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 →
~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 →
~run w/o~
β’ hi pals!! π 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. πββοΈπ€ β’ I've been doing base runs, yoga, & light strength training the past... Continue Reading →
~workout idea~
β’ Lower Body Workout Idea πββοΈπ€πββοΈ β’ 40-30-20-10 (begin with 40 of each exercise, then 30, 20, 10). I love this this workout & I pair it with a base run. Grab your sneakers & music to try it out! 1β’ body weight squats with ab twist rotation (each side is 1) 2β’ forward lunges... Continue Reading →
~dreams~
β’ "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great." ~ Mark Twain β’ Never let another person make you feel like your dreams are unattainable. If you believe in yourself & work hard your... Continue Reading →
~breeze~
β’ "There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper. β’ Life has felt stressful lately. But that's okay, it's reminding me to take deep breaths & live day-to-day. Getting fresh air, mindful movement, & proper sleep is helpful while resetting. A reminder... Continue Reading →
~half marathon~
β’ 4th half-marathon in the books πββοΈπ€ β’ Date - 04/23/2023 Time - 1:42:00 β’ I had my half marathon on Sunday! πββοΈ I loved the course & got to spend race weekend with one of my best friends! π€ I trained a little differently this time because I'm wrapping up my final semester in... Continue Reading →