Happy Sunday, friendly faces! 😀
I kinda went MIA on you guys, didn’t I? And when I promised to deliver a recipe, too… Sorry! But I ran into some SNAFUs on Thursday, so that recipe will be up on Tuesday instead. Today, though? It’s all about the link love! And, apparently, I loved a lot of links this week…
In my head…
. fitness .
What Should I Pack For A Long Run? via Almost Getting It Together.
Super helpful list for anyone running lots of miles! I’d add “a second set of lungs” to my list 😉
Accepting My New Limits – Pregnancy Fitness via Balancing B.
A great post about being able to respect your body’s limits.
9 Ways To Make Sure You’re Stretching The Right Way via Lifehack.
Never skimp on stretching! It’s one of the best ways to prevent injury.
How To Get Better At Handstands via Mind Body Green.
Good tips to help you avoid breaking your neck 😯 Anyone wanna learn with me?!
. health .
Why I’m Transitioning Away From Veganism via The Blonde Vegan.
An incredibly brave post about being able to admit when something isn’t working for you.
8 Things Nutrition Experts Wish You Would Stop Saying About Food via The Huffington Post.
Gah! These drive me crazy too. Thanks, Jessica, for the head’s up!
Here’s Proof That Going Outside Makes You Healthier via The Huffington Post.
I don’t know about you guys, but I always feel 100x better after I get some fresh air.
6 High-Fat Foods That Are Good For You via Hello Healthy.
Cutting fat from your diet is not the way to go! Just make sure you choose the right kind of fats.
10 Tips To Get Great Sleep via Mind Body Green.
Simple steps you can take to get more shut eye.
. happiness .
Rethinking How We Compliment One Another via My Food ‘n’ Fitness Diaries.
Because there are more admirable qualities about a person than how slim they are…
12 Common Lies Mentally Strong People Don’t Believe via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
“Mental strength means you understand how to manage your emotions, adjust your thinking, and choose to take positive action, despite your circumstances.”
Thinks I’ve Learned via Snack Therapy.
Some pretty great life lessons from a pretty great lady. But… [ps]… kale is not better than spinach 😛
Food Forgiveness via Bagels to Broccoli.
Don’t vilify your food. Unless you’re allergic to it, it’s not going to kill you.
The One Thing That Really Can Help Cellulite via Hello Healthy.
Love. Ladies — you need to read [and do] this!
The 50 Happiest Animals In The World via Buzzfeed.
I dare you to keep frowning after seeing these faces.
50 Life Hacks to Simplify Your World via Twisted Sifter.
Some of these are just plain genius…
11 Practices That Will Instantly Make You More Positive via Alycia Hall.
Becoming a more positive person often takes quite a bit of conscious effort. Some steps to make it easier.
. beauty .
60 DIY Beauty Products You Should Start Making via Miss Wish.
A great collection of DIY beauty recipes!
Homemade Hair Treatments via Women’s Day.
DIY natural hair treatments for every kind of hair type.
7 Foods to Have on Hand for Natural Beauty Treatments via Wellness Today.
A great list of ingredients to have on hand if you want to make the DIY treatments mentioned above.
. blogging .
How To Reduce Your Bounce Rate via The SITS Girls.
Your bounce rate is the number of people who leave your site after only visiting one page. You want to keep this number as long as possible, and this post gives some great tips on how to do that.
7 Tips To Keep Old Blog Content Working via Allison Barrett Carter.
Don’t let old blog posts (and all the work you put into them!) get lost in cyber space.
For my belly…
On-the-go Pancake Cups via Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
All the goodness of pancakes without the need to stand at the stove and flip. Love.
Superseed Cinnamon Raisin Granola via Making Thyme for Health.
In love with all the healthy ingredients and different textures going on.
Raspberry Probiotic Gelatin via Cotter Crunch.
Jello made from kombucha that’s good for your gut health? Smitten.
PB&J Smoothie via Hungry Healthy Girl.
… or [A]B&J for us peanut-phobes 😉 But regardless of nut butter choices, this looks delicious.
