I’m so excited to see you here! Today we have a hot tip on a small tweak you can make before a workout to reap even bigger rewards, a lunch-time smoothie recipe, and a something-for-all-of-us round up of inspiration, new information, and fun finds to motivate us in the week ahead:
We’re a family of early risers, and this week we managed to take a sunrise walk every single day. There’s something about seeing the town wake up slowly around you that feels like such a gift. We saw a mama turtle laying eggs, our first Texas-sized tarantula, and hot air balloons in the middle of the dreamiest colored sky. If you find yourself up before the sun this week, you won’t regret a sunrise stroll (and Dr. Huberman says it helps our sleep quality, mood, and overall health!).
Meals
I’ve been trying a bunch of glucose-stabilizing hacks in the past few months in an effort to find more energetic balance, improved digestion, and better gut health. One of the big ahas has been starting the day with a savory breakfast burrito loaded with veggies and high quality vegan protein; and moving our breakfast smoothie to a mid-morning or lunch smoothie instead. This one has:
- 1 large zucchini
- 2 cups of frozen riced cauliflower
- ripe avocado
- 1 t. triphala
- 1 T. inulin
- 2 scoops Truvani vegan protein
- 2-3 cups of almond milk
Movement
I’ve been implementing this new study before my workouts for the past two weeks and have noticed a big difference in how hard I can push (and the pre-cool doesn’t hurt now that it’s 100 degrees in Texas 😅). Tap the arrows for the how and the why:
And if you have your kids home for the summer, here’s what “balance” and making time for both looked like for us last week. If I’m honest, I don’t really love a playground. Once in a while yes, but daily summertime visits can get old. Instead of sitting on a bench, or just going through the motions, I got involved and played and encouraged challenges through movement and we have been having so much FUN!
Plus our 5 Well-Being Boosters to Try Today (these are for all of us!)
Mindset
This round-up is chef’s kiss excellent this week! Which one speaks to you the most? ((I needed to hear all of them))
More
We all started Duolingo this week and it is AWESOME. I didn’t expect Grey to love it as much as he does. They make learning a new language feel like a game. 10/10 recommend!
5 Homemade Weed Killers That Really Work.
Do This Routine At Night If You Have “Old-Looking Hands” I need to start! Doing those darn gel manicures during my TV time did not help with the UV exposure 😅.
The Best Life Lessons ‘Ted Lasso’ Taught Me. Anyone else still SO sad the series is over?!
50 Affirmations for Anxiety to Calm Down Fast and Ease Distress (I like the ones for anticipation anxiety).
Scary stuff – new research compiles all studies to date on the impact of sugar on our health.
The most and least common days to be born. Mine is uncommon, what about yours?
Clean mineral makeup that doesn’t clog your pores and has built-in sunscreen. 10/10 ⭐️
‘I Followed This One Rule for a Year and It Changed My Body (and My Life)’
Bright red strawberry lemonade recipe and it looks perfect for a hot day!
60 Things to Do With Friends When You’re Bored (fun, fresh ideas!)
Honest Thoughts on Aging Well.
23 Best Road Trips in the U.S.
Jon has been traveling for work this past week, and flies home this morning. We’re going to eek out every second with him until we leave for Florida, just Grey and me, to visit my grandparents on Tuesday. I cannot wait to hug them!! Have a tremendous day and savor every second with your people. XO, Kaylea
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