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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Ah, the jean dilemma is the WORST. I feel for you. I think a couple people already mentioned it but try Nordy Rack for Citizens of humanity jeans. My husband found a pair in the $60 range. Also, make sure when you get them hemmed to ask for the original hem. One time they didn’t and they looked awful! They had to dig around in their scrap pile for the bottoms of my jeans to do them over.
Juli – good tailor is Alterations Lady. It is off of Colorado on Dickenson (I think right past Evans). Guy is great and cheap! Colorado south and left on Dickenson. He is on your right.
I can relate; jean shopping can totally suck. For me, they are too baggy in the legs or too tight in the midriff and nobody likes a muffin top, well unless you’re talking about food.
You can’t put a price on happiness so if you had to spend more than usual for some jeans in order to be comfortable in them, then it was worth it. Also, any good dry cleaner will also hem pants for a pretty reasonable price. Good luck.
American Eagle jeggings. They are stretchy and fit like leggings but look like jeans. American Eagle brand has real pockets and thus qualifies as real pants IMO.
I agree Erica – I order them from Aus because they are the best jeans ever 🙂
This recipe is
Amazing!!!! Like always! Thank you
You’re not alone. I was just explaining to my husband today how I always have the hardest times shopping for jeans. My legs and butt are so big from working out but my hips/waist has been the same size since I was a freshman in high school.
Again, like you, Citizens jeans are perfect! I found that most designer jeans for some reason have the perfect fit. Since I don’t have the money to spend $200+ on a pair of jeans, I usually go to crossroads or other 2nd hand stores to find used designer jeans which I usually never pay more than $40 for.
Maybe next time check out a 2nd hand store and you might like what you find!
P.S. I’m excited to try out this recipe.
I am very narrow in the waist & huge in the hips. Quit wearing jeans for like 15 years cuz couldn’t find any. If I could get them over my hips, they buckled in waist. If they fit in the waist…well idk cud they never would’ve made it past my knees. 2 years ago I tried on a pair of American Eagle jeans. My daughter is built like me only several sizes smaller & she swore by AE jeans. OMG I put on a pair of their original blotchy & loved them. Its all I wear now… all the time. Now my problem is I wear them too much & bust through the thighs…hence trying the paleolithic diet. Gonna try the mousse..cuz I LOVE chocolate.
I use the alteration place that the Garmet District uses fpr jeans hemming. The ladies are great- and pretty affordable. Custom Fashion Tailoring 2342 S. Colorado Blvd 80222 303-757-5056 m-s 8am-5:30pm
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Thank you Juli 🙂
Just made this with Crockpot Pork Green Chile for my crew at the fire station and everybody loved it 😀
I’m sure you’ve tried these…but Levi’s Bold Curve Mid Rise are my go-to’s at $78! I have the big girl thighs & butt/ and tiny waist ratio thing going on and can’t wear any jeans without a belt except these! Go Bold or go home!
This! Absolutely…. All of their styles are tailored for different bodies… and once you go find your size you just amazon or ebay those babies and you save a ton of money 🙂