SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON 2018…CHECK!
Now that this race has been completed, check out the video and images below as I give you a breakdown of how that day really went! It was a thrilling experience including pitfalls, successes, and waves of emotions (pun intended). And I must thank L David Stewart of Year 60 Photography, as well as United Healthcare for capturing such memorable moments of the day (see below)!!!
I decided to share daily clips of me as I prepare for my first outdoor triathlon of 2018. South Beach Triathlon. 4.15.2018 is the date and oh what I ride it is becoming…
Day 1: https://youtu.be/HrB5Zfnm01g
Day 2: https://youtu.be/vVIBc7Kl4Y0
Day 3: https://youtu.be/0yJi1sWBG_4
Day 4: See Day 5
Day 5: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/2ZxtE0JYUNE
Day 5: Part 2 – https://youtu.be/TtlY9bujC44
Day 6: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/-okN4W0mr8
Day 6: Part 2 – https://youtu.be/ziu2xQscZNA
Day 7: *RACE DAY* https://youtu.be/79G4G8ndbBg
On March 17, 2018, it was a blessing to have the opportunity to speak at the annual all women’s L.E.A.P. Conference. L.E.A.P., stands for Ladies who are Educated and have A Purpose. Young women, as well as a variety of generations of speakers, session leaders, and event hosts convened for some powerful moments of partaking wisdom & advice, sharing experiences, networking, connecting, praying and indulging in a true sisterhood event. Check out some of the captured moments from this awesome event!
Meet 4 other panelists from L.E.A.P. Conference
Speaking on living in your purpose..
Recently, I’ve been going through a few some music, tracks, videos and more, which have inspired me to revisit a few projects that I hope to finally move on this year. However, in the meantime, today I was listening to a song on which I was fortunate to lend my voice while working with my brothers, Race, Simeon & Jaytoo.
Recording “Ain’t No Words” was also an opportunity to engage with a few other ladies and friends, Shev Rock (my fellow U of I alum), Simone (who I’ve had the pleasure to do youth work with, as well as see her artistic talent in dance and stage) and Michelle, while in the studio. Recorded a few years ago, check out “Ain’t No Words” by Primeridian, featuring a track by Coolout Chris. Enjoy!
As we shift from winter into spring, many are getting excited to get outdoors and enjoy running, walking, playing and being active outdoors. Here I share my motivations and journey in becoming a triathlete recorded for the Winter Running Club. I hope that something may spark in you to get up, get out and get active in some form this 2018!!
Calling ALL young ladies ages 13-18 in the Chicagoland area!! You do NOT want to miss this year’s Annual L.E.A.P. Conference. On March 17, 2018 from 8am-4pm, this event will feature sessions for those looking to grow in the areas of professionalism and emotional/spiritual well-being.
I’m looking forward to presenting about Women of Color in Corp. America, yet additional sessions include:
– Be Your Own Boss
– Absent Father: Dealing with an absent or estranged father
– Balancing Relationships
– Sisterhood Defined:How to be a good sister
– Proverbs 31 Woman: The Power of prayer
– I Am Enough: Building our Self-Esteem
..and more!! Furthermore, all young ladies will gain a new sister and an opportunity to network with those who are experts in their fields. I hope to see you there!
About 3 years ago, I did a 10-day reboot to reset my system that consisted of sticking to fruits & vegetables only, juices, smoothies, soups, salads and meals prepped to detox the body. It wasn’t as hard as one might think because you had your sweet items though fruits, smoothies, and a cool apple-cinnamon-berry bake, as well as things like baked sweet potato fries you can season to your liking, and array of salads and hearty vegetable dishes.
With a focus on doing Liquids Only Mondays (#LLL) and 1 liquid meal a day for this month, courtesy of “28 Day Liquids (ONLY) Challenge”, I decided to share a few of my favorite juices, smoothies, and soups. If you are interested in the 10-Day Reboot, feel free to email me at fredinyashia@f7ln.com and I will happily send you a copy of it. PLEASE NOTE: Some of the recipes listed below are not from the reboot plan, but one I like to make.
