Uplift Blaze Your Own Trail! Transform Shadows We can find power in blazing our own trail for health and wellness. Sometimes, acting in our own best interest is hard to do because there are so many forces in society that work against us -- unhealth
Healthy Plants I Eat Almost Every Day • Leafy Greens • Beans • Oatmeal and/or Buckwheat • Raw Veggies • Flax, Chia, and Hemp Seeds • Berries • Mushrooms • Nuts and Seeds • Cooked Veggies
Cauliflower and Peas Transform Shadows This is one of my favorite presentations of a head of cauliflower. It's quite beautiful surrounded by peas, and the combination is great. My mom often makes this for special occasions since others eat it, too.
Goal ✅ Moving On Transform Shadows The past two days included running near dusk and sunrise. I ran both my races -- slow, plodding, and joyful! Setting the goal was good, and now it's time to move on. I want to keep the momentum going since I just
5K Done Joy in the Journey Transform Shadows The 5K is done and now on to the 10K ... the night was lovely, and I definitely found joy in the journey -- even if it doesn't look like it, lol! Cheers! #TransformShadows #EatInColor #LiveInColor #We
Defy My Own Expectations Things I Never Thought I Would Do • Lose Weight • Maintain Weight Loss • Avoid Salt, Oil, and Sugar • Eat Out, Travel, and Make Healthy Choices at Special Events • Cardio: Run, Bike, Hike ... &b
Change: Step-by-Step Goals. Live in Color. Joy in the Journey Transform Shadows Change happens one step at a time, and this weekend, I am celebrating the journey, not the destination as I participate in the Mankato Marathon. Over the past 5 years,
Choose Healthy Transform Shadows This week, the weather has been gorgeous, and the colors are still spectacular. I had some friends over, and I made my favorite chopped salad. This is my favorite picture and is only the greens. I included a lot of o
Name My Shadows Face My Shadows Understand My Shadows Fight My Shadows Reframe My Shadows Transform Shadows Overriding my hunger drive's desire to eat high calorie foods means that I am using my mind to make the right choices. I have found that the
Why I Eat Walnuts Transform Shadows I choose to eat a few nuts and seeds each day. Walnuts are one of my favorites because of their antioxidants and Omega3s. They also may increase heart health, decrease inflammation, reduce risks from some cancers,
Beauty in the Goal! Training. Mankato Marathon. Transform Shadows I decided to train for the Mankato Marathon in August because I needed a goal. I am running a 5K on Friday night and a 10K on Saturday morning (instead of the half-marathon). The go
Shadow Boxing: Rise Anew! Transform Shadows Mid-week motivation -- time to rise anew! #TransformShadows #eatincolor #liveincolor #wellness #weightloss #obesity #LostHalfMyWeight #health #NameMyShadows #FaceMyShadows #FightMyShadows #UnderstandMySha
Salad: Keep it simple. Transform Shadows Dark green leafy greens and salads without high calorie, processed dressing are one way to lower the calorie density of foods. I like other raw veggies, fruit, and a few nuts or seeds with my salad. Sometime
Gratitude for Garden Gifts Transform Shadows When we moved, we lost the source of my favorite vegetables. Grown by friends, I knew the gardens, the love, and the care routines of much of the food I ate. That was and is a most beautiful thing. Last
Self-Talk Matters: Facing Failure Lose the Battle. Win the War. Lose the Battle. Win the War. Lose the Battle. Win the War. Lose the Battle. Win the War. Lose the Battle. Win the War. Name • Face • Understand • Reframe • Fight &
Healthy Foods Transform Shadows The best parts of eating a wide variety of healthy plants: • Feeling younger • Moving energetically • Thinking with more clarity • Building my strength • Increasing my endurance &bu