Happy Memorial Day, !

Hope you're enjoying this long weekend, and taking a moment to celebrate the service members in your life and reflect on the immense sacrifices made for our country. Regardless of how you feel about patriotism right now, the work and dedication of those who served before us remain undeniable. It's a day to wear our Red, White, and Blue with pride, honoring our fallen soldiers. If you are touched more personally, I am extra grateful for you and your family today. ⭐️

I don't come from a military family, and honestly, my connection to war and military life has always been pretty minimal. I have a few friends who are in the service and lead fascinating lives of travel. I've also been reading some great historical fiction lately (like the recommendation below!). But in my own family, the few who served rarely talk about it. Aside from official photos or a few gifts from "overseas," it's almost as if that part of their lives never happened. I've certainly never lost anyone close to me to war.

Yet, as I soak in this day off, so close to the end of the school year, I'm profoundly reminded of the freedom I have. It feels incredibly precious right now, and for that, I'm simply grateful. I'm going to honor that freedom the best way I know how: by staying whole and ready to walk into school tomorrow, giving my absolute best to the future of our society. This way, the kids in my classroom can learn to be productive, informed members of our world, especially in this ever-changing internet landscape. Whatever you choose to do today, do it with intention and joy. It's so important to be authentically you, because we all contribute exactly what we should to those around us. ❤️💙

Your Health & Wellness This Week

What are your plans for health this week?

• Have you planned your workouts?
• Got your meals sorted for you and your family?
• Any new skating or athletic goals for summer?

If you need a little nudge, here are some ideas:

• Pilates challenge! This week, commit to doing Pilates every day! If you want some app recommendations, reply to me quickly, and I'll send you my favorites!
• Here are a couple of simple summer meal ideas – they should be perfect for a few family dinners! Make a double batch for leftovers, and boom – your lunches are covered!
• I just signed up for a new footwork program for ISI Worlds! What are you working on this summer? Skating, running, a new softball league? What's your intention behind working out and eating well?

Memorial Day Sale Alert!

One last thing: Today only, there's a 25% off sale on Beachbody Supplements. Full disclosure, I was pretty annoyed when BB made it harder to serve you last year, and I stopped drinking Shakeology. But I started drinking it regularly again two weeks ago, and oof, my body definitely missed it! My digestion is so much better, and it just makes breakfast effortless. I've also been consistent with Hydrate/Energize before my morning Peloton rides. So, I'm grabbing a Strawberry Lemonade today for summer!

Use Code HOLLYT1MEMORIAL25 for 25% off!

That's all for now! Here’s a fun photo of me and the girl enjoying Stars on Ice with my club and all of the skaters of MN ⛸💕. Now, I'm heading off to Valleyfair with my son – we've got season tickets, so we'll be riding all the rollercoasters this summer! 🎢

Can't wait to officially kick off summer with you in two weeks!!!

Coach Holly

P.S. Timely recommendation for you:

The Women by Kristin Hannah: A fantastic historical fiction novel about a nurse during the Vietnam War. It's packed with culture and history, and it's incredibly good. If you haven't read it, it definitely needs to be on your TBR list!