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Live Well Now
September 18, 2023
Happy Monday & Welcome To The Fastest Growing Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
~We hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready to embrace the new week ahead ~
Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Greta Garbo
🍎 The Health Corner: Shrimp & Avocado Salad (Prep Time: 15 Mins)
đź’Ş Motivation: Oldest Female Marathoner
PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Today In Women’s History:
September 18, 1905: Greta Garbo Was Born
Greta Garbo, actress, got her start in advertising in 1922, moved to Hollywood in 1925, had her greatest performance in “Camille” in 1936, and retired in 1942.
THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY
We are beyond excited to announce that this week we will be giving away a Self Care Kit 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 revealed at the end of the week. Stay tuned!
SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD TO TRY
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Balanced Macros
You Will Need:
1 pound large peeled, deveined cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
3 small ripe avocados, cubed
½ cup thinly sliced radishes
ÂĽ cup thinly sliced scallions
ÂĽ cup extra-virgin olive oil
ÂĽ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Âľ teaspoon salt
ÂĽ teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
Gently stir shrimp, avocados, radishes and scallions together in a medium bowl.
Whisk oil, lime juice, ginger, sugar, salt and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture; gently stir to coat well.
Divide greens (or lettuce) among 6 plates; top evenly with the shrimp mixture and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Cook Time: 15mins | Servings: 6
Calories: 367 cals | 21g Protein | 17g Carbs | 25g Fat
Do what you feel in your heart to be right–for you’ll be criticized anyway”
Gladys Burrill: Oldest Female Marathoner
Gladys Burrill's life is a testament to the incredible power of positivity and determination. At the remarkable age of 86, she ran her first marathon in 2004, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey.
Out of seven marathon attempts, Gladys completed five, with her last race in 2010 earning her a Guinness World Record as the oldest woman to finish a marathon.
Before her marathons, Gladys had lived a life filled with adventure, including being a pilot, mountain climber, desert hiker, and horseback rider.
Her secret to success? A resolutely positive attitude. She firmly believed that maintaining a positive mindset made all the difference in how one feels and views the world.
Even in her later years, Gladys continued to walk dozens of miles each week, showing that age couldn't diminish her spirit.
Sadly, Gladys Burrill passed away at the age of 100. Her story remains an inspiration, proving that with a positive outlook, one can conquer any challenge and leave an enduring legacy.
Until tomorrow,
Live Well Now Team
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Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020