Happy Friday! How was the first week of 2016 for you? Good, bad? Did you remember to breath, regardless? I’m trying to…trying being the key word there. At least the sun was bright and shining all week after such a dreary rainy holiday season. But with that tease, the bitter cold has arrived. O, January, February, March. Can we erase you from the year? That would be nice! At least I’m still on winter break for another week or so, so I’ll keep my mouth shut since I’m not obligated to brace that bitter cold much 😉
Just an update, like I said last week, this month is a bit haphazard with posting. It’s not going to be your typical Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday solid schedule as you saw this week. So please make sure you’re staying in the loop and are signed up for my email list so you know when I’m sharing the goods! Thanks for sticking with me here and I’m still excited about the recipes I’ll be sharing this month! There are some fun things coming up! See you next week and have a lovely (warm) weekend! Happy Friday!
Monday:Â Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
Wednesday:Â Slow Cooker Macadamia Pineapple Chicken
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
Read this before you take one more step in the new year.
+ How To Beat The January Blues
They are all too real.
+ What No One Ever Says About New Beginnings
Because change is more than scary.
+ The Life-Changing Magic Of Not Giving A F*ck
Heck yes!
+ The Most Important Question Of Your Life
Ask yourself this as you embark on this new year.
I think we should all make one this year!
Just what I needed!
+ 8 Toxic Thoughts To Let Go Of & How To Replace Them
Don’t get get rid of them, replace them!
Fitness:
+ 8 Lessons Learned From Running
I learned a lot from my short running stint last year.
+ 3 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Personal Trainer
If you’re nodding your head to these 3 things, you may want to try a trainer!
+ Learning To Find The Joy In Running Again
Not going to lie, the though of running again scares me.
+ The Ins And Outs Of Hot Yoga: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
Are you a hot yogi?
Food:
+ Seven Simple Tips For Transitioning To A Vegan Lifestyle
Take it all the way, in a simple way!
+ A Brief Guide To The Scariest (But Most Amazing) Tool In Your Kitchen
I’ve warned you of the dangers and benefits already 😉
+ The International Year Of Pulses
Got your lentils ready?
+ 3 Reasons Diet Food Doesn’t Work
Eat real food with out the flashy claims.
Health, Celiac Disease,& Food Allergies::
+ 7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Do A Sugar Detox
Stop being so silly 😛
+ Celebrity Diets, Trashy Magazines, And Snark
My thoughts exactly!
+ All Natural Cold And Flu Remedy
The perfect DIY to have on had!
+ Does Health Information Overload Sabotage Real Health?
I think it does!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 31 Days Of Writing Prompts For January
The first long month of the year!
+ The Year I Stop Scrolling Subconsciously
This FB jail has been slightly positive in this way.
+ How To Ace Self-Care In Your Social Media Space
A great way to handle social media as well.
+ E-Courses, E-Books, Workshops, & Coaches Can’t Do The Hard Work For You
Don’t think that paying for some same-old-same course is going to make you a superstar blogger.
+ 10 Ways To Prep And Polish Your Blog For AÂ New Year
I have been doing some cleans and updates!
+ Page Views Don’t Matter Anymore – But They Just Won’t Die
Ah!!! SO TRUE!!
+ Why You Shouldn’t Monetize Your Blog (Or Other Passion Projects)
If your blog isn’t taking place of a full-time job…but something you enjoy…
+ 6 Ways To Repurpose List Type Posts For Maximum Exposure
I’ve never met someone who doesn’t like lists!
+ Why I’m Not On Periscope (And That’s Okay)
Yes it is! Amen! Haha, like Google+!
Other:
+ I’m Not A Jerk, I’m Just Terrified Of Your Pets
This is me.
+ 8 Principles That Will Help You Read More
READ!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Vegan Parmesan Crusted Peanut Butter Onigiri. I think these will change many lives!
Buckwheat Porridge with Chamomile Poached Pear. Such a lovely elegant breakfast!
Healthy Brown Rice Salad with Kale + Sesame Seeds. Need a healthy bowl of yum?
Gluten-Free Naan Bread. I need to try making naan again. It was a sad fail this past summer.
Vegetable Jalfrezi. My Indian food love!
Nutty Ginger Tamari Quinoa Salad. One fantastic quinoa dish!
Vegan Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. It’s like my smoothie in hot chocolate form!
Sweet Vinegar Peanuts. These look like they’ll cause a snacking addiction!
Spanish Cauliflower Rice. Love the carrot idea!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Sunshine days!
So tell me:
+ Are you suffering post-holiday blues?
+ Did you start 2016 off on a good note?
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Great round-up of articles and thoughts to start the new year with!
