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🚲 Carmen Kluckhohn's Cycling Adventures in Her 50's

🚲 Carmen Kluckhohn's Cycling Adventures in Her 50's

PLUS: An Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe

Live Well Now
February 06, 2024

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Florence Luscomb

💪 Motivation: Pedaling Through Life's Joys: Carmen Kluckhohn's Cycling Adventures in Her 50's

🍎 The Health Corner: Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

February 6, 1887: Florence Luscomb was born.

Florence Luscomb, architect and reformer, first woman to graduate from MIT (as an architectural graduate) in 1909, gave 222 speeches for woman suffrage in 14 weeks, learned to drive and repair her party’s touring car, sold copies of “The Woman’s Journal,” ardent outdoorswoman, joined ACLU in 1919, helped to derail anti-communism crusade in Massachusetts, NAACP official (1948), ardent opponent of the Vietnam War.

Pedaling Through Life's Joys: Carmen Kluckhohn's Cycling Adventures in Her 50's

Meet Carmen Kluckhohn, a vibrant globetrotting cyclist who has rewritten the narrative of life after retirement. Transitioning from her role as an elementary school teacher to a seasoned traveler on two wheels, Carmen has found a new passion that keeps her both physically and mentally invigorated.

Entering her 50s, Carmen discovered the invaluable gift of time, allowing her the freedom to make choices aligned with her deepest passions. Cycling emerged as the perfect conduit for staying fit, testing her limits, and embracing the thrill of exploration. Beyond the physical benefits, cycling has become a symbol of purpose and passion in Carmen's life.

As she gracefully pedals through each adventure, Carmen embodies the spirit of living with intention and embracing the opportunities that come with age. For Carmen Kluckhohn, the miles she covers on her bicycle symbolize not only a commitment to fitness but a celebration of the boundless joys that life continues to offer.

Until tomorrow,

Gabby, Live Well Now Team

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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LEMON-BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

1 cup frozen blueberries, plus more for garnish

1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen

1 cup packed baby kale

1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk

1/2 cup chilled unsweetened brewed green tea

2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds

3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:

1. Place blueberries, banana, kale, almond milk, tea, hemp seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (if using) and ginger in a blender; process until smooth, about 25 seconds. Pour into a glass. Garnish with additional blueberries and/or lemon zest, if desired.

Cook Time: 5 mins | Servings: 1

Calories: 330 cals | 10g Protein | 52g Carbs | 13g Fat

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Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020