Body 'N Soul

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

Yields: 25 small cookies

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup raw organic cacao powder

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (I used raw organic almond butter)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp kosher salt ( used Himilayan )

3 cups cooked quinoa (from about 1 cup uncooked)

Mini dark chocolate chips for decorating (optional)

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Combine coconut oil, maple syrup an cacao powder in a small saucepan. Being to a boil over med heat, stirring to combine. Let boil for about 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in nut butter, vanilla and salt. Mix in quinoa.

3. Drop batter in small scoops onto parchment paper. If desired, top work a few mini chocolate chips.

4. Place trays in freezer to set, at least 1 hour. For best results after store in fridge.

Kid approved!

Protein packed Blueberries and Cream Oatmeal

This recipe is one of my favourite breakfast meals:)

1 oz quick oats

2 oz fresh or frozen blueberries

1/2 scoop vanilla flavoured isowhey protein powder

Boiled water to desires consistency

1. In a bowl add oats,protein powder and berries; add water to desired consistency. Stir and allow to sit until slightly thickened.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Run With Me:). Week 10 Session 3

Here is the breakdown for tomorrow's run:)

Option 1

Time: 57 minutes

Warm Up: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes

Run: 20 minutes Walk: 1 minute

Run: 15 minutes. Walk: 1 minute

Run: 10 minutes

Cool Down: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes

Don't forget to stretch! Stay hydrated:))

Option 2

Time: 58 minutes

Warm Up: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes

Run: 5 minutes. Walk: 1 minute

Repeat run/walk sequence 8 times

Cool down: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes

Remember to get that stretching in! Stay hydrated:))

HAVE AN AMAZING WEEKEND!

Lol!:)

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Run With Me!:) Week 10 Session 2

Here is the breakdown for tomorrow's run:)

Option 1

Time: 55 minutes
Warm Up: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes
Run: 10 minutes. Walk: 1 minute
Repeat run/walk sequence 4 times
Cool Down: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes
Remember to keep hydrated and stretch

Option 2

Time: 54 minutes
Warm Up: Walk slow and Easy 5 minutes
Run: 4 minutes Walk: 1 minutes
Repeat run/walk sequence 9 times
Cool Down: Walk slow and Easy 5 minues
Remeber to keep hydrated and stetch!

Keep it Simple

When you realize that you really don't need much to be happy, life becomes so much simpler:), less stressful, more peaceful.

Every day I can find something to be grateful for; especially a hug. Oh sure there have been times I wanted more of this or more of that but it happens so infrequently now. I find enjoyment in so many simple things; the sunshine, digging in the earth, a walk....

Even in a rainy day for example ( which were never my favourite ;)) I am grateful for the time indoors to tidy up my house lol

I work part time at the moment but this gives me time to pursue other interests and areas of study and be with my children more:)). To be honest enjoying my life and loving what I do is more important to me.

Sure I would love to meet that person to share life's adventures with:) but it isn't a necessity. I am luckier than a lot of people; I have freedom ( that in itself is huge- many countries don't), my health, a roof over my head, nutritious food in my belly, the desire to constantly learn, and explore, children, family and wonderfully interesting friends who I love dearly ... this all leads to my happiness.

There are so many things I look forward to doing in the future, especially travel, but I just know in my heart that it will all happen in time. To be honest I am completely content living in this moment.

And of course it never hurts to make a wish on a falling star, or a field of dandelion fluffs as you mow them down while cutting the lawn;)

Namaste my Friends and may you already have found your joy or do so in keeping it simple:)