β’ "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt." - Sylvia Plath πΈβ’ How many times have you let the fear of not being "good enough" let you miss out on something? I've had days where I don't feel confident enough to partake in something social. Or I think I'm better off not trying something because... Continue Reading →
~hormone healthy dinner recipe~
Ingredients: - Organic, lean ground beef- Green beans - Sweet potato- 1 egg- Seasonings - black pepper, salt, basil, garlic powder- Condiments - organic ketchupβ¨ If you are cooking the full ground beef package & a full can of green beans, there will be plenty of leftovers for other meals! :)Method:- Put ground beef into... Continue Reading →
~upper body workout~
ππΌββοΈ Low weight & high reps = Endurance muscle (lean muscle/joint health)ππΌββοΈ High weight & low reps = Muscle growth (strength/power)β’ I'm training for muscular endurance for joint health, getting ready for a half marathon, & aligning with my goals right now! Choose the weight amount and number of repitions according to your individual goals.... Continue Reading →
~training splits~
β’ It took me a while to figure out the training split my body responds best to. It's so important to find that ~balance~ of runs, strength workouts, cross training, & rest. And the split won't be the same for everyone. β’ The way to know if it's right is checking in to see how... Continue Reading →
~Earth~
β’ April was Earth month! I'm a little late on this post, but I hope we carry the same love and respect for Earth that we emphasized last month into the whole year. ππβ’ Earth is home to humans, animals, plants, mountains, bodies of water, everything! It's our responsibility to protect and nurture her and... Continue Reading →
~Santosha~
β’ I'm currently taking a 5 month yoga teacher training course. So far, itΒ has been a physically, mentally, and emotionally life changing experience. I've learned so much; not only about myself, but how I process and view my life. β’ We are reading the book "The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice" by... Continue Reading →
~endings & beginnings~
~ Leaving December and entering January. Leaving 2024 and entering 2025. Whether it was a good or a bad year, reflection is inevitable. 2024 was one of my favorite years yet, and I was a little nervous to leave it. But at the same time, I love new beginnings and setting goals for the year... Continue Reading →
~treadmill runs~
β’ It's treadmill season! βοΈ I'll run outside in some pretty rough conditions. But there comes a point when it's just not safe. I'm thankful to have a treadmill in our garage. I had an 8-mile long run on Monday (I took this pic outside afterwards) and it was pouring rain, which meant treadmill time.... Continue Reading →
~full body workout~
~full body workout~ β’ Hi friends! π©· Here's a full body workout for these winter gym months. ππΌββοΈβοΈGo through each exercise group 3 times with 10-12 reps. Grab whatever weights you'd like. 1. plie sumo squat with oh press2. side lunge with reach (each side) 1. glute kickbacks (each side)2. single leg deadlift (each side)... Continue Reading →
~healthy recipe~
β’ turkey sausage & sauteed veggie salad bowl π©πΌβπ³π₯β’ Ingredients:1) lettuce2) 4 small turkey/chicken sausage links3) green pepper4) onion5) 1/4-1/2 cup brown or jasmine rice6) honey mustard or other dressing of choice7) pepperMethod: 1) saute green pepper and onion 2) start rice cooker or heat up rice pouch3) cook turkey/chicken sausage links in micro or... Continue Reading →