Deviled Egg Dip via Savory Style.
My latest recipe over at SS! A [lightened-up] creamy dip that tastes just like deviled eggs!
Your links…
Three things you did yesterday; three things you’re going to do today. Go!
Yesterday: grabbed coffee with a friend, went on a nice long bike ride, and met some friends to go hike some trails.
Today: going to church, getting ahead with some blog work (hopefully!), and going to my parents’ for dinner.
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
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Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Thanks for the love, beautiful girl. Your story was very inspiring to me when it came to realizing that I had a problem and needed to take the steps to fix it. Your healthy relationship with food after what sounds like a very intense battle with disorder really motivates me– you rock in so many ways. Xox
I always LOVE your links! I need a list of your reader… I’m obviously missing some great things!
I loved the post from the Blonde Vegan (or veggie? haha) and the DIY beauty products!! Thanks for sharing the round up!
lololol. Snafu’s is a funny word.
Someone forgot to mention their savoury style recipe went live. Bit..hi.
That’s because someone only has a limited time frame in which to say things, and dips aren’t high on the priority list of things to mention 😛
Phewwww! I am pooped, but so relaxed right now….haven’t been connected to much technology either, hah! WE ‘ve been busy with vacation bible summer school event at church right after our travels, so it’s safe to say that it’s been nonstop for over a week. 😛 And your deviled egg dip looked so amazing!!!
Oh man, I need that handstand link in my life! I was able to do them about 2 years ago when I was a member of a CrossFit box. My only tip is to do them against a wall and throw your feet up as fast as possible, LOL. It worked for me at the time 😉
Yesterday I played frisbee outside (when it wasn’t raining), made ice cream in ziplock bags with kids – super fun, and drank some beers while watching fireworks with my family. Today I came home from the lake early because it rained all weekend, I made Curry Carrot Cauliflower Soup, and ate bacon for breakfast!!
I’ve always wanted to try making ice cream in bags! Hope it worked out for ya!
Thank you so much for sharing my link and finding the article so useful!
I always enjoy your links. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the share this week, girlie!! Also, so excited about your deviled egg dip… just pinned!
Ahh that happy animals link – so cute!
3 things I did yesterday: drove up to the campsite with JZ and his friends, played in a soccer tournament for fun, and ate a delicious complimentary schnitzel dinner
3 things I did today: went out for breakfast on the way home from camping, went for a swim at home, and worked on a report.
Thanks for the great links! I always love checking in on Monday to see what awesome things you’ve linked to.
Yesterday: Went to the markets, made an amazing stew, cooked for my family for the first time in my new house:
Today: I’m working, going to a body pump class and having dinner with my mum 🙂
Happy Sunday lady!
Yesterday: went grocery shopping, went to my parents for a BBQ, slept in a trailer.
Today: cleaned the apartment, stretched, ate breakfast that my mom made for me.
Was it waffles or pancakes? Those both remind me of my mom 😀
Yesterday: Worked out…Pool Time…Dinner and Drinks!
Today: Worked out…Blog Work…Pick up dinner or a decadent dessert!
I meant to leave this comment this morning – oops….Three things yesterday – beach run, manicure and dinner with friends…Three things today – short run, beach time and laundry.
deviled egg dip?!! this i must check out. oh and i love blonde vegans post! such good honesty and body talk!
I’m currently working on my handstand…or trying to work on my handstand. I KNOW I can do it, I just have to figure out what’s actually stopping me from doing it, focus on that and then do it!
Love the one about things nutrition experts want you to stop saying. I’m definitely guilty of dropping “clean” here or there, but the “no sugar” or “no carb” one drives me crazy! Have to take deep breaths whenever my clients say they haven’t had a carb in 2 years. Suuuure. 😉 Great round-up as always. Thank you!
LOVING all the links this week! I can totally understand not being able to get up a post as scheduled sometimes- you’re human, don’t stress about it! Looking forward to that recipe 🙂
Yesterday- bought a MacBook Pro to be able to really make my YouTube channel a priority (better editing software etc.)- I am SOOOOOO excited about it! Also- a family friend’s bar mitzvah ceremony+ celebration bbq and filmed my June favorites video to go up tomorrow.
