Have you ever read a great book, seen an inspiring movie, or heard a great joke, and thought, “I’ve got to share that!” Of course you have! Here are a few things from my Reader in the last week that inspired and motivated me, made me happy, sad, and angry, made my stomach growl, and made me laugh.
I always feel inspired when I’m running with my favorite running buddies.
A nice variety today, from vegan desserts and savory Philly cheese steak, to fitness motivation (or is it resolve?), to blogging tips, and beyond. In no particular order, I present the posts that I found inspiring this week.
Most Inspirational: Vegansaurus, Tiny Dog Saves His Owner’s Life. Would your dog save your life? I’d like to think that mine would. This man will never have to wonder, because his dog Toby did just that.
Dessert Deliciousness, Part 1: What the Hell Does a Vegan Eat Anyway? Peach Crumble Tart. There are a lot of amazing desserts in this post today. The blog with the best name ever has this yummy sounding recipe (and gorgeous photo).
Most Honest Post of the Week: Squat Like a Lady, The Journey Back to a Healthy Weight. With painful honesty, Sable shares the challenges she faces fighting back against ED tendencies in the days after her competition.
Best Vegan Re-creation: Healthy. Happy. Life. Vegan Philly Cheese Sandwich. Just take a look at the picture and you’ll be hooked. Kathy creates a delicious and cruelty free Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.
Dessert Deliciousness, Part 2: Maple Spice, Banana Doughnuts with Peanut Butter Glaze. Or maybe breakfast deliciousness? Don’t look at these pictures unless you’re serious about making yourself some doughnuts. They make my mouth water (maybe because I can’t actually remember the last time I had a doughnut).
New in my Reader: Arena Fitness, Fitness Realities: The Myth of Motivation. Whether you agree or disagree, Jonathan has written an interesting article about whether motivation is the key to fitness consistency. Resolve and Commitment are the words of the day.
Best Rules for Eating Your Way to Health: No Meat Athlete, 10 Simple Guidelines for Eating Healthier than Ever. This a great, simple list for eating. Even though Matt follows a plant based diet, vegans and meat eaters alike can benefit for these guidelines.
Blog Tips of the Week: Warrior Spirit, Anatomy of a WS Blog Post. So many of my readers are also writers, so I like to share information that I think makes my writing better. Here Khaled takes us step by step through his process of creating a blog post.
Dessert Deliciousness, Part 3: Post Punk Kitchen, Chai Spice Snickerdoodles. Isa Chandra doesn’t update her blog too often, but when she does, it’s a doozy. Or a Snickerdoodle. These sound spicy and wonderful.
Here’s Some Fitness Inspiration: Candy Fit, Start to Finish: My First Half Marathon. I’ve been enjoying watching Kierston train for both her first half marathon and her first Fitness/Figure competition, two types of sports that don’t always mesh well. Here is her recap of her half marathon.
Best Use of Two of My Favorite Foods: Oh She Glows, Creamy Avocado Spaghetti Squash Pasta. Try them together, they may become your favorites too. Angela blends a creamy avocado pasta sauce with roasted spaghetti squash to create a delicious, gluten free “pasta” dish. (I admit it. This recipe intrigued me so I made it for dinner tonight, without actually following the recipe. I added 1/2 cup of raw almonds, used a whole lemon instead of a half, and added a little water to thin it out, all blended well in the food processor)
This WILL be my Sunday Breakfast: Better with Veggies, Vegan Sausage Gravy and Biscuits. Okay, even before I was a vegetarian it had been years since I had biscuits and gravy. I think that is all going to change. This version is cruelty free and sounds delicious.
Most Thought Provoking: Bex Life, Photoshopped to Look Heavier. In this serious look at the topic of photoshopping models to erase their so-called flaws, Bex reveals a little inside knowledge (her husband is a celebrity photographer) and talks honestly about her own insecurities.
Your turn! Any amazing posts that you’d like to share? (If you’re proud of one of your own, please share that, too!)
These sound so interesting! Opening some new tabs
Thanks for sharing. It’s great to pass on those posts/articles you found inspiring and informative.
Meredith @ Dare You To recently posted..WIAW: Making it Paleo
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy the links. I love finding new things to read.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Thanks for sharing this list. I love finding new blogs to read!
Kareen recently posted..The Eating Social Diet
Me too! I hope you enjoy them.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Always a good list! I really enjoy your weekly reader posts Debbie. I am obsessed with Candy Fit, and I’m abut to go and check out Squat Like a Lady.
Kate recently posted..Rule of 3
Thanks Kate! xox
Thanks, Kate. I’m obsessed with her too
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
You find the most interesting posts to read. Thanks for doing this regular series. I’m off to get that chai recipe.
AlexandraFunFit recently posted..Challenge Yourself to a Healthier You
Thank you. I really try to find a wide variety. I find if I’m not careful, especially since I have limited time, I read the same blogs (not that there is anything wrong with that, but I love finding new ones too!).
