Getting better one day at a time
Since I’ve been working on building a fitness routine this month I thought it would be beneficial to talk to someone who’s already achieved a lot of her fitness goals and see how it’s done. So, I reached out to a friend from high school, …
I recently discovered David Goggins (and by recently, I mean at 1 am as I was trying to think of things to write for this post). He is a Navy SEAL and an ultra athlete and if you’ve never heard of him you should really …
This week, I tried to create a more summery menu given that June is fast-approaching. So, the meals are a bit lighter and more fruit-filled!
1 cup water
I always try to drink a cup of water in the morning along with breakfast and my vitamin D.
2 cups of carrot juice
Hearty Banana-Cinnamon Oatmeal
| Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1/2 cup oats 1 banana 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp peanut butter | Directions: Boil milk Add oats and cook for five minutes Top with banana, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and peanut butter |
1 cup water
Tuscan Kale Salad
This is a modified version of the recipe from Health.com substituting peaches for plums, which are not currently in season
| Ingredients: 1 cup kale 1 small peach 2 tbsp goat cheese 2 tbsp chopped almonds Dressing: 1 tsp honey 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp lemon juice | Directions: Whisk together dressing ingredients with a fork Add kale to a bowl and top with peaches, goat cheese, almonds and dressing |
Glass of water
Apple and Cheese Tuna Salad Pita Pockets
This is another Health.com recipe and I since I love the combination of apples and cheddar cheese I decided to give it a try!
| Ingredients: 1/2 – 1 full can of tuna 1 tsp mayonnaise 1 small apple, diced 1/8 cup cranberries 1/8 cup walnuts, chopped 2 slices cheddar cheese 1 wheat pits | Directions: Mix together tuna fish and mayonnaise Stir in apple, cranberries, and walnuts Layer pita with cheddar cheese and fill with tuna salad |
Glass of water
Zesty Chicken and Perfect Summer Vegetables
I was clearly loving Health.com for my recipe inspiration this week. Although, this recipe originally used apples, I subbed in oranges and it worked great. I also added a side of broccoli and green beans.
| Ingredients: mixed vegetables 1 chicken breast 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium orange, chopped 1 clove garlic 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 handful spinach 1 tbsp sunflower seeds | Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F Toss vegetables in 1/2 tbsp oil and spread on baking tray Season with salt and pepper Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes While baking preheat pan with remaining oil Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pan Cook five minutes on each side Remove chicken from heat and let rest Add garlic, soy sauce, mustard, and orange to pan Cook for 3 minutes until sauce thickens Add chicken back to pan to heat Add spinach and cook until slightly wilted down Serve with sunflower seed topping and side of vegetables |
I really enjoyed these meals this week and they were all very quick to make and the ingredients were extremely affordable. So, here is the final nutrient breakdown! Enjoy!
I have had a few conversations lately on doubt and struggle. In the end it almost always wraps up with “it’s fine though”. This shows our tendency to diminish our emotions in an attempt to put a positive spin on things, to not worry people. …
The month is more than half over so I figured it’s about time to give a quick update on my progress. The Successes The first couple days of going to the gym I noticed I felt more focused and motivated to tackle the work I …
As humans we have a tendency to conflate status with success. So, we go chasing after symbols of status that we can show off to others. A piece of paper with a big-name institution, a new outfit, a pristine social media feed.
I’m coming to terms with the fact that I fell into this trap. I have to admit that one of the reasons I came to Georgetown was that I thought it would validate my hard work in high school and my intelligence. It would make me feel and look successful.
Unfortunately, in making this decision I disregarded what would actually make me content. (Not that I’m not grateful to be here, I am). I just know that prestige or status doesn’t equate to learning. But instead of listening to that rational part of me I gave into what everyone else was telling me success looked like.
But, all of the symbols I listed previously are just that, symbols. They don’t define what success is unless you let them. As the minimalists say, it’s just one template for success. It’s time we take control of our lives again and start living based on what we value and not what society or other people tell us to value.
So, I’m challenging myself to take a hard look what I’m really proud of and what I really love and do more of that and less of what doesn’t really matter. Because at the end of the day my diploma is just a piece of paper but it’s my actual life.
Avocado Toast, Apple Broccoli Slaw, and Sweet Potato Peanut Stew Welcome to the first Fully Balanced Friday! A full day of meals that meet all your daily values for vitamins and nutrients (macro and micro). They’re also really quick and simple to make and things …