Yesterday was Vegan (Feast) Thursday, and Mitch and I were both in the mood for our favorite dinner—breakfast! I don’t ever have much in the house by Thursday night and I after eating super clean all week I am usually in the mood for something a little more decadent. I took an inventory of what food I did have and opted to make vegan french toast. All I did was mash up a couple of ripe bananas and added about a half a cup of almond milk to make a thick batter. To this I sprinkled in some ground flax seed and ground cinnamon. I let it sit for a few minutes before dipping (drenching) my bread in it. After cooking on each side until browned, I plated it dripping some almond butter over the top along with some fresh maple syrup. It was breakfast, not JUST for dinner, but for dessert as well, so even though it was a bit over the top for me, I was satisfied for the rest of the night. YUMMMMO
Whenever I eat a high carb dinner, I feel real good about getting out on the street and running, so I will do that this morning. In fact, since it’s one of the last Fridays of my summer schedule, I plan to run and swim before going to teach this morning.
This quote came in my quote of the day yesterday and I thought it was worth sharing. If you aren’t feeling as good as you would like to, you might want to consider this. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment after you have put in the effort!
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
— Calvin Coolidge
Before I log out and sit for day 5 of the meditation challenge, I have to say that I am overwhelmed with the generosity of spirit regarding the SilverSneakers challenge and all of you that have voted and continued to vote each day. Thank you so much for sharing your status and asking others to vote as well. I no longer recognize the names of the friends of the friends of the friends who have shared my status in asking others to vote. This morning Charlotte is only about 20 votes behind the first place holder, Grace, and I feel together we can move this amazing woman into the first place spot. If she wins there will be a party in her honor and I am sure her face will be on a lot of promotional material. Additionally there will be some equipment gifted to the gym for us but above all, Charlotte will be recognized. She has done so much fundraising and volunteering in her life and this recognition would be a great way to give back to her for all she has given to the world. Plus I just love her………….
