Friday's Letters

Dear School, It's been a good first week. Full of speed walking, textbook reading, quiz taking and self introductions. Dear high school dances, I'm glad I'm out of that phase of life...but helping my brother ask and getting a cute answer from a cute girl sure adds excitement to the week! Dear Rain Storm, there is just something about sitting in your house watching the wind blow and the rain come down that is relaxing...and even better is the double rainbow that comes out after! Dear Labor Day, how about some family time, reading and a long nap? Sounds good to me.

Intuititve Eating: Book Review

Remember when I did a post a while ago on Intuitive Eating? And I focused on the 10 principles and how to implement them in our lives?

Well the newest edition of Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works was just released on August 7. And I got to preview a copy beforehand!

There are so many things to like about this book. One of the first things I found was that the writing style and organization of the book is pretty inviting and easy to follow. It doesn't use huge diet and nutrition related words that people don't understand. Another great part of the book is the personal experiences that cover many pages. These experiences not only show that intuitive eating works, but that there are lots of people that have gone through what you have gone through with diets and weight and health struggles. 

The book starts by talking about how people have come to try intuitive eating, and it is usually because of "hitting diet bottom". After that, the authors help you to discover what kind of eater you are. It's important to figure that out, because that determines how you will move forward in the intuitive eating process. And that is exactly what it is - it is a process that takes change. And that, my friends, is another thing I love about this book. It doesn't talk about quick fixes or crazy miracle stories. Instead, it takes you through steps that fit your lifestyle and behavior, and it also addresses the process bringing hard and good times. 

Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch did a wonderful job sharing their knowledge about healthy lives and healthy bodies. Even better, this newest edition includes ideas on how to raise intuitive eaters in your family - a concept not many parents have ever heard of before. 

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone ready for a positive change in their health behaviors. Even if you are happy with your weight and your current health status, this book teaches you even more about feeding your body the way it should be fed and accepting what a gift your body is.

Happy reading!

~Have any favorite health related books? Or any other books worth reading right now?

~What's on the agenda for exercise today?

 

Wild Wednesday

Between a vacation last week and getting back into the groove of things with work and then a holiday yesterday (only in Utah...), I've neglected the dear blog. Sorry about that. I'll be back to writing again soon! Until then, here are some recent finds I thought you might be interested in!

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Who wants to try making these with me?!

 

 Is healthy food really more expensive? - or is that just an excuse?

 

This medicine ball interval workout looks pretty dang awesome!

How hard do you push yourself? And can you go harder?

 

Chips and salsa has always been my favorite food...and this combination of salt & lime and strawberry salsa seems to scream summer!

 

Catch ya later!

 

Friday's Letters

Dear Tennis Ball, you're the best foot massage a girl could ask for after a long run. Dear Adidas Outlet, I felt like I was in heaven while sifting through your $12 running shorts and $40 shoes. Yes, it was heaven. Dear "The Happiness Project", because of you I am thinking twice before getting upset, taking more time to laugh, and remembering to be grateful. Dear Big D, I love it when you come share a good new song you found out about...and then ask me to buy it. Good thing I think you're the greatest...and we have the same taste in music.

Blueberry Muffins

No creative title today. Just good ol’ blueberry muffins. A healthier version of a yummy snack or treat! Enjoy!

Blueberry Muffins

1 1/2 c. wheat flour
1/2 c. white flour
1/2 t. salt
1 T. baking powder
1/4 c. + 1 T. sugar
1 c. milk
1 egg
1/4 c. honey
1/2 c. applesauce
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. blueberries

In one bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.

In another bowl mix the remaining ingredients: egg, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and honey.

Mix the wet and dry together until just mixed, then fold in blueberries. Pour into lined muffin tin and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.

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Some reads you might be interested in:

Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower

Everything You Want to Know About Spin Class

Top Mistakes Made on the Elliptical Machine

30 Sugar Substitutes

Grain Free Raspberry Coconut Muffins

~Happy Monday!

Friday’s Favorites

Hey, people! Here’s a list of more of my favorite links I’ve checked out recently. Have a stellar weekend!
~ Speed workouts? They don’t have to only be done on a track!

~Nothing is wrong with celebrating Cinco de Mayo every day right? Bring on the Mexican food!
~Do you ever miss running? Even if you don’t…this will make you!
~Homemade crackers? Don’t mind if I do.

~What do cayenne pepper and pureed veggies have in common?

~I love skillets and I love eggs. Yum!
Do you have any other favorite links from this week you’d like to share? Comment away!

Good Eats and Good Reads

Here is some link love to start out your weekend! I’ve (mostly) finished school and moved home. I can’t wait to start cooking and hanging out with my family and running outside and not studying anatomy! Hallelujah!

~ Are you a morning person? I sure am!
~ Remember when I challenged you to go to a spin class? Well check out the benefits here!
~Check it out! My quinoa granola bars made the list!
~Anyone racing this weekend? Here are some tips!
~Better than ice cream? Why not?! (I made some of this for my family, strawberry banana flavored!)
~Ready to start training for a race? Check out Smart Coach with Runners World. Simply become a member and fill out when the race is, how hard you want to train, what your level is, etc., and they make a plan! Super cool.
~Somehow I've been designated as the "pineapple cutter" of the family. But here is how to for the real thing!

Here's a little weekend inspiration...have a good one!

~Have a link you want to share? Leave it in the comments for all of us to enjoy!!