Remember when I talked about this mousse? I told you we would have the recipe for this mousse someday. I told you!! Well that day has finally come. Hope you love it. Don’t be deceived by the picture that didn’t come out too great since I was trying to get a picture done in less than a minute. It actually does taste amazing. We winged it on stage so I’m winging this recipe again and it still came out delicious! Remember, my recipe doesn’t have crumbled bacon on top, but that’s because I had no bacon in the house. I know, I suck. But candied walnuts ain’t so bad, bro. So stop hatin’.
So I went jeans shopping this week. I did it. I put a good chunk of money into my checking account in hopes that I wouldn’t feel restricted to not buy more expensive jeans. My goal was to actually find jeans and not be depressed by the couple pairs that didn’t fit. And I took Sergio with me to make sure I didn’t cry, which thank goodness I did because I absolutely would have if he weren’t there. I totally almost sh*t the bed when I broke a nail trying to pull up some of the jeans at Nordstrom. And I f*cking got my nails done the day before so I was pissed. Obviously. I’m cussing about it. I’m a child. I pretty much had demin blue coloring under my fingernails from all the squeezing and uncomfortable pulling into the jeans. It’s not easy getting my ass into jeans, it’s not easy at all.
Anywho, after trying on quite a few pairs of jeans at Nordstrom, I finally found a pair. First I tried on Joe Jeans, but my butt looked weird. Then I tried on Paige Jeans but they didn’t look totally right. Then Mother Jeans which gave me a gap in the waist. Then I finally found the best pair for my chunky butt. Citizen of Humanity jeans. At least I think that’s what they are called. Anywho, of course they were the most expensive ones I tried on. OF COURSE. But I decided to take the plunge since I didn’t see any light on the horizon when it came to any other jeans. You know what that put me back? Please don’t be disgusted with me, I’m already disgusted enough with myself. And I’m really trying to feel comfortable in my own skin. Back to the point, I spent $224.00 on ONE pair of jeans. I know, I’m gross. And I really don’t have that money to spend, but I had to do it. I can’t keep crying in dressing rooms thinking my body is disgusting because nothing fits, I can’t. So I did it. I bought the jeans. Then moved on with my life.
I then moved on to Abercrombie. I know, I’m not 16 years old, but a couple people recommended those jeans on my blog so I thought it was worth a try. Turns out, it wasn’t. My bubble butt doesn’t work in those jeans. Bummer.
I moved on once again. Sergio stayed very patient through all of this and did not complain whatsoever. Or act bored. He’s the best. So we went to Lucky. I finally found a pair of jeans that I liked after trying on a few, but they were too short. Highwaters ain’t my thang. But the Sophia cut is pretty great if you are looking for a curvy fit. So I moved on, not trying to order those jeans online in a longer cut. Never a good idea.
We waddled our way to the Buckle. Terrible idea. I don’t like bedazzled jeans. On women or men in bedazzled jeans. More importantly, on myself. No need to bring more attention to that area. I walked in, felt like I was 14 this time, then walked out when ALL of the jeans had rhinestones on them or stitching that you could see from a mile away. Ew. Not my cup o’ tea.
Last but not least, I went to the Gap. Thank goodness I passed it or I would have completely forgot about that place. So I walked in, found their 1969 Curvy Fit (long) jeans, and got two pairs of those bastards! They fit great!! Not quite as great as the $224 pair I had just purchased but good enough. Only problem is I have to get them hemmed and have no clue where to go in Denver. Yelp is probably my best bet. Unless YOU know one!! Give me answers.
All I can conclude from spending $375 on jeans is that I still don’t love how I look quite yet. This has been a battle my entire life that I joke about through my blog to deal with the upset and frustration, but I really hope to someday be content with what I have and what I look at in the mirror. CrossFit has completely changed my body, in a way that I’m not comfortable with. I love the muscle I have created, but hate the shape my body has taken on. And hate is a strong word. I envy the women whose bodies never change but at the same time, I know we all feel the ups and downs of body image.
As the next year goes by, I hope to be able to create a happier me. That’s much more comfortable in my own skin. As for now, I’m taking some steps to fix my skin and to create a body I’m happy with. Let’s see how this year goes!
Can you believe you just read an entire blog post about jeans? I’m sorry.
Kind of.
Chocolate Mousse with Cinnamon Sautéed Bananas
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounce) full fat coconut milk left in the fridge overnight (it must be canned!)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or any nut butter)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or more)
- pinch of salt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2–3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoons raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or more)
- handful of chopped walnuts
- pinch of salt
- bacon (optional- optional because I had none at my house to make crumbles with)
Instructions
- Place full fat coconut milk in your food processor. I used my blendtec because it’s absolutely amazing for this kind of thing. Be sure to add in the coconut water and pulp that may have separated while being in the fridge.
- Then add in nut butter, raw honey, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a bit of salt. Puree until smooth. Pour in ramekins and place in fridge for 3+ hours to completely set. If you want a even harder mousse, place in the freezer to help harden more.
