Email 2 - May 8

Good Morning! This is what we have in store for you today:

  • Tasty (And Low Calorie!) Vodka Soda recipe for summer

  • Pete Davidson goes after PETA

  • Smoke from Canada fills the United States

  • Motivation for Wednesday

Daily Motivation

Today’s Motivation

🥰 Even in tough times, we can be grateful for the lessons we learn and the strength we gain.

👐 We should be grateful for the beauty of the world around us, from the colors of the sky to the warmth of the sun.

🤗 Gratitude helps us focus on the positive and can improve our mental and emotional wellbeing.

Current Events

It’s Getting Smokey Outside!

  • Air quality and smoke continues to worsen in eastern states as the wild fires from Canada continue to hover the US. Read Story.

  • People continue to be amazed by Apple Vision announcement - especially the $3,499 price tag! The new technology will surely be a hit regardless when it’s released next year. Read Story.

  • In an unexpected turn, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced a surprise merger yesterday that brings both organizations together. This comes after months of the PGA Tour blasting LIV for it’s close ties to Saudi Arabia. Read Story.

Entertainment Buzz

Pete Davidson Goes After PETA

  • Pete Davidson just issued an apology (sort of) after his voicemail to PETA got leaked. PETA put him on blast for not adapting a puppy after his previous dog passed away. Ready Story.

  • Country music singer, Morgan Wallen, is now cleared to sing after he was forced not to by his doctor for medical reasons. Read Story.

  • Shannon Doherty shares social media update in her ongoing battle with breast cancer. Read Story.

Feel Good News

1,000-Year-Old Canoe Discovered In N.C. Lake, Brings Tribe Members To Tears

North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission / Facebook

  • A 1,000-year-old dugout canoe was found in North Carolina's Lake Norman.

  • The discovery was made by a local resident who was cleaning up the lake with a group of friends.

  • The canoe is believed to be of Native American origin and could be one of the oldest artifacts ever found in the region.

  • The Catawba Indian Nation, the indigenous people of the region, were contacted about the discovery and they were overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing it.

  • The tribe's chief, Bill Harris, said that the discovery was a "big deal" for the tribe and that it was a reminder of their ancestors and their connection to the land.

  • The canoe will be preserved and displayed in a local museum, where it will be available for viewing by the public.

  • The discovery has sparked interest among archaeologists and researchers who are keen to learn more about the region's history and the people who lived there. View the full story.

Trivia

Can You Get Today’s Question?

What is the term for the minimum amount of energy your body needs to function at rest?

Answer Below
Today’s Exercise

Lunges

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.

  2. Step forward with your right foot and bend both knees to lower your body toward the ground.

  3. Keep your front knee over your ankle and your back knee pointing toward the ground.

  4. Push through your front heel and squeeze your glutes to stand back up.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

  6. To perform a reverse lunge, step backward with one foot instead of forward.

  7. To perform a lateral lunge, step out to the side instead of forward or backward.

Benefits:

  • Lunges are a compound exercise that works for multiple muscle groups, making them an efficient way to strengthen and tone the lower body.

  • Lunges can improve overall lower body strength, including the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.

  • Lunges can help improve core stability and balance.

  • Lunges are a functional exercise that can improve performance in everyday activities and sports.

  • Lunges can help increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

  • Lunges can help improve flexibility and mobility in the lower body.

  • Lunges can be modified to increase or decrease intensity based on fitness level, making them suitable for beginners and advanced exercisers alike.

Motivational Quote

A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.

Cardinal Mermillod
Low-Calorie Alcoholic Recipe

Vodka Soda

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • Soda water

  • Lemon or lime wedge, for garnish


Instructions:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. Add the vodka.

  3. Top off the glass with soda water.

  4. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.

  5. Stir gently and enjoy!

Notes:

  • This recipe can be easily scaled up or down depending on how many servings you need.

  • You can also add a splash of your favorite fruit juice for a bit of extra flavor without adding too many calories.

  • If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can add a touch of simple syrup or honey to the vodka before adding the soda water.

  • For a lower-calorie option, try using flavored sparkling water instead of regular soda water.

Trivia Answer

What is the term for the minimum amount of energy your body needs to function at rest?

Answer: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)