A Workout-WINSday with WOW!

SO MUCH WOW!

Let me clarify, I lift weights as part of my training. I am NOT a Bodybuilder. I do however, help build better Bodies, and I COMPLETELY respect what these guys put themselves through, to get here.
*Sure, some use steroids, but not all of them do. (There are natural BB federations)
I have SEEN these mountainous bodies first hand & they are TRULY AWE-worthy & WINS-pirational.

There's a quote (I'm not sure who is speaking) about 2/3s the way into the vid, which is just so RAW!
When I hear it... I'm instantly READY to go lift heavy shit. To get on the blocks and race. To show PROOF that my Dedication and Hard-Work means I'm doing something MORE than the average bum, and more than I did even a week ago!

Quote (*to my best dictation) >>
"The parasites of society...they've never seen that crowd in field of view. They've also never taken a breath of air, mixed with anxiety & pressure. They've known no victory or defeat. They've never put themselves at risk. They've never shown up. They've never walked their talk. Therefore we tell them to F**K THEMSELVES.
We don't care what they f**king say!"

#Ambition #GrowOrDie #BeAmazing

Be Amazing... Become Legendary

Just some more #WINSday WINSpiration >>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NsCLrcPl88



"Maybe it's my fault. Maybe I lead you to believe it was easy [...] that my game was built on flash & not FIRE. Maybe it's my fault that you didn't see that failure gave me strength; that my pain was my motivation. Maybe I lead you to believe that [my skills were] a God-given gift and not something I worked on every single day of my life. Maybe I destroyed the game. or MAYBE you're just making excuses." - Become Legendary - Michael Jordan

S/O to @shead202 for the clip!

#BeAmazing, Today & Everyday!

Mia

My WINSpirational Mantra

Since its #WINSday...

Here is my Mantra, my WINSpiration :: Be AMAZING
Simple, right?

Let me break it down...
Dream fearlessly. Think positively. Speak responsibly. Work purposefully. Act impeccably. Eat intelligently. Train diligently. Live freely. Pray faithfully. Love deeply.

And if you still don't QUITE grasp what each of these facets of "Being AMAZING" mean...
Here are Some other people, who's words offer prose-like elaboration.

"All your Dreams can come true, if you have the Courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney #DreamFearlessly

"Positive Anything is better than Negative nothing" - Elbert Hubbard
#ThinkPositively

"The superior man acts before he speaks, and speaks according to his actions" - Confucious
#SpeakResponsibly

"Concentrate all thought on the work at hand. The Sun's rays do not burn until brought to a single focus" - Alexander Graham Bell
#WorkPurposefully

"If your morality is impeccable, then so shall I be inspired by you" - Yajur Veda
#ActImpeccably

"To eat is a necessity, but to Eat Intelligently is an Art." - Francois deLe Rochefoucauld
#EatIntelligently

"To be successful you must dedicate yourself 100%" - Arnold Schwarzenegger
#TrainDiligently

"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects & enhances the freedom of others." - Nelson Mandela
#LiveFreely

"Seek His will in all you do and he will show you which path to take" - Prov 3:6
#PrayFaithfully

"To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others" - AnneSophie Swetchine
#LoveDeeply


BE AMAZING
Feel free to adopt it and apply it!
I feel it will help me change the world :)

Mia

IT's TIIIIIIME!!!

Pumpkin TIME! That is!!

It is Ironic, to me, that my fave time of year, falls within Scorpio season (my being a Sagittarius and all) but let me clarify: Specifically, I love the start of Fall! The "season" between Canadian Thanksgiving & US Thanksgiving. Why? I'm sure you are clued in - IT'S PUMPKIN SEASON!

I Love LOVE Pumpkin!
Seeds: alone or in stuff...
Flesh: Baked, Mashed, Crisps, Fingers (*baked "Fries") and to be honest, I'm not a HUGE Pumpkin pie fan, but hell, I'll have a lil piece!

Did you know that pumpkins are actually a fruit? Because of their seeds, they are part of the gourd family which includes squash AND melons. Who knew fruit was so versatile?!Looky thayer, you learnt-ed something! LOL! AND, you're getting some FUN food! 

Here are a couple of my fave recipes!

Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients

• 11/2cup Seeds apprx 1 medium-large pumpkin (Scoop out, wash off seeds, pat dry with paper towel)
• 1tsp onion power
• 2tsp cayenne pepper
• 1tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1tsp brown sugar *optional (They're VERY spicy, so you can use the sugar to tone it down, some)

Method

• Place all spices in a resealable freezer bag, mix & add Pumpkin seeds
• Spread them out in a single layer in a baking dish or pie plate
• Bake in a low oven (250°F) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until well dried (*they puff slightly)
• TIP: If you can smell them, they're done!
• Allow to cool
• Remove to serving dish

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Kale with Pumpkin Seeds & Pomegranate
Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 lb kale leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1TBsp coconut oil
• 2tsp Apple Cider vinegar
• 1tsp Pomegranate Juice
• 1 TBsp toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBsp Pomegranate buds

Method

• In a pot, combine 1/2 teaspoon salt and kale in enough water to cover. 
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Drain the kale, leaving any water clinging to leaves.
• In the same pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil.
• Add the kale and cook, tossing occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until wilted.
• Add the vinegar/juice and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Toss.
• Serve sprinkled with the seeds & Pomegranate

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Savory Pumpkin Fingers

Ingredients

Large "Eating" Pumpkin (Sugar Mill is nice!)

Savory Spice Mix

1 tsp celery salt

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp olive oil

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds (use them for the recipes above!)
• Optional > Remove the skins with a potato peeler.
• Cut into strips, similar to french fries. They won’t be perfect, but close enough. About 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thickness all the way around is perfect.
• Place your cut pumpkin and olive oil in a resealable plastic bag.
• Add 1-2 tbsp of the spices* & Shake until the pumpkin is well coated in oil and spices.
• Arrange the fries on a parchment lined cookie sheet so that they are in a single layer
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the squash is soft and easily pierced with a fork.

*These can also be done sweet, with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove & a little Maple Syrup

As I said, I don't really mess with pumpkin pie but you can try THIS RECIPE that was passed onto me!

(*Feel free to let me know what you think of any of these recipes)

 A Little BONUS INFO (Since November is Men's Health Month) ::
In addition, to being delicious & and excellent source of Magnesium (150mg/oz) & ALA Omega-3s, these seeds may help men experiencing symptoms from an enlarged prostate.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) constricts the urethra, causing discomfort and urinary problems.

Phytosterols, plant-based chemicals in pumpkin seeds, may be responsible for shrinking the prostate and relieving symptoms. The seeds may also help prevent some transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT); high DHT levels are associated with enlarged prostate.

Eat Intelligently, Be AMAZING!

Enjoy,
Mia

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