- Once mousse has set, place 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in honey to melt just a bit then add in sliced bananas.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and pinch of salt.
- Once the bananas have caramelized on one side (about 2 minutes or so) flip with a spatula, then toss in chopped walnuts, and let both caramelize even more.
- Remove from heat to let cool just a bit then top your mousse off with this goodness.
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I have the same issue with jeans due to my large quads/hips/thighs and jean shopping can be a traumatic experience! I have some Gap, Lucky, and Citizens (however, I didn’t pay full price for mine, have you been to the Buffalo Exchange in Denver? The one in Dallas is fantastic! Seriously.) But my favorite and most comfortable fit are Guess. Anna Nichole Smith was the model for them, not the best role model for life choices, but she was a very curvy lady. They work great for me.
Thanks for sharing your struggles with this, you are not alone and as much as body image and jean shopping sucks, it is good that people are voicing it so others know they are not alone!
You may also want to try J Crew. Most of their pants seem to fit me really well (smaller waist, bigger hips & thighs) and they last forever. The jeans I’m currently wearing I’ve had for 3 years and still look great. Also, you’re awesome – no matter what kind of material is covering your butt!
I second the JCrew jeans! I’m a 41yo mom of 3 (having kids changes your body, too…lol!) who loves working out. So my quads/bootie, shoulders/back are awesome in workout clothes, but hard to fit in regular clothes. JCrew fits me AND my 6ft tall string bean 13 yo daughter. I fit the regular length – I’m 5’9″- and the tall fit her extra long legs.
Love your blog, I relate to the struggles and so appreciate the recipes! 🙂
I wear Gap Curvy too! They have a great Curvy Skinny Jean, but they don’t sell them in any stores in Denver – I had to order mine online. If you sign up for their emails you can snag them for 30% off occasionally.
Erol’s Tailoring by Cherry Creek Mall is great. They charged me $15/pair to hem my work pants, and I am trusting them with my wedding dress too. They are an adorable married couple who run the shop in this cute little house, and they are SO nice!
There is a great tailor at I-25 & Colo Blvd-ish (sort of by Runners Roost). They have hemmed Gap jeans for me & they looked exactly like the manufacturer. it did cost a ridiculous amount, if memory serves.
Sounds like Lucky was kind of a bust for you, but you might want to try their easy rider fit or their sweet jean fit – both are good for a smaller waist and a athlete bum! I think they have more room there than the sophia cut. They’re the only jeans I’ve every really felt like I looked “good” in. What’s nice too is that you can find easy riders on ebay a lot of the time. They’re a mid rise jean so not considered super “young” by the brand, but they look great on, so I’ve never really cared.
If you are having trouble finding jeans and don’t want to spend a ton of money, try shopping at used clothing stores–Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc. I know it sounds weird, but you can find some great bargains for dirt cheap. Shop in the nicer areas and you will find a treasure trove of clothing. Do you have a Clothes Mentor store near you? I have found very nice brands (Lucky, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, etc.) at a fraction of the cost of regular department stores. I got two pairs of perfectly fitting Lucky jeans at Clothes Mentor for $25.00 each.
Once you find a good tailor you can pretty much buy any jeans that fit your legs and butt and then get the waist taken in so they fit you like a glove! It ends up saving you a ton of money because you don’t have to spend $200+ on designer jeans you can just spend $60 and then another $20 for taking the waist in!
This blog post made me laugh and tear up (stupid hormones) all at the same time! I FEEL YOU on the jeans! I am 5’10” and have a butt… a huge one…and since starting crossfit, my butt and quadzillas have taken on a mind of their own! I think it makes it 100x worse when I find a pair that I can actually squeeze into, but then look down and they are flood pants. Not a good look on anyone. Thanks for always keeping it real! So nice to hear another tall, muscular girl feeling the same things as me! You are amazing! 🙂
Citizens of humanity jeans fit like a glove, I love them but would never fathom paying so much for them. I pay half or even less for the same at Nordtrom rack, they have the same stuff as the regular nordstrom store but cheaper.
You can get your jeans hemmed at Nordtrom as well, they have a departmen for that or ask any of the dry cleaners, they usually have people who do tayloring. Good luck!
You crack me up and I love you for it!
Let me say, I just watched your carrot cake pudding video and you’re an amazing dancer. Next, your body is beautiful. Period. I realized not too long ago(I’m 36) that we are never happy with our bodies, and yet when I see pictures of me in my 20’s I think “WTF, I looked good!” Moral of the story is love yourself for who you are. Our perception of ourselves is warped, Girlfriend. The airbrushed perfect body magazine covers don’t help either. What counts is doing better today than you did yesterday. Motivational speech concluded.
So, I started the 21DSD this week. Day 5 and I can already tell a difference. Thanks for the recommendation. Question, does your skin act nicer to you on the detox? For me, I noticed sugar plays a big role in the cystic acne flare ups. The more I eat the meaner my skin is. Damn skin.
PS. Just got my PaleOMG cookbook and I”m lovin’ it!!