Happy Sunday, friendly faces! 🤓
How’s your weekend going? Mine’s been good but pretty quiet, with the most exciting thing probably being that I signed up for a little trial period at the Y to see if I might want to start going there. I’ve been going back and forth on the idea of joining a gym for a while now, but I just couldn’t get super psyched about it. Then a friend suggested a sports centre like the Y, and something just clicked. I haven’t “officially” gone in to exercise yet, but I’ll keep you updated on how things go with that.
In the meantime, it’s Sunday and that means it’s time to share a bunch of links I loved this past week. And a picture of Ky because she’s just too freaking cute. And fuzzy.
. fitness .
5 Things To Do Before You Start Training For Your Fall Race via This Runner’s Recipes.
It’s that time of the year, running buddies! Winter Fall is coming, and these tips will help you rock the socks off your fall races.
Thoughts on Flexibility via Apple of My Eye.
A really great read for anyone who feels trapped and stressed out by a really rigid workout schedule.
. health & beauty .
The Problem With Cheat Days via Hello Healthy.
So much YES to everything in this post. Cheaters never prosper.
5 Reasons You’re Bloated + What To Do About It via Mind Body Green.
Probably one of the most frustrating things to try and figure out, this post has some helpful hints about things that contribute to bloating and how you can combat them.
. life stuff .
7 Mantras That Will Stop You From Taking Things Personally via Marc & Angel Hack Life.
A really good reminder -> “What people say and do to you is much more about them, than you.“
Why Tiny Actions Work Best via Dean Yeong.
Love this explanation about why it’s better to tackle small actions and do so consistently rather than overwhelm yourself by going all in and getting burnt out.
25 Small Life Changes That Create Lasting Success via Inc.com.
I especially love #21. Puts failure in a whole new perspective.
30 Great Examples of People Doing Nice Things via Viral Nova.
The warm and fuzzies are real! In a world that puts so much focus on the horrible and negative, it’s nice to be reminded that there are still good people out there.
. blogging .
8 Blogging Rules That Everyone Needs to Follow via The Geeky Shopaholic.
While different things work for different people, there are a handful of things that all us bloggers should stick to.
12 Proven Methods For Increasing Your Blog Traffic Today via Elle & Co.
Such a great explanation of ways to get more people to see your content.
33 Ways To Get Serious About Social Media via By Regina.
These are seriously SUCH awesome tips if you want to rock the socks off social media.
. food .
Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge Chunk Ice Cream via Paleo Running Momma.
Uhm… almond butter, bananas, and chocolate? This is basically my idea of a perfect ice cream. And it’s paleo and vegan as well.
Pizza Spaghetti Squash Boats via Gimme Some Oven.
Perfect for those who want to enjoy the delicious taste of a pizza without having to go through the hassle of making their own dough.
Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers via Making Thyme for Health.
That flavour combo, though! These make a seriously delicious meatless meal.
Banana Coconut and Chia Popsicles via A Beautiful Mess.
Tell me this flavour combo doesn’t sound amazing! And they look sooooo creamy.
Garden Veggie Vegan Buddha Bowl via Cotter Crunch.
I can’t even handle how deliciously nourishing this bowl looks. Hello healthy comfort food.
Your links…
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3 things you did yesterday; 3 things you’re doing today. Go!
Yesterday: knocked some things off the to-do list, went to Sephora, and went to the Y.
Today: heading out on my long ride, having dinner with the fam, and going to church.
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I looooove the 7 mantras to not take things personally link. And I LOOOOVED the link from last week about 20 characteristics of toxic people.
I love Ky. That is all.
She would really love to meet you 😛
Oh, that cute face! Ky is adorable!
Thanks for the links. I always find interesting things to read when you do these posts.
Gym, blog, food shopping. Ky is adorable.
Ky is such a cutie! Thanks so much for this link-up, have a great week 🙂
Awww, Ky is SO adorable!! 🐶 The 30 things of people doing nice things article made me cry…so good and so needed especially lately! Makes me want to go out and do nice things to brighten someone else’s day. Yesterday, my whole family took an all day mall trip (it was a blast!!), then we came home, ate dinner on the couch and watched a movie. We’re all so beat today that we’re mostly lazing around on the couch, reading or watching YouTube movies. 😜 I did plan meals for the week though. 👍🏽
It really gave me the warm and fuzzies as well. So nice to see a little bit of goodness with all the recent violence.
Happy Sunday! I Currently go to the Y and love it because of the variety of classes.
Ky is so cute!
That’s a big part of why I chose it at well! That and it has sentimental value since I used to go there when I was little 🙂
I was just wondering, is that your personal dog? Adorable! I want a dog so badly, but landlord says no. Looking to move. Yesterday: grocery shopping, tv watching, sleeping
Today: who knows.
Boring, I know.
Yep! She’s mine. I left her with my parents when I moved out because I didn’t want to coop her up in a condo when she had a big yard to play in, but I still try to see her as much as possible.
Aw, Ky is ADORABLE!!! More pictures of her, please!
I’ve been bloated so much this summer. I think it has to do with the heat and how much water I’m drinking; I don’t want to drink less, so I’m just dealing with it haha.
Maybe just try to time your drinks differently? So that you’re not drinking around meal times?
I look forward to your Sunday link posts all week. I fall so behind on all the stuff I want to read.
Yesterday, I worked at the hospital, cleaned my apartment, and got some writing done.
Today’s agenda: long morning walk, Pilates class, and going to visit the fam and spend time with some cousins I hardly ever see!
I haven’t been using it this summer much (lots of running + at-home workouts), but I love our Y! Such a friendly, fun place 🙂
Yesterday: slept in (!!!), baked a lot, caught up with a friend
Today: massage (!!!) and who knows what else. We’ll see where the day takes me!
The atmosphere is a big part of why I chose it too. Plus I used to go there all the time where I was little, so it has a lot of sentimental value 😀
Good luck with the Y! I teach swim there and while I don’t workout there, I think it’s a great place for people to get started!
I mostly chose it for all the options. Lots of classes and sports 🙂
Thanks for linking! I just finished the last of that ice cream last night – sad! My “gym” is also the local y/community center and it’s good to have lots of options there – plus the whole family uses it. 3 things yesterday – recipe, shopping at craft store, cooked dinner? lol not much. Today will be busier!
I had no idea you went to the Y! I love that it has a lot of options for sports. Mine has a tonne of classes too, which is another reason I chose it.
oh, I am excited you chose the y! i bet you will like it! 3 things yesterday – long run, cake tasting and major shopping in the mall 3 things today — today is mainly focused on finishing up my son’s packing for camp. oh and gong out for dinner.
I used to go there all the time when I was little, so it has a lot of sentimental value 🙂