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I really liked the No Meat Athlete’s post last week. And Ange’s recipes are always a winner! So good!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..The WIAW That Wasn’t But Now Is
Thanks. Matt is always good for some great advice.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Thank you, Debbie. I am always in need for some inspiration, especially during the middle part of the week. Not to mention my desperate need for healthy recipes:)
Mariella Lombardi recently posted..So Did You Splurge on Your Summer Vacation? How to Whip Your Body Back In Shape
Haha! Glad I could help
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Great roundup! I’m going to check a few of these out.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..WIAW: Food Frustration
Thanks! Hope you find something to love.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
thanks for sharing! love blog roundups because it is just impossible to read them all!
Glenneth recently posted..12 Minute H.I.I.T. Elliptical Workout
Ain’t that the truth! I hope you found something good!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
i love the looks of those snickerdoodles and avocado spaghettie squash pasta!!! yummo!! thanks for sharing as always! happy mid week! xo
I can tell you for sure that the avocado pasta sauce (with my added raw almonds) was delicious! I love spaghetti squash anyway and the sauce turned out great.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Such awesome blogs to check out, there are quite a few of them I am excited to look through! Thanks for sharing them! I’m checking out the peach crumble tart, like now!
Dawn recently posted..Low Calorie Portabella Mushroom Cap Pizza
So many of those desserts looked amazing. I don’t know which one to try first.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I’m very proud of my latest post called October Beauty. Please check it out and join in!
http://www.kitchenkm.com/octoberbeauty
Stephanie recently posted..October Beauty
Thanks Stephanie for sharing. I love your post and it is so true. I hope that anyone who reads the comments will check out October Beauty (link above), and take the challenge.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Some great links there. I think I need to stay away from that doughnut creation–it sounds way too good and tempting!
misszippy recently posted..The discipline to pace
I know, huh? The problem is that you can’t make just one. I know if I make a batch, I’m a goner (although my sweet-toothed husband is good for about 75%).
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I love this post! What a great idea to share some of your fav bloggers! Do you do this once a week? I would love for you to check one of my posts that is pretty special to me.
http://lifes-run.com/2012/09/26/the-transformation/
Wow, what a great story, Regina. I added your blog to my reader. Yes, I do this every week (or try to). Mostly from posts in my reader because it is so easy to tag them for later. Your story is very inspiring (I starred it!).
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Thank you so much for the love!!! <3 <3 <3
Great round up, as always! Thanks for sharing
Kierston recently posted..WIAW: Fitness Competitor Friendly Potluck!
You are welcome. And thank you
. I loved your post.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I love the dog one!
I’m hoping my dog would save my life!!
Jenelle recently posted..Run For Another
I know! Me too. Since they are all rescues I’ve basically saved their lives. They owe me
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Just read Jonathan’s article. Very intriguing. It’s kind of like which comes first the chicken or the egg? Do we become committed to doing something when we are motivated or does the commitment itself motivate us?
I love Jonathan’s blog. He is very smart and thoughtful, and writes some great stuff.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Oh great list – I missed Kierston’s recap and had to check out those philly cheesesteaks. YUM
I’m glad you enjoyed the list. Yeah, those cheesesteaks look to die for!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
Thanks for all the links. I am trying to stay up on reading blog posts and these are a good place to start. I also like the idea of this post.
Lisa (Mom to Marathon) recently posted..Fit Family: Iron Rogue
You’re welcome. I started doing this because I love reading posts like this. It’s a great way to find new blogs to love.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
p.s. I used to live in La Quinta!! I love your background picture.
Lisa (Mom to Marathon) recently posted..Fit Family: Color Me Rad
Ha! When I clicked over to your blog I saw your daily mile update that said something about great weather and I knew you didn’t live anywhere close anymore! It’s 108 today!!!!!!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
As an unabashed dog-lover, I love the heroic canine story!
As a guy who (because I own two small fitness studios) bears witness to the constant struggle with self-acceptance that exists in media-dominated America (Note to People and Us Magazines; go away!), Squat Like a Lady’s stripped down honesty is a real-world reflection of both the struggle and the determination that women, in particular, go through.
And, as someone very invested in healthy eating and who is working his way toward a meat-free life, I love No Meat Athlete’s 10 Simple Guidelines. So practical.
Looking forward to taking the time to read through all of the others. Thank you for this compilation!
And thank you very much for the vote of confidence in my post as well, I really appreciate it.
Jonathan Aluzas recently posted..Food For Fitness: Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
Thanks for your comments. I loved that Sable honestly took a look at her feelings and didn’t allow herself to hide behind excuses or denial. That is tough.
I’m happy to hear that you are working your way toward a meat free life!
Now, I think I’m going to check out those at quinoa pizza bites! Just a little tweaking and they’ll be vegan.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I want to read No Meat Athlete’s post and the one about creating a blog post. I’ve been thinking a lot about blogging lately so this is great! Thank for sharing great posts as always!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Are you strong?
I love blogging-help posts. Want to write the best blog I can
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Fall into Inspiration
I love posts like this. Helps me catch up on things I missed.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..October Photo Challenge
Thanks! I hope you find something to love.
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