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Power Monday #7 Sleek and Strong Arms

August 19, 2013 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 2 Comments

Hey guys! How was your weekend? Mine was alright. Did you notice the new header on the blog? Do you like it? Let me know in the comments! I made it yesterday on PicMonkey with some help from Karlie’s tutorial. It was actually super easy! O how I love free photo editors. My favorites are PicMonkey (for graphics, workouts, and now headers) and iPiccy (for actually editing and retouching). No need for fancy expensive Photoshop or Lightroom. These websites have it all…at least for my needs at the moment! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I also finally got up the courage to publish my blog’s Facebook page. My family has not seen my blog yet, nor anyone I personally know (at least no one has said anything). I was worried all my personal friends and family on Facebook would now be able to find my blog when I did. But I think it’s time I started letting them read. We will see what happens. ๐Ÿ˜‰

So I am a little bummed out guys. I had a really awesome Power Monday planned today but on Sunday when I was supposed to film a video for the post (procrastination), the weather just was not cooperating. Rainy, dark, cloudy skies…no good. So I will have to keep you in suspense until next week. But don’t fear I have a great upper body workout for you today, that you will love…or hate to love!

Power Monday

I like making lower body and legs workouts so much more than upper body workouts. I think I just find upper body boring. I always have to make sure I hit each area (ie: biceps, chest, triceps, shoulders, and upper back) since I myself do not do individual muscles on individuals days (like biceps and triceps on Monday, chest and back Wednesday, etc.). So I usually always reference a Pinterest upper body workout and modify to what I want. But today I have one all my own. A fun supersetted workout that will leave your arms sleek and strong!Read More

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Creator, Adapter, or Follower?

August 1, 2013 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 4 Comments

What are you? A creator, follower, or an adapter. Do you like to use your creativity, follow your own beat, be independent? Do you like to have some guidance, get some ideas, then adapt things to fit you and your needs? Or do you want a set tried and true plan that you know has worked for someone else and you don’t want to have to think about it to much?

So where did I come up with this incredibly though-provoking question? Well while I was planning what lower body workout I would do yesterday, I almost decided to do one of my favorite workouts from a fellow blogger. But I always adapt this to fit me and usually add reps and use heavy weights, but then I decided I felt a little inspired and creative. So I got out an index card and wrote out a new workout all my own.

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So I guess I would put myself in between creator and adapter. I definitely never follow something to the T. But sometimes I don’t want to create my own workout or do one that I have previously made. I like trying out other bloggers workouts (and pinning them). Later in the day, yesterday, I went back to my adapter-self and chose an upper body workout not created by me (very adapted over course). I just wasn’t feelin’ the creative juices for workin’ my arms. But that is okay. Whether your a creator, adapter, or a follower you can still get in a good workout. That’s why for some people following an exercise program like Insanity or Body for Life works wonders for them. But I know people who need some flexibility to do their own thing. And then there are others who seem to have it all figured out and ready to go.Read More

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Instagram post 2195283970094291867_462853852 What does Christmas taste like? ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ THESE COOKIES! ๐Ÿช Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ * These Christmas Crazy Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Full of Sweet Minty Joy ๐Ÿ’— * Break out ALL the @nestletollhouse Simply Delicious allergy-free white chocolate chips and peppermint candies because these cookies deserve MULTIPLE batches! So glad Nestle brought us allergy-free white chocolate chips this year so we all could enjoy Christmas cookie season in STYLE! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ If you haven't stocked up and tried them yet, hurry up!!! You need to try these Christmas-tasting cookies (plus, Celiac Santa called and he put in a request for these!!) Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/ * #christmascookies #homemadecookies #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #peppermint #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #cookiestagram #vegancookies
Instagram post 2190210617160115376_462853852 What does your family have for Christmas dinner? ๐Ÿค” * We have out big celebration on Christmas Eve (the best day, IMO) and have a big buffet of Italian foods set out in my grandparent's kitchen. As a celiac and food allergic vegan, (and the fact that cooking is my profession, haha!) I bring the free-from dishes! * Not only is eggplant parm great for a cozy winter weeknight meal (Meatless Monday, anyone?), but it makes a great plant-forward entree for the holidays that EVERYONE will love! This one is healthier (hello @gowiseusa air fryer! Crispy oil-free eggplant perfection!) and safe for all our celiac, food allergy, and vegan guests and bellies! ๐Ÿค— * Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy CheeZy Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free + Low Carb ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great Meatless Entree for Christmas/Holidays ๐Ÿ’œ Air-Fried + Baked (or totally baked if you don't have an air fryer!) ๐Ÿ’– Simple Minimal Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthier Comfort Food with Veggie-Power ๐Ÿ’ * It's snowing here, so I think some cozy comfort food is in order on this chilly Monday! Who's with me? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…โ„๏ธ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-eggplant-parmesan/ * #comfortfood #airfryer #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #christmasfood #meatlessmonday #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #christmasdinner #eatwellbewell #lowcarbrecipes #vegancheese #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2185119379058648148_462853852 Are you ready for THANKSGIVING? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Trying any new dishes this year? ๐Ÿค” I hope you got all your grocery shopping done (we all know that every grocery store is a MADHOUSE this week...although it was already crazy last weekend!) ๐Ÿคฃ BUT, I have one more Thanksgiving (or Christmas) recipe for you to add to your to-make list! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy Baked No-Bread Stuffing is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Holiday Side Dish ๐Ÿ’œ Easy Meatless Main for Any Weeknight๐Ÿ’– Simple Real Food Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthy Comfort Food at its Finest ๐Ÿ’ * When you don't want bread stuffing, but want something baked (not the overdone "wild rice dressings you see so many recipes for!) this one is a must-try! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅฐ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-brown-rice-stuffing-casserole/ * #brownrice #stuffing #dressing #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #holidayfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #veganthanksgiving #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
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Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! ๐Ÿคฉ * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded