Well hi there! Happy Sunday D: Whoops… 😀
I think it’s safe to say that winter has finally graced us with its presence. It snowed for pretty much the entire day yesterday, which I can’t be too upset about since I kind of need the white fluffy stuff to snowboard. Speaking of which, that’s what I’m headed off to do today, so I’ll leave you with some great reads to keep you company while I’m gone 😉
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
In my head…
. fitness .
Life Lessons We’ve Learned From Running via Huffington Post.
Running does so much more than improve our fitness. Some great answers to the question “why run?”
You’re As Strong As You Think You Are via Greatist.
Why it’s good to have a mantra — a big part of progress really is in our heads.
Close The Thigh Gap via Thrive With Jen Sinkler.
A thigh gap depends a lot more on anatomy than it does on your weight…
. health .
10 Common Mistakes That Prevent You From Being Happy and Healthy via Huffington Post.
There’s a lot more to being healthy than just diet and exercise.
9 Sneaky Reasons You’re Ravenously Hungry via Huffington Post.
Good to know how things like a lack of sleep, stress, and diet soda can affect our appetites.
What Chocolate Can Do For You via Wellness Today.
Chocolate.is.amazing. As if I needed more reasons to love it.
Defining Clean Eating and Taking It Too Far via The Big Man’s World.
Why can’t we be happy with just letting eating be eating without any fancy labels?
10 Holistic Cold Remedies via Eat Great, BE Great.
Love these! Healing with what nature gave us rather than what’s made in a lab.
7 DIY Pinterest Projects to Get You Motivated via DailyBurn.
Love the idea of the Stick To It jar… I think I’ll do that with new recipes to try.
. happiness .
Celebrate Others Without Comparison via Delights and Delectables.
People do some pretty amazing things, but that’s no reason to compare and beat ourselves up.
18 Things Everyone Should Start Making Time For Again via Thought Catalog.
I can’t even tell you how much I love the idea of doing things simply for the sake of doing them rather than trying to be as efficient as possible. Hardcover books, hand-written letters, spending time on cooking. Blissful.
5 Ways to Deal With Anxiety via Mrs. Murphy’s Law of Fitness.
As someone who’s had her fair share of struggles with anxiety, I can say these tips definitely work.
. blogging .
How I Turned My Food Blog Into A Career by Sally’s Baking Addiction.
A great look at what’s involved in taking blogging from a hobby to a career.
Using PicMonkey: A Beginner’s Guide via Slim Sanity.
Visuals are such an important part of successful blogging. A great guide to the amazing PicMonkey.
How Do You Increase Traffic to Your Blog? Pay It Forward! via The SITS Girls.
The more you give, the more you get. Be an active part in the community by sharing
For my belly…
65 Thanksgiving Side Dishes via Shugary Sweets.
An awesome collection of side dishes if you’re trying to put a menu together.
Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna Roll Ups via Making Thyme for Health.
I’ve never had squash in any other way than souped or roasted, but this sounds delicious.
Homemade Almond Butter: Salted Vanilla Cinnamon & Cacao Coconut via Fit Swiss Chick.
I’d be willing to sacrifice my food processor for this deliciousness!
Spinach and Chicken White Sauce Pizza via Slim Sanity.
I love this healthy take on what seriously may be one of my favourite pizza combos ever.
Crock-Pot Pumpkin Chili via Kiss My Broccoli.
Reason #1263502 why I need to finally buy that crock-pot…
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Random question but… what’s the first thing you drink in the morning? Water.
Three things you did yesterday; three things you’re going to do today. Go:
– Yesterday: GoT marathon, coffee with a friend, started Christmas shopping 😯
– Today: church, snowboarding (EEEeeeEEEeE!), dinner with the family.
It’s actually very complicated in this active life to listen news on TV, thus I
just use the web for that purpose, and obtain the newest information.
So happy to see you included the 18 Things article from Thought Catalog! That was such an eye-opener. Motivated me to slow down a little and savor the simple.
Off to read the anxiety piece next!
I seriously miss that slower-paced life… I actually have that article bookmarked so I can check-in every once in a while and remember to do some of those things.
As always, FABULOUS links, m’dear! LOVED the one on anxiety…definitely things I already know deep down but could use a little reminding of. And the 18 things? YES to all of them!
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe link! I’ve had so many people telling me they’ve made it over the last few days…ahh, so incredibly happy right now! 😀
Thanks for the link love 🙂 And my first drink is always coffee. Always. Then gallons of water. And more coffee….
