Happy Sunday, friendly faces!! ?
And since I haven’t had a chance to chat with you guys yet this year… Happy New Year! Did you have an awesome time welcoming in 2016? Are you getting a better vibe from this year than you were from last year? Are you ready to rock the socks off the next 364 days?! (366 minus 2 — leap year!)
Call me crazy, but I’ve got a good feeling about this year — it already feels different from the last one. I wouldn’t say that 2015 was bad, but it definitely wasn’t my favourite as far as years go, and I was more than happy to say goodbye to it. Or maybe that’s just the endorphins talking since I’m currently hanging out in one of my most favouritest places ever…
Hello, gorgeous ?
I’m officially here to do some snowboarding, and unofficially here for my birthday (which is tomorrow!!). I almost always have the pleasure of having my birthday fall on the first day back to work/school after the holidays, so I figured I’d start the celebrating a few days early and drag the crew up to the mountains before it was time to get back to real life.
I hope you guys are having a fantastijazzical weekend so far, and I’ll see you tomorrow with some delicious food that you definitely don’t want to miss (check Instagram for a sneak peak)!
For my head…
. fitness .
January Video Workout Plan You Can Do At Home via Popsugar Fitness.
Uhm. Yes. Hello. I love this. It’s a workout calendar for all of January with a video for each day.
Fitness Gear For The New Year via The Fitnessista.
A great comprehensive list of fitness gear that you can add to your home gym!
15 Steps to Becoming A Runner via Popsugar Fitness.
Looking to take running more seriously in 2016? These 15 tips will get you started on the right foot.
New Year Equals New Me via FueledByLOLZ.
A great post to read before you go ahead and start criticizing the people who join the gyms in January.
. health .
The Paleo Diet’s Dirty Laundry via Butter Nutrition.
There’s no denying that the Paleo diet has become all the rage over the last little while, but it’s important to remember that, like with any diet, it’s not all sunshines, rainbows, and miracle cures. Know the ins and outs before committing, and always do what’s best for YOU.
52 of the Easiest Health Resolutions a Person Can Make and Keep via Popsugar.
Getting healthy doesn’t have to be daunting! Small changes can add up to make big differences, and I love how simple these resolutions are (ex: get outside 10 minutes a day; stretch while watching TV). Plus, there are 52 so you can tackle one a week.
5 Things To Add To Your Diet in 2016 via The Lean Green Bean.
Love the idea of adding [healthy] things TO your diet and automatically crowding other things out.
. life .
The Smartest Thing You Can Do For Yourself Today via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
Really love this advice about what to do when you’re doubting yourself and not sure whether or not you should take the first step towards something.
22 Things To Stop Doing in 2016 via Thought Catalog.
… [and what to do instead]. A good list of things to be mindful of in the new year.
Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail And How To Fix The Issues via Popsugar.
The way we think about New Year’s resolutions can totally set us up for failure. Love this myth-busting advice.
50 Terrible, Quick Jokes That Will Get You A Laugh On Demand via Thought Catalog.
Check this out if you’re a fan of corny jokes! So many of them got a laugh out of me ?
10 Things About Single Life That Are Pretty Darn Great via Living Mint Green.
This one’s for all my single ladies. And gentlemen. There are plenty of things to love about the single life.
13 Easy Ways to Boost Your Mood in Seconds via Popsugar.
You might not instantly go from 0-100 on the happiness scale, but all these little gestures add up to make a difference.
How To Make Yourself Do Everything You Hate Doing via Men’s Health.
An interesting discussion on the idea of “temptation bundling,” and how you can use it to motivate you to do the things that you might not be so keen on
. blogging .
5 Reasons I Didn’t Read Your Blog Post via Living With BATman.
Some good tips on making your blog more user friendly, with great discussion in the comments section.
How To Increase Pageviews via Crazy Little Projects.
While there are no surefire ways to drive more traffic to your blog, there are definitely some things you can try to see how they work for you.
How To Get Your Blog Posts Shared via The Wethersills Say I Do.
We blog to get our voice out there! Increase the likelihood of your readers sharing your posts with these helpful tips.
24 Time-Saving Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs via Elle & Company.
Hello time management godsend! Love these tips for working smarter, not harder.
For my belly…
Stuffed Peppers with Black Beans, Corn, and Sweet Potato via Ambitious Kitchen.
