Happy V-Day lovely friends! Another week is in the books and another week not without snow. I don't mind snow itself, I just can't handle these outrageously cold temperatures. But I am trying not to dwell on it too much. There is nothing I can do and most of the country is experiencing it together (most). I had another snow day yesterday, but it stopped snowing by the afternoon. We got some crazy inches, but I was secretly hoping for a total blizzard and then it started "thunder-icing" around 7pm. But hey some exciting news if you haven't heard yet! Blend registration opens at 8pm eastern time on Sunday night! I am so excited. I may have to wait a few days to register but this will happen, I have to go! You know what else is awesome...peanut butter. Not just any peanut butter. But Wild Friend's Cinnamon Raisin PB! O..my..goodness. This stuff is crack! I first tried it on a PSP the other day and basically died right there. It was pure heaven. Plus it actually isn't crazy sweet which I though it would be. A total plus in my book. I then proceeded to put it on an apple later that night and almost died again. I am pretty sure this jar is going to be demolished in no time! I usually but almond butter, sunflower butter, cashew butters, you know, the fancier nut butters. But sometimes a simple peanut butter is all you need...especially when it has cinnamon, my favorite! I just home my grocery continues to carry it. They never carry goodness like this so I was floored when I saw it on the shelves. Fingers crossed it stays!
Here is my 6th link-up to FTSF (Finish The Sentence Friday)! FTSF is that you are given a sentence each week and you finish it however you want, long or short. This week’s sentence was, "I was found guilty..."
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Power Monday #32 Olympic Tabata
Tuesday: Will You Be My Valentine? Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes
Wednesday: Lentil Quinoa Meatball Bolognese and Zucchini Noodles
Thursday: Vitamins, Supplements, and a Health Update
Blog Posts I loved this week:
+ 10 Things I've Learned From 5 Years Of Blogging
Such important lessons from one of my favorite bloggers.
+ How To Find YOUR Happy Weight
Do you believe that your body has a happy set-point?
+ Calorie Counting, Fat Fears & Trusting
A beautiful realization on trusting yourself and being confident with your body!
I agree that grains are not the be-all-end-all, and that gluten should not be considered a "food group" and that going G-Free is the diet for every person who thinks it will make them healthy (so wrong!). But I don't believe in a grain-free diet either.
+ Sitting Is Not The New Smoking. But I Still Got A Stand-Up Desk.
Yea, smoking is a hell of a lot worse, but we can all stand more. It will just make you feel better. I notice when I sit all day I am so tired, but once I get up and moving, the energy starting flowing and I feel so much better. (I wish they had stand-up desks at school...).
+ Recovery Road Bumps
Just beautiful honesty. It is up to you to change.
+ How To Make A Social Media Kit Using PicMonkey
My goal this weekend is to make a media kit. I keep seeing great posts on how to easy make one, so it must happen!
+ Nutrition Q&A: Protein + Plant-Based Diets
Great info! 2TB of Nutritional Yeast has 8g of protein?! That's awesome, who knew!
+ My Brain On Exercise: Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
The power of movement is no joke.
+ Why Is Everyone Eliminating Foods From Their Diet?
Cutting out food groups does not mean weight loss! Healthy eating is not about being Paleo, Vegan, Grain-Free, etc. Your can gain weight on any of those diets. The was to stay healthy is to eat real food that makes your body feel good. Portion control and eating minimally processed should be key if you want to "loss weight". Besides that, stop naming certain foods as the devil!
+ We're Bloggers. We're Weird.
Haha, this is so cute, I find myself doing a lot of them. I have a new quirk to add too! Since I don't have any real or fancy Ball Jars, so anything I finish that came in a class jar, i.e. nut butters, fruit butters, salsa, sauerkraut, I have been washing out when finished and saving them! I love storing my nuts in them for easy access 🙂
+ Why Magnesium Is Essential For A Healthy & Happy Life
Going along with my post yesterday...these are some awesome benefits that Magnesium can do for the body!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Bold Stripes Heidi Merrick Dress. Why are such beautiful things always no longer available!?
Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce. I need to make this! I have not found a cleaner, vegan and allergy-free recipe then this one!
Grey Shirt and Red Maxi Combo. I would wear this every day in the Summer. So casual/chic!
Chili Lime Black Bean and Red Rice Burrito. Can you say delicious?!
Paleo Sweet Potato Muffins ( Egg, Nut, and Grain Free). Wow, an egg and nut free Paleo recipe? Now I am impressed!