First thing I usually drink is either water or berocca. Most of the time it is water, sometimes with some lemon squeezed into it.
So many great links to look at thanks as always for sharing!!
Three things today, a leg workout, cauliflower crust pizza for dinner and getting sunburnt at lunch time on my lunch break.
I hope you enjoyed your GoT marathon – that sounds like an awesome way to spend a Saturday! 😀
Yesterday I did a leg workout, went to Toronto, and ate sushi. Today I met a friend for coffee, wrote a blog post, and picked up some stuff at the health food store.
Thanks for the shout out buddy! I still am in awe your a snowboarder…seriously awesome! hope you have/had? a blast on the slopes today!
I love Holly’s friday posts- except this week’s garlic tea…I’ll make her try that out first before attempting it myself! You NEED to get a crock pot, STAT. Homemade chipotle 😉
Three things today- statistics (vom) some meetings and a caffeine catch up (if time permits argh)
Have a great Sunday 🙂
My mom actually used to make those garlic teas for me ALL the time when I was younger — it tastes pretty vile, but it works wonders on colds and flus!
Always water first thing.
Yesterday: Laundry, lunch with my dad, drinks with some friends
Today: Chopping lots of veggies for food prep, finishing a lesson plan, putting away my laundry (since I obviously just left it folded in the basket yesterday)
SNOW!! Aaah so pretty!! I love your Link Love posts! I always end up spending waaay too long perusing them, but love them! Especially that running mantra one…who doesn’t love a good mantra to get them through a hard run?! How’s your running going by the way?? <3
Slowly and painfully 😆 But I’m enjoying it. I’m still easing my way back into it so it’s more of a walk/run type thing at this point, but I’m getting better 🙂
GoT matathon…what? I’m pretty sure you forgot to call me. I would have brought snacks. 🙂
I really enjoyed the 18 things we should be making time for again. As much as I love checking things off my many lists, I know as soon as they become chores to be done, it’s time to sit back and relax for a bit, which is exactly what’s on my agenda for the rest of today. A fire, bad tv, blog reading, maybe some photo editing while doing the aforementioned and definitely some kitty snuggling.
I love the ‘close the thigh gap’ article! When I had disordered thoughts, that was something that constantly plagued me! Now I think it’s downright silly!
Okay my Sunday: I helped clean up bags for a Memorial Illumination at my dad’s work (I’ll blog about it later since that sounds utterly confusing), I ran 2.5 miles, I FINALLY got my act together and carved out time to blog today!
And SNOW? WHAT! It’s 90F here in Texas. Please send some this way! Oh, and have a marvelous time on the slopes!
90?! Holy smokes… it’s currently 8F here. I’d be more than happy to send some snow your way — we have plenty!
3 randoms things my Sunday includes: church, baking (a loaf of oatmeal banana bread), and a workout. pretty typical 🙂
hope you have fun snowboarding!!
Definitely water! Lots of it.
Great links lady! Thanks for the shares! 🙂 xo
Love the thigh gap article it’s a really interesting take on it that more women should read to understand this hideous trend!
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I love the DIY things! Especially the jarred workouts. And you’re right, you could definitely customize it to recipes, projects, etc. The worst thing I drink in the morning is LOTS of water. Then, it’s all coffee. Ha!
Three things yesterday: Ulta, Chipotle, and baked S’mores cupcakes.
Three things today: I’m not really sure, actually. lol
Those cupcakes 😯 😯 Can’t even handle how good those look…
Golly – I dont believe yall have so much snow already! Yall are a bunch of brave souls to deal with all that white stuff! Couple years ago, we had snow and ice here one night – it kinda stuck around for about 4-5 days and we shut down! The whole city shut down! No kidding! I didn’t venture out of the house till day 5 aka the day of the big thaw!
That life lessons/running article by huff post is awesome!
Thanks for sharing “what chocolate can do for me” I NEED justification for my addiction 😉
Sally’s Baking Addiction’ post on turning her blog into her career was INCREDIBLE -so many good points!!!
Yesterday long-ish run :), caught up on the last 2 episodes of Nashville and trip to the vets 🙁
Today, running shoe shopping, church and long walk – if the rain lets out!
Hope you have a blast snowboarding!
First thing I drink in the morning: Either water or coffee.
Three things I did yesterday: Made soup, watched Ghostbusters (amazing movie!), updated my blog design (yay!)
Three things I’m doing today: Cleaning my condo, meeting a friend for lunch, resting since I’m sick
This is an awesome compilation of articles! I’m especially excited to read the ten natural cold cures. Very fitting since I’m battling a cold/flu right now. Happy Sunday!
