- Live Well Now
- Posts
- 🏊♀️ Dara Torres: The Olympian Who Defied Age
🏊♀️ Dara Torres: The Olympian Who Defied Age
PLUS: A Quick Low-Carb Grilled Pizza Wrap Recipe
Live Well Now
October 17, 2023
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Vilma Socorro Martinez
💪 Motivation: Dara Torres: The Olympian Who Defied Age
🍎 The Health Corner: Quick Low-Carb Grilled Pizza Wrap Recipe (Prep Time: 5 Mins)
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
October 17, 1943: Vilma Socorro Martinez was born.
Vilma Socorro Martinez, lawyer, first female U.S. Ambassador to Argentina (2009), civil rights crusader, and one of the first women on the board of the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
🏊♀️ Dara Torres: The Olympian Who Defied Age
Dara Torres, often regarded as the fastest American swimmer, has left an indelible mark in the world of sports. Her story is not just about medals and records but also about proving that age is no barrier to achieving one's dreams.
Torres took her first plunge into competitive swimming at the age of 14.
However, it was in 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, that she etched her name into the history books.
At 41, she became the oldest swimmer ever to win an Olympic medal. But Dara wasn't satisfied with just participating; she defied the odds by bringing home three silver medals. Her remarkable journey spanned five Olympic editions, culminating in an impressive total of 12 medals.
Beyond her extraordinary swimming career, Dara Torres has achieved success on dry land as well. She is not only a celebrated athlete but also a prolific author.
Her book, "Age is Just a Number," released in April 2009, became an instant sensation, breaking into the top 25 best-selling business books.
Dara Torres's journey is a testament to the idea that age is truly just a number, and with determination and passion, one can break through barriers and make dreams come true, no matter how big they are.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.”
🌯 QUICK LOW-CARB GRILLED PIZZA WRAP
👍 Live Well Now Approved | Low Carb | Keto Friendly
You Will Need:
172 grams Mission Carb Balance Spinach Herb Tortillas, 43g/1 tortilla
1/4 cup Spaghetti/Marinara Sauce (tomato sauce)
2/3 cup (42.5g) Spinach, baby
4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk
2 ounces Uncured Pork & Beef Pepperoni (4 slices=1 oz)
4 teaspoons Olive Oil
Directions:
1. Make a cut in the tortilla from the center to the edge. In the quarter of the tortilla to the left of the cut, smear the marinara sauce. Moving clockwise, fill the next quarter with baby spinach. In the next quarter, place ½ ounce cheese on the tortilla and top with pepperoni. In the last quarter, place the remaining cheese on the tortilla.
2. Starting with the marinara sauce, fold that quarter of the tortilla on top of the quarter with the spinach, sandwiching the fillings between tortilla layers. Fold that section over the pepperoni, finishing with the cheese only quarter.
3. Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Swirl in the oil, and place the wrap in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. The exterior should be browned and crispy and the cheese should be melted. Enjoy while hot!
Cook Time: 10mins | Servings: 4
Calories: 249 cals | 17g Protein | 5g Carbs | 19g Fat
THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY
This week we will be gifting $75 Sephora Gift Card to one of our US based readers. To qualify, all you need to do is stay engaged as a dedicated reader of our newsletter. It’s as simple as that!
The lucky winner for this week’s prize will be announced on Friday. Stay Tuned!
Editor’s Note:
Live Well Now is founded and run by women to empower women DAILY.
We read your comments, replies and suggestions every day.
To reach us, simply hit Reply to any of the emails sent.
Gabby,
Live Well Now Team
Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020