Cumin & Black Sesame Naan. So perfect paired with some Chana Masala 😉
1000 Rep Home Workout. Perfect full-body killer when you are stuck inside or just bored with your usual workout!
Banana Fosters Cinnamon Rolls. Davida is the queen of drool inducing recipes!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter...enough said!
+ Yoga! Yoga has really been calling me these last few weeks and I just can't get enough. I love practicing so much and will always be grateful for bringing it into my life! You know what else happened this week. I sent my favorite yoga instructor, Fiji McAlpine, a friend request on Facebook a few weeks ago and guess what?! She actually accepted it! I am totally star struck. Haha, creepy but o so awesome! I found out she is pregnant and her first prenatal yoga video will be going up on DoYogaWithMe.com soon!
+ I am grateful for the love of my family. Seeing as it is V-Day, it is only appropriate to embrace the love and care!
So Tell Me:
Are you going to Blend? Who wants to room together?!
Have you ever made a silly white lie that you felt really bad about after?
How are you spending you Valentine's Day or are you waiting for the weekend to celebrate? I think I will be making these tomorrow morning for some self V-Day love!
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veggiedancer
I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award in my most recent post, if you want to accept it and answer the questions I posed 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day as well!
Strength and Sunshine
O thank you so much girl! I love those awards because if I don;t have something to blog about, I can just do that!
I hope you had a lovely day too! XOXO
Megan @ Meg Go Run
I love when bloggers share links they love. I especially liked the one you shared about how people keep eliminating foods from their diet. That is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I have friends that "gave up sugar" for a week. WHY!? People just get in their minds that certain food is the enemy. Sure, too much sugar is not good for you. But you need sugar! (These friends are athletes, and athletes need a certain amount of sugar!)
Strength and Sunshine
Right! People think just because the media says something is bad, then if they stop eating it (for like a week of two) they will lose all this weight and get some hot bod! No! The way to be healthy is to just eat real food, right for your body, and make it a lifestyle, not a diet!
Reesa Lewandowski
Just started following you from SITS. So glad to have found you. You posted some great links above that were very helpful to this gluten free newbie!
Strength and Sunshine
I am so happy you found me then! Let me know if you need any help on your GF journey! I would be glad to help with anything! Just shoot me an email!
dancinmoma
Ummm YES Sounds Delish! Stopping from SITS and following you now from http://www.dancinmoma.com since we are both on wordpress!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
chelle
oh mmmmmm that pb looks so good!!!!
Strength and Sunshine
It is! Hopefully you can get some and try it 🙂
Amber Day Hicks
I love your blog. If you are interested in checking out another fashion website, go look at bohoblu.com. The company is based in NC but they have beautiful clothing!!! Thanks for linking up to #LOBS weekend! ~A~
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Amber! I am not big on fashion, but I would love to check it out!
Amber Day Hicks
🙂 Happy Saturday! If I didn't tell you thank you for linking up with #LOBS this weekend!
lovenataliemarie
Loving these links! They really get you thinking and reflecting, I love posts like that. 🙂
Also, lovin' the pins. Recipes got my mouthwatering and my eyes in awe with the outfits!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha! These are always my favorite posts to put together and it is so hard to pick which pins and posts to showcase. I always find way to many!
Nicki
So much information in one post. Stopping by from SITS Girls and glad I did as this is fantastic!
Strength and Sunshine
I am glad you stopped by too! Enjoy 🙂
acookiebeforedinner
I love the maxi skirt outfit! I can't wait for summer to be here!
Thank you for sharing all of those fabulous foods! I went and pinned a bunch of them. My husband wants to start eating a more plant based whole foods diet and I'm 100% game. I need new dinner ideas, though!
Strength and Sunshine
O, Summer, my love!
Well I can help you there! I have tons of recipes on my Eats page and check out the rest of my Pinterest boards..you will never be without a recipe or inspiration! Email me if you ever need an more ideas 🙂
Regan
Ooh! The cinnamon raisin PB and burritos sound amazing! Yum
Strength and Sunshine
Haha maybe we should combine them....or just slather some PB on a tortilla instead 😉
PS Style & Grace
Love the two looks you liked, they are great! One has inspired my hunt for a red maxi skirt. Poppin’ by from the SITS Comment Love Tribe! xx
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks girl! I wish the one look was still avalible online 🙁 And I love maxis but I only own 1 skirt and 2 dresses I totally need to find more!
PS Style & Grace
I can help! Just let me know what you are looking for. TJ Maxx/Marshall’s are great stores for retailer “sell outs,” or at least quality similar pieces.
Strength and Sunshine
I just need to find really affordable XXS Maxi Skirts!
