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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Hi, do you use protein powders of any kind? Like even plant based ones?
not anymore, no. i used to take simply pure nutrients recovery fuel, but just stick with real food now
Don’t try acutane! I am on my 8th month and I still have acne. Not worth it.
I haven’ been reading or perusing your recipes for very long but you seem determined to avoid ingesting things you can’t pronounce (easily…like, “carrot” or something…). I believe the same should apply to what you put *on* your body as well. Our skin absorbes nearly everything and some chemicals can really change the cell structure, pore responses, hair follicles and so on. I’m not talking out of my ass either, I’m nearly thirty and have never been without a breakout since I was, oh I dunno..born!? I tried eight (yes, EIGHT) different birht controls before I gave up too. A few years ago, I started reading Julie Gabriel’s blog and product reviews (her book is called “The Green Beauty Guide”) and it really helped me make better choices in regards to not only the makeup I chose but the skin care, cleansers, creams, oils, masks and so on I force on my skin. She talks about proactive, acutane, salicylic acid, and every other product that’s been pitched to me in my two plus decade face-drama. I don’t have her book but her website thegreenbeautyguide dot com is like my girl-bible. Remember though (as I’m sure you know), change takes time, be sure you give yourself a few cycles to “re-calibrate”, if you will.
Juli. I just discovered your blog. It’s beautiful. Don’t know if you are still going through all this now, but if you are, here’s what worked for me besides eating clean, which you obviously already do.
My doctor prescribed me Progesterone cream to balance my hormones. I believe that is why my face cleared up.
I also used Benzyl Peroxide that is kept in the fridge for acne that can be dried up. Some is too far under the skin for the BP to really work.
I also used a coconut water based face wash called Skin by Ann Weber. (Whole Foods has it). It has coconut water and aloe in it, which seemed to at the very least reduce redness and inflammation.
Good luck and thank you for the recipes!
Simply awesome! Just made these for breakfast. Thank you for such a delicious recipe. My roommate is on her second one already (she beat me because I paused to type a comment …).
From my personal experience, Accutane worked wonderfully with no side effects other than really dry skin and lips. That problem went away when I stopped using the medicine. I did two courses over several years and am so very glad I did. I still have rosacea and occasional zits, but NOTHING like before. I see this post is several months old so I hope you have found some relief!
AUSSIE RANTING…
Hey Juli,
Love the site. So I’m just chillin with my cockateil at home looking for some inspiration. Can’t wait for your paleo cookbook to come out.
I too suffered from moderate acne. I am also on the mend from a lifetime of mental issues (depression/chronic fatigue mainly). Both of which are not my fault and are incredibly complex, annoying and frustrating.
“Primal Body, Primal Mind” Nora T Gedgaudas. is AMAZING! She sums up a lot of my research and sooo much more. She talks about science, ancient history and paleontology, Nutrition, Humour, oh I am in love! (Figuratively)
She talks about abuse of sugars and carbohydrates and the effect on the body and the mind.
The body and mind are one, they do not work independently from one another! One can not work without the other. Check it out, fascinating read and it may help with your outbreaks.
PS After meticulously researching (and experimenting) acne, it hardly has anything to do with bacteria and topical solutions. It starts with your body’s inflammatory response. Caused by sugars, carbohydrates, hormones (which are affected by those two), toxins (exercise and sweat helps), and stress (which affects your adrenals-which takes us back to hormones-which takes us back to sugars and carbohydrates).
PPS. Chocolate forever!!!!………in moderation
pwb
I made these muffins this week and absolutely LOVE them! I recently discovered that I have a problem with foods that are high in oxalates…almonds being one of the biggest offenders. So thanks for the nut-free recipes! Sunbutter is now my friend. This was the first muffin I’ve eaten in oh so long that hasn’t caused a reaction. I’m very thankful for your recipes and savoring every bite!
Juli, I know this blog may be a little old but I thought I could help you out a little with the Accutane 🙂 So I had the same problem with you ALL my life. Started when I was in 3rd grade (yes 3rd grade) and I battled my face, chest and back acne up until my freshman year of high school. I had tried every other face wash, drug, medicine whatever there was out there to clear it up; it would get better for a couple of days and boom. it was back. Anyways, I went to the dermatologist and they recommended Accutane as a last resort, but the best resort EVER. I had/have perfect skin since then. im not kidding. I never was depressed, never had ANY of the symptoms these people are talking about. The only thing that was a little bit of a downside (not anywhere near the zits though) was dry skin because it dries your lips out and stuff so always keep Vaseline handy. My very best friend had the same problem- I was in VA and she was in AL- and her skin is PERFECT. still. this was 8 years ago almost. she went on it twice and I only did once but I want to again just to knock it all out. it’s a little bit of a pain to go through the blood work and all to get it each month but im telling you it is SO worth it. I am looking into going on it again. hope this helps if you haven’t already found something!!
I am hoping you can help me out here. Love your website and your recipes. I made these Morning Glory muffins and they came out amazing. Only problem is that my muffins have a green tint to them. All of my ingredients are fresh so I do not believe it is that. I made a batch of almond/berry muffins from civilized caveman today and they have the same green “hue”. Kind of freaking me out. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
it’s the sunbutter and baking soda reacting. silly science. they are still just fine to eat.