Strength and Sunshine

Where Gluten-Free & Allergy-Friendly Food Is Healthy & Delicious

Friday Finisher 11/14/14

by 44 Comments

Okay, so I totally owe you (kinda) a mega-update. You know, on my yoga scholarship. So I did attend one studio class back in October (at the only studio I could easily get to, for a class that was to easy for me). It was different. I felt like I was back in dance class actually. I liked it, but I have nothing else to compare it to. Since I have been going though a rough transition with college and I do not have easy means of transportation (quickly), finding the right studio or going to the ones I want to try out, have not been able to happen. So the kind, wonderful, amazing people at Yogis Heart have been working with and helping me immensely. We are holding my scholarship until my life settles down (meaning that could be a few months, or most likely in the summer or the start of the next school year). Until then, they gave me full access to YogaGlo.com and they are renewing my MyYogaWorks.com subscription! I am so forever grateful and humbled by Yogis Heart. I can’t thank them enough. I have taken one class on YogaGlo from the talented Kathryn Budig and really enjoyed it, so I can’t wait to explore that new to me site further and expand my yoga knowledge one video at a time 😉

On that good-news note…have a look at this loaded Finisher! Happy reading through the weekend my friends! (And stay warm! It actually has not been bad here in DC…yet!)

Friday FinisherSS Posts from the week:

Monday: I Mustache You Some Questions

Tuesday: The Newest Way To Stay Connected And “Band” Together

Wednesday: Sweet Pumpkin & Bell Pepper Sprouted Black Eyed Peas

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ Stereotyping, Part 1: Healthy Is Not A Look

No, it is not.

+ The Truth About Leaving Behind Everything You Know And Starting A New Life

Embrace those scary moments and take risks!

+ 5 Reasons To Get Naked More Often

Do it! The body is beautiful!

+ 10 Ways Introverts Interact Differently With The World

So true! Introvert for life 😉

+ Lighten Up On Yourself

It’s okay, you should!

+ The Best Part Of Life Is Realizing Why It’s Better That Things Didn’t Work Out

O this is good!

+ Be The Gentle Witness To Your Emotions

Feel them and experience them, then work through them.

+ The Gorgeous Reality Of Not Being Well-Liked By Everyone

Got to remember this!

+ 5 Ways To Love Your Body

Love and honor it like nothing else!

Fitness:

+ This Is What It’s Like To Be Out Of Shape At The Gym (Video)

Really, this is too funny!

+ Crossfit Terms Explained

For those of you new to Crossfit lingo 😉

+ 5 Benefits Of Self-Myofascial Release (And Why You Need To Do It Daily)

We all know the benefits of foam rolling 😉

+ How My Bikini Competition Helped Me, Not Hurt Me

Brittany is such an inspiration and role model for anyone!

+ 50 Best Running Books Of All Time: Motivation, Training, Nutrition

My favorite will always be Eat & Run by Scott Jurek!

+ Has Yoga Lost Its Original Meaning?

What do you think?

+ 8 Winter Running Safety Tips

For the runners…which I am not!

+ Exercise Guilt? It’s Time For An Intervention

It’s real folks!

+ 10 Reasons I Love Vinyasa Yoga (Even More Than Bikram!)

Power Vinyasa is my one and only! <3

Food:

+ Here’s How You Maximize Fridge And Freezer Space

Time to stock up and clean up!

+ 12 Reasons You May Never Want To Eat Turkey Again

#sorryimnotsorry 😉 Happy Thanksgiving!

+ 16 Shades Of Sweet: A Sweet Potato Guide

More like a “Guide To Rebecca’s Life!”

+ The Guide To Knives For The Plant-Based Chef

I will always love my trusty Food Network knife I use for everything! (And my cheap dollar store paring knives!)

+ The Ultimate Guide On The Health Benefits Of Beans And Which Bean Is Best For Your Recipe

Beans <3

+ A Guide To Mushrooms

Mushrooms <3

+ 26 Ways To Satisfy Your Granola Craving

I don’t think I can ever fully satisfy it 😉

+ 20 Meat & Seafood Recipes For Dinner Inspiration

For all your meaty dinner needs!

+ EWG’s Food Scores

Any food, most brands, they have it scored for nutrition!

+ Seasonal Seafood Chart

Know when your salmon is in season!

+ 10 Best Gluten Free & Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes

Hello! This is for me!

+ The Ultimate Gluten-Free Vegan Baking Substitution Guide

EVERYTHING you need to know!

Health:

+ 9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Body’s Internal Clock

I don’t think I was too disrupted by the time change. Were you?

+ 3 Habits That Keep You Anxious And Unhappy

No good!

+ Are You Sitting To Death?

Yes! O man! I have been sitting so much! If I’m not working out, I’m sitting….bad!

Blogging, Social Media, Technology:

+ Breaking The Blogging Mold

Sometimes you just don’t fit a “niche”.

+ Blog School: Why Your Small Blog Has Power In Sponsorships

This makes a lot of sense and is so true!

+ The Joys Of Blogging

Good to remind yourself of these sometimes!

+ 10 Things Blogs Should Definitely Have

This is a great easy to read and understand post!

+ How To Write A Better How-To Article In 10 Easy Steps

These types of posts tend to be the biggest traffic-getters!

+ How To Write An “About” Page That Totally Rocks

I haven’t even looked at mine in a few months…opps!

+ How To Beat Writer’s Block And Make Your Writing More Creative

Great tips!

Other:

+ How To Date A Vegan Without Even Trying

How a carnivore and a vegan and love one another!

