I’m mad. Like, really f*cking mad. Ok, that’s a lie, I don’t really get mad, I just get sad. So, I’m really f*cking sad. My face was finally getting better, finally looking like something was changing and my face was starting to play nice, but NO. No, no,no. It ain’t playin’ nice no mo’. My face has freaked out. Like OMG Ihateyousomuchjuli. Iwantyoutostaysingleforever. Andidefinitelydontwantanyonetofindyouattractive. Ever.
You, my face, are a straight up b*tch.
Ugh, I’m going to get so many emails about my dirty mouth now. I’ll save you the time…please don’t send them.
Anywho, I’m having one of those days of feeling absolutely hopeless. I don’t know what to do. I clean up my diet and it gets a little bit better, then it goes back to normal. I change up my face cleansing routine and it gets a little better, then goes back to normal. I get off birth control, I stay on birth control. I take fish oil, I don’t take fish oil. I eat more fat, I eat less fat. I don’t eat dark chocolate, I do eat dark chocolate. I get facials, I don’t get facials. You get what I’m throwin’ out? I try everything, but in the end my face has full control, and I am left staring in the mirror with tears in my eyes, choking back the egg of frustration that sits in my throat.
Just today, I started taking the probiotic saccharomyce boulardii which was recommended by Liz of Cave Girl Eats. I also am getting cod liver oil soon to start trying that as well. And making sure all sugar and nuts are cut from my diet. It’s just so annoying that my mind has to be filled with thoughts of how ugly I am or how I wish I could improve my skin. That’s dumb. It should be filled with cookbook thoughts, and Christmas gift thoughts, and food thoughts. But no, the face has won.
So here’s my question out of utter frustration and anguish…do I try acutane? Do I face the fact that I may be incredibly depressed, moody, and upset for months because of the drug? Do I face the fact that I may have to take the drug even though my face and other body parts will literally dry up and peel off? Do I face the fact that it may not even work? I don’t know what to do, but I’m obviously upset enough to blab all about it and want some of your advice. So, advise me.
On a more positive note, you NEED to try these muffins. They are DELICIOUS.
Morning Glory Muffins (nut free option)
- Yield: 9 1x
Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled and cored, shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup pepitas
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped (optional for nut free version)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Now add your pepitas to a small saucepan over medium heat with a tablespoon of fat. I used coconut oil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, moving around lots so they don’t burn and so they cook on all sides.
- While your pepitas are roasting, add your apple and carrot to your food processor with the shredding attachment. If you don’t have a food processor, use a grater to shred your apple and carrot.
- Add your apple and carrot to a bowl along with your sunflower seed butter and rinse out your food processor bowl.
- Then add your roasted pepitas to the food processor and puree until you get a flour/meal.
- Then add your pepita flour, eggs, coconut oil, honey, raisins, pecans, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Pour your batter into 9 FULL muffin liners in your muffin tin. I lined my muffins tin with silicone muffin liners but paper would do just fine.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let cool slightly, but eat warm, because they are the best that way.
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More Nut Free Muffins:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins (nut free)
Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins (nut free)
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I can identify 🙁 even though I’ve gone perfectly Paleo and sugar free for a month, my skin still didn’t improve completely. Paleo helped 50%. I also heard of a food sensitivity panel test, in where your antibodies are tested to see if you are reacting to any other food. Got my results, and I was stunned to see I missed a few allergens even though I went through an elimination diet. Stopped all allergens, even the ones I was reacting very minorly. My face cleared up totally. I was stunned. Sugar, chocolate, nuts and coffee made acne worse. Basically, I think my leaky gut syndrome may be messing up my body, so I’m working on trying whole90, sugar free and nut free. Taking whole food supplements and cod liver oil and dairy free probiotics to heal my gut. We shall see. Biggest help were the food sensitivity panel. Check it out here: http://meridianvalleylab.com/food-allergy-testing/basic-foods-e-panel/
My homeopathic doctor was the only one who was willing to let me get this test. Through a doc, cost $175. Gotta be like a detective and watch every single thing that goes on your skin and into your mouth 🙂 hang in there, hon.
You’ve got 40,000 comments here, so you may not see this one. I used to have TERRIBLE skin in college, and it turned out to be caffeine. Even now I can only have one cup of coffee a day without getting monster zits. I would recommend against accutane, because that shit messes with your hormones. I don’t know how much coffee/caffeine you drink, but give it a go? Love your recipes, BTW!
