LB Says Hi

The heart is a really remarkable thing. It has the ability to hold on to hurt with a tight grip, turning it over in its hands years, and even decades, later with the same ache. A heart also can carry a powerful amount of love, and has the strength to heal and mend brokenness. I always have been the type of person to give 100 percent of my heart to someone. Some of you might be thinking:  you’re an idiot, woman, and some of you may be nodding your heads in agreement. The thing is, when you continuously give 100 percent, the expectation is to receive the same percentage of heart back. But how many other human beings, besides the few that nodded their head and myself, actually give all of themselves to another person? I don’t describe myself this way to brag, because it’s really more of a burden. There’s a quote that has been resurfacing, and it reads as follows: It is both a blessing And a curse To feel everything So very deeply I don’t have many refined characte...

I’m sitting here, eating this peanut butter and honey sandwich (pre-lunch) and I couldn’t help but reminisce about the days when I used to paddle. Before every heat, I’d eat one of these with extra honey to give me energy and endurance. Sometimes we’d race a 6-mile course, without breaks or alternations. Sure, we’d have trained for heats and our bodies were toned and ready for exactly this purpose, but sometimes we all needed that extra push. Honey is a source of carbohydrates, providing 17 grams per tablespoon, which makes it ideal for your working muscles since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses for energy. Carbohydrates are necessary in the diet to help maintain muscle glycogen, also known as stored carbohydrates, which are the most important fuel source for athletes to help them keep going. Whether you’re looking for an energy boost or just a sweet reward after a long workout, honey is a quick, easy and delicious all-natural energy source! ( Baseball + Honey! ...