We made it! And I honestly can’t believe that this is winter…
Yesterday was mostly devoted to travel and getting settled in (read: hitting up Whole Foods and Chipotle), but today? We’re going to Disneyland! π That being said, it’s time to get ready, get some breakfast in my belly, and head out, so I’m leaving you guys with some great links to readβ¦ and don’t forget to add your own link to the party at the end!
Happy Sunday! π
In my head…
. fitness .
What Does “Fit” Mean To You? via The Healthy Maven.
Definitely not working out 6-7 days a week like it used to…
Crazy Cotter Work Out Round Up via Cotter Crunch.
Bored and in need of a new workout? This fabulous lady’s got you covered!
Why Runners Need To Strength Train via Huffington Post.
Want to be a better runner? Don’t neglect the weights!
Greasing Your Groove via The Lyons’ Share Wellness.
No time for a workout? Even adding small bursts of activity throughout the day can make a big difference.
35 Cardio-Based Bodyweight Exercises via Greatist.
No gym? No problem. A great collection of exercises you can do using your own bodyweight.
What Happens To Your Body After Just One Workout via Huffington Post.
Some things to consider the next time you’re feeling a little lazy…
. health .
The 21 Germiest Places You’re Not Cleaning via Greatist.
Good thing I’m not a germophobe π―
Why Vitamin D Is Essential To Your Health via Wellness Today.
More and more research is coming out about the importance of vitamin D and how easy it is to become deficient.
. happiness .
9 Ways To Never Regret A Day In Your Life via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
There’s nothing worse than looking back and thinking “if only…”
Feel Your Feelings via Nutty For Life.
Sometimes there’s just nothing like a good cry…
Enough Of The Fat Talk via My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries.
Can we just eff the F word?
A Better Way To Think About Work-Life Balance via Greatist.
Great tips on how to come up with a personal approach that works for you.
How To Stop Procrastinating via Huffington Post.
“Negative emotions derail your ability to get things done, because faced with the thing you want to do, you are so daunted or intimidated or tired that you’ll revert instead to tasks that feel good, assuming you’ll feel better later enough to tackle the hard thing. Except this doesn’t happen. You feel worse after having put it off!”
. beauty .
15 Surprising Beauty Benefits of Jojoba Oil via Wellness Today.
I’m a huge fan of essential oilsβ¦ They work wonders for both your skin and hair.
Happy Feet via Alive.com.
Nothing to do with dancing penguins, and everything to do with taking care of those feet!
8 Habits That Can Age You via Huffington Post.
Say no to smoking, stress, sleeplessness, and crash diets!
. blogging .
How To Reduce Your Bounce Rate via Amuse Your Bouche.
β¦ or, how to get people to explore your blog rather than leave after visiting one page.
Blogging and Biz via Fit Foodie Finds.
Great info on how to grow your blog and take it to the next level.
14 Ways To Promote Your Blog Post After You Publish via BlogHer.
Self-promotion can be uncomfortable, but you need to be your own best cheerleader if you want to attract more people to your blog. Get your name out there, because what good is having amazing content if no one sees it?
YouTube for Bloggers via The SITS Girls.
A way to set yourself apart? I keep meaning to try my hand at vlogging…
8 Steps To Advertising On Your Blog via Singing In The Rain.
Because who doesn’t want to make
For my belly…
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Ari’s Menu.
Be still my pounding heart…. π―
Skinny Salted Caramel Apple Crisps via Apple of my Eye.
Warm apples and a gooey caramel sauce? I can’t even…
Blueberry Vanilla Energy Balls via Chelsea’s Healthy Kitchen.
A delicious snack for those days where you just need something quick and easy.
40 Unexpected Ways To Add Veggies To A Meal via Greatist.
Some great tips on how to sneak some extra nutrient-rich veggies into your day.
Your links…
Three things you did yesterday; three things youβre going to do today. Go:
Yesterday: flew to Cali, hit up Whole Foods/Chipotle, explored Anaheim.
Today: DISNEYLAND!!! #happydance, #happydance π
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
That video clip on Fat Talk was incredibly eye opening and pretty sad all at the same time. Wow. Speechless.
Caitlin
I love your link loves! Off to explore that body weight cardio article and the one about bounce rate!
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats
So glad you’ve arrived safe and sound! I hope you are having lots of fun!
I’m scared to look at that germ article as I already like to clean too much sometimes! Love all the other link loves this week too especially all the recipes π
Kim
Hope you’re having so much fun! My objective this week (aside from job searching) is to read more about blogging and what the hell I’m doing, haha. Come teach me in Texas! Thanks for the suggestions of reads!
Ranna Silveira Contreras@ Fit & Healthy Diva
Yesterday: had a great leg work, meal prepped, spent last night with hubby before he returned to continue training for the next 3 weeks.
Today: Work, it’s back day :), taking the pups for a walk
http://fitandhealthydiva.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/fit-tip-friday-2/
Jay @ Supersonic Sunflower
Thanks again for all the links Amanda! This helps me a lot with my blog π
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome
Hope you had a blast at Disneyland! So fun!
Brittany
I HOPE YOU HAD A BLAST AT DISNEYLAND I cannot wait to read your post about it…
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
Thanks for the link-love babe! Like I said on Friday, missing you but enjoy yourself. We’ll be here waiting once you’re back.
