Anyone up for Tai chi practice tomorrow at 1130? I figure since Bionic hasn't objected, we should start practicing for March...

One of the goals I have is to teach alternatives to the typical meal selection. If you say struggle meals or fast and convenient meals, one that comes to mind is cup-o-soup. Add some hot water and a few minutes later, you have something to stick in your gut to keep you full. No judgement from me, I love ramen and cup-o-noodles. These make at home options give you a much healthier alternative to the usual quick go to. Make them on Sunday and you can use them all week. The recipes listed in the video are vegan and I used some non-vegan options with the class. I used Better than Bullion instead of vegan bullion and threw shrimp into one and some grilled chicken from my meal preps into the other with the tofu. I always highlight the cost per gram of beans and tofu as ways to get protein without breaking the bank. Chicken breast or thighs at the cheapest is three to five cents per gram of protein. Tofu is just over a penny a gram and beans out of the can are just under. Homemade beans are even cheaper. Plus I teach that using a vegan or vegetarian meal plan as your base and simply adding the animal protein to boost your number is the healthiest way to get all your protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber into your diet. https://youtu.be/qyNpje8L-jE?si=Sn7HqWe156x-OBhs

https://youtu.be/sHgTSEhsRjQ?si=klybeAA0DwJgjYa5 This clip is from the movie Coach Carter. I am using it to highlight the idea that being a good person, teaching others to be good people, and helping show those who might not know how a path to a better life isn't just for TV. I don't know for sure but I think it is free to watch the whole movie on YouTube (I use YouTube TV for my NFL package so it might just be free for me.) if you want to watch the movie. I played the first half of the movie and then had a discussion period and it really brought some engagement from a group that usually is just stuck there because they have to be in class to finish the program. This is the workbook I put together to encourage them to take this deeper and make their own determination on how to go forward for themselves.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd0uxeIRLaq/?stkn=OHdjOTUxcDlkbm4=

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/07/health/strength-training-women-heart-health-wellness?cid=android_app