My Temple Wellness

26/09/2024

Stir-Fry Eggplant on Brown Rice. 😋

20/08/2024

4 miles this morning! But it almost didn't happen. On most days I don't really feel like doing any physical activity, but then I remember how much it does for my mind, body and spirit.

When we give our bodies what it needs, it will love you for it.

Some benefits of running/walking include:

✅️Longer deeper sleep😴
✅️Better mood 😃 (Endorphins released)
✅️Clarity of mind 🧠
✅️Time alone (solitude is important & necessary)
✅️Fresh air
✅️Vitamin D 🌞
✅Increase endurance and stamina
✅️ ️Muscle gain (legs, glutes, hamstrings, quads & calves) etc...

Are you giving your body what it needs to thrive or just enough to survive? It's not always easy but it's worth it.

17/08/2024

I was a bit tired this morning but I got up and ran the Grete Great Gallop 10K/6.2miles in Central Park.

I had a great run especially because just before the race started we ran into my dear friend The LME Connection who is one of my big inspirations for running. Thanks friend for that motivation this morning! 😘💕 And keep up the amazing work training so many others. You rock! 💪🏾

07/08/2024

White Plains Farmers market haul from today!
Beets $3 each
Tomatoes 🍅 $7 pk of 4
Blueberries 🫐 $5 each
Baby grapes 🍇 $7
Arugula 🥬 $4
Seeded watermelon🍉 $15
Eggplants 🍆 $4 I think....don't remember
Sweet Potatoes 🥔 $6

I enjoy supporting local farmers! ☺️

24/05/2024

This morning I ran 5.25 miles! This run brings me 32 miles which concludes the 31 mile Mental Health Challenge I took on earlier this month. As a runner, I will not stop running because running is a part of my lifestyle.

This 🏃🏾‍♀️ was a deliberate decision I made some years ago to make running my go-to form of physical activity and mental wellness. It was hard when I started and ran my very first mile, but I persevered these 5 years and now I run even when I do not feel like running. I've created this habit that my body craves.

Feelings will lie to us and have us not do the things we know we ought to be doing. Doing hard things is what makes us grow stronger and build resilience. Striving towards having excellent mental health means that we must care for our 🧠brain! It's quite difficult to have good mental health without having a healthy brain. Running helps to improve our cognitive functioning.

Keep a look out for my next post where I will share ways to improve 🧠 brain function which ultimately make for better mental health.

Have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend everyone! 😘🤗

Peace & Love
Deborah

15/05/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Are you aware that that the symptoms for nutrient deficiency/depletion are the same as some mental health challneges like anxiety & depression?
Something to consider. 🤔

If this is something you may be concerned about, make an appointment with your Physician to ensure you are not deficient in any nutrient.

I also included some tips to improve mental your health.

14/05/2024

17.1 miles more to go to meet my goal of 31 miles for May!

Have you been running/walking? It's not too late to start.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. If you are feeling down, depressed, anxious, stressed, worried or lonely, just remember that you have a friend who can renew your strengh. His name is Jesus!

The word says in Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

07/05/2024

Sharing my runs as promised! GOAL = 31 miles for the month of May

May 4th Saturday race = 6.2 miles
May 5th Sunday recovery jog = 2 miles
REMAINING Miles 22.8miles.

Who else running/walking these 31 miles with me this month? Tag me if you do.

Fear affects the mind. Be reminded of what the Word of God says in 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.”

04/05/2024

Hi friends, I'll be running 🏃🏾‍♀️ 31 Miles for the month of May to bring awareness to Mental Health.
May is Mental Health Awareness month!

I would love for you to join me. You can run or walk anywhere as it's a virtual run. The goal is to end the month with 31 miles. Register at the link below. I'll share my runs on FB and IG and you can do the same. Let's be the change we wish to see.

REGISTRATION LINK:

Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with the Virtual NYRR Mental Health Awareness Month Challenge. Open to all, it’s a celebration of running’s profound impact on mental well-being.

08/04/2024

Such a wonderful event on Saturday with the PTSA at the Dobbs Ferry Library! I enjoyed reading my book to all the kiddos and parents and showing them all the different types of eggplants. I had a wonderful time. ps... My lovely mom bought me this beautiful dress. Thanks mommy! :) Thanks to all who purchased my books! We sold out! To God be all the glory for these amazing opportunities to talk about food and nutrition.

21/03/2024

Please join me this Saturday at 2pm in the Zen Zone Lounge with your girlfriends for the Ultimate Wellbeing Experience! See below for registration! Can't wait to see you. 🙌🏾 💕

23/09/2023

Happening tomorrow with Dr. Roger Ball. Please join its FREE! Link https://fordham.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOmqrDwoHtMMg_ygvmywtxHW9FkwirkM