Cadence Wellness & Nutrition

Got a little bit of a late start today but better late than never!
It’s so hot 🥵 outside so I took to the gym to do this brick workout.
A duathalon just might be in my future!

Getting back into the swing of things with a nice, easy run this morning.
Marine Corps Marathon training is right around the corner so laying down a good base now is top on my priority list!
But first, plenty of water and clean eating!

This page has been dormant for way. too. long. I’ve had a rash of injuries that lead to some mental roadblocks that sent me down a hole that I feel like I’m finally digging out of.
Running used to be my therapy.
Running used to feel good.
Then foot pain after St Pete RunFest 2021. I was diagnosed with posterior tibial tendinitis and placed in a boot.
A few months later, I took to running again. I did the Skyway 10k and things seemed to go well.
Then I began training for Ragnar and pulled my hamstring/tweaked my knee in August. I had to pull out of Ragnar. I was devastated. This sent me spiraling again.
I was still working out with CG but I couldn’t fully participate. It’s tough to watch others do what you used to do so easily and now you can’t.
I gave up.
I gave in.
I lost myself.
I lost my confidence.
I lost my drive.
I became depressed to the point that I didn’t care about the things I used to love. I would have happily stayed in bed all day. I didn’t care if the bills got paid. I didn’t care if I ate or drank myself into oblivion.
My body betrayed me and I just could not cope.
I was having other personal struggles as well but this was the crux of most of my depression.
After having a mental breakdown in my closet after a “friend” texted and basically told me what a sh*tty friend I am and after speaking with my husband and a couple of my closest friends, I decided I needed some help.
I saw my doctor where I proceeded to break down. She placed me on Zoloft and I have been on it ever since.
I’m getting better mentally and feeling stronger physically.
I ran/walked the Key West half marathon this past weekend.
I was undertrained.
I was ill prepared by my standards.
But I did the damn thing!
Was I sore? Oh, you bet your sweet ass!
Was it worth it? Yes!
I realized that I’m stronger mentally and physically now than I have been in probably a solid year.
I think my face in these pics says it all. ❤️

It’s been awhile ya’ll! I am slowly building my home gym and I was excited to play with ALL the toys!
Workout ✅
Tried snatches and devils press with the 30 pounders and managed to squeak out a few! 💪🏻
Time to eat!

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What comes to mind when you hear the word “wellness”? Is it weight loss? Diet? Nutrition? Exercise?
Those are only a small part of wellness. Wellness is holistic.
True wellness is three-fold: physical, mental and spiritual.
This place checked all three boxes for me today.
What is important to you in achieving your wellness goals?
Need help figuring that out and not quite sure where to start? Send me a message!

Since I’m marathon training and I love Shalane Flanagan, I made her Marathon Bolognese last night in prep for Wednesday night’s dinner.
Grass fed ground beef, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, red bell peppers, mushrooms and spinach (added to the sauce after I snapped this pic 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️) come together for a sauce that is chock full of whole, nutritious foods. The antioxidants, vitamins and minerals help with recovery, support the immune system, support muscle, blood, skin and bone health and stave off inflammation!
Serve over whole wheat pasta, rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash…. endless possibilities!

Taco 🌮 Tuesday is here!!
One of my faves is crockpot pork carnitas. They come together in about 10 minutes and then the crockpot does the rest! How easy is that?!

Cook low and slow about 7-8 hours then shred it, mix the meat into the juice, pop it onto a broiler pan and place under the broiler for about 10 minutes to get the tips a touch crispy. Omit the last step of you wanna just dive right in… who could blame you 🤷🏻‍♀️?!

You can omit the beer also and use vegetable or chicken broth plus a little more orange juice
for flavoring. The alcohol cooks off and lends fantastic flavor to this dish.

Stuff the pork into low carb soft tortillas, corn tortillas, roll up into a burrito along with some rice and black beans, add to a greens salad with fresh tomatoes, red onion and guacamole, the options are endless!

Who would have thought that carrots 🥕 + almond butter would make such a kick-butt, snacktasticly incredible combo? Just a hint of sweetness to satisfy the sweet tooth and crispy texture to satisfy the “crunch” craving!

People often ask me how I get up at 4/4:30am to go workout/run.
Look at this group of ladies and you will immediately get the answer.
Working out/ running is my therapy. It helps me burn off the crazy and get my mind right for the rest of the day.
And the convo… it is priceless! We talk about any and all things, some of which can get quite personal! It ranges from serious and deep to quirky and hilarious!
Do I have a hard time waking up some mornings? Yep. Do I want to roll over and sleep in some days? Sure do.
But when I get my butt up and out the door, I never ever regret a workout when it’s done.
I always feel accomplished and ready to rock the day!