The Very Hungry Cadypillar

Vegan lover of sunshine and bananas Total weight lost: 85lbs Pounds left to lose: 15lbs Personal tumblr: http://in--my-life.tumblr.com

[cadypillar]

I love your blog! Can you follow me back? It will really help me!:) Thank you or being awesome!

For sure! Just followed :) thank YOU for being awesome!

[tinykitchenvegan]

Grilled Black Bean & Tempeh-Bacon Sandwiches

[living-fitness]

[vegandelights]

Eggless crêpes with cinnamon apples and caramel - recipe here

[cadypillar]

ummm.....YUM NEED 

[cadypillar]

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted a progress pic! So here’s what I look like after being vegan for 2 1/2 years :D For those of you who have been following me for a while, yes, I’m STILL tryna hit those that hunnid milestone. Yes, it’s been almost 3 years. But I haven’t lost hope! I actually haven’t weighed myself in a long while, mainly because I’m focusing more on getting strong and noticing how my clothes fit better. I’ve also been challenging myself to try new workouts that used to intimidate me, like crossfit or HIT (high interval training, aka running and then sprinting and then running until you die) and while I still can’t say I love running, I can say it’s gotten a hell of a lot easier now that I don’t have a third-grader hanging on my bones! 

Before: July 2014          After: February 2017       Total Weight Lost: -85lbs

Goal: -100lbs           Left to lose: 25lbs

[mrmrsvegan]

GREEN HASHBROWN RECIPE PLEASE OMG!! 😍

Tate gets a little Irish from us both.  To make green hash browns I blended up a few handfuls of spinach & tossed them in a bowl of slightly defrosted frozen hash browns.  You can see on the top where I flipped that side is brown & I added some clover cut avocados.  :)  Kale, broccoli & edamame, this is a green pan indeed!

[cadypillar]

aw funnnnnn happy st patrick’s day lovebugs!! 

[choosehopefortheanimals]

So much good vegan Irish food! Making vegan colcannon tonight ☺️🍀👌🏻

[darthfeyder]

I’m honestly shocked at how many environmentalists eat meat and animal products. Like, okay cool you recycle, but you also pay for 80% of deforestation and the biggest driver of climate change. But your Prius is making a real difference. 

[alloftheveganfood]

Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl (GF)

The Vegan Buddha Bowl

Winter’s Bounty Buddha Bowl

Shawarma Chickpea Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl (GF/NF/SF)

Vegan Buddha Bowl with Squash & Spiced Chickpeas (GF)

Roasted Root Vegetable Buddha Bowls with Maple Cinnamon Tahini Dressing

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl with Quinoa & Avocado

Roasted Garlic Buddha Bowl

Spicy Buddha Bowl

Vegan Buddha Bowl with Cumin Roasted Chickpeas

[cadypillar]

wait all these buddha bowls holy shit i need them all 

[zoeatery]

Tonight’s dinner bowl-baked potato wedges, hummus, brown rice, avocado, edamame, tomato, radish, cucumber and sprouts 😋

instagram: @veganzoejessica

[cadypillar]

this is just.....so beautiful. 

[cadypillar]

Oh hello there

Hey guys. It has certainly been a minute since I’ve checked in on here. Last night I just had the trippiest experience that I felt totally compelled to write about it. Buckle up cuz this is a weird one. 

Ever since moving to LA and meeting people who are into talking about things like ~energy~ and ~the universe~, etc, I’ve been finding out more and more about cool hippie events where I can meet other people who I vibe with. So last night I went to a sound bath in Brentwood, and it was one of the most powerful ones I’ve ever experienced. The best one by far was the sound bath I went to at the Integratron in Joshua Tree, CA... that one was really wild, but that’s a story for another post. 

Lemme just give you a run-down of what a sound bath is. Crystal singing bowls are used to emit different frequencies that are targeted at specific energy centres (chakras) of the body, where sound nourishes the nervous system. Everyone typically lays in a circle, with their heads facing inwards, and in the middle of the circle is the sound practitioner, with gongs, chimes, rain sticks, and different shaped bowls that are struck with a mallot. Each sound that’s created is intentional and scientific. Eye pillows are often used to help you feel calm and heighten your other senses, especially hearing. So you basically just lay there and let the sound envelop you for an hour while you meditate. It’s pretty far out. 

If you're into it and like “hell yeah, gimme some of that non-drug trippy shit”, this is the dude I usually go to for sound baths. He’s really good and does them all over California. 

I wanted to write about this experience because it was a nice powerful reminder for me to slow the eff down and take life one step at a time. It’s always hard for me to “turn my thoughts off” when meditating, but there’s something about the sounds in a sound bath that make it easier for my mind to settle. Maybe it’s because I have something drone I can “focus” on while letting my brain take a break from overthinking all the time. Maybe it’s because the noises are supposed to mimic what space sounds like and I’m connecting with my inner celestial spirit or something super granola like that. Either way, I felt really compelled to get back into blogging on here after the sound bath. It was almost like the universe tapped me on the shoulder like “hey girl, don’t forget about cadypillar! keep that shit up, don’t get lazy.” I got a boost of motivation to get my shit together in all aspects of my life...my career, weight, diet, exercise, self-care, creative outlets, personal relationships, etc. So in honor of March being National Nutrition Month I’m gonna get better about cooking more and posting about it on here, sprinkled with some weight-loss tips and vegan hacks. And of course more vegan restaurant reviews as well. Submit any questions or requests you may have! Thanks for your patience, y’all. 

