Whoooaaa baby, what a Monday! Sunday night I was asked to come into work at 7:30 instead of 10 a.m. No problem, just put a little damper on my workout plans. I’ve said it before, but I swear, I don’t know how I used to keep up with my old workout schedule. Every morning was 45 minutes of cardio and twice a week I went back to the gym after work for 20 more minutes of cardio + strength work. Now I’m lucky if I get in 20 minutes of cardio.. ever. Ha!
I’m also such a morning workout-er. That said, because I give myself 3 hours to get through my workout, get myself ready, and sit down to eat breakfast, if I have to get into work earlier than 8, there’s a good chance I won’t get a workout in that day. I consider 6-7 hours on my feet tiring enough. And a mid-week rest day is fine and dandy, but I have another early one today at work and I was not about to take 2 days off.. I need the workout release and I’m so glad I pushed myself to go after work yesterday. Not to mention it wore me out even more. Just what we need for a great night’s rest, yes?
And speaking of great, this list of posts came together in absolutely no time at all. There were so many amazing posts last week so I know you’ll like what I have for you today. Enjoy!
Health
How in the Heck Do I Listen to My Body?! – Trainer Paige
5 Ways to Stay Active Outdoors in the Winter – Running to the Kitchen
Should You Eat Organic? – Food & Nonsense
Post-Marathon: A Guide to Physical and Mental Recovery – Run to the Finish
Are You a Slave to Striving? – Cotter Crunch
The One About the Baby Weight – Meals & Moves [Added by popular demand.. and for good reason!]
Fitness
The “I Don’t Want to Workout” Workout – Fitnessista
How to Workout With Kettlebells – Lifting Revolution via The Lean Green Bean
5 Kettlebell Workouts for Outdoor Athletes – Onnit
It’s Time to Break Up with Sugar + A New WAHM Workout – MusselFIT
30 Minute Lower Body Dumbbell Tabata – The Almond Eater
Food
Skinny Tandoori Butter Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Baked Harissa Feta – Half Baked Harvest
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting – Peas & Crayons
Layered Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread – Yeah…immaeatthat
Fall Veg + Lentil Bowl with Goji Ginger Tahini Cream – The First Mess
Curried Brussels Sprouts Salad – The Hummusapien
Food for Thought
What’s one of your favorite posts from the past week?
I think my favorite post from last week would be Janetha’s “The One About the Baby Weight” post. If you haven’t checked it out, please do it. It’s a great read!
http://mealsandmovesblog.com/2014/10/28/the-one-about-the-baby-weight/
ohmygosh yes – just read that! Thanks for putting the link up, I must have missed it =)
um yes, so agree! love that realness. and love all ya’ll!
Oh gosh, I can’t believe I forgot that one! I loved it too.. and just added it 🙂
Thanks for the link love darling!!!! ❤ You da best!
Of course! Thanks for the treats 😉
Yummmyyy! Those fries look delicious! I really enjoyed Amandas post on post marathon recovery, as I struggle to understand why my body is not bouncing back how I thought it should….seems to be getting there now, but that one was helpful. I am gonna read Paige’s article right now 🙂
I always think of you when I see the marathon posts!
So many great links to check out!
Thanks, lady!
Thanks for including me and dang now I was some mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries, yes at the same time!
What if you dip your sweet potato fries into the mashed potatoes? Haha!
Thanks for the great roundup of links! I especially love the name of the “I don’t want to workout” workout – I feel like it really speaks to my exercise mindset lately haha
My pleasure! I totally agree, I think it’s just that time of year that everyone wants to get lazy 😉
Awesome roundup!! Love the workouts and health stuff! The cardio ecard was priceless!
Ha thanks lady!
OMG, that Skinny Tandoori Butter Sweet Potato Fries photos looks amazing. Excuse me while I lick my computer screen! 😉
Right? Out. Of. Control!
WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE CAKE!?!?! I just can’t even. I am scared to look at the page. I fear my computer’s life. LOL!
I’d eat the whole thing in 1 sitting. #noshame
I wish I had time to read all the great links theses days!!! YES and with my demo work, on my feet, my cardio has changed! 🙂
Good for you for listening to your body!
Love the list of workouts and recipes! I will now be spending the rest of my day checking them all out, haha!
Ha enjoy!