Fitness Friday: Muffin As Metaphor
On July 11 — National Blueberry Muffin Day — I step back into the kitchen, not to indulge, but to fuel. Fitness is often framed as grit, sweat, and repetition. But today, I honor the quieter strength: the kind stirred into a bowl with intention, baked into soft resilience, and served warm with reflection. A blueberry muffin — when made with care — can be a body’s ally: Whole grains to steady energy. Blueberries for recovery and clarity. Greek yogurt for protein and healing. Chia seeds for endurance. This isn’t about cheat days or guilty pleasures. It’s about aligning nourishment with movement. A muffin that energizes a morning walk. That replenishes after caregiving’s mental marathon. That pairs with a deep breath, lavender tea, and a stretch break at the sink. Today, my Fitness Friday rhythm isn’t rushed. It’s choreographed by care: A pre-workout muffin with green tea, soft like sunrise. A post-cardio muffin with extra protein, sturdy like resolve. A midday muffin w...