Happy Sunday, friendly faces!
I hope your weekend’s been fabulous so far š¤ I spent most of Saturday in the kitchen and behind the camera, working on recipes and shots for the cover of the book *insert excited squeal here* I wish I could show you guys some of the ones I took, but I have to keep everything pretty hush-hush until closer to the publication date when everything gets revealed, so here’s a picture of someĀ chocolate instead…
And because it’s Sunday, here’s a bunch of the links I loved this week. If you need a good laugh, PLEASE check out the first link in the “Life” section. I was literally laughing so hard that I started crying. And if you’re looking for something to bake on your Sunday afternoon that you can snack on for the rest of the week, you should check out the banana oat bread I posted yesterday š
See you tomorrow!
. fitness .
5 Minute Expert Guide To Running In Humid Weather via Hello Healthy.
Just because it gets hot outside doesn’t mean you have to head inside with your runs. It just means you have to run a little smarter.
A Professional Runner’s Top Tips For Making It To The Finish Line via Mind Body Green.
Great tips for all my racing buddies!
. health & beauty .
HA: Eat More, Exercise Less, Stress Less via Eating Bird Food.
Having gone through HA myself, I know the feelings of frustration and helplessness that come with it. This post (and all the comments) are a great read for anyone who’s dealing with HA and feels alone.
Expert Tips For Managing Stress Every Day via Popsugar.
You can’t completely get rid of stress, but you can definitely learn to manageĀ it. Love this multifaceted approach to counterbalancing stress.
4 DIY Hair Masks for Shiny, Healthy Hair via Hungry For Change.
Forget the store-bought masks that promise results you never really see. I’ve actually tried several of these in my time and they really do work.
The Astonishing Power of Placebos via Mind Body Green.
The power of the mind is pretty darn incredible. SometimesĀ I think that all my stomach problems are in my head.
. life stuff .
Woman Hilariously Recreates Celebrity Instagram Photos via Shaded Pencil.
š Talk about a perfect example of expectation vs. reality.Ā I was sitting in Bux the first time I saw these and I triedĀ to hold in my laughter so hard that I startedĀ tearing up.
Why We Put Ourselves Last and Why Self-Care Should Be A Priority via Tiny Buddha.
A great read for anyone who feels like they’re being selfish when they take time for themselves.
This is How You Become Unattractive and You’re Not Aware Of It via Lifehack.
Basically a good list of thingsĀ not to do if you want people to like you.
7 Things To Remember When You Feel Cheated On via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
By people. By experiences. -> “If you approach any of these with expectations of āhow it should be,ā they will surely disappoint you in some way” So much truth.
. blogging .
11 Pinterest Myths Debunked via The Tailwind Blog.
How much should you pin? Should you pin to group boards? Should you use rich pins? There’s a lot of misleading information out there, so it’s nice to get some legit info from people who are tight with Pinterest.
June 2016 Income Report via Pinch of Yum.
Some pretty great discussion about the summer slump. Comforting to know it’s not just you if you see your numbers going down in the summer months.
10 Little Things That Take Make A BigĀ Difference InĀ Your Blog Design via XO Sarah.
Some helpful hints to keep in mind if you want to make your blog a place people will want to visit!
10 Snapchat Hacks To Make Your Snaps Stand Out via Social Media Examiner.
Some great tricks on how you can get more creative with your snapchat stories.
How To Write With Authority, Even If You Feel Like A Nobody via Copyblogger.
A great read for anyone who struggles with confidence and can’t imagine why anyone would want to read what they write.
. food .
Summer Grain Bowls via How Sweet It Is.
Now this is seriously my idea of a perfect salad. All those flavours and textures!
Flourless Herbed Potato Waffles via The Iron You.
You guys know I love my sweet breakfasts, but I’d go savoury for these. Potatoes4lyfe.
Skinny Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars via Amy’s Healthy Baking.
I can’t even handle how soft and gooey these look. Reason #1754 that I need to buy a slow cooker.
Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream Bowls via Faith Food Fitness.
I have so much lover for the chunky monkey combo, and and incorporating it into n’ice cream bowls is just genius.
Skinny Chocolate Cake via Apple of My Eye.
She calls it a miracle and I’d have to agree. How is this so rich and chocolatey without any oil or butter?!
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Yesterday: mostly just worked and spent the evening vegging out on the couch š¬
Today: a little bit more blog work, going for my long ride, and going to church.
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Herbed potato waffles…I think I just died and went to spud heaven. Be still my root vegetable loving heart.
Thank you so much for including my article on HA, Amanda. I really appreciate it and I had no idea that you went through HA as well. <3
PS — I'm so excited to check out your book!
I did for a good handful of years, yeah… Not-so-pleasant side effect of past disordered habits š But sending you tonnes of love and healing vibes! Let me know if you ever need to chat š
Yesterday I:
ā¢ went to my favourite garden centre for the first time since Christmas
ā¢ went in a dozen clothes shops looking for some tops and trousers I can wear to work, but walked out of every one because the clothes were either SO ugly or didn’t fit me
ā¢ started watching Stranger Things on Netflix
Today I:
ā¢ am supposed to be taking my car to the garage, but don’t feel up to driving
ā¢ need to plan meals for the week
ā¢ will chill out this afternoon and watch some Star Trek: TNG, since I’ve discovered it’s on Netflix
Sometimes I think my stomach problems are in my head too…but I’ve learned the hard way that they’re not. In fact, I’ve had several doctors telling me my IBS is in my head, and I got pretty po’d. That said, it’s distinctly possible that all the things I’ve done to try to deal with the IBS have just had a placebo effect.
That’s such a frustrating thing to hear š I’m betting that my issues have some legit physical grounding, but that I also make them worse whenever I start stressing out too much. It might explain why I never seem to have stomach issues when I’m on vacation š
Yesterday – baked and failed at baking (grrr!) migrated my site (success!) and did “make your own sundaes” with my kids. Today will be baking redemption hopefully, cleaning, and avoiding the 95 degree heat!
I actually loved the article on stress management. I’m trying to run less and do more of the other things to help me manage my anxiety issues. I was running my body into the ground, literally. The celebrity instagram photo link was HILAR.
I’m glad you found it helpful <3 Stress is no joke, and I have a super hard time dealing with it as well. I used to have a big problem with using exercise as a crutch, until it really hit home that the added stress it was putting on my body was just doing more harm than good. Sending you all the best vibes <3
The article on HA really hit home for me. Such a great read. All these recipes look fab per usual. have a wonderful sunday Amanda!
I was a little concerned about the “summer slump” until I realized it was happening to me as a reader too! Having so much unstructured time makes it difficult to make a time for blog reading, though you think it would be the opposite. I think we are just wanting to soak up the sunshine!
It’s definitely the same way for me, Kate. I’ve been feeling so lax when it comes to anything on the computer, but you’re totally right – gotta soak up the sunshine while we can!
i have to go read that funny post, i like a good laugh! 3 things yesterday – long run, a ton of errands with my son, out for dinner….3 things today – Pure Barre, out for brunch and taking my son to the sleepaway camp bus – omg he leaves today!
I hope you read it because it’s amazing š And I hope you’re enjoying all your extra free time!