenn for hosting! And our first one for September! And the theme is ‘Good Habits’. I like this theme.
Soo breakfast…I’ve got a little bit of a problem…I’m slightly addicted to pancakes. I can’t stop eating them. The problem is though that they’re a bit fiddly to make during the week when I’m trying to get off to work quickly (bad times). But at the weekend they’re amazing. And as per my usual standard, I added a tsp of wheatgrass. Perfect green little pancakes!
I just love how fluffy they are and the blackberries just make them perfect.
And it’s not complete without a drizzle (a hefty drizzle) of PB2:
They’re not quite as filling as my usual hot oatmeal breakfast but they taste so darn good I’ll let them off.
And for lunch I’ve been cooking big batches of chilli at the weekend and then taking it into to work with me. I love cold chilli. Is that strange?
It’s always an ad hoc collection of veggies, like bell peppers, mushrooms, courgettes…anything really. And then quorn mince for protein.
I sprinkle nutritional yeast all over it and devour. Then I have a couple of Baby Bells afterwards and an apple. Really filling!
This was dinner last night. And it was sooo good. I was inspired by Meg’s recipe here.
I used 5 egg whites, half a sweet potato, sliced courgettes and mushrooms (they’re hiding) and a tbs of almond butter mixed with some almond milk to make a sauce. It’s a more healthy, but still very filling, version of pizza (I did previously try the cauliflower pizza but it took ages and this was a lot more simple).
It honestly rocked my world. I’m definitely having this again! Though you should have seen Ben’s face when he saw my dinner. *Sighs* He just doesn’t get the almond butter thing…or the sweet potato thing… Instead, I made him a tortilla pizza (safer ground for him) which he said he could “eat every single day”. I’m happy with that result!
I’ve also been using my brand new water bottle, which I love:
It’s got it’s own in built filter, how cool is that??
Moving on to fitness. I mentioned in my last post that I didn’t really enjoy my long run at the weekend. Now that I’ve changed to shorter, faster runs it’s just harder, mentally, to keep going. But at the moment I’m happy to be working on my speed and my strength training. I’m definitely seeing progress – I feel stronger, I think I look more toned. And, what I was most concerned about (and this will sound so silly), but I haven’t gained any weight. I haven’t changed my diet at all so I was concerned that by not running so much I might gain a bit of weight. But I haven’t. So I’m chuffed! Happier all round 
And here’s what I’m wearing today. Nothing amazing. Just nice and simple
Cardigan is from Asda, plain white strappy top is from New Look, jeans from Top Shop.
Happy WIAW! Anyone else love trying different, healthified pizza variations?
Are you happy it’s September? Or sad summer is coming to an end?
Have you tried a socca pizza yet? I swear they are so easy to make and much cheaper than using 5 egg whites! Check my blog – I just use 1/3 cup of gram / chickpea flour and 1/2 cup of water for the batter and cook like a pancake then add usual pizza toppings, I reckon even your fella will like it 😉
Oooh yeh I’ve been meaning to try socca bread actually. I love chickpea flour at the moment so I’ll definitely give this a try (and make Ben as well haha)!
I love the look of your pancakes – the green makes it look heartier!
Haha thanks! 🙂
I miss summer, too! 🙁 The countdown is ON for winter break! haha
Haha yep I suppose that’s one good thing about summer ending, more hot and comforting breakkies.
Have you tried making a stack of pancakes in advance, freezing them if needed, and then popping them in the toaster in the morning?
That’s such a good idea! I love pre-paring and freezing stuff as it makes life so much easier. Thanks 🙂
Loving your meals. Those pancakes sound & look delicious xox
Thanks Jessie 🙂 They were amazing. I could eat them every day for definite.
I’m definitely sad that summer’s ending; I hate winter and can’t handle the cold and dark! Here’s hoping for a hot autumn like we had last year, remember the heatwave in October?!
Glad the running’s better for you – and that pizza looks fab 🙂
Yes! So hoping for a random week or two of hot weather, that was amazing last year! 🙂
I’m going through a MAJOR pancake addicting right now too. Perfectly times for the fall, I suppose… 🙂
Yep totally addicted to them. And so many different variations are possible!
I love your green pancakes! They’re like way healthier green eggs and ham!:)
Haha thanks! I think I’m a bit obsessed with wheatgrass hehe.