Happy Sunday, friendly faces! 😀
I’m going to keep the intro short and sweet this week because I somehow managed to collect a tonne of awesome links this week (blame the rainy weather!), and I’d rather you spend your time reading those than listening to me ramble… which is just a roundabout way of saying that I’m not a fan of writing intros and I’ll use any excuse I can to get out of them 😉
But no, seriously… Lots of great links this weekend — enjoy!
In my head…
. fitness .
When There Just Isn’t Enough Time via Crazy Running Girl.
You don’t have to run yourself into the ground just to squeeze in that “4% of your day” workout.
Balance Your Workouts via Fit ‘n’ Cookies.
A great explanation of muscle pairs and why it’s important to work both sets of muscles in a group.
9 Tips To Recover Faster After A Workout via Lifehack.
Steps you can take to minimize muscle soreness so that you can recover faster and train better.
. health .
Food Prep: How To Tackle The Kitchen via Nut Butter Runner.
Really helpful tips for those interested in food prep without having to spend hours in the kitchen!
Are You A Health Blog Junkie via Cotter Crunch.
Reading earth blogs is great, but remember to listen to your body first!
Extreme Hunger via Better With Sprinkles.
Those times where you just can’t seem to fill up? Your body might need more food. Just eat!
Oral Allergy Syndrome via The Cookie ChRUNicles.
Great info about the most common food-related allergy in adults!
120 Ways To Boost Your Brain Power via Litemind.
Simple things you can do to keep your mind sharp.
Why You Might Be Gaining Weight via The Real Life RD.
There’s a whole lot more to it than calories in vs. calories out.
Put Away Your Measuring Cup via The Cookie ChRUNicles.
Please don’t waste your life by measuring out your vegetables 🙁
10 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Hormones via Mind Body Green.
A must read, ladies!
. happiness .
How Food Anxiety Used To Rule My World via Mrs. Murphy’s Law of Fitness.
The freedom from food fears and guilt surrounding eating what you want is a beautiful thing.
Happiness From Weight Loss via Khushboo’s Blog.
Will being thinner make us happier? Ehhhhh…
Haunting Photos of Abandoned Cities Around the World via Buzzfeed.
Kind of beautiful in an eerie way…
5 Secrets of Naturally Thin People via Mind Body Green.
You shouldn’t have to be constantly fighting your body to stay slim and healthy.
24 Amazing Pools You Need To Jump In Once In Your Life via Travelrew.
So uhm… who wants to start planning a worldwide trip to hit up all of these places?
12 Rituals Happy, Successful People Practice Everyday via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
“We ultimately become what we repeatedly do” <– so practice good habits!
Weal and Woe via Fit Swiss Chick.
There are good times and bad times, and we need to be willing to embrace both.
30 Things I’ve Learned at 30 via Cowgirl Runs.
A really great collection of life lessons that everyone will benefit from acknowledging.
Overthinking via Upbeats Uplifts.
Don’t waste your time and energy creating problems that weren’t there to begin with.
. blogging .
8 Tips for Optimizing Pinterest via The NY Melrose Family.
Great tips to help you make the most of Pinterest and drive more traffic to your blog.
Must Haves On A PR-Friendly Site via The SITS Girls.
Make it easier for brands to reach out to you by giving them the info they need in an easily-accesible way!
10 Tips To Get Your Blog Posts Read via The Deliberate Mom.
Great advice on how to attract more people and grow your blog!
For my belly…
Butterscotch, Toffee, Chocolate Chip Cookies via Two Peas & Their Pod.
Why settle for one type of chip when you can toss in all of them? 😀
Going With The Grain: A Complete Guide To Grains via Hungry Healthy Girl.
Everything you ever wanted to know about all the delicious grains out there.
50+ Gluten Free Recipes via Iowa Girl Eats.
A great collection of GF recipes for all my GF friends 🙂
Quinoa Salad With Pineapple Mojito Chicken via Food Faith Fitness.
The flavours in this are just perfect for spring!
Spaghetti Marinara with Poached Eggs via Pinch of Yum.
Oh.my.gawl 😯 That is all… 😯
21 Healthier Trail Mixes To Make Yourself via Greatist.
Trail mix is my kryptonite… and what’s better than tossing in exactly what you want?
Gluten-free Falafel with Yogurt Dill Sauce via Making Thyme for Health.
I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never had falafel before… but this will be my go-to when I change that!
Your links…
Three things you did yesterday; three things you’re going to do today. Go:
Yesterday: ran errands, went hiking in the river valley, and had big campfire with some friends.
Today: church, experimenting in the kitchen, and going over to my parents’ for dinner.
More places to find me!
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Man you weren’t kidding. This is stocked with great links. I loved the one on grains and trail mix; those things are right up my alley. I also really enjoyed Lucie’s post; very honest and moving. I also appreciated the bit on blog titles, which I suck at, although I’m getting better. I’m even naming the recipes the actual recipe now. Shocking, yet effective. Imagine that. 😉
Yesterday: yard work, finances, nap.
Today: Week In Review post, work, gym.