I’m so sorry you are feeling that way. Everyone who visits this site thinks you are gorgeous so lay off the self bashing. I know what has worked for me is to be lazy about skin care. Whenever I use a nut scrub or anything other than vanicream soap my face goes apeshit. Is it possible you are doing too much at once and its causing your face to react? If you have sensitive skin I would recommend vanicream soap (its cheap and gentle) or if you want something stronger Hibiclens is awesome. But hibiclens needs to be used with care as it stains clothing and make sure you do not get it in your eye. But it is the best stuff out there. It is what hospitals use to disinfect patients before surgery. You can get both at Walgreens or CVS or Drugstore.com
As for thinking you won’t find a boyfriend because your skin isn’t flawless is a little nutty. If a man won’t date you because of your skin then he’s a total prick.
Now go conquer the world and kick ass!
Stay away from the acuntane. Seriously. I tried it about 6 years ago, and it worked for about 2 months, and then my cystic acne came back. Plus, dealing with all the side effects. No thank you.
I’m in the same boat you are, i have to eliminate caffeine, sugar, wheat, dairy to keep my acne under control… and still, when I get my period, i break out. no winning here 🙁
Ugh! What a hassle, I doubt you will even make it to this comment, BUT every one is dealt a different hand. Some people get moles, others acne, sunburns through glass, funky toe nails, stanky breath, premature balding, cellulite despite hours at the gym, and so on. Don’t get upset. You having so many amazing qualities, one being able to curse like a sailor and still be a hottie totty. I’m sorry you are so cranky but shit gets a whole lot worse. I vote no to harsh drugs.
Hi! I have worked as an Esthetician for about 10 years. I would not due Accutane, but your body and your life, I was wondering where your acne is? Neck? Chin? Cheeks? Forhead? We can often pinpoint cause by its location. What is your current skin care routine? What products do you use?
I like the f word. so if you could use that more!!
I think you are awesome!
Just wanted to clarify, the ingredient list says baking soda but the instructions say baking powder. I’d like to try these because they look delicious, plus my husband is allergic to tree nuts and hates coconut so that rules out most muffin recipes I’ve found. Thanks!
so sorry caitlin!! baking soda!! changing that now!
Hey pretty lady!
Have you ever tried BenzaClin? I was given that a few years ago (and really used it more as a spot treatment vs all over the face every morning and evening).
Also… sounds really silly and simple.. but ever tried using dial/antibacterial soap for your face? I still have break outs here and there but my face changed drastically when I started using that soap vs all the acne stuff.
BTW – you are amazing and beautiful!!!! 🙂
PS. Can’t wait to try to recipe!
Juli, clearly many people have different views on Accutane. That’s completely fine, but it should only mildly influence YOUR thoughts on it. I have been on Accutane twice, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. My father is a doctor, and one of the first people to ever try the drug. I truly do not think he would allow his own daughter to take something that was harmful. Anyway, I used to have terrible, awful skin, breakouts all over my face and neck, and my BACK was actually the worst! Before taking the drug I was miserable, cried in front of the mirror, felt depressed and ugly, and it really messed up my entire outlook on life! I understand!!! How our skin looks and how we feel in it is one of the most important things for a girl. My skin really did hold me back from a lot of things (pool parties, summer in general) and now I am so much more confident and love my skin. It’s been six years and no acne has surfaced. And absolutely NO scarring. You would never know that I had acne before. I also had absolutely NO problems with depression and my hormone balance wasn’t and isn’t screwed up. All I’m saying is that if your skin is holding you back from the life you want to have, then you should go ahead and do it, because it changed my life. Good luck on your decision and I hope all of these extensive reviews helped clear up any questions you had! xoxo
Back to the recipe….. I was making it this morning and noticed in your ingredients you wrote ‘baking soda’ and in the directions you wrote ‘baking powder’. I already had everything in the bowl, including the baking soda, so I threw in 1/4tsp of baking powder just to be on the safe side—it turned out great! Even my 14yr old liked these muffins. And one muffin kept me full all through a 3 mile walk, weight-lifting, and errands.
For future reference, which ingredient did you mean? 🙂
so sorry brenda!! baking soda!! changing that now!