F&F Friday Favorites ~ 09.19.14

Hey guys. It’s definitely been a weird week.

The ups: Booking our wedding venue, having all kick ass workouts this week, and seeing my girlfriends on Wednesday night for dinner and drinks.

The downs: Tim being away for work all week and then getting into a car accident when he got home yesterday. He’s okay, and so was everyone else involved, but it’s going to be a stressful couple of weeks with only one car and needing to shop for a new one. It’s not like we’re swimming in extra money after the ring purchase and putting our down payment on the wedding venue either. Eeek. We will get through it! I’m just glad Tim wasn’t hurt. It could have been a lot worse.

If you haven’t been keeping up with F&F, here’s what you’ve missed:

• Fitness & Feta at Athleta <—I’m hosting a free class at Athleta Legacy Place. Hope you’ll come!
• Life Lately {August 2014} <—A recap of another crazy month
• Vegetarian Lunchtime Cabbage Stir Fry <—New recipe post
• OAKtoberfest 5k Giveaway Winners <—I’ve only heard from 3 out of the 4 winners. Jaclyn, email me at fitnessandfeta@gmail.com to claim your prize!

Time to get into my favorite links from the week. Enjoy!

Fitness

• An AWESOME deal if you are interested: 10 week minimalist strength training program <–I bought it.
• Get your heart rate up: 15 minute Zumba routine
• For the kettlebell fans: 22 kick ass kettlebell exercises
• And for those who want to get started: Kettlebell training for beginners
• Buddy up: Full body partner workout
• Get up and MOVE: 3 short walks can reverse the damage of 3 hours of sitting

Foodie

• For those who feel meh about oatmeal: How to make oatmeal more tasty, filling, and satisfying
• Good approach: How to eat intuitively and mindful eating
• Has anyone heard of (or tried) freekeh before? This might be the best food you aren’t eating
• Loved this. My organic story

Recipes

• Beautiful: Warm butternut squash salad with kale, pomegranates, and poppyseeds
• Woah: Goat cheese sweet potato noodles with spiralized figs
• Summer, meet fall: Vegan corn chowder
• On the line up for snacks next week: Cranberry pumpkin seed bites
• And probably the week after: Oatmeal raisin cookie dough balls
• This sounds like a nice mix for both meat and greens lovers: Steak, kale, and goat cheese tacos
• Yummy breakfast: Chai spiced pear baked oatmeal
• Fun! Warm and cozy drinks for fall
• Yum: Butternut squash and chart terry quinoa
• OMG, need: Pumpkin chocolate chip breakfast cookies

Blogging and Social Media

• Good tips: 3 tips to being authentic in your email newsletters
• Nice reminders: Managing your blog with a full-time job
• This is amazing: All the comments on every recipe blog
• Another great deal! Build Up Your Blog e-book <— I bought this too!

Self Image and Inspiration

• Important: 9 body shaming behaviors that we all need to stop
• Nice reminder: Spend time just being

–Let’s chat–
What were your ups and downs from the week? What’s up for the weekend? Do you have any link love to share?

Today I’m attending a conference in Newton hosted by the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts, and I’m hoping to leave with a few nuggets. I’ve felt pretty discouraged with the wellness program at work lately, so I’m looking forward to networking with others and getting some tips on how to increase program participation. Tomorrow morning, I’m meeting my gym friend Liz for a free fitness class in the morning, and Sunday Tim and I are meeting with the priest for our wedding, but that’s about all I have planned. We’ll see where the rest of the weekend takes us!