Oh noes! I hope you feel better soon, girl! When it comes to the cold curing article, my mom used to boil milk with a clove of garlic crushed into it, add a spoonful of honey, and make me drink it down. I’m not going to pretend it was the most pleasant thing to drink, but it definitely helped get rid of my colds a lot faster!
Awesome links! I’ve read several and love them! Yay for snow! We’re supposed to get some here soon but the mountains have already been open for snowboarding and skiing. I really wanted to go up to Vail over Thanksgiving because there’s an awesome German hotel that has the best breakfast 🙂 Three things I did yesterday: made muffins, did a million practice problems for one-way anovas, and watched Grey’s Anatomy with my best guy friend. Today: more statistics, hopefully go for a run, more statistics.
Definitely water, lots of water. Yesterday: Target, Lunch Date with Corned Beef and Whole Foods/Sephora. Today: Walk, Body Pump and time with the fam 🙂
Sephora <3 You better be spillin' the deets on the goods on Tuesday!
It is supposed to be 85* here today. You have no idea how jealous I am of your snow. Go play in it for me? 🙂
Ah it is 15 degrees here and you have snow! Gotta love our crazy country. Hope you have an awesome time on the slopes lovely!
15?! Holy smokes — we’re currently enjoying -15 here 😆 I think it’s time for me to take a trip out east…
Thank you so much for including me lady!! So jealous of your snowboard trip – have fun!!
First thing i drink in the morning is definitely coffee! I look forward to it each day!
Thanks for the link love pretty lady! I loved the article on closing the thigh gap. I don’t know when and why that became the picture of perfection, but it’s ridiculous! I’ve never had the thigh gap and never will! Water should be the first thing I drink in the morning, and sometimes it is, but I can barely move before I’ve had coffee. Have fun today girl!
Great links, Amanda! The snow looks so pretty, though I’m not sure if IIII am quite ready for it yet. Have fun snowboarding!
I loved that article from HuffPo, 10 Common Mistakes That Prevent You From Being Happy and Healthy. They had some really great points! (And a good reminder I need to stop and breathe!)
I’ve been setting alarms in my phone to remind me to stop and breathe throughout the day — it actually makes a huge difference!
If only we could all be like Sally’s Baking Addiction! Thanks for sharing such awesome links love. Have fun snowboarding!
Tea without a second thought needed. I can’t drink water right away these days because it seems too cold (?) in fall/winter.
Three things I’ll do today: prep food, write a letter, spend time with my dad who’s visiting me.
Happy Sunday and have fun in the snow!
Have a great time with your dad!
Great list of finds for the week! Thanks for the blogging ones;) They will be a great help, though I did read the post by Slim Sanity and loved it.
Girl you have got to get a Crock-pot! It will change your life;)
The first thing I drink in the morning: usually my ACV cocktail, or water.
Yesterday I: went grocery shopping, took Atti for his first post-surgery walk, and got Chinese takeout.
Today: laundry, dance class at the gym, catch up on some TV shows.
Happy Sunday love!
Dance class?! Ack! You and all your fun classes! Happy Sunday [bloody Sunday 😉 ] lady!!
I don’t know where to click first. So many of the links sound interesting, it’s hard to choose.
First thing I drink in the morning: water
Yesterday: listened to a literary podcast, therapy appointment, stocked up at Trader Joe’s
Today: laundry/cleaning, going to a play (12 Angry Men), Sunday crosswords
Hope snowboarding is great!
I love snowboarding! Have fun! The first thing I drink in the morning is always a big glass of water or hot water with lemon.
3 things I did yesterday: baked, went to dinner with my hubby, went for a run
3 things I’m doing today: church, take a long nap, make crockpot gluten free lasagna 🙂
First thing I drink in the morning? Technically water (to take my medicine) but after that sip it’s straight to a mug of coffee for me!
3 things I did yesterday: Went to the mechanic, helped my dad with the lawn, ate Chinese food.
3 things I’m going to do today: Go to work, listen to a podcast, watch The Amazing Race.
Have an awesome time snowboarding!
1) Hung out with the baby think it over
2) Going to church
3) Seeing my aunt, uncle, and cousin 🙂
Thanks for the love friend!!
I’ve never been snowboarding—have fun!!
3 things yesterday: clean the house, Babies R Us, and Costco!
Eeee! I can’t even tell you how excited I get for you any time you mention anything to do with babies <3