So this was a pretty "chill" week. Nothing much happened, just spending time doing nothing on these lazy summer days. I do love the fact that I have time to get in quality workouts, yoga, read, and cook up something new almost everyday. (The recipes I have in my planner are exploding! I can't wait to share them all! That includes some baking too...I know...who am I?). My mom and I have been going on short walks a lot which I love. It's a nice way to get outside in the fresh air and just breathe and talk. Nothing else very interesting though around here. I'm not sure how I feel about that either. I like my days but I also don't want to regret anything this summer.
However, the end of next week will be interesting. Operation Take-Out-Wisdom-Teeth commences at 8:45am on Thursday morning. My consolation is combined with the surgery, so I will be going in the first time on Thursday with 4 wisdom teeth deep down in my gums, and walking out (drugged and dazed) with 4 holes in my gums. And because I consider myself a badass with a high pain tolerance, so far I do not plan on taking any hardcore drugs. Maybe a Tylonal or Advil if I must. But I haven't taken a pain medicine in years and I really don't plan to. This is also going to be interesting eating wise. Lets just say I will be making many smoothies, light fish, soft veggies, and pancakes all weekend. O and no straw either π If you use a straw right after you get your teeth out, you can develop "dry socket" which dislodges the blood clot that forms in the hole to heal. Yea, gross and bad. So no straw for this girl. Smoothie drinking is not going to be fun then, I barely like smoothies to begin with...and no straw! O the humanity!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Power Monday #53 Yoga Is A Union With Yourself
Tuesday: Growing Up In The 2000s
Wednesday: Nut-Free Vegan Mac n' Cheeze
Thursday: Gluten-Free Grilling Tips and Lazy Girl Corn On The Cob
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ How The Biggest Loser Inspired Me
Finding what works just right for you.
+ Body Image And Being Different
Gabby knows how to be proud and confident in her body! Love it!
All you have to be is...yourself!
+ Short On Time? 25 Tricks To Feel Great Now!
Love these! They are all such great options!
+ Why I Refuse To Read Women's Health Magazine Anymore
Wow, I didn't know about this. But really, you all know how much I hate fitness/health magazine to begin with.
+ 4 Ways Slacklining Parallels My Life
Learning to stay balanced in life.
+ Fitness, Yoga, And Body Image
How the "ideal" in fitness and yoga has shaped the way people think.
+ 5 Ways To Look Better Without Even Trying
Such minimal effort can make the biggest difference π
You don't know something by just looking.
+ Healthy Living Is Not A Chore
"Healthy Living" is just damn living to me!
Fitness:
+ Top 4 Back Exercises For Women
The back is often neglected but it is an essential part to our core and posture!
+ The Time Yoga Teacher Eric Paskel Gave Up Yoga For The Gym
Guess what...yoga trumps all!
Some things to think about during your practice.
+ 30 Rules To Lift Like A Girl & Be Absolutely Awesome
Get at it ladies!
+ Top 5 Yoga Poses For Stronger And Toned Arms
Yoga arms are the best π
+ Fitness Routines Of Personal Trainers
A peek into the routines of some fabulous trainers!
+ How To Slow Down On Your Easy Runs
Easy runs should be easy. These tips will help you stay focused on just that!
+ The Ultimate Strength Workout Round-Up
And I think you should do #2!
+ How I Make My Half Marathon Training Plan
Looking to make your own plan? Look no further!
+ Why Trying To Burn Calories Is A Waste Of Your Time
Fitness needs to be for enjoyment!
Food:
+ 6 Steps To Summer Salad Perfection
A salad is so much more than lettuce!
+ Special Report: The Use Of Oats In Gluten-Free Foods
Okay, this was weird. Chex says gluten-free is an extraneous term to add to oats?
+ FDA Gluten-Free Standard Takes Effect August 5...With Some Confusion
More technicalities to worry and ponder about.
+ A Guide To Vegetarian Grilling
You must grill! Grilling = Love!
+ The Glorified Protein Pedestal
Arman always brings up great topics for discussion!
+ 20 Healthy Ways To Make A Chicken Breast
Check out #1 π
+ What Not To Eat: 15 Unhealthiest Foods On The Planet
Yes, and yes!
Health:
Only, and I repeat only, for severe medical/health reasons.
