Happy Friday! Wow, Friday loses it's prestige when you don't have to go to school or work anyway, haha, it just blends into the weekend 🙂 I have nothing planned, just time to soak up the relaxation. Today though I will just be doing my lower and upper body strength training,working on some recipe creation, and read! I am loving the book my brother got me for Christmas. It is everything I love in a great novel: thriller, government, CIA, crime...so good! Well I don't have much to say today so I'll just leave you all to the Finisher and more time to soak up your own relaxation! O, one thing I forgot! I bought a ramekin yesterday. I am so siked to create some quinoa flake and oat bakes, woohoo! So much cooking is going to be going on in my house over the next week 😉
SS Posts from the week:
Saturday: Recipe Redux #2 Lucky Dancin' John
Monday: Power Monday #25 Holiday Edition
Tuesday: Introducing Pumpkin Waffles
Wednesday: Merry Christmas!
Thursday: The Last Christmas 2013
Blog Posts I loved this week:
+ Healthy in 2014, 2024 and Beyond
On making goals and motivation to work on them through the years.
+ The Yoga Of (My) Divorce
A perspective on how yoga and divorce can teach you similar things.
Those stupid blog posts on how to survive, not gain weight, and exercise during the holidays.
Another beautiful post by Jen. The holidays are not about being perfect, but loving the imperfections.
+ Putting Yourself First Over The Holidays
Michelle was able to write one of those holidays posts that was actually helpful and inspiring for those who have struggled with a disordered mindset.
+ You're Never Too Old To Exercise
I love this women. 98 and still at the gym 😉
+ 5 Life Lessons I Learned From Handstand
The magic of inversions 🙂
+ 5 Goals That Will Change Your Life More Than A New Year's Resolution
Make it a lifestyle and then it will get done!
+ 20 Ways to Build a Whole Food Kitchen on a Budget
It does not have to be expensive and it can be much more affordable than the typical Western Diet.
+ 10 Questions Every Plant-Powered Eater Should Know The Answer To
I still have a hard time explaining my food philosophy
+ Rant on Pinterest's Health & Fitness Category
I couldn't have "ranted" better myself!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Chocolate Chai. Mmm, this looks like the perfect drink to warm the body and soul 🙂
Colorful Veggie Kale Salad with Chipotle Dressing. Veggies Galore!
Pear and Gingerbread Buckwheat Pancakes. Another great pancake recipe to try 🙂
DIY: No-Sew Turban. So cute for a messy hair day!
Sweet Potato Potato and Beet Nori Rolls. Beets and Sweet Potatoes...so good!
DIY Flavored Extracts. These look so fun to make...just need some Vodka, haha!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ A lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas with my family 🙂
+ Winter break! I go back to school on the 2nd, but then there are only two days until the weekend again, haha!
+ I am loving my relaxing mornings where I can take my time and soak in the early morning hours without having to worry about getting ready to go anywhere 🙂
So tell me:
Do you still have holiday festivities to attend this weekend? Not for me, but I am looking forward to going to the grocery so I can pick up some much needed ingredients to start using my new appliances! 🙂 so I would say that is a festivity, haha!
Are you planning anything fun and crazy for New Years Eve? I am not sure what I will be doing, but most likely just staying home.
Random, but does anyone know of a good protein side dish for a light butternut squash soup?
Julie
No more holiday parties, but I'm still getting together with friends and relaxing while I have the chance.
Thanks for sharing those links - DIY turban, extracts, etc!
strengthandsunshine
Relaxing is the best way to spend the days in my opinion anyway!
I always have such a hard time picking out which links to share! I pin way to many things to pick form haha!
Sally Rae
Great links! There have been some really great posts about health and the holidays lately! I got some new appliances for Christmas too and I'm going to the store today to buy ingredients so I can play, haha! Happy Holidays!
strengthandsunshine
I am trying to figure out what ingredients I want today and then going shopping tomorrow! There are so many things I want to make, ah! But I just have to remember...the appliances aren't going anywhere! No need to rush every recipe 😛
Ashley @ Running Bun
thanks for sharing! nothing fun for NYE over here, my pregnant body likes to become useless around 5 PM 🙂 I am running a 5k on New Year's Day though. Definitely looking forward to that!
strengthandsunshine
Wow! Well I commend you for running in the freezing cold...while pregnant....that's awesome! I'll cheer you on from the warmth of my house, haha!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
It's been a relaxing week for me as well. You're right— Friday isn't quite as exciting when every day of the week is like a Friday 😉
We'll just be staying home for New Year's. I hope to bake something and maybe make a nice New Year's breakfast for the family though!
strengthandsunshine
Aw that would be so nice! We used to have a small New Years "party" with my parent's friends and have a hours long UNO tournament. But sadly the tradition ended last year, I miss it!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
That sounds like a blast! I'm going to try to get my family to play Catch Phrase on NYE. We played it on Christmas night and laughed non-stop. Family game nights are the best 🙂
jillconyers
Great links! I guess I'm going to be here a while 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Haha! It is all part of the plan 😉