June 2023
I get so excited when the first vegetables appear in my garden! On Sunday I found the first pea pod and the first tomato of the summer. I also cut my arugula patch down to the ground for the second time already! I love how quickly and easily the arugula grows. Still waiting on zucchini, green beans, and Brussels sprouts, but all the plants are growing strong and looking good. My goal this year is to keep the weeds from overtaking my garden. So far so good, but it means remembering to weed at least once a week. We’ll see if I manage to stick with it all summer… I’m generally better at short-term goals than long-term ones, in all areas of my life. So I guess it will be interesting to see if I can stick to my gardening goal longer than I ever stick to my training goals. 😛
Do you have a garden? Any tips or tricks you want to share with my readers?
Meal Prep
Sweet Potatoes - Fish - Peas
This week, the randomizer chose sweet potatoes, fish, and peas. I found this yummy-looking recipe for fish n chips that uses all three ingredients! Let me know how it is if you give it a try.
https://www.gousto.co.uk/cookbook/recipes/feel-good-fish-n-sweet-potato-chips-with-peas
Would you like to use the randomizer to help give you meal prep ideas? Click the link below and then click the “make a copy” button. Instructions for how to use the randomizer are at the top of the spreadsheet.
Workout
How about a dance party workout? Get over 3000 steps while rocking out to hits from the 80s and 90s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXQtuvRb3ew
Yoga
Here’s a 20 minute yoga video to start your day off on the right foot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH9sJXbl3CA
Cardio : Training in the heat
It can be challenging and frustrating to train in the heat of summer. Remember to make sure you are well-hydrated before exercising outside, and be prepared to be slower than usual or to have a higher heart rate than you are used to. Just because you might be slower than you are used to, doesn’t mean you aren’t gaining fitness. If you train smart through the hot months, you will find that you can crush your goals in the fall when the weather cools off again! Need some help navigating summer training? I’d be happy to do a one-time meeting with you to talk about it, or you can sign up for short-term coaching until you get the hang of it.
Currently Recommending
The Optimal Body Podcast : Understanding Electrolytes
Motivation
“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.”
- Mark Twain
In Case You Missed It
I’m hosting a summer run club for students in rising grades 4th through 8th! The club will meet once a week on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer. Message me to learn more or send the info along to anyone local you know who may be interested!
Freebie
I made a summer checklist for you! It has seven different categories, including cardio, strength, sunshine, and nutrition. Click the link below and then click “Make a Copy.” I’d love to hear back from you with feedback if you complete it!
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