+ Accommodating A Gluten-Free Guest
We can all do simple things to make everyone safe.
+ Yes, You Should Eat 1200 Calories...
Huge mistake and misconception!
+ 10 Things People In Their 20s Should Do NOW To Be Healthy Later In Life
Well I guess I'm half-way there.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ 9 Steps For Bloggers To Build Their Brand Online
Important tips right here to get your name out there.
+ What I Didn't Expect From Blogging
You learn and experience so much through blogging.
+ Starting A Blog Is Like Having A Baby
Haha, it kind of is!
These are so great!
+ 5 Tips For A Blog Conference Newbie
My time will come...hopefully next year!
+ 10 Things You Need To Know About Social Media
Great tips to help us all!
Other Stuff:
+ Richard Branson's Top 10 Tips For Making Lists
Lists are the best, kids!
+ Why World Population Growth Endangers Everyone
Stop having kids π
+ 21 Things The Egg Industry Doesn't Want You To See
Please....don't eat eggs π
+ 10 Things You Should Know About Pugs
It's a pug life my friends. I want a pug so bad :/ Even though I'm scared of animals π
+ Tips For New Moms
So many tips! I just had to share this!
+ Throw Out 100 Things Challenge
Who's with me?!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest β RebeccaGF666)
Grain-Free Hazelnut Biscotti with Cinnamon Glaze. I have always wanted to make biscotti!
Tart Adrianna Maxi Dress. This is so much fun!
Nutty Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. Totally yummy!
Paleo Watermelon Berry Smoothie. This just looks so refreshing!
Super Greens Pesto. Packed with so many greens!
Chickpea Flour Flatbread with New Potatoes +Fresh Basil. Omg...you have to check out this blog! I was on it for hours mesmerized by the beauty of it all!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I officially own the domain strengthandsunshine.com! I also bought a 36 month plan with Host Gator! This is actually going to happen! I am so excited! This weekend I will be buying Genesis and a theme for the blog and then integrating. I am working with an awesome, lovely, and just so kind designer who is helping me out for free! This is a win-win for both of us and I am so excited to see how everything comes out in the end!
+ I am finally a "full-time" student at GW! I got my 14 credits, but I have a huge scheduling/time conflict on my Fridays...But I will just deal with it when school starts, for now I don't want to think about it. I'm getting more and more less excited for school with each passing day. :/
+ This is super random, but it's something I have totally loved this week. Freezing my bars! I freeze my ALT bars, Larabars, Kinds bars (I found a few that are soy-free finally!), and other random ones! It is great! They taste 1000x better, give it a try! And try not to break your jar while your at it π
So tell me:
+ What have you been filling your summer days with?
+ Do you really like smoothies? I pretend I do, but really I don't. I know...a huge blogger sin, but I really only want one maybe once or twice a week. I do enjoy a quality smoothie, but they just aren't really my "thing." Iced coffee on the other hand...that has become my thing π
+ Weekend plans, tell me you weekend plans! Me? Nothing, nothing at all! π
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Breanna
Wow! There is so much awesomeness in this post, I'm going to have to come back later and check it all out! Good luck with your wisdom teeth extraction! I've never had mine out...knock on wood π
- Breanna
Strength and Sunshine
Do come back, there were so many good things on the web!
And thank you, haha! I would wait, but it's easier to just get them out now before your start to have problems! Preventative medicine!
Leslie
I love that dress, what a bunch of great links. Good, it'll give me something to do. Haha. I've made biscotti once. It was that hard but they were delish. I also drizzled on a little chocolate ganache. I'm stopping by from SITS & I hope your having a great Saturday.
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, glad I could provide some weekend entertainment!
O yes, chocolate on everything! You can never go wrong and it always makes everything better!
I'm having a pretty okay weekend so far! I hope you are too, thank you for stopping by! XOXO
Tamara Grand
Thanks for the link up! So many fantastic posts to catch up on (after I finish unpacking and doing the laundry from camping π )
Strength and Sunshine
Eh, unpacking can wait π Haha!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Argh hope everything goes well buddy!
Thanks for the shout out and for aiding procrastination now!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Arman! Fingers AND toes crossed!
