Home sweet home!
Well, not technically home, but it sure does feel like it! Is it weird that I actually feel way more relaxed and at peace here in the mountains than I did over in Maui? Maybe it’s an issue of familiarity and the fact that I’ve been coming here since I was a tiny little thing, but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — I’ll always be a mountain girl at heart.
So hey! It’s Sunday! And that means it’s time to spread some link love! I hope you find lots of god stuff to read in this week’s collection, and don’t forget to add your own favourite links to the linkup at the end. Have an awesome Sunday! And I’ll see you guys tomorrow 😀
For my head…
. fitness .
Easy and Essential Stretches for Runners via Popsugar.
Help prevent injuries by making sure you stretch before and after your workout!
30-Minute Running and Toning Workout via Popsugar.
As someone who tends to get bored with long bouts of steady state, I’m loving this varied circuit workout!
Fitness Apps to Help You Rock Your Workout via Diary of an ExSloth.
A helpful list of apps to motivate, inspire, and track your workouts.
3 Creative Core Moves that Work Balance and Strength via Cotter Crunch.
Because having a strong core makes both training and life easier. And these creative moves will add some great variety to your core workout!
. health .
Eat When You’re Hungry, Not When It’s “Time” via The Real Life RD.
A great post about the importance of listening to your body rather than the clock… which is something I know was especially difficult for me when I was recovering from my ED!
The Dirtiest Things You Touch Everyday via ScienceDump.
I’m not really much of a germophobe, but… yuck 😯
What Happens to Your Body When You Sit All Day via Raw Story.
It’s a pretty scary thing and should encourage you to get up and move around more regularly!
Why You Should Start Oil Pulling Today via Mind Body Green.
You guys know I’m a huge fan! And it’s something I recommend that everyone at least try out.
. life .
Judging Others via Khushboo’s Blog.
A great reminder about the importance of not judging others when you don’t know the whole story.
#StrongNotSkinny? via Bagels to Broccoli.
Did we just replace one body type obsession with another? Some great food for thought.
10 Things You Do NOT Need to Be Happier in Life via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
It really makes you realize how many things we constantly seek that don’t actually make us happy at all…
39 Insanely Stupid Things You Should Probably Stop Doing via Thought Catalog.
Love these no-nonsense tips on living a happier and more fulfilling life.
. blogging .
10 Useful Blogging Websites Every Blogger Should Know via One Dog Woof.
A great list of websites with free fonts and design tools that’ll help you make your blog look good.
Learning to Recognize Awesome via Blogging on the Side.
An inspirational post about blogging success and the importance of not comparing yourself to others.
10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Blogging via Domestically Blissful.
Helpful tips and reminders for both new and seasoned bloggers alike.
February Traffic and Income Report via Pinch of Yum.
Lots of inspiration as well as tonnes of information on being a successful blogger.
For my belly…
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze via Two Peas and Their Pod.
The glaze just seals the deal on these amazingly delicious springtime cookies.
15 Healthy Workout Snacks via Gimme Some Oven.
A great collection of delicious workout snacks that you can add to your pre/post workout menu!
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing via Runnin Srilankan.
It’s so chocolatey and fudgey I could die. I need this in my life, stat.
Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Smoothie via Hummusapien.
A drinkable oatmeal raisin cookie that’s good for you? Yes please.
Lentil Macaroni and Cheese via The Lean Green Bean.
Loving this vegetarian version of a spruced up childhood favourite!
Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie via Savory Style.
My latest recipe for SS and the perfect smoothie for springtime!
Lemon Honey Chia Granola Bars via Making Thyme for Health.
Loving the flavours and ingredients in these wholesome bars! So perfect for spring!
18 Kick Ass Smoothies That Will Kickstart Your Morning via The Loop.
You guys know how much I love my smoothies! And little shameless plug never hurt either 😉
Your links…
3 things you did yesterday; 3 things you’re doing today. Go!
Yesterday: drove up to the mountains, spent the day snowboarding, and spent the night in the pool/sauna.
Today: more snowboarding, driving back home, and going to church.
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
Pinterest — runwithspoons
Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Do you feel like beach life is almost lazy? I’m so much more a mountain girl too!
The post on sitting all day is frightening!! I’ve been telling me clients to get to the nearest standing workstation, when at all possible. Did I ever tell you you live near some BEAUTIFUL views??
Thanks for the link love <3! Last week was crazy busy with work so I really tried to make the most out of the weekend and also relax a bit- my Sunday involved getting a head start on work for this week, seeing some family members for coffee and then going to the cinema in the evening to see Cinderella :)!
Ohhh how was Cinderella? I really want to see that one!
Thanks for the link love!
Oh wow, lots of links! 🙂 Okay okay, I’ll finally read up a little on oil pulling…
I am literally going for a walk right now after watching that video about the effects of sitting. SCARY!!! I was cringing as I watched!
Right?! It’s so scary! Especially since it’s so easy to get lost on the computer or TV and sit for hours without even realizing it…
thanks for the love friend. and you know i love these recipes and info on blogging. So inspiring! and welcome back to the mountains!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal cookies?! Yes!!!
Glad you are enjoying the mountains. I hope you get some great boarding in or at least some good book reading if the weather isn’t cooperating.
I love the Lentil Mac & Cheese. Love it.
Also, I wonder if the new strong versus skinny really is just switching from one disordered way of thinking to another. I’d like to scratch both of those and just go with healthy. Seems to me this should be the end game anyway, and it doesn’t have anything to do with size, shape, weight, etc.
You know I completely agree with you on that one 🙂 I think getting too fixated with any sort of body image is unhealthy, especially since there’s only so much we can control… We may never look like our body ideals simply because we’re built differently. Better to focus on feeling healthy and happy.
Thanks so much for the link love, my dear!
Always love your links on Sundays, especially the for my head ones! Hope you had a great trip and are enjoying snowboarding!
Thanks so much, Danielle!
Yesterday: made blondies, went to a potluck, went out for drinks for a friend’s birthday
Today: grocery, blogging, studying
Thanks for the awesome Sunday reading! Have fun snowboarding 😀
I not a beach girl either. The sand gets everywhere, I sweat a lot and I fry very easily. My parents have a house in the mountains and it’s just peaceful when I visit.
I love all links this week, great list! I always feed my twitter account on Sundays with most of your links 😀
Thanks for all the great reads! Another reminder I should be oil pullling. I have to get on that! Have a wonderful Sunday.
I really do love the difference that it’s made in my teeth! And another great natural beauty practice to try is dry brushing — I notice the biggest difference in my skin, circulation, and energy levels when I do it regularly.
Three things yesterday- ran 10k, ran errands and then relaxed with a manicure/pedicure…Three things today — treadmill run, getting some work done for the week and then hanging with a friend which will hopefully include Red Mango for lunch 🙂
Thanks so much for including my post, Amanda – I can’t wait to read the others!
WOA !!! What a view!!! I understand now your Mountain love! That’s just gorgeous!
And – thank you so so much for the link-luv for my flourless chocolate cake! Happy Sunday!
xx
Awesome links! Thanks for sharing!
It’s got to be a little mind blowing going from the beach to the mountains! It hit 95 here this weekend. I’m ready to escape to the mountains too!
It was a little bit! Thankfully the weather was pretty warm in the mountains, so it wasn’t such a big shock to the system 🙂
Thanks for both the Real Life RD link and the blogging tips – awesome for a newbie!
Definitely comfort in familiarity, at least for me! Have a great rest of the weekend 🙂
If you read this now, you’re not on a snow board.
That, or your talented.
I’m reading this -now-, I’m not on a snow board, and I really am that talented 😉