Hi, hello, and a big happy Sunday to your friendly faces!
I’m going to keep things short and sweet today because I.am.beat.
Today (yesterday by the time you’re reading this) ended up being moving day for my parents, so I spent pretty much the entire day packing boxes, carrying boxes, driving boxes [around], unpacking boxes, and organizing what was inside those boxes… and I’m basically ready to pass out and not get up for at least 12 hours (6 realistically). I’ve also got a pumpkin spice overnight oatmeal smoothie marinating in the fridge, so I’d like to close my eyes and have it be time for breakfast already.
Anywho, I hope you guys are having an awesome [long] weekend, and I’ll see your lovely faces either tomorrow or Tuesday!
For my head…
. fitness .
4 Convincing Reasons to Start Running via Popsugar.
Running (and exercise in general) is good for a whole lot more than weight-loss, and it’s always nice to see those other benefits being talked about.
12 Inspiring Athletes (ages 23-105) via Mind Body Green.
Super inspiring stories of athletes that pushed the limits and proved that age ain’t nothing but another meaningless number.
. health .
Can I Work Out When Sick? via Popsugar.
Exercise can help us bounce back from illnesses quicker, but it can also make us feel worse.
25 Loving, Supportive Things to Tell Yourself Today via Tiny Buddha.
A list of some pretty great positive affirmations… because what we say to ourselves really matters.
. life .
Time To Start Loving Your Imperfect Body via Popsugar.
Because life is too short to constantly be at war with yourself for NO good reason.
8 Phrases Women NEED to Stop Saying to Each Other via Mind Body Green.
We don’t realize it, but the way we talk to ourselves has a huge impact on our mindset
How Accepting Anxiety Can Lead to Peace via Tiny Buddha.
Love this post about not beating yourself up when you feel anxious — that only serves to make things worse.
The Real Secret to Loving Your Body and Yourself via Tiny Buddha.
“Changing your perception from judgmental to observational truly grants you the chance to grow into your best healthiest happiest self.”
. blogging .
Use Your Popular Content to Build Your Editorial Calendar via The SITS Girls.
Figuring out what your readers want and giving them more of it it a great way to grow your blog and build a strong following.
15 Types of Blog Posts to Grow Your Audience via The Haute Notes.
Some great post ideas for those times where you feel yourself struggling with content.
Copycat Recipe Food Blogging via The Big Man’s World.
#amen…
For my belly…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Salted Date Caramel via Ambitious Kitchen.
A woman after my own heart! I love how Monique used dates as the caramel in these soft and chewy cookies.
The Best Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese via Making Thyme for Health.
In LOVE with the fact that this creamy and flavourful vegan ‘cheese’ sauce doesn’t require any nuts.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with Salted Pumpkin Spice Syrup via Oh She Glows.
This is seriously comfort in a mug. And the idea of that sweet and salty syrup makes me weak in the knees.
Healthy 3-Ingredient Flourless Brownies via The Big Man’s World.
You would never be able to guess that these soft and fudgy brownies are made with only 3 healthy ingredients.
Healthier Salted Caramel Sauce via The Almond Eater.
Someone please pass me a spoon. I’d happily eat this deliciousness straight from the jar.
Low-Fat Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes via The Vegan 8.
I can’t even handle how fluffy and delicious these pancakes look, and you’d never guess the flour they’re made with!
Your links…
3 things you did yesterday; 3 things you’re doing today. Go!
Yesterday: helped my parents with their move all.day.long.
Today: going to church, getting a lot of blog work done, and hopefully heading out for a run/ride.
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
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Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Salted Date Caramel….OH MY GAWD, that is swoon worthy. Holy cow, I’d love to face plant into those.
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
Moving is such a pain! But at least you got in a workout…?
Thanks so much for sharing my pumpkin mac n’ cheese! I wish we lived closer so I could bring you a bowl. 🙂
Emily
I’m going to try one of your overnight smoothies this week!!! I can’t wait. They look so creamy!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Hope you like it, Emily!
Erin @ The Almond Eater
I will gladly send you a jar aaaaand eating it by the spoonful is kind of the only way to go. Thanks for sharing!!
Hollie
I always enjoy your link ups because I think we have similar tastes in articles and blogs. Thanks for putting this together!
Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together
Love that 15 blog post ideas to grow your audience… definitely going to try some of those.
Yesterday: long run, went to fleet week, dinner and a concert with a friend
Today: run, acai brunch, going to dinner with friends
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
ughhhh moving!! I’m so sick of it…yet at the same time hoping that I’ll be ready for another one in a few months.
Yesterday: had my family thanksgiving, watched parks & recreation in bed, took the dog for a walk
today: gym, cleaning out my car (it’s still a tad furry after the road trip…), going to the boy’s thanksgiving.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I can’t even imagine doing it all the way across the country. Kudos to you, lady!
Rachel
What a great round-up! And thank you so much for including my post!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
Three things yesterday – long run, apple picking, shopping at the mall…three things today – Pure Barre, catching up on work stuff and doing something with all of the apples!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Homemade applesauce! I need to get around to make some of that myself, because that stuff is GOOD.
Aubrey
Yesterday 3 things: Job 1, Job 2, Dates:))
Today: School, Chuch, Sweet Potatos:))
Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl
3 things yesterday – updating old blog recipes, haircut, multiple Skype sessions with long distance friends!
Today – about to go for a long run, lunch with a good friend, and time outside 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
3 things yesterday – long run, blogging, dinner with friends, today it’s groceries, pancake making and kombucha brewing. Fun stuff 🙂
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Hope you get some rest! Moving is a lot of work. Good food always helps!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Yesterday I did grocery shopping for Thanksgiving and the rest of the recipes I want to share in October. It was a lonngggg day including trips to 4 different grocery stores to find fresh rosemary and I eventually had to get the dried stuff anyway. Not fun. Today, I’ll probs be spending the day in the kitchen and hopefully shoot at least one recipe. #fingerscrossed!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Hope your kitchen experiments are going well! My family decided to skip out on Thanksgiving this year because of all the craziness with the move, but I’m in the kitchen anyways trying to get things done for the blog. Eep.
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Thanks so much for sharing the copycat blogging post. The irony is after that post went live… can we hashtag irony? The funny thing is, other bloggers notice it too and leave remarks which yeah- Doesn’t put them in good light!