Category: moving forward

It was rainy and dreary today and I felt extra tired. I took it as a sign to take a rest day when my commute time was doubled driving home from work. Sometimes we just have to listen to our bodies. How was your day?

Here’s tonight’s reminder!

Happy Monday!! Despite a nappy headache, I got out for a short run. I won’t lie, the entire run was a struggle. But I pushed through, for my Dad who I’m happy to report is recovering nicely from his heart procedures, and my MIL who started chemo last week and is struggling.
Digging deep to keep moving forward.
How was your Monday?

My husband had Army Reserve duty this weekend and was gracious enough to offer his car up to us so we could go shopping. My Jeep is in the shop again, this time some issues with the heat and I was paranoid that the starter was going out, but seems to be ok.

My baby girl and I went to lunch and our favorite consignment shop was having a sale. I rarely buy brand new clothes, and find it fun to find deals. I got a cute top from Banana Republic for less than 10 bucks. Score!

We finished up the day with some errands and picked up my Jeep after the repairs were complete. 🥰

Tonight’s reminder and plank!!
I’m super guilty of getting stuck in my own head, past, and can tend to dwell on my hiccups of the past. So it was important for me to share this reminder, not only for you, but for me too. 🥰🤗

❤️❤️❤️

Michelle

Beyond proud of these two!! 9 miles complete!!!
Longest run for S, and longest for hubby and I since 2019. Other than a couple walk breaks during mile five (the weather was full on sun and 81 degrees), we nailed the rest of our long run. We’re ready for to #rungasparilla in a few weeks!!
Feels good to be back at it. Who else is moving today?!

Request for prayers my friends. My Dad underwent surgery today for his heart, and may have to go back for more. My MIL also starts chemo this week, so tonight’s run is dedicated to them both!!! I saw a cardinal cross my path tonight and know/pray Angels are watching over them!!

Wish I could share the actual recipe, but I sort of made this one up as I went along, lol.

Season and dice up 8 chicken thighs and hard sear in a pot, don’t cook all the way through, remove and drain in a paper towel. I seasoned with several seasonings, chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt and pepper and a few others.

Diced poblano, jalapeño, white onion and minced garlic. Sauté in the same pot you cooked the chicken. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with a little water or stock. Cook until soft, ensuring you season each layer.

Add in two cans of diced tomatoes and two cans of beans, don’t drain for a thicker soup.

Add back in the chicken and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 1-2 hours.

I served with toasted/seasoned low carb tortilla that I lightly seasoned, fresh parsley/cilantro and shredded cheese.