Happy Friday! I hope you all had a great week 🙂 I am taking another nice slow restful type day. Yesterday I really did absolutely nothing but catch up on blogs, had time to read an actual book, and of course my meeting with the Wofford A.A. Today will be just more of that, except I have my 6 month dentist appointment in the morning (at a new dentist as well, ah!) but all will be good. After that I might feel productive enough to send off some more college apps, but if not that is okay, I am allowing my mind to take a vacation. but I will be doing my lower body and upper body strength training workouts later today (as always on Fridays). Weights are fun though so I have no qualms with that 🙂 I am going to keep this intro short and just let you all browse the Finisher! I came across tons of great posts, articles, and pins this week so the Finisher is loaded with some awesome stuff! Grab a cup of hot tea and enjoy 🙂
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Power Monday #18 My Gluten-Free Anniversary {+Giveaway}
Tuesday: Old-School Blogging: Liebster Award
Wednesday: My Favorite: Chana Masala
Thursday: Carrot Cake Quinoa Flakes and Weekly Happenings
Blog Posts I loved this week:
+ How Yoga Changes Your Body, Starting the Day You Begin
Still haven't tried yoga? What are you waiting for?!
+ 10 DIY Natural Skin Remedies
No chemicals needed!
Sometimes you can take being healthy to far by planning every last detail.
+ The Best and Worse: Protein and Nutrition Bars
Okay, this isn't from this week, but I found it really interesting.
+ Why I Hate Being Told to Shop for My Body Type
Why are magazines and media so hung up on "body type"?
Not just for runners. For any healthy diet! I love me some lentils and chickpeas all day everyday 🙂
+ Ironman Florida 2013 Race Recap
Meghann completed her first full Ironman! She is so awesome and I loved following all of her training up to the event on her blog. Truly inspiring!
How to brew the perfect cup of wonderful delicious tea 🙂
O the problems of actually loving yourself 😉
+ Stop Facebooking What Your Thankful For: 10 Ways to DO Thanks
We are only taking November as a month to say what we are thankful for, but are we actually doing thanks?
Just breathe and cut yourself a break sometimes!
+ He Thinks/She Thinks: The Comparison Trap with Blogging
Do you compare yourself to other bloggers through stats, comments, numbers of reviews?
+ Fatspiration is Just as Bad as Thinspiration
I am pretty sure and modified form of the word "Inspiration" is bad news.
+ 14 Signs Your Perfectionism Has Gotten Out Of Control
Yes, I can identify with a lot of these :/
+ FDA Takes Action on Trans Fats
It's about time!
+ 5 Reasons To Get Naked Every Day
The body is so beautiful!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Charred Eggplant and Chickpea Stew. Just another delicious warming stew recipe for winter 🙂
"Stuffing" Nori Rolls. Vegan thanksgiving and Asian fusion. A creative combo 🙂
Sautéed Breakfast Veggies. Now this is what I call a veggieful breakfast 🙂
Dirty Thirty Workout. Quick and intense! Perfect at home workout
Grain-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Gnocchi with Browned Sage “Butter”. Looks so good!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ 152 days (and going strong) of being (eyebrow and eyelash) trich free!
+ My four day weekend 🙂
+ I have been feeling really good and confident with myself this week. It feels really good; happiness all around 🙂
So tell me:
How are you showing thanks this month?
Are you a perfectionist?
Any fun weekend plans? Mine are to relax and breathe! Maybe even hop over to the gym and go on my first treadmill jog/run? 😉
michellefelt
That perfectionist list? All of them. 😉 So many good things on your finisher list! and thanks for sharing my stuffing rolls! xo
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Michelle! Perfectionists unite! 😉
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Thanks for the link highlight buddy! I hope to try out Davida's corn bread...it looks so good! Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Arman! I absolutlyblove you he said/she said posts 🙂
Kaylie @ FitnessMovesYou
I am definitely a perfectionist- I am a total type A. BUT I do love the occasional lazy day- good for you for giving your mind and body a much-needed break!
This weekend, I plan to just work out and hang out with my family. I hope you have a great weekend!
strengthandsunshine
Type A's all the way 😉 Sounds like pretty good weekend, it is exactly what I plan on as well 🙂
Deborah Smikle-Davis
I am thrilled and delighted to see that you have included my post: "How to Look Good Naturally: 10 DIY Natural Skin Care Remedies" in today's Friday Finisher! I sincerely appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
strengthandsunshine
It was a great post Deborah! 🙂
Davida @The Healthy Maven
Thanks for the shout outs lovely! No need to make any of my other recipes, the cornbread is by FAR my favourite recipe I've ever made! Highly suggest the grilled cheese with it 🙂
And you know I'm a perfectionist! but working on letting go of things a little bit and remembering that life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful 🙂
strengthandsunshine
I really can't wait to try it! I am going to pick up some cornmeal and brown rice flour this weekend at the grocery!
It is really hard to step away sometimes, but it can be done, just a slow process.
Ricki
What a great, upbeat list of links! Thanks so much for including the pin for my Grain-Free, Vegan Gnocchi in the mix. I hope you like them! 🙂
strengthandsunshine
They look so good Ricki!
Heather @ Housewife Glamour
Thanks for linking up! LOVE that hairstyle and I have been loving my orange jeans this fall as well. Happy Friday! 🙂
strengthandsunshine
I need to find some orange skinnies! Orange is my favorite color so I have to live it up 🙂