These are slowly becoming my favorite posts. I like that I can rapid fire things things off to you as I have SO much I want to share! If I had full blog posts about each of these things I’d have to lock myself in a room for 12 hours just to write plus I think my blog would be boring as hell, becoming way too impersonal. At least I think so. Anyway, let’s get started…
- I’m not a vegetarian but I appreciate vegetarian and vegan cooking a lot! Their recipes are normally whole grain, full of veggies (of course) use a lot of beans, and are just overall healthy but River from Wing-It Vegan shows us they can be festive too! Check out all of the awesome Halloween and fall ideas! My favorites are Halloweegan Spookitty Heads and Halloweegan Stuffed Peppers! Seriously, just TOO cool!
- I’ve talked about body image issues in the past, about the tricks our mind plays on us, about how my dad had a hand in shaping it, and how I think weight training is really helping me overcome it and how I really think poor body image started my weight issues to begin with. I know I’m not the only one out there with these issues. Check out diet blog’s post about improving body image for some help..
- For me, poor body image lead to overeating so lets follow suit. I am famous for saying this like… "I just want something." or "Sure, I can eat" even when I’m not physically hungry. Well this long article/interview sheds some interesting light.
- Yesterday I posted my Fitness Challenge results and one the things we measured was my body fat percentage. Well, awhile back someone (please forgive me I can’t remember) sent me this interesting video by Leigh Peele about how to correctly calculate it. I’ve been meaning to post about body fat percentage as a weight loss measurement tool but I haven’t had the time. So for now I’ll just pass on this link. :~)
- I’ve also been meaning to spend some time on this site that jynell sent me a few weeks back, but again, I haven’t had time. It helps track your training and I really should get in there as I embark on a new workout routine!
- The next link is a bit self serving… Vitalicious launched a new blog and look who’s feautured right now! :~)
- Ok, finally, you want motivation? I’ll give you motivation! Check out Donna! "Donna has lost over 100 pounds, reeled in her spiraling health, and transformed into an athlete beyond her wildest expectations. Donna has completed numerous triathlons of varying distances, 5k’s, 10k’s, half marathons, marathons, and her most recent achievement IronMan Canada!" Her personal site can be found here. Now THAT is some motivation! Thanks Nina! For passing this link on!
*phew* that should keep you busy for a bit. :~) As or me and news, well…. I posted a few new ideas this week on GreenLiteBites including an awesome roasted veggie soup with bulgur, a quick pasta idea and the toddler and I made french toast for this weeks video. You can’t miss it, he was in rare form being, well…, three! LOL
Other things I’m working on… First run of t-shirts SHOULD be available by next week, along with a book review, coupon giveaway, a Vitalicious contest and whatever else pops in this crazy mind of mine. Oh! and I started on the blogroll! If you notice on the right side bar, all the way down I now display a few random blogs from my ever growing list. I’m working on adding more and possibly categorizing them but hey, at least it’s a start!
*holstering gun* ok, I’m done firing until next week.
