Sunday Breakfast!

I love Sunday breakfast.  When I was a little girl Sunday breakfast was a big deal in my parents' house.  Some times my Mom would make French toast from left over bakery bread.  Other times it would be a big spread with bacon, "dippy" eggs, and toast with jam.  My Dad would always make a big pot of tea and we would all eat together.  My Dad would sometimes make the most amazing silver dollar pancakes with warm blueberry syrup.  He'd stand at the stove and make a million of those little guys and my sister and I would eat and eat and eat!  The table at my house was where a lot of good things happened.

As much as I love eating breakfast, I HATE making it.  I hate messing up my kitchen and having to spend time cleaning it when I can be relaxing with my pup!  Not to mention my husband likes to sleep in way later than I, so if I wait for breakfast I just get "hangry"  hungry+angry="Hangry" in our house.

Today though I have a plan.  I'm going to eat some oatmeal and then make a Sunday brunch.  I want to try to bring some of my family's traditions to my new family.  Sunday brunch will have to take the place of Sunday breakfast, but hopefully the most important part: spending time with the person(s) you love and laughing with them is the greatest reward!

I found a great recipe on Pinterest to try from Sweet Sugar Bean.  I loved her blog and am going to try this recipe today: Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Salsa.  I hope to try more of her recipes in the future! Please visit her blog to see what she's cooking up!

Photo from Sweet Sugar Bean's Blog... I could never make anything this beautiful, but hopefully it will be just as delicious!

Cheers,
Jen Cherry 

Be Nice!

I've always been an extrovert.  That is, I gain my energy from outside sources rather than an introvert who finds energy within.  As I have had the opportunity to be 'home' for a few days in Tucson AZ, I've been seeing those that mean the most to me.  I've been surrounded by thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent, people.  I've laughed, shed some tears, and received lots of hugs.

I like nice people who do nice things, and I want to make a commitment to be a nicer person... and do nicer things!  I want to actively create stronger relationships with my clients and friends back in Germany.  I've been very lucky that I get to follow my dreams and build a business that reflects my passions and beliefs.  I'm so grateful to everyone that supports me.

I'm thinking about how I can make not only myself but also Cherry Wellness and 360 Fit better.  I hope to express in this blog my personal as well as my professional journey to wellness.  Not every day is easy, but I'm going to try to reflect the best of me.  

Turkey Mini Meatloaf

Breakfast!

Ever since I found canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) at the commissary I've been obsessed with pumpkin!  You can find the pumpkin puree in the baking aisle.  Just be careful to pick up pumpkin puree and NOT the pie filling.  Pumpkin is low calorie, fiber rich, and delicious in so many different imaginations.  I shared a pumpkin smoothie recipe with my clients a few weeks ago and thought folks might like this too! 

It's easy to make up a big batch, and put them in individual containers for a quick zap and then add toppings for a fulfilling quick morning meal.  I usually hold the granola but love to use 100% natural maple syrup for that touch of sweetness!

Enjoy!

Coach Jen 

Pumpkin Oats with Maple Syrup & Granola

Ingredients:

 2/3 cup water

1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/3 cup quick cook oats

2 teaspoons chia seeds

Dash of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice

 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 mashed banana

1/3 cup pumpkin

2 tablespoons granola

1 teaspoon maple syrup

Directions

 1. Bring water, milk, oats, chia seeds, spices, and vanilla extract to a boil.

2. Reduce heat, add banana and whip into oats. Cover and simmer on low, about 4-5 minutes. 

3. Stir in pumpkin. Top with granola and maple syrup

Recipe found in Fitness Magazine