Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →
Our society today lives in the moment and struggles with the concept of planning ahead. This is no fault to anyone; it is just how our world has changed over time. Over the years, I have been asked countless times on how to make a meal plan. When I begin talking about planning ahead, making... Continue Reading →
Ingredients 4 chicken breasts Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon of lime zest 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh and chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar ½-1 teaspoon red chili flakes (depends on your preference) ½ teaspoon cumin Directions Combine all marinade ingredients in a... Continue Reading →
So many triathletes are in peak season of training with their “A” races coming up. I wanted to write about what has inspired me to keep fighting for my dreams as a triathlete and in life in general. Last year when I was preparing for Ironman Chattanooga, I heard a song called “Fearless” by Jasmine... Continue Reading →
Ingredients Your favorite pasta 1 pound chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 3/4 cup Italian dressing 2 ½ cups tomatoes, diced Fresh basil, chopped Mozzarella balls Directions In a pot, cook pasta according to directions on package. In a skillet, dice chicken and cook until done. In... Continue Reading →
Some of my readers know this, but some of you don’t…I am 15 weeks pregnant. When Michael and I decided to start trying, we didn’t know how long it would take and trusted that in God’s timing it would happen. To our surprise, we got pregnant pretty much right away. We have accepted that our... Continue Reading →
This recipe is inspired by my husband, Michael. He is the master at making these delicious fish tacos. He cooks just like his mother; so the recipe is going to go something like a little dash of that and a splash of this. Ingredients 1 pound Cod, thawed Lime juice (just enough to moisten the fish)... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been in a situation where you were completely caught off guard by what you found? Just recently I have been in several of those situations. How do you deal with the unexpected? Do you freak out, ignore the issue or are you good at keeping your cool and working through the situation?... Continue Reading →
There are so many thoughts about food and fitness. Below I want to clear up a few of the common mistakes I hear athletes making. Eat Food You Train on Anytime – Training food is meant for training. If you use a bar on the bike as a fuel source, limit the consumption of that... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I discussed how change is always challenging for me. This week, I wanted to discuss one of the biggest changes a woman can go through. Any guesses?!? I’ll give you a hint… Mirinda Carfrae and Gwen Jorgensen have both recently gone through this change. PREGNANCY. Pregnancy is one of those things... Continue Reading →
