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💪 From Olympic Glory to Mentorship: Tessa Gordon's Martial Arts Journey
PLUS: A Cucumber Salad with Honeydew Melon & Burrata Recipe
Live Well Now
February 22, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Meridal LeSueur
💪 Motivation: From Olympic Glory to Mentorship: Tessa Gordon's Martial Arts Journey
🍎 The Health Corner: Avocado and Melon Salad Recipe (Prep Time: 20 Mins)
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
February 22, 1900: Meridal LeSueur was born.
Meridal LeSueur, passionate poet and writer of short fiction and essays dealing with unfair labor conditions and the land rights of Southwest and Minnesota Native American tribes.
From Olympic Glory to Mentorship: Tessa Gordon's Martial Arts Journey
At 51, Tessa Gordon boasts an impressive resume as a former Olympian and World Championship Medalist in Tae Kwon Do. Now, as the founder of Pure Energy Martial Arts, she channels her passion for athleticism into teaching a diverse range of students, from toddlers to adults.
Gordon believes age is merely a number and embraces her role as both a mentor and instructor, imparting lessons of respect, discipline, and self-confidence to her students. She finds joy in sharing her love for martial arts while staying physically active, proving that age is no barrier to pursuing one's passions and making a meaningful impact.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
You have to be consistent. You have to be yourself. You have to be committed to what you're doing. You have to not be afraid to be ambitious.”
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HONEYDEW MELON & BURRATA RECIPE
👍 Live Well Now Approved | Vegetarian | Low Calorie
You Will Need:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
4 cups lightly packed baby arugula
4 cups cubed honeydew melon
1 ½ cups cucumber batons (2-inch)
1 burrata ball (3 3/4 ounces), sliced
¼ cup toasted pepitas
Directions:
Whisk lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in basil.
Cook Time: 0 mins | Servings: 6
Calories: 171 cals | 6g Protein | 15g Carbs | 12g Fat
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Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020