[veganfoody]

So many new vegan products coming soon.. follow VegNews to see more!

[i-hate-vegans-deactivated201910]

that’s some good shitGOOD SHIT right there

[cadypillar]

i need some reviews on all of these ASAP 

[mercyforanimals-deactivated2020]

Here Are the 10 Cities Every Vegan Needs to Visit

After pulling data on 18,000 restaurants, Datafiniti has released its ranking of the most vegan-friendly metro areas in America. Here are the 10 cities with the most vegan restaurants: 1. New York, NY The metropolitan area boasting the most vegan restaurants (563 to be exact!), the Big Apple is truly a plant-based mecca. Stop by Candle 79 for seitan piccata or a chimichurri Portobello steak, try the amazing Dun-Well Doughnuts, and don’t miss the Guac Burger with mac n’ cheese at by Chloe. 2. Los Angeles, CA The Los Angeles area is home to a huge vegan population. As a result, delicious cruelty-free foods (and 494 vegan restaurants) abound! Try the Big Mac (on the secret menu) at Doomie’s Home Cookin’, get an Indian kima pizza at LA’s only all-vegan pizza spot, Cruzer, and don’t miss the spicy baked scallop roll at Shojin (it’s torched at the table)!   3. San Francisco, CA The progressive hub is home to 247 plant-based restaurants. Be sure to stop by Millennium for a fancy, animal-friendly night on the town, grab a few tacos at Flacos, and create your own cinnamon bun loaded with toppings at Cinnaholic! 4. Seattle, WA Seattle is loaded with delicious vegan eats and 184 animal-friendly eateries! Try the wide array of savory vegan grub (including breakfast!) at Wayward Vegan Café, visit Vegan Haven Grocery and load up on goodies, and don’t miss the pan-seared creole tempeh at Plum Bistro! 5. Houston, TX Yes, you can even find vegan food in Texas! In fact, the Houston area boasts 167 all-vegan restaurants! Quan Yin offers a variety of popular veganized Asian dishes, including shredded “pork” rolls, and Field of Greens will steal the show with its impressive burger selection. 6. Portland, OR In a town famous for its environmental friendliness and microbreweries, it comes as no surprise that vegan dining options abound (at more than 150 eateries). Stop by Sweetpea Baking Company for something sweet, grab some ravioli and tiramisu at the Italian-inspired Portobello Vegan Trattoria, and load up on snacks at Food Fight! Grocery. Don’t forget to drop by Herbivore Clothing Company for a cute sticker or shirt. 7. Washington, DC The nation’s capital is home to 131 plant-based restaurants! Equinox restaurant offers a vegan buffet-style brunch, and the plant-based fast-food spot HipCityVeg serves so many amazing sandwiches, you’ll probably have to go back for seconds. Top it all off with dessert from Cupcake Wars winner Sticky Fingers Bakery! 8. Chicago, IL The Windy City boasts a TON of vegan grub at 125 restaurants. The Radical Reuben at The Chicago Diner and deep-dish pizza at Kitchen 17 are not to be missed. And be sure to stop by the Upton’s Breakroom for an award-winning vegan gyro! 9. Atlanta, GA Yes, there are even vegan restaurants in the South. The Atlanta area alone hosts 114! Soul Vegetarian offers a variety of vegan eats, including an eggless salad plate and pocket gyro, Café Sunflower will blow your mind with its fried avocado tacos, and Herban Fix Vegan Kitchen is sure to impress with its stuffed lemongrass tofu! 10. Miami, FL With 103 vegan eateries, Miami is not to be overlooked. Enjoy the coconut ceviche tacos and key lime brulee at Plant Food + Wine, try the Justice Burger at Choices Café, and don’t miss the all-vegan coffeehouse Sweat Records, which offers a variety of dairy-free drinks, including one called the Unicorn Love Bomb (WUT?). – Vegan food is everywhere! Click here to find great veg options near you.

[cadypillar]

REBLOGGING BECAUSE ALL I WANNA DO THIS YEAR IS TRAVEL AND EAT VEGAN FOOD

[veganfoody]

What are your favourite swaps?

[choosehopefortheanimals]

So successful that they’ve added more flavors! 🍨❤

[cadypillar]

WUTZ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD HOLY SHIT CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ahealthblog]

Almonds are a good source of nutrients that help boost energy  ➡ http://www.aboutnutritionfacts.com/health-benefits-of-almonds.html

[cadypillar]

Just thought I should tell you that you're gorgeous af

oh my goodness!! 

thank you!!!!!