Contemplating commenting twice daily on your blog just so I make your 2014 top commenters list…
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen
Thanks for the shout out Amanda! It sounds like you’re having an amazing trip so far. Did you get any fun products from WF? π
Yesterday I: walked on the treadmill while reading an issue of Glow, made homemade mac & cheese and Caesar salad for John and I, and watched the hockey game
Today I: prepped some food for the week, tried hot yoga for the first time, and made dinner!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I pretty much just made a beeline for the AB π I’d seriously bring back the whole store if I could, though…
Alex @ Kenzie Life
Hope you’re having an absolutely amazing time in Disneyland! Say hi to Tinkerbell for me, she’s my favorite. π
Natalie Staeckeler
I’m glad you arrived in California safe and hit up the two hot spots first. You can never go wrong with Chipotle. π
I hope you have a fantastic day at Disneyland! π
These were all such great links. You definitely got in some good reads.
I hope you have a fantastic vacation. π
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run
Awesome links π Have fun in Disney!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Hope you are having an absolute blast, LCP- what a great start to the trip! The (Clean) dirty double!
…how to reduce your bounce rate. False blog post advertising? π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
π That’s probably a good way to reduce your overall traffic too π
lindsay
you are so good about sharing the link love! and finding great links on life, so thank you! and it makes me happy you are hit up WF and chipotle. Well done!
Ashley @ BrocBlog
Welcome to socal! Today I plan to farmers market and relax then watch the grammys!
Diana @sosmallsostrong
Thanks for still posting your link love Amanda! π
Have a blast!
Jessie
I’m so jealous that you’re in Disney right now! Lucky lady π Hope you have the most fabulous time.
Thanks for sharing the spots w/ the most germs – made me realize I haven’t wipped down our remote control in the longest time. MUST DO TOMORROW
Things I did today: made a new waffle recipe/made a vitacost order/studied
Christine@ Apple of My Eye
Thanks for the link love to my crisps <3. You're the best! Enjoy the weather and Disneyland- can't wait for the recap π
Eating 4 Balance
Um… BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potatoes? π― is right! I can’t get that out of my mind now.
Interesting about the Vitamin D! I’m actually going to start taking it soon as my doctor recommended it.
Yesterday: Excel Homework, Chatted with my Doctor on the Phone… Ate? Lol.
Today: Grocery shopping, not die in the cold… Eat some more π
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
Thanks so much for the link love girlfriend!! xoxo
Christine@munchkinmumbles
Have an absolute blast! I can only dream about what chipotle is actually like! Say hi to Micky for me π
Lauren
Yesterday: Lazy day while watching the snow fall, hung out with an old friend, and finished my day with OIAJ (I know you’ll love this best :-P)
Today: Baking a cookie cake (I think?), researching some things related to job hunting, and hanging out with my mom… Needless to say, I’m jealous of your Disney excursions.
I hope you’re having a blast so far and enjoy some Mickey Mouse pancakes at least ONCE while you’re there!!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Mickey Mouse pancakes? Omg! I need to find thoseβ¦ My pancakes were boring old circles π
Meg @ Meg Go Run
Great links as always, Amanda!! Enjoy your vaycay!!
Heather Murphy
I hope you are having so much fun on your vacation and are soaking up the rays! There are some really great happiness links today and I needed them, so thanks for sharing!
Megan (The Lyons' Share)
Thanks for the love! I’m honored :). I also highlighted the strength training for runners article and the “what happens to your body after just one workout” article this week … loved them! Have a wonderful time in Disneyland! Three things I did yesterday: long run, relaxing night in with my husband, Biggest Loser! Three things I’m doing today: Farmer’s Market, strength training, basketball game with my parents!
Ang @ Nutty for Life
Thank you for including me, Amanda <3
I also loved Ashley's post about the F word. I wish we could all adopt that perspective.
Interestingly, I just learned what "bounce rate" meant this week in my social marketing class, so now I feel all smart and stuff seeing the term in one of your links π
Have so much fun in the Magic Kingdom!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
Have the best time! Yesterday – run, Whole Foods, mall…Today – relax, watching Rangers/Devils game with my son and out for lunch
Cat
Haha I’m so not a germophobe either but posts like that do make me squirm!
Yesterday: celebrated Burns Night, went bowling, shopped for art supplies
Today: farmers market, painting, sit around in pjs and drink tea – move only to pee…
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
Ahhh considering how insanely cold it is here (still!!!) it’s pretty safe to say that I’m extremely jealous of your trip. Bah. Winter.
Yesterday: went to the job fair, ate appetizers and Sunchips for dinner, walked around TO a little bit
Today: going out for breakfast/brunch, driving home, picking up my puppy!! (yes, I missed him this weekend).
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Don’t be too jealous — It was cloudy and a little cold here today. I actually froze!
Cassie
Yesterday: spin, barre + brunch with Erin from the Almond Eater, massage
Today: long run, food prep, hopefully yoga!
Nicole @ FruitnFitness
Enjoy your vacation and Disneyland!! Soak in all the warm weather and chipotle while you can π
Ms.J
I’m joining you in that happy dance..have a gorgeous time Amanda π
Yesterday: lie-in, watched FROZEN!!! I love it, bathed my pup
Today: got some work done, blog reading and more WORK! boohh π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Frozen?! Ack! So good π And the soundtrack is amazing <3
Jo @ Living Mint Green
Bring me back some Justin’s almond butter!!!!