Emily recently posted…How to Build a Chalkboard
Sure!
Rebeccaaaa! So happy to see you back at the party. Happy 2016.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant recently posted…Chicken Rollatini with a Sicilian Twist
Happy 2016!
Wow! What a great round up of links! I’m gonna go checkout why not to do a sugar cleanse and how to transition to veganism! Those sound super interesting! Also, all of your recipes look amazing (as usual)!
Happy reading Cailee!
Yay for happiness jars and not giving a f*ck! 😛 It makes life so much better! :]
Farrah recently posted…Winter Melon Soup
Both those things are what we all need to do this year 😉
I’m going to head on over to read how to ace self care in your social media space. It can be a bit overwhelming, yes? Thanks for the great read, recipes!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…High Five Friday
Yes, yes it can!
i’ve been so busy building my nutrition course I haven’t had any time to get online this week. These articles are GREAT!! Thanks for sharing
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Coconut Paleo Granola
Catch up and relax!!!
It’s been a strange week and I’m already feeling scattered. I’m sure some of it is post-holiday blues and some of it is just the way my brain works. I’m going to take the weekend and hopefully try to get a good grasp on life so I don’t feel behind and crazy-stressed all year 😛
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday recently posted…Five Friday Favorites 01/08/16
Sounds good to me!! But you have an excuse since you’re already back in school!
Thanks so much for the link love, my dear. You always have such a great eye for recipes and articles! Have an awesome weekend <3
Of course! I hope you’re weekend is spectacular as well! xo
Thank you for your wonderful shoutout here today and hoping you are having a great week so far!! 🙂
You too Janine!
Vegan peanut butter hot chocolate? Holy shit that has my name all over it. I think the beginning of 2016 has been a mixture of uneasiness and confidence, I’m not really sure. I feel good but have no idea what is next! Which isn’t the worst thing ever, I guess. Happy new year girl! <3
genevieve @ gratitude & greens recently posted…Golden Chai Lattes
That thing looks unreal!!
Ah yea! I think I’m feeling that too! And like I said, one day at a time!!! No expectations!
xoxoxo
The sun! Yes I am always grateful for sunny days during these months, sadly not too many of them here right now. I would be totally cool with going straight from November to March…or heck October to April! Why do they have to give us an extra day of February on the leap year?? Why not an extra day of July! Oh calendar problems :p Anyways, that Naan is pretty impressive! And Bianca’s Onigiri–I want them so much 😮 Yummy yummy things as always. I hope you have a nice, huddled inside listening to podcasts sort of Friday <3
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit recently posted…Oat Rawnola (a.k.a. healthy cookie dough)
That extra day is killin’ me already! Hahahaha!
Her recipe made my week! It’s so unique!!!!!!
I am currently doing that exact thing! Podcast + blogging + cooking new recipe + candles lit (that smell like “Holiday Cookies”) 🙂 xoxo
hah, you both are the sweetest! Thank you so much for including the onigiri, Rebecca 🙂 And I’m totally in for skipping the next months.. I’d give so much for warm weather again 🙂
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan recently posted…Vegan Parmesan Crusted Peanut Butter Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
How do you pronounce “onigiri”….
I think it’s “oh-nee-gee-ree”, at least that’s how I say it 😀 the g is like in “gear” and not like in “engine”.
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan recently posted…Vegan Parmesan Crusted Peanut Butter Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
So many things that I missed! Glad someone is picking up the pieces for me 😀
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Easy Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Italian Herbs (Gluten Free)
I’ve always got you covered 😉
Oh Rebecca. Your Friday Finisher always gets me so inspired – and makes me want to foregt all of Friday’s looming school work and hang out in the kitchen making food. Thanks for including my running post and can’t wait to check out some of the other great reads!
Laura recently posted…Running Cadence: What it is and Why it Matters
I hope it brings a little sunshine to you day!!! xoxo
Hey Rebecca, thank you for the shout out!
Sure 🙂
Loved the celebrity diet post. I’ve honestly never tried dieting and never will. I don’t have the willpower or the desire.
Sorry you’re in FB jail. That stinks. Can’t wait to have you back!
There’s no need to ever “diet”. Just eat food…real food, lol! Hahaha!
Love that peanut butter hot chocolate picture – how’d they do that?! I’m also feeling the pressure this week in all areas of life and now my sleep is off too. I KNOW I don’t breathe enough!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…Chocolate Banana Sunflower Butter Truffles {Paleo, Vegan, Nut Free}
I’ve been having trouble falling asleep this week too. Ugh! No good!
I think i had the best start to a new year ever! Glad I started off on a positive note!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…German Chocolate Cake Breakfast Bars
That is good to hear!!