Fitness, that is I have a FitBit Blaze. I wanted it for my recovery process when I was first getting active after from my stroke. I wanted to be able to track my walks and activity and ensure that I was increasing my activity daily and weekly. It was the perfect tool for me while …
Tag: Plant based lifestyle
Week 5 Results
Final week of BRIK This coming week is week 6 and the final week of BRIK. During last week (week 5) we had our final fit test. My goal was to beat my week 3 fitness assessment results. I beat all my previous results except for jump rope; I did the same amount - 175 …
This Week’s Plant-Based Menu
Keeping this week's menu simple. It's been a scorcher of a week temperature wise so simple is better. Since we were out of town for 4 days I'm out of produce. I will hit the farmers market this coming weekend for local produce to enjoy next week. Thug Kitchen's Sweet Corn and Green Chile Baked …
Purposeful Cooking
One thing that gives me purpose is cooking plant-based meals. I have discovered so many delicious new ingredients! An added bonus is that I actually like the taste of the food and that it makes my body happy (and I have plenty of energy). What began as a mom's way to ensure Miss Herbivore got …
Self-Care, Rest Days & Mindfulness
In my quest to be healthy I often push myself like I'm still 20-something. My brain thinks not that much has changed. HA! My body knows different. My 50 year-old fairly fit body needs recovery days in order to get stronger, it does seem a bit counter-intuitive to me. Yesterday, I had no choice but …
This Fantastic Life 