β’ Grilled Chicken & Veggie Summer Salad! π₯ β’ Mixed lettuce base. Top with grilled chicken, almonds, onion, cucumber, snap peas, baby carrots, & blue cheese dressing. β’ A healthy, refreshing, & nutritious summer salad. Filled with protein from grilled chicken & almonds. Lots of greens with the veggies. And some calcium in the blue... Continue Reading →
~Timothy 4:12~
β’ "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. But set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." ~ Timothy 4:12 ποΈπ«ΆπΌ β’ It's easy to let the judgment of other people impact us so much that we begin to think it's true.... Continue Reading →
~reading~
β’ "Don't forget - No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell." ~ Charles de lint π β’ I've always loved to read & write. But life has been so busy with work & training, that I haven't had the... Continue Reading →
~butterflies~
β’ Two butterflies crossed my path during a hike & as cheesy as it sounds, it felt like they were there for a reason. So I looked up the spiritual meaning of butterflies. Many believe that when a butterfly visits you, it's a symbol of growth & positivity. π¦π«ΆπΌ β’ I believe this to be... Continue Reading →
~challenges~
β’ "Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful." ~ Anonymous π§πΌββοΈπ«ΆπΌπͺ»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~
βI love coffee & teaβ‘ Iced & hot, & many different kinds π 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. βWhen I was struggling more, I would have water or... Continue Reading →
~Proverbs 4:23~
π "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23 π 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.π It's comforting... Continue Reading →
~recipe~
β’ Basil pesto overeasy eggs π³ 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 ππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈ 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 →