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Hi friends! Howās the day treating ya? The week is off to a pretty great start. Yesterday, I had breakfast with a friend and taught a spin class later that evening, and today, I have two podcast interviews. The show will be back the week of June 3 and I have so many fun and informative episodes headed your way.
[The decaf almond milk latte at Cartel is my fave]
Lunch was a huge smoothie and piece of sourdough,
and for dinner, we had this shrimp pasta with sautĆ©ed zucchini and bell peppers. I just sautĆ©ed the shrimp with butter, garlic, lemon zest, and a little parmesan, and served it with angel hair noodles. It was one of this easy and super quick dinners that the girls loved. Theyāre huge fans of anything with shrimp right now.
(Our kitchen lighting at night is gorgeous, I tell ya)
For today, I have a random question for you: if you went back to school or chose another profession, what would you do?
Iāve thought about going back to school for years now. While I donāt think itās going to be anytime super soon – thereās kind of a lot happening behind the scenes – I often daydream about the time when it happens. Itās funny because in college, I always thought it was āso cuteā when āoldā (old = 30+) people were in my classes. Like, āOh, thereās Jan, raising her hand to show she knows the answer for every question.ā And one day that will be me lol.
I finished half of my MBA in Valdosta (my Bachelor’s is in Finance from the U of A) and to be honest, right now, I donāt really see myself finishing it. What would I do if I had my MBA? Probably what Iām doing right now: running my own business, but with enhanced skills and knowledge under my belt. I thought it would be fascinating to go back to school to be a Physical Therapist, or possibly go to acupuncture school. Those are my top two right now. If you could go back to school for anything, and time and tuition didnāt matter, what would you do?
Iām excited to read these comments!
Have a wonderful day.
xo
Gina
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At long last Iām able to give you a bit of an update on my recent health struggles! If youāre catching up, read this post and this post (and the comments) first.
Well, where did we leave off? To start, Iām so thankful to have found a great naturopath after not having an overly helpful experience earlier in the year. Iāve been struggling with my symptoms on and off for years now, so itās been a huge relief to finally get some answers! Slowly but surely Iām starting to feel like a new person. My recent tests showed that my hormones are a hot mess…estrogen is too high, my morning cortisol is way too low (hello, feeling like a zombie even after a decent nightās sleep), and one of my thyroid hormones is also too low. My doctor had suspected many of these results based on my symptoms, but it was interesting to see them on paper! Iām definitely no expert on this stuff, but I learned that when one hormone is off, it can impact another…and on and on the cycle goes, often throwing your entire system out of whack in the process. I felt such relief knowing that how I was feeling wasnāt just in my head all this time.
Itās so easy to push through feeling awful, blaming your symptoms on other things. I canāt even tell you how many times I told myself that I felt like crap because I was a new mom, or I was nursing and up in the middle of the night, or I was working out too hard (or not enough), or I wasnāt taking my vitamins, or my diet wasnāt balanced, or I was just feeling anxious about changes in my life. Some of those things may have been part of the issue, but I overlooked the real possibility that something beyond my immediate control was at work.
Dear self: itās okay to ask for help.
Speaking of which, my biggest regret is that I didnāt get help for my symptoms sooner. Itās easy to put off, especially when Dr. Google is at your fingertips. Everyone would tell me how important it is to take care of myself while raising two young kids, but most days I just pushed it aside and tried to rely on the fact that I am a generally healthy person who eats well and exercises. My mom and Nicole were the ones who finally pushed me to get help…we all need those people in our lives who look out for us! Sometimes you have to learn the hard way, but Iām grateful for this lesson and wake-up call. I may have ignored my bodyās messages for quite some time, but once I commit to something, Iām all-in, and Iāve been such a good āstudentā these past few months!
Taking the time to heal has set me back on some career goals this year, but sometimes thereās no better goal than good health. I actually canāt think of a better way to celebrate OSGās upcoming 10-year milestone than circling back to my journey to health, which is the reason I started my blog! Itās just another reminder that our journey is always changing and evolving over time.
Iāll try to update you again as soon as I have more to share, but in the meantime if you have any questions, or would like to share your own experiences, I would LOVE to read them below.
Oh, and I should probably mention this recipe before I go! My naturopath recently encouraged me to add more green tea to my diet, and this has been my go-to mix. I had requests for the recipe after sharing it on Insta Stories last week, so I decided to put it up on both the app and blog! I hope youāll find this warm, creamy matcha blend as calming and gently energizing as I have.
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You know when you wake up on a chilly morning and need a hot drink now? Well this is my go-to on fall and winter mornings (or afternoons!) when I want a change from coffee. The thought of this smooth, warm, creamy drink seriously lures me out of my cozy bed. I love how effortless this recipe is, especially on those half-awake, barely functioning mornings (just make sure youāre alert enough to operate a blender with hot liquid!). I love matcha green tea powder because it delivers calming, jitter-free energy as well as powerful antioxidants. Be sure to see my Deluxe Version in the Tips section below for a more decadent way to make this beverageāwhen I want an especially comforting treat, Iāll forgo the water and only use canned coconut milk.
* If using already chilledĀ canned coconut milk, add an extra 1/3 cup (80 mL) hot water to ensure your blend is hot enough (nobody wants lukewarm tea, if you know what I mean!). Be sure to stir the coconut milk before measuring.
** My preferred brand of matcha powder is DoMatcha Organic Summer Harvest Matcha Powder.
Deluxe Version: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) canned light coconut milk on the stovetop over medium heat, watching closely to ensure it doesnāt boil over. Once it starts to simmer and froth, immediately remove it from the heat. Add this to the blender along with the matcha powder (and maple syrup, if using).Ā Follow steps 4 and 5 above and enjoy your extra-creamy tea!