PS Style & Grace
Let’s talk! Email me psstyleandgrace@gmail.com
thechiclifeblog
Have you tried Peanut Butter & Co's PB? It's SO good! The white chocolate one is my favorite. Yum! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Their Cinnamon Raisin was the first one I tried! But it have more sugar and is a bit more processed then Wild Friends. (Wild Friends tastes so much better!) But I never tried any of PB Co's other flavors yet!
Heather @ Housewife Glamour
Thanks so much for linking up! Hope you have a great weekend and Happy Valentines Day! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Happy Valentine's Day to you too Heather!
Heather @ The Soulful Spoon
What a great list of finds!! THANK YOU FOR THE MENTION REBECCA!!:) I'm glad you liked the Recovery Roadbumps post!:) I just love your blog and think you're quite the remarkable young lady!!:) We have more in common than you know dear<3
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Heather! You are a beautiful and strong woman 🙂 And I will be taking a trip down to SC within the next few months! Blend meet-up for sure 🙂 Have a lovely V-Day! XOXO
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen
Happy Vday! Those potato muffins sound great.
Strength and Sunshine
Happy V-Day to you too Randa! They do look delish!
Regina
Oh my...the truth is always better than a lie. Telling the truth means ya don't have to try and remember what you actually said.
Love peanut butter and OMGOSH...I have never heard of cinnamon and raisin PB. I sure hope our grocery store carries it. If not I'm going to be making my own...maybe....hopefully. ^_^
Happy SITS Comment Love Friday!!
Strength and Sunshine
That is a good insight!
How have you never heard of cinnamon raisin PBs?! There are so many, but this one is the best I have ever had! Making your own would be super easy! Just peanuts, cinnamon, and some raisins!
Raven
I love peanut butter and apples together also peanut butter and banana. I learn that one from Nick jr. a long time ago. The kids never like it. The two outfits is super cute. Stopping by from SITS. Happy V-Day!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Raven! Any nut butter with fruit is a win!
Rabia Lieber
The truth is always easier than a lie! Lies you have to keep track of and they always lead to more lies. Sometimes the truth gets you into trouble and sometimes it's uncomfortable, but it's always the way to go. I have tried to tach my kids that lying gets them in double trouble: once for whatever they lied about and once for the lie itself.
Strength and Sunshine
O, harsh, haha! No that is a good idea. It is important to teach and instill in your kids!
findingninee
I completely agree with you that the truth always comes out and that lying just is pointless. Isn't it funny the lies we remember from when we were young? I remember mine, too. Oh and peanut butter is awesome - I'll have to try this kind because I've never heard of it. Yum. thanks for linking up with us!
Strength and Sunshine
This PB is the best I have ever had! It is low in sodium and only 4g of sugar!
Courtney @The TriGirl Chronicles
I also dislike lying immensely!
The husband and I are having an ultra fancy dinner out and getting all gussied up. I rarely have an excuse to get glammed up so I pretty excited.
dishofdailylife
I am with you on the lying. It is a pet peeve of mine too! When the kids do it, it drives me crazy. I'd much rather know the truth and deal with it. And checking out those links...those chili lime and black bean burritos look delicious!
Strength and Sunshine
Lying is the worst! It is better to just deal with it before it gets worse.
I know, those burritos looks so good, drool!
Deryn @ Running on Real Food
Great list! I found a few good reads in there 🙂
Thanks for including my burritos! Happy Valentine's Day!
Strength and Sunshine
Your welcome Deryn, they look so yum! I am happy you found some new reads, have fun! 🙂
organizedisland
I am just loving this SITS challenge and finding great blogs like yours! I LOVE that striped dress. Following on Twitter and Instagram. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Strength and Sunshine
Aw thank you! Happy Valentine's Day! I'm so glad you had the time to come over and check things out!
Janine Huldie
I did something similar, but I was only about 3 or 4 at the time. I apparently wrote with crayons on my dad's car bumper and then when asked blamed the kid two doors down. My father knew I was lying and by the time the whole thing was over explained that if I told the truth I wouldn't be punished, but if I did you guessed it would be punished. I have to say the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth and never really lied after that and also am a terrible liar anyways. So, totally related to your answer today and huge thank you for sharing and linking up again with us!! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Haha! How does crayon even write on a car bumper?! I would think it wouldn't really work well. But yea, the little things can have the biggest impact!
Momfever
I just love the outfit with the red skirt and grey shirt. I would definitely wear that. I'm dropping by from Sitsgirls.
Strength and Sunshine
It is so cute! I love maxi skirts with simple tees, that is how I always pair them!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 XOXO