Hot Tamales Fitness

People think starting over is the hardest part…

It’s not.

The hardest part is starting again
when you KNOW what you’re capable of.

I’ve lifted before.
I’ve trained before.
I’ve been disciplined before.

So this time?

There are no excuses.

Just consistency.

Just showing up — even when I don’t feel like it.

This isn’t about getting my body back.

It’s about reminding myself
who I’ve always been.

🔥 And she’s still in here.

People always ask how I stay fit at 56…

Truth is… bodybuilding habits never left me.

I may not be in competition shape anymore —
but I’m also not starting from zero.

Right now?

I’m rebuilding from home.
With dumbbells.
With discipline.
With real life in the background.

I work nights.
I’m tired some days.
But I’m not done.

This is my reset season.

And I have a feeling…
this is about to be my strongest one yet. 🔥

California Cobb Strawberry Salad
{In case you needed a little Sunday Salad inspo}❤
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Ingredients for the Salad:
Serves 4
8 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (or spinach or lettuce of choice)
2 cups Strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (or blue cheese)
1/2 a medium red onion,
chopped
1 Large Avocado,cubed
Optional:
Sliced fresh cucumber
2 large Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts , cooked and sliced
Arrange salad ingredients on plates.

{Lemon Pepper Chicken}
2 large chicken breasts
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
Zest not rind of 1 fresh lemon
Sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste (I use a lot of pepper for these!)
Combine marinade ingredients, pour over chicken & coat well, either in a glass bowl or Ziploc.
Let marinate for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove, let sit on counter for 20 minutes.
Sauté in about 1/2 Tbsp additional oil on med/high for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Wrap in foil to keep moisture in while arranging salad.

{Avocado Ranch Dressing}

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 medium avocado, peeled and cored
2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh dill
2 tsp chopped fresh chives
1/2 tsp onion powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4-6 Tbsps unsweetened milk, as needed
Add all dressing ingredients except for milk to a food processor. Pulse until blended, scraping sides often. Add in milk 1 Tbsp at a time to reach desired consistency. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
💚-Rachel

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