~challenges~

β€’ "Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful." ~ Anonymous πŸ§—πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ«ΆπŸΌπŸͺ»β›°οΈ β€’ I think challenges in life are scary because of the fear of failure, or something not meeting our expectations. It can be daunting to start something new, or take a leap of faith. β€’ But recently I... Continue Reading →

~girl’s trip~

β€’ I'm back! I went on a girl's trip to North Carolina with 2 of my best friends, we hiked 42 miles in 4 days! It was one of the most fun & healing trips I've ever been on. β€’ Hiking up mountains made us feel like we could overcome any challenge. Our physical &... Continue Reading →

~coffee~

β˜•I love coffee & teaβ™‘ Iced & hot, & many different kinds πŸ™‚ BUT here is an important reminder that its not healthy to use drinks like coffee to "feel full". Having real & nutritious food when your body tells you you're hungry is healthy. β˜•When I was struggling more, I would have water or... Continue Reading →

~Proverbs 4:23~

πŸ’­ "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23 πŸ’­ I've been thinking about this verse a lot lately. Sometimes I feel like I'm not good enough or I feel lost whether it's career goals, running/training, or friendships. And I become afraid to talk to God.πŸ’­ It's comforting... Continue Reading →

~recipe~

β€’ Basil pesto overeasy eggs 🍳 Ingredients: 2 eggs, basil paste, basil flakes, pepper, spinach, whole grain english muffin, mild tomato salsa, earth balance vegan butter (any butter works). Method: Eggs - Spray a nonstick pan & crack the 2 eggs into it. Apply the basil paste and swirl it around to cover the egg... Continue Reading →

~resistance workout & run~

3 sets: 8 exercises: 12 reps each πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 1) Squats with a weight (make sure to keep back straight & avoid letting your knees get in front of your toes)2) Overhead press (keep arms straight)3) Lunges with weight (make sure your knee is behind your toes & keep your trunk straight)4) Bicep curls (no swinging,... Continue Reading →

~inevitability~

β€’ The sun will rise & fall. The waves will come in tides. It's inevitable, a simple fact. Uncontrollable. A lot of things in life are fact & can't be changed. If you're like me, not having control is scary. But just like the sun rises & sets, & just as the waves return to... Continue Reading →

~smoothie recipe~

β€’ healthy blueberry banana smoothie πŸ’™πŸ˜Š Ingredients: 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen banana slices, 1/2 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk, 1/2 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder, lil' spoonful chia seeds, & a couple handfuls of spinach... then blend it up till it's a smooth consistency, pour, & enjoy! If you don't have any... Continue Reading →

~run w/o~

β€’ hi pals!! 😊 I'm sharing a running workout idea that is perfect if you're getting back into the swing of speedy runs. Before implementing speed, make sure you have some good base miles & training behind you to prevent injuries. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ β€’ I've been doing base runs, yoga, & light strength training the past... Continue Reading →

~don’t rush~

β€’ "Don't try to rush things that need time to grow." ~ anonymous 🌼🀍 β€’ Sometimes the process of getting somewhere seems everlasting. But finding joy in the process is important too. If you're always looking for the end, we can miss the good parts of the journey. β€’ Try to enjoy the process. Let... Continue Reading →

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