Tag: fitness

Redirection

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Life is funny and frustrating. You have plans and goals and the universe tells you to hold on.

2024 was going to be the year of training for a trail marathon (in honor of my sister who passed away unexpectedly last year), return to riding my horse on the trails and doing dressage, running trails with my dog, and more personal, professional and financial goals. However, 2024 had other plans. Testing me mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.

There are days when I’m in denial, happy or I breakdown. This year I was challenged with an excruciating knee pain that halted all my fitness training and riding my horse. My dog was challenged with knee injuries, causing her to have two and now going on three surgeries this October. And my horse’s top line atrophied due to a vitamin E deficiency causing her back pain if ridden and I question where I’m at professionally and financially. I’m not where I had envisioned. Every area of my life has been challenged this year. I tell myself 2024 is just a reset year. And hopefully 2025 will be much better.

A reset year and a redirection of my brain to prevent anxiety and depression. It is difficult but needs to be done. I know others have it worse than I, however, anxiety and depression doesn’t discriminate. I just need to keep moving forward.

We all need to move forward.

Tofu – Yummy Protein

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Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein, rich in essential amino acids. It’s also a good source of iron, calcium, and magnesium. Additionally, tofu is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a heart-healthy protein alternative. Some studies suggest it may have potential benefits for bone health and reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.

You can make various dishes with tofu, such as tofu stir-fry, tofu scramble, tofu curry, or even marinated and grilled tofu. It’s versatile and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes.

My personal extra firm tofu favorite dishes are crispy tofu, coated pan fried or baked tofu or tofu “egg” salad. Throw them on a green salad, bread or wrap or eat them on their own.

Be creative and enjoy the benefits of this wonderful plant protein.