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PLUS: A Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie Recipe
Live Well Now
January 23, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Gertrude Elion
💪 Motivation: Tosca Reno: From Divorce to Fitness Maven in Her 40s
🍎 The Health Corner: Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
January 23, 1918: Gertrude Elion was born.
Gertrude Elion, biochemist, one of only 10 women to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1988).
Tosca Reno: From Divorce to Fitness Maven in Her 40s
Embarking on a bodybuilding journey in her 40s to navigate through the challenges of divorce, Tosca Reno's transformation is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Initially reaching 204 lbs, she began her fitness quest by utilizing a treadmill, shedding some weight but still grappling with flabbiness.
A pivotal moment in Reno's life came when a student's father, none other than fitness publisher Robert Kennedy, challenged her to venture into strength training and participate in a physique contest. As her physique sculpted and her strength soared, she not only gained physical prowess but also found the confidence to share her journey through fitness articles.
In a heartwarming twist of fate, Reno found her "happily ever after" by marrying Robert Kennedy. Now, at the age of 64, she is the New York Times best-selling author who has written Your Best Body Now and the Eat-Clean Diet series. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Her story reflects resilience, empowerment, and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible!”
BANANA-COCOA SOY SMOOTHIE
👍 Live Well Now Approved
You Will Need:
1 banana
½ cup silken tofu
½ cup soymilk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey or agave
Directions:
Slice banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, soymilk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add the banana slices through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth.
Cook Time: 5mins | Servings: 1
Calories: 342 cals | 16g Protein | 62g Carbs | 8g Fat
THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY
This week, we will be gifting an Aromatherapy Candle Pack to one of the dedicated readers of our newsletter. The lucky winner of this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.
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Live Well Now Team
Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020