Green Goodness
Spinach
Peanut Butter
Banana
Almond Milk
Add to blender or NutriBullet & blend.
Blue Lovin
*same as the “Green Goodness” but add Blueberries
Carrot-Apple-Ginger
Carrots
Apples
Ginger
Add to a juicer and extract the juice.
Green Detox Soup
2 garlic cloves
1 leek
small head of broccoli
6 kale leaves
1 zucchini
2 tbsp of olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock
-Chop garlic & veggies
-Warm oil on low heat, add leek & garlic for 3-5 min.
-Add the stock & remaining veggies & bring to a boil. Cook til zucchini is soft.
-Add salt & pepper to taste.
-Blend or process soup to your desired consistency.
Vegetable Blend
Chopped cabbage
Green Beans
Chopped carrots
Chopped green onion
Vegetable stock
Chopped potatoes
Chopped cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
-Put all ingredients in crock pot to cook until veggies are tender.
-Can eat as is or blend. (If not blending,you can also add corn on the cob pieces)
February is FINALLY here! (Yes, January seemed like it was forever..lol). Hands down it is my favorite month, not just because it was the month I was born in, but also because it is jammed packed with so much! This year I decided to incorporate a few challenges to add to the excitement. So, if you are a social media enthusiast, specifically on Instagram, though you can also do it on Facebook or Twitter, I have 2 challenges, one for anyone and a 2nd one geared towards athletes, posted below.
If you have never done a photo challenge, it is easy. All you have to do is post a photo each day representing the item listed for that day. For each post it is encouraged to add the hash tag #februaryphotochallenge as well as other hashtags that represent what you posted. If you accept the challenge, you should first post the photo challenge picture from below to announce to your followers as they may want to do it too. You can even add @nyashia to the challenge post (for IG or Twitter), as well as subsequent challenge posts so I can make sure I’m following you and see all the things you post throughout the month. I will be doing both of these challenges throughout the month mainly on Instagram, so feel free to follow me @nyashia.
The first challenge includes things that allow your followers to get to know you, as well as some of the events & celebrations in February (ie. Black History Month, Mardi Gras, the Superbowl). You can also add some of the hash tags listed if it represents that celebration, as well as your own hashtags.
This second challenge is for athletes that race. Feel free to add #februaryphotochallenge #athletechallenge and the corresponding #hashtag for that day’s post along with your own.
Have fun with it & happy posting!!
This morning I woke to a post that my big brother from another mother put on Facebook that intrigued me. My reaction to the picture below was immediate, but to also see the reaction of others even more perplexed me.
Now maybe I’m naive seeing as I’ve never been married, but the idea of 1) my life’s partner having less than me and 2) having boundaries on our bed space seems ludicrous! I imagine seasoned couples that have been together 10, 20 or 40+ years are thinking, ‘oh, she just doesn’t know’. I have been in a 4 & a half year relationship where we talked seriously about marriage, and I would say that I was just as adoring of him in year 4 as I was in the year 1. So, the idea of the passion and intimacy of a marriage being drained or no longer sounds horrible to me.
Now the flip side of this is that I definitely agree we as individuals still should have our “me” time & space. Time to reflect, time to chill with the ‘boys’ or have ‘girls’ nights are still key. And even in a bed, I’m not here to say every night a couple has to snuggle (and um, partake in more intimate activities..lol). There are times when a man or woman may get hot (in temperature) or just want some space to sleep and have their own space. And to just communicate “babe, tonight I just want to sleep or have some air”, that’s important and not get all bent out of shape about it.
Now if EVERY night is a night of distance and overall a relationship/marriage has evolved into a lack of intimacy, union, communication, respect, compromise, love and two people have become in a sense roommates, housemates, or simply are co-existing, that is no way to live.
The subsequent comments on the post brought to question the concept of a guy/husband being a “yes, dear” man. It has been argued that to do so minimizes conflict. I have found that often some men opt for the road of least resistance. I understand and can agree that choosing your battles and compromising is key for both men AND women to do. However, the idea of simply bending to someone’s will, leads to complacency & lack of passion.
These are just a few of my thoughts. What do you think?
