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Daily Archives: January 10, 2014
Fun Things to Read On A Friday
Oh you guys, this has been A WEEK! A week of highs and lows, that is.
Up there is my face after my first awesome workout in weeks. God, I just felt like myself again! So darn happy. I had a great workout, Overhead Squated 130 lbs (a new PR for me!) and felt human for the first time in weeks. But that was on Monday and it’s just sort of devolved from there. I hate how that happens sometimes.
I don’t know if it is the fact that this was the first 5 day work week I’ve done for a while or what, but I felt like I was walking uphill all. week. long. Compounding that, I started to feel sick again on Wednesday (NOOOOOOOOOO. NO. NO. NO.), and I’m dealing with some mystery back pain that has me making a bee line to the chiropractor next week because I’m feeling a little concerned.
2014 has sort of come in like a hurricane.
On the upside, this weekend I get to see some family, spend a little time with my mom, and mostly just relax. It is much needed and while my usual tendency when I have free time is to plan all of the fun! things! This weekend, I’m just going to see how it all unfolds. (And also sleep, because OMG I CAN NOT SPEND MORE TIME SICK. I JUST CAN’T. UGH.) So with that said, let’s talk about all the fun stuff floating around the internet this week. After a brief hiatus, I feel like all my favorite bloggers are back to posting regularly so there is so much to share!
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*Exercising the Courage Muscle — this may be the hardest (but most worth it) muscle to exercise!
*Here are some great resources for Plus Size Workout Clothes.
*My friend Diana posted a delicious looking recipe for Sea Salted Rosemary Chive Crackers that are grain free and delicious looking! May have to try those soon.
*Speaking of recipes — I am intrigued by the concept of Mini Mexi Meatloaves. I am totally Team Mealoaf.
*It’s the beginning of the year — are you thinking about trying CrossFit in 2014? Then you must read 5 Tips On How To Know You Are In A Good CrossFit Box. All boxes are definitely NOT created equal.
*This list of the 100 Most Influential People in Health + Fitness is full of good blog inspiration.
*I am 100% in love with this Not To Do List. (And it’s a free printable!)
*This post about emoji gave me a chuckle.
*I was inspired by these tips on how to document your life in less than 20 minutes per week.
*Love this book list for people needing creative inspiration. And this list of 50 Fiction Books That Might Just Change Your Life.
*25 Websites that Make You Smarter — who needs an excuse to read that?
*Fear Choice vs. Love Choice. WHOA.
*I am the queen of knowing what’s good for me and then doing something different. As such, this post spoke to me.
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Hope you have a great weekend, whatever you choose to do!