Haha, your welcome π I do what I can!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating
I enjoy walks with my mom as often as possible too. π We try to go in the afternoons after she gets off work and on the weekdays when possible. Good luck with your wisdom teeth! I had mine out years ago, and I had no problems. This is coming from a girl with some serious deep teeth roots too! I ate lots of puddings, mashed peas (I love peas), and applesauce. Ha! It's not so bad though.
Strength and Sunshine
Walks with mom are the best π
Yes! Apple sauce, mashed potato, haha peas too! And since its summer and I don't feel like hot soup, maybe it will be my chance to try my hand at a cold gazpacho!
Rebecca Jacobs (@rebeccajacobs50)
Thanks so much for adding my super green pesto!! Best of luck with the teeth!…Dental work is so yucky
Strength and Sunshine
I've never made mt own pests but your looks so so perfect!
Thank you! I'm hoping it goes smoothly but with my luck I know there will be dome problem π
FitNiceRunner
I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 14 and I didn’t take any heavy meds. Motrin got it done for me, you should be tough enough to handle it. I’m not a huge fan of smoothies either, but popsicles, yes, please! I put fruit like berries in them and they’re very tasty.
Strength and Sunshine
That's how my brother was! He just took advil and was fine! Do fingers crossed it all goes well π I'm tougher than him anyway!
Mmmm yes popsicles could totally soothe the mouth too!
runwright
Great pics here. I just followed you on Pinterest. Please check me out there at http://www.pinterest.com/karenwright5876/ or on my blog http://runwright.net Now i'm off to read that article on 100 things to throw out - I am a total hoarder and want to get rid of most of my extra stuff before I move π
Strength and Sunshine
Throwing things out is so good! It always makes me feel so much better afterwards! I'm going through the kitchen today throwing things out!
little chickadee
Lazy weeks are the best weeks sometimes π
Strength and Sunshine
Yea, but not every week like mine are!
Erin (@girlgoneveggie)
Great links! I hope your surgery goes well! I had my wisdom teeth removed all at once and was so glad I did. I only had one healing process!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!! Its definitely best to get them out all at once! That would be horrible going through it twice!
fitnessmomwinecountry
I have not had Zucchini bread in ages, now I want to make it again. That smoothie looks crazy beautiful. We have been enjoying a relaxing summer, swimming and some day trips here and there. Happy Friday π
Strength and Sunshine
I feel like I have zucchini bread all the time since I always but it in my pancakes, haha, but I don't think I've actually ever had REAL zucchini bread! Crazy!
It's nice to take a dip in the pool! We used to have a pool, but it just got so old we took it down last year π
Miss Polkadot
Smoothies are just not happening for me. Some people make them look really delicious but in the end you could say I really like to chew my food. (:
Thanks for including my post here!
Strength and Sunshine
Same here! When I eat I want sustenance and bulk. That's why I pile my plates with volumes of food! Smoothies just don't cut it :/
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
Girl, someone is about to rip the teeth out of your head - take some pain medicine, you will be very thankful later.
Congrats on buying your domain and good luck with the switch to self hosted! And thank you for the link love π
Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, I am determined to hold out for as long as I can!
Thank you, I am so excited! And your o so welcome! XOXO
Ricki
So many great links--I could be reading for days!! π Thanks so much for including my Grain-Free Hazelnut Biscotti in the mix. I do hope you try making biscotti! Have a great weekend, Rebecca. π
Strength and Sunshine
I think I'll just have to make it! I have been looking for a good vegan and gluten-free base recipe to work off of and yours is perfect!
Almost Getting It Together
So many amazing links!! I added a few to my reading just to read this weekend. Especially loved Arman's piece on protein!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha I'm glad to help add to the reading π
theprettybee
Thank you so much for including me in this wonderful list!
Strength and Sunshine
The bars look absolutely lovely!
MyFreckledLife
Thanks so much for the shout out!
Strength and Sunshine
Your welcome girl!
Linz
thanks for the link love! and i do love smoothies, but i have to be in the mood for them. i definitely make them because i want them not because i feel like i should. but i also love totally loading up my smoothies with tasty stuff!
Strength and Sunshine
Yea, I'm only ever craving one maybe once a week which is good enough for me! But I always keep bags and bags of frozen fruit in the freezer just in case, haha!
Abby
What a great list of links! Thank you so much for including me.
Strength and Sunshine
Of course! Have a lovely weekend π