Hi everyone, I'm new here and excited to be part of the Community ! What are your quick and easy meals for bfast? - I'm starting to workout in the morning - Get ready for work and make bfast for my wife and 2 kids

When it’s freezing outside and your bed feels like a weighted blanket, how do you convince yourself to go to the gym anyway? Let’s be real: winter hits different. The sun disappears at 4pm. The air hurts your face. Your car is basically an ice cube. And suddenly “rest day” starts feeling like a lifestyle. So if you’re feeling unmotivated lately… you’re not lazy. You’re human. But here’s the thing I’ve learned: motivation is unreliable. Your “why” is the thing that shows up when motivation doesn’t. The Winter Struggle Is Real In cold weather, everything takes more effort: - Getting out of bed - Changing into gym clothes - Driving there - Warming up - Starting that first set And once you skip one day, it’s easy to skip two… and then the “I’ll start Monday” cycle creeps in. So what actually works? I Don’t Wait to “Feel Like It” I use one simple thought: “Future me will be glad I did this.” Not because every workout is amazing. Not because I’m always fired up. But because every time I keep a promise to myself, I build something bigger than a body. Here’s the Secret: Your Why Has Layers Your “why” doesn’t have to be dramatic. It just has to be true. Some examples: - Health: “I want to be strong for my kids and my future.” - Confidence: “I feel better when I keep my word to myself.” - Stress relief: “The gym is where I drop the mental weight.” - Energy: “Movement gives me energy even when I feel tired.” - Identity: “I’m the kind of person who doesn’t quit when it’s inconvenient.” Your why can be simple.Your why can be messy. Your why can change. But it has to be yours. My Cold-Weather Rule When I’m not motivated, I make the goal smaller: Just get there. - That’s it! Not “crush a PR.” Not “do the hardest workout ever.” Just show up, move your body, and let momentum do the rest. Because 20 minutes done > 0 minutes planned. A Reminder for the Unmotivated Days... You don’t need perfect conditions. You need a reason and a next step. Put your gym clothes out the night before.

I usually drop off the already shredded daikon and carrots to my mom and never really see the full process of how she makes this. One day she teased me and said, “You want to learn? So if I pass, you’ll have the recipe.” I immediately told her, “I never want you to pass — I want you to make this for me forever.” This recipe is more than pickled vegetables. It’s love, tradition, and moments I want to hold onto. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. This is a staple in my fridge. Ingredients - Daikon radish: 2,031 g, julienned - Carrots: 1,123 g, julienned - Organic cane sugar (Sugar in the Raw): 3 cups - Distilled white vinegar: 1 cup - Water: 3 cups (for boiling the brine) - Salt: 1 tablespoon Instructions: 1. Prep vegetables. Peel and julienne the daikon and carrots evenly. Set aside in a large bowl. 2. Make the pickling brine In a pot, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the top for a clean brine. 3. Cool the brine. Remove from heat once sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Let the liquid cool completely (important for texture) 4. Jar the pickles. Pack the daikon and carrots tightly into clean glass jars. Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables until fully submerged. 5. Rest & store. Seal jars and refrigerate. Best flavor after 24 hours. Keeps well refrigerated for 2–3 weeks. Notes - Glass jars give the best taste and longevity - Crunch improves if vegetables are fully cooled before adding brine - Great for bánh mì, rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or protein plates