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Finally my first Farro idea! I have to say, I love this stuff! It's chewy and yummy and, well, fun! I tossed it with what I could find in my pantry and it made a wonderfully satisfying lunch. Filling but not heavy, tasty and quite nutrient dense. According to NutritionData.com this [...] -
I've seen it mentioned in a few of my clean eating and healthy cook books but honestly, I never even thought of Farro as an option for me. I refuse to shop at specialty stores and I try to use only common products that I can keep in stock and purchase from a typical grocery [...] -
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This isn't a recipe just an idea I had to share. I can't believe how good it was! I've never had grilled pineapple. Can you believe it? I just never really had the desire to grill it before. When you love something raw sometimes it doesn't occur to you to cook it. [...] -
I whipped this up for lunch on a whim today because, well, I have a baby who's obsessed with three things… Cheese, Beans, and Avocado. No, really. Look... It's my go to meal for him so I find myself with beans and avocado readily available. [...] -
You know that tradition 7 Layer Mexican Dip? The one with the cream cheese, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, cheese, green onion and olives? Yea. That's the one. Well I had a craving for it the other day. Well, not exactly for it as I can never make anything the way it's suppose [...] -
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The other night it was just the kids and I home for dinner and I decided to make what I wanted to make no holds barred. Without The Husband home it's much easier for some reason. Hmmm wonder why? Ok, not here to husband bash.. really.. I'm not! I'm here [...] -
*sigh* I was really hoping to share an awesome turkey burger idea. I had grand plans for my leftover ground turkey. The results was alright but they could have been so much better. I added diced pineapple, red pepper, green pepper, oats and soy sauce to the meat and formed 2 patties. In hindsight I [...] -
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Did you hear? The Laughing Cow recently launched Smooth Sensations a line of 5 cream cheese spreads. There's Classic Cream, Classic Cream Light, Strawberries & Cream, Garden Vegetable and my favorite… Cinnamon. It's a sweet wedge of creamy goodness! Today I decided to use my new favorite flavor [...] -
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Yesterday I was dreaming about a salad. Not just any salad, but a chickpea filled, cucumber, and red onion salad with a fun, tangy dressing. Unfortunately, I had no cucumber or red onion. Well, that's a lie. I had a half of cucumber but it was a mushy mess and [...] -
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I also am becoming a fan of Thursday’s thoughts. It seems that I don’t ever get out enough on the web and I love hearing from other people about interesting articles!
Awesome links! Thanks :) I just found your blog and I’m loving it.
Check out maggies last blog post..Jimmy Buffett Concert!
I saw the new blog roll earlier this week. But I’m a bit disappointed I had to refresh the page six times before mine came up. *wink*
Check out Charlie Hillss last blog post..Miracle Weight Loss Plan
Just found your blog recently and I’m going to spend some time on these links. Body Image issues have been a huge (pardon the choice of words) issue for me!
Thanks! 6 more page impressions for my ad network. Caaaa-CHING! LMAO
Hi Roni,
I love River’s blog at Wing it Vegan, I am glad that you found it and gave it a shout out here!
Check out Zoeys last blog post..Pumpkin Heart Muffins
great links! I loved the toddler video with french toast. He is so cheerful in the morning! My son wants to make french toast this weekend now :)
Check out Annettes last blog post..A Cup of Love
Thanks especially for the links to Donna’s story, Roni and Nina! *Very* inspiring! You never know where this running stuff will lead…. ;-)
Check out Pubsgals last blog post..Why do we sometimes do the OPPOSITE of what we should?
I liked the long interview. There was one “aha” moment for me, when they mentioned how when women on a diet eat chocolate, they overeat because they think they’re never going to eat it again. It somehow made sense. I haven’t looked at it that way before.
Check out Innys last blog post..No weight lost…Again!
Oh YAY!! Thank you so much for linking to my blog! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my Halloweegan posts, it’s been so much fun coming up with all these meals and goodies!
I just saw your progression pics and OMG you are such an inspiration! Your positivism is awesome and you are so, SO beautiful!!
Check out River (Wing-it Vegan)s last blog post..VeganMoFo – Halloweegan Witches’ Hats
Thanks for the links. I love your Thursday Thoughts posts!
Check out Janes last blog post..Survived Thursday
i like these thursday posts too – especially the thought bubbles!! =P
aww that really sucks about your cookbook “disaster”…i hope it somehow turns out okay!!!
Check out madisons last blog post..bite of pizza > slice of pizza
Umm…you look like that lady on the vitablog…oh wait…haha…that is you :-) Congrats on making their front page. I am sure they will also feature more of your cool recipes using their products.
I cannot wait to get a t-shirt. I am thinking of buying an extra one to give away on my site. But I imagine most people that read your site will buy it so there might not be too many people to give it away too.
Check out Christys last blog post..Weekly Menu Plan 26 Oct – 1 Nov
Hey Roni! I loved that video by Leigh Peele. Thank you so much for posting it up. It has made me focus more on what my actual goal is and to stop focusing so much on the NUMBERS BLAH. Thanks so much girl you are awesome!