After all the sweets and cookies I’ve been eating lately, a wholesome, savoury meal like this looks all sorts of awesome.
Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Minimalist Baker.
See above ^^ ?
Hot Chocolate Granola via Katalyst Health.
So.much.chocolatey.GOODNESS. This would not last long around here. But I love that it’s made with awesome ingredients.
Healthy Four Ingredient Breakfast Brownies via The Big Man’s World.
Brownies for breakfast? Is that even a question?!?!
Your links…
3 things you did yesterday; 3 things you’re doing today. Go!
Yesterday: drove to the mountains, went walking on a frozen Pyramid Lake, and watched the Northern lights from aforementioned frozen lake.
Today: going snowboarding, driving home, and passing out on my couch.
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
Pinterest — runwithspoons
Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Snapchat — runningspoons
Happy birthday from the future!
This is an amazing batch of links as always. I shared the 50 terrible jokes with all my girl friends 🙂 I loved ’em. Have so much fun in the beautiful snowy mountains!!
This is an amazing batch of links as always. I shared the 50 terrible jokes with all my girl friends 🙂 I loved ’em.
Right!?! I seriously need to memorize a few to pull them out in super awkward situations 😆
Happy birthday! Hope you enjoy your time on the slopes 🙂
Happy almost-birthday!
Yesterday I got my nails done with my mom and sister, had lunch with the fam, and then flew home to New York while they stayed on for a few more days vacation.
Today has been all about food prep, pilates, and laundry—plus some actual social happenings later. So glad to be getting back into real life after the holidays!
Thanks, Jess! It does feel nice to get back into a routine after the holidays… I just wish it could wait until -after- my birthday 😛
Happy New Year, Amanda! I love starting my Sunday with your link love suggestions. 🙂 I always read articles about the Paleo diet, even though I’ve never followed it before. Thanks for that one!
Happy Birthday and many more to come! Have a great time:)
Thanks so much, Sheryl!
Thanks for sharing Amanda. I loved reading the articles you chose too. I hope you had a happy New Year as well!
Yesterday: went to the gym, finished up my boyfriend’s package to send to him, and watched 5 hours of Guy’s Grocery Games
Today: going to the gym, planning for this week, and finishing up an online training module for my new job!
Enjoy your last day in the mountains and OMG I can’t wait to see the recipe!!
Yesterday: drove back to Chicago, played (and won) Catan, ate Chipotle
Today: move back into my apartment, grocery shop, catch up with friends after winter break!
I like the idea of bundled temptation and I’ve actually used it before to get on the elliptical in the basement. It does work for a period, although I think you need to keep switching those temptations to keep it relevant and interesting.
Yesterday I went grocery shopping, worked on my blog and went to a party at a friends house.
Today I’ve got a Skype date on the agenda, a trip to the mall (yuck but necessary) and a visit with another friend and her son.
I actually did it for a while with Gossip Girl and the treadmill. I told myself I wasn’t allowed to watch any new episodes unless I did it while I was walking/running. Worked like a charm. And then I ran out of episodes 😆
Happy new year and thanks for the link up! Yesterday: Went to TJs, went to starbucks, worked out. Today: going to church, team bonding and practice.
Happy birthday and happy new year! I agree 2016 just feels different and I’m not going to miss 2015 too much. Yesterday I visited a friend in the hospital, drove 3 hours, and then played a game with my family. Today I’m running, going to church, and meal prepping for the week!
Thanks, Margaret! Sending your friend lots of healing vibes <3
Happy one day early birthday Amanda – glad you’re getting to celebrate it right! Yesterday – returned from trip, unpacked, blog comments – today – 10 mile run (done!) blogging and back to cooking 🙂
“today – 10 mile run (done!) blogging and back to cooking :)” <-- hope there was some eating involved in that too 😉
Yesterday: cleaned the house, relaxed, went to a dinner party
Today: go to church, go for a walk, go to the movies
Happy Birthday! I hope 2016 is good for the both of us too. Too many bad things happened to me. Good to know I’m not the only one who feels that’s way about 2015.
Wishing you all the best for 2015, Megan. I’ve definitely had my fair share of those “wtf else can go wrong?!!?” years, but hopefully those bad experiences just made the good ones of 2016 that much sweeter.