Thanks to you, I know how I’m going to be enjoying my lazy Monday evening: reading all these links! I’m so grateful you put all this effort into compiling these posts! 😀
3 things I did yesterday: went grocery shopping, made JZ and myself skillet lasagna for dinner, and watched Game of Thrones
3 things I did today: went on a bike ride, made potato and lentil salad from Oh She Glows, and watched Warm Bodies on tv
YOU’VE NEVER HAD FALAFEL?!?!?! I am legit offended! Fix it now!
Just add to my procrasti-reading why don’t you. Biaaa…hi.
Great links! Just checked out the gf meals. Now I’m making my way through the trail mix combinations
Thank you for sharing my post 🙂 I love catching up on everyone else’s posts 🙂
Great links, as always! The “120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power” is really interesting. Allowing other people to link up is a good idea, too. I might have to add that to my Sunday link round-up.
Ooohhh that hormonal post intrigues me! I may be a woman AND a mom, but it’s always super helpful to know what to expect physically. 😉 And I hope you have a great start to your week <333
Awesome round up! And thanks for the shout out 🙂
Still can’t figure out how you have time to blog, hike, have a campfire and go to church!
Love the link on driving Pinterest traffic, sending my husband there. He’s a closet Pinner. Doesn’t want his male friends to know he’s a Pinner quite yet.
Thank you SO much for the link love Amanda!!<3 Can't wait to browse the others:))
Thanks for the share, love! You’re the best. 🙂
I’m also not a fan of intros; definitely my least favorite part of writing a post!
I always enjoy reading what other people are enjoying, thanks for sharing these links! I worked all weekend which actually wasn’t really a big deal.
A great list! Thank you for sharing my Mojito Chicken Quinoa Salad! I hope you are having a great Sunday lovely lady!
You weren’t kidding when you said you have some great links! My reading list is beckoning me 😉 Today I blogged, had my first ice coffee of the summer, and first BBQ! Tomorrow: work, work and work. Boo!
I loved all the fitness links this week!!
Yesterday: 12 mile run, pedi, dinner with Ang and Erin!
Today: barre class, worked on blog posts for this week, dinner with friends later
OMG…the abandoned cities one is so creepy! So many great links. I wish I had more time to read through them today, but I have to get a presentation done for a meeting tomorrow morning. Yesterday I swam and did spin class, ran errands, cooked some awesome recipes. Today I have to get this preso done, got a 10 mile run in early and then I have to find a blender. Mine crapped out on me last night. Any recommendations?
If you’re willing to spend a little more, then I definitely recommend either the Ninja Ultima or the Vitamix. Otherwise, the Nutribullet is a pretty good, inexpensive choice!
Thank you so much for sharing my food prep post! I always love reading things you found from the week that I didn’t see! Happy weekend!
I always love catching up on some great posts and articles I missed during the week. I liked Kim’s post on different grains, I’m excited to try some new ones! The article on naturally thin people reminds me of what my mom is always saying to me about my stress eating. Hope you have a fab Sunday lady!
Wowza, you weren’t kidding when you said you found a lot of great reads this week! I scrolled right down to the “for my belly” section… guess you could say I am hungry this morning. 🙂
Thanks for the link love lady! I’m the worst at overthinking so I can’t wait to read the post from Upbeats Uplift. Thanks for sharing all the lovely links 🙂
I love these posts there’s always such good reads! Have a great weekend girl!
Yesterday: went for a glorious run, crocheted, and snuggled with my cats.
Today: will go for another glorious run, watch the Blackhawks game, try to convince my brother that he needs me to visit him tonight to sample his newly brewed beer!
Thanks for all of the interesting links! Have a great Sunday!
Thanks for the link share, love..always appreciated :)! Three things I did yesterday involve lunch with some girlfriends, getting a massage and going for a swim. Three things I did today are catch up with a friend, watch Stepmom on TV and caught up with the news. Happy Sunday <3
I hope you had s’mores while camping yesterday!!! Have a great Sunday, Amanda! Today, I am running to a craft store, working on a website to sell candles, and going to an open mic night in a nearby town!
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Yesterday: walk with the pup, nap, dinner party
Today: slept in (whaaaa?!?), run, Hawks game!
ahh thanks for making my mouth water with recipes this morning. and including mine. love ya!
Thanks for sharing all of these 🙂 Just read “are you a health blog junkie” didn’t have to ask really, nice reminder to tune back in with my body and clear my head of blog world!
Well, you solved my problem of choosing which post to share in the link-up today by sharing them for me! Thank you. I truly appreciate it…Three things yesterday – run, little league and Red Mango….Three things today – run, hopefully get a chance to sit still for a half a second and I believe out for dinner to celebrate a birthday…
Thanks for the link love lady!!! <3
Yesterday: disconnected from the computer/social media (which was awesome and much needed), went out for dinner, went to a concert
Today: being lazy, cleaning, going to the dog park.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend love!
I get so giddy when I see your link love popping up because I always KNOW I’ll find some good ones. Loved the hormone one, food anxiety, healthier trail mixes, and so many more that I had checked out before. Thank you!!
Thanks so much for sharing my grain post! You’re right, you did find lots of great links! Heading over to check out that pineapple chicken salad…. I’ve been obsessed with pineapple lately.