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Don't fight your age. REDEFINE IT!


I turned FIFTY in September. Yep, the big FIVE-0 is here, and I was a little freaked out as the day loomed. I may not LOOK it anymore, but I still feel 25. I’ve lost the disease to please (for the most part) and believe I’m a LOT wiser than I was then, but I still feel VITAL. I’m approaching that age that sounded so old back in the 1980s when I was a teen, back when Prince sang about partying like it was 1999 and THAT sounded like a long way off. But, instead of FIGHTING my age, I’d rather REDEFINE it. 

Maybe you feel this way too! I used to make lots of excuses, but now I’d rather make the changes I want happen. If you don’t know where to start your journey, read below for my tips and tricks to help me feel young.

While I can't do what I did in y 20s and 30s without consequences, I’ve adjusted, without sacrificing. I eat healthy foods about 80% of the time… veggies, fruits, nutrient-dense stuff that gives me clean fuel. I save the other 20% for fun treats and true ENJOYMENT of food. When I can’t eat at least 3-4 veggies a day, I supplement with a superfood shake.

I also MOVE my body. If you don’t use it, you lose it, right? It kind of sucks, but the older you get, the

FASTER you lose it too. #truthbomb. I work out at least 5-6 times a week, mostly at home doing workouts from a subscription-based service. I did NONE of that stuff in my 20s. I WORK for the results I have. It’s a lifestyle choice. I choose to do the things that make me feel healthy and vital, because I’ve seen what some of my peers have had to go through if they choose a different path. And, if all else fails… I use a pre-workout to light a fire under my ass when I’d rather sit in my robe and drink coffee than work out (which is most days).

To keep my skin healthy, I try to stay out of the sun, and I wear sunscreen religiously. Water is my drink 95% of the time, and I save wine and alcohol for special occasions. I also use a collagen supplement for skin elasticity. I’m trying to embrace my wrinkles as badges of honor, but that’s a work in progress. I spent too much time in the 80s slathered in baby oil frying like a Thanksgiving turkey, and in tanning booths to undo all the damage. However, my skincare routine also includes a retinol and a vitamin C serum.

I’d love to hear what YOU do to stay feeling young and vital. Drop your comments below!

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Cranberry Chicken Salad

This is one of my all time favorite, nutritious salads. It tastes indulgent, with lots of flavor. I make a big batch and have it for lunch or dinner all week. I never get tired of eating this, and it's easy to make! 

Sometimes I eat it on top a bed of salad greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and other times I eat it on top of a quartered red bell pepper. Top with a dash of Valentina Hot Sauce (the absolute best)!!
 

INGREDIENTS

One pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup avocado mayo
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or Sour Cream
1/4 cup dijon mustard
One cup chopped celery
One cup chopped or shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Boil chicken - cover chicken in water, place on stove. Boil for 3 minutes, then simmer for 10 minutes, or until cooked through. 

2. Shred chicken - easiest way to shred it is with a mixer.

3. Mix all ingredients together and stir. 

4. Store for up to 5 days. 

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Chocolate Cake - gluten free, dairy free, clean, DELICIOUS

Enjoy this delicious chocolate cake recipe. I make it whenever I have company for dinner.. I never tell anyone that it is gluten free, or that the secret ingredient is BLACK BEANS, until they say how delicious it is!! 
The recipe below is for a single layer. Double the recipe for a two-layer cake. 

For the cake:
15 oz of cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
6 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup raw unfiltered honey
6 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

For the glaze:
1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS for cake
1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Grease 8×8 baking dish, or round cake pan.
3. Place all cake ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
4. Cook for 30 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS for glaze: When the cake is cool, place the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a dish and microwave for 45 seconds or until fully melted), stir, and then pour over the cake.

ENJOY!

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