Good morning, and happy (almost) HOLIDAY weekend! I’m beyond ready for a three-day weekend. I’ve got a busy weekend ahead of me. Hopefully we’ll be squeezing in some fishing tomorrow.

This week went really well. It started out with some frustration with the scale, but I think I’ve evened it out a bit. Tina suggested I try splitting my meals up into more frequent meals throughout the day, and so far … it’s working! I feel a lot less tired in the afternoon, which helps with my urge to snack like crazy. The whole “many small meals a day” thing is really bizarre to me. I like being able to sit down to a MEAL, you know? Probably hold over from my binge eating days.

At any rate, I’m trying it out. If it helps my metabolism stay revved all day and gives me more energy, so be it!

Let’s countdown to the weekend!

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5 posts to check out
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1. Jack Sh*t’s “The Aveggiers” post. I laughed way too hard at this post! Jack is always the go-to funny fitblogger. This spin on putting famous foodies/workout gurus into Avenger roles was HYSTERICAL!

2. Mary from “A Merry Life” is consistantly one of my favorite bloggers. She posted this week about her issues with depression and PMDD. Please check it out – it takes a lot of courage!

3. “Sitting, the Silent Killer” by Enell really hit home. It’s hard focusing on exercise and posture at a desk job. Great info-graphic on how much we really DO it all day!

4. How to Buy the Right Yoga Mat. FINALLY. Am I the only one who doesn’t understand these things? Thanks, Greatist!

5. Speaking of yoga, the quickie post “Getting My Hippie Dippie On“ by Katy Widrick talks about the importance of yoga to her changing body, and includes a link for a free mediation/self-hypnosis track to promote relaxation. Gimme!

 

4 favorite pins
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1. Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers? You had me as Moscato, Kirsten! I pretend we’re on a first name basis since she’s also an Iowa blogger and lives in my hometown.

 

 

2. Anyone else up for a trip to Manarola, Italy?

 

 

3. Totally loving this idea for on-the-go oatmeal cups! Perfect for busy mornings.

 

 

4. I DARE you not to be happy when looking at this …. DOUBLE DARE!

 

 

3 current obsessions
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1. Anything and everything Fink has ever recorded. Am I the only one who has never heard of him? Do yourself a favor and GET ON THAT! Also, if you like inspiring music and a man speaking french, check out his Walking in The Sun video. Happy happy happy.

2. Garlic and Hummus. Preferably together.

3. Jensen Ackles. Okay, let’s just get this out there. I still have girly celebrity crushes like a 12yr old pining after Leonardio DiCaprio in the mid-nineties. NO SHAME. I just wrapped up watching Supernatural (yes, all 7 seasons) and I’m pretty smitten.

 

 

2 things I’m looking forward to
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1. My first Juice Detox! Details all about it on Monday when I’m all done. Check out this pretty mix for today: apples, beets, lemons, celery, carrots, cucumbers!

 

2. Harper’s 2nd birthday party. Say wha?! I know! You know I’ll be photo-dumping soon about that one.

 

 

1 workout I’m doing this weekend
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1. 5k training runs! I’m wrapping up Week 2 (of 9) and feeling great about it!

 

Have a fabulous weekend, friends!

- Emily
Be Strong. Be Fearless. Be You.