Today- a recycled arts festival that we go to every year, planning meals (trust me, it’s just for practicality’s sake!) for our cabin trip for the 4th, and editing said video.
Have a great week, Amanda!
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Oooo! Enjoy your Macbook, Ella! I switched over a handful of years ago, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go back.
Thanks for the link love, my friend!
Three things I did yesterday: Team taught BODYPUMP, went to Costco, had my in-laws over for dinner!
Three things I’m doing today: church, working on the blog, watching Scandal episodes (I’m obsessed).
So much goodness this week so I have to talk in bullet points. You understand.
1) Oscar is the happiest animal on the planet. He lives with me; enough said.
2) The things nutritionists wish you’d stop saying is dead on, even the cleaning eating one. Hell what does clean eating even mean anymore? I still wouldn’t change my blog name though; it’s great for SEO.
3) Amen to high fat foods like eggs, olive oil and nuts. I think I could almost live on these things so long as you throw in a side of fruit.
4) Embrace the cellulite. I love it. How about we embrace thighs that touch and our little pouch tummies as well.
5) Your deviled egg dip came out fabulous, and I will even forgive you for hating on the veggies, only because I know deep down you love them too.
So if I were to, theoretically, borrow Oscar… you’re saying he would fall into depression? 😛
He’d be ruined. No, if you were to say, visit him in his element, he’d be one happy kitty so long as he didn’t encounter a deer.
I really loved several of your links, especially rethinking how we compliment each other and 12 common lies mentally strong people don’t believe. Also, great cellulite article. Love that we can love ourselves, flaws and all! Have a great weekend!
Yesterday I walked 9 miles, made smoothies and went to a huge cooking store with my Mom. Today I got 6 miles in before the storm, brunch with parents and shopping with Mom. Hope to catch up on blogging stuff while I’m on vacation. Always more to do than I have time for.
THOSE LIFEHACKS ARE GENIUS! Seriously, my mouth is open after reading some of these things! Is it weird I’m excited for when I need to whip out one of these and impress people? LOL
Today: Going to a house warming party, getting coffee, and hanging out with my parents.
Have a great day!
First – thanks for the link love, lady! I really appreciate it.
Yesterday I went for a run, lost my subway pass and had dinner with friends; today I’m unfortunately spending a beautiful day doing laundry, running some errands and going to church.
Love these links! 🙂
Yesterday: Early morning work-out, Farmer’s Market & mani/pedi!
Today: Hang-out with family, beach in the afternoon & happy hour with friends 🙂
I really want to start making my own beauty products! For some reason I’m super intimidated by the idea!
Yesterday: stocked my wine cabinet, went for a beautiful run, and watched an episode of breaking bad.
Today: go for a run, go to the pride parade, making homemade pizzas!
Don’t be! I’ve been making them for years and years! With ingredients that good, you really can’t go wrong 🙂
LOVED all the links under health – plus, this was just a great collection overall. Three things I did yesterday: did a fun team WOD at CrossFit (we beat the other team by like, 20 seconds!), had to work for six hours + train a new employee, and had a relaxing night in bed when I got home! Today, I am: going to treat myself to a cold press coffee from a local coffeehouse, paint my nails, and hopefully get some boxes packed up!
I like the article about healthy fats. I follow a ketogenic diet and that’s primarily composed of fats! 🙂 thanks for sharing, Amanda.
Thanks so much for sharing my smoothie! I saw those pancake cups and so want to try them. I also really want to give your deviled egg dip a try… what a genius idea! Thanks for hosting and have a great rest of your weekend!
I have so many new links up now! You always put up good ones! Yesterday; curled my hair with a wand (first time), went to a wedding, and ate two cupcakes at that wedding…oops haha
Oooo I’ve been meaning to try those wands — I hear they’re a lot better than normal curling irons!