+ These Stunning Screenshots From Grand Auto Look Like Real Life Photographs

So cool! Video games have come such a long way!

+ If You’re A 20-Something, You Should Read…

There are some great blog posts linked in here!

+ Five Reasons To Make A List

And when you should!

+ Debate: Real v. Fake (Christmas Trees, That Is)

Read the comments! I’m surprised so many people had to switch for allergies like my family! :'(

Favorite Pins:

(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)

Curry Spiced Creamy Cauliflower. Just use some vegan yogurt and we’re in business!

Gluten-Free Yeast-Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Enough said!

Vanilla Bean Cashew Cream Milkshakes. This is my cashew love child!

Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Chip Blondies. More like, ridiculously delicious!

Chicken Avocado Soup. Now that is a lovely combo!

Carrot Ginger Rice with Fresh Mint. So clean and simple!

Za’atar-Spiced Millet  + Chickpeas with Baba Ghanoush. The beauty of Middle Eastern cuisine!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tangine. A healthy and super easy chicken tangine recipe! Yum!

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ I finished that big essay of mine (plus the damn works cited!). I am really proud of this 8 page piece! I actually can’t wait to hand it in and get feed-back!

+ This whole yoga thing getting ironed out! <3

+ Did you know THIS happened 😉 (Review coming soon!)

+ Since writing this post, I have been CRAVING a book! (That can happen, right?) So I have decided to start one this weekend! I need reading back in my life!

So tell me:

+ Have you ever been on YogaGlo? I love how they have a TON of advanced level 3 vinyasa classes that are actually long (i.e 60-90 minutes!)

+ Has it snowed in your neck of the woods? I am thanking the weather gods for holding out and giving me bearable temperatures!

+ Are your Thanksgiving plans ironed out? I’m not sure if I want to go through the hassle of going home (with all that traffic!) or just having my dad come down and visit me here instead. Still deciding!

———————————————-

Stay connected:
Facebook: Strength and Sunshine
Twitter: @RebeccaGF666
Instagram: rebeccagf666
Pinterest: RebeccaGF666
Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine

Comments

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Their “gallery” is HUGE and they have big name instructors! So far I really like it and I think they have some really good payment plans (so I’ve heard!)

      Reply

  2. Sami says

    those chewy chocolatey blueberry bars look delish! Can’t wait to try the recipe. My girls love blueberries so this is one recipe that the whole family will LOVE

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha 😉 Happy reading! There is just so much good stuff to always share! I can’t stop!
      You too! XOXOXOXO

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I felt like I was letting them down, but they assured me that their mission is to HELP anyway they can through the use of yoga. Right now, this way is the way that will work, so they are 100% glad to do it and I am so thankful!

      Reply

  15. Linda @ Veganosity says

    So many great posts, too little time! Love the turkey post. After reading that I’m not sure how anyone could eat one?

    Yes, we had snow flurries all day yesterday, it stuck on the sidewalks and edges of my lawn.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Yes, no turkey for me 😉
      If it snows, I want it to be a blizzard! I don’t like just a little….that’s just so sad and…not worth it, haha!

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Thanks! I always love the blogging ones most!
      Woohoo! Haha, just a little can get you in the holiday spirit, right? 😉

      Reply

  17. Natalie says

    I was wondering about the whole yoga thing, I’m glad it worked out! Crazy college life now…studio classes later. I used YogaGlo for a little while, now I use MyYogaOnline which just became part of GaiamTV. I don’t have time to make it to studio classes either, plus there’s only one studio in my town and it’s not really my style.

    Thanks for linking to my chewy bluey bars 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Yea…I think a studio isn’t for me either. But I’ll delve into that in another post 😉
      I’m so glad I have a ton of video option now to supplement my own practice! It is so great!
      And of course! I really love them 😉

      Reply

  18. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    I love MyYogaWorks! I have had a subscription to it since the summer and I have really enjoyed trying out all the different routines. The yoga for runners has been my favorite 😉 Have a wonderful weekend! I hope the snow holds out a little bit longer for you! It has been snowing in Michigan already this week 🙁

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      My favorite on MyYogaWorks (favorite class ever maybe), is the Relentless Flow! Check it out!
      Really, I don’t mind the snow…I just hate the wind and cold! Haha! Snow can be very pretty 😉
      Stay warm my friend! XOXO

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      About pages are so….weird! I want to say so much, but that would be to long! It is hard to think of the essential info you want to draw someone in with!

      Reply

  21. Marissa says

    That is so nice of them to help you out like that. Also I love how you have the other blog post from the week up. I totally want to do that if I ever write more frequently. Plus, I started following because of the good. Yum! 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Yes, they are so wonderful! That’s part of their mission though, helping young adults out in big ways!
      Thank you!

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha, I never actually go ON Pinterest, I just pin (recipes) for all you lovely people to see 😉

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

rebecca

Meet Rebecca

Hey there, welcome to Strength and Sunshine! I’m Rebecca and I’m so glad you’re here! This is your go-to destination for delicious, fun, and (mostly) healthy gluten-free and allergy-free recipes, tips & tricks, advice, as well as celiac and food allergy coaching services!

Read More…

Most Popular Posts

New Orleans Gluten-Free King Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Easy Dairy-Free Indian Butter Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
Homemade Spaghetti O's (Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
3-Ingredient Sesame Seed Crunch Candy (Gluten-Free)
How-To Cook Beans In A Rice Cooker
Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Never Miss A Post



Categories

Archives