Okay, I won’t keep you waiting until the end of the post (but I hope you stick around until the end). The winner of the $100 h.h. gregg Gift Card is…
Congratulations Kenny! I’ll be mailing you your gift card right away.
Now, onto our regularly scheduled programming.
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 few weeks that inspired and motivated me, made me happy, sad, and angry, made my stomach growl, and made me laugh.
My grandson, at three weeks. What could be more inspirational than that?
Go Vegan!
If one of your resolutions (or goals, intentions, plans) for 2013 is to reduce or eliminate animal products from your diet, here are a few helpful posts.
Angela from Oh She Glows has a series on going vegan. Her posts include Vegan How To: Part 1 (How to Make the Transition, Most Popular Vegan Recipes of 2012, Vegan How-To: Replacing Dairy Milk, which she followed up with, Carrageenan in our Food (vegan or not, be sure to check it out).
If you want to stock your vegan cupboard, Cadry from Cadry’s Kitchen has got you covered. Her post My 25 Kitchen Essentials will get you started (be sure to read the comment for even more ideas).
Looking for the best recipes? Try Spabettie Recipes – Best of 2012, Better with Veggies’ Best of 2012: Top 10 Recipes, Choosing Raw’s Best of 2012: My Favorite Vegan and Raw Recipes, Cadry’s My 20 Favorite Posts of 2012, and Healthy. Happy. Life’s Top 30 Posts of 2012.
Get Fit!
Whether you’re looking for a workout or looking for some motivation, these posts have you covered:
Heather from Better with Veggies has listed her Best of 2012: Top 5 Workouts. Tamara, from FitKnitChick, has so many awesome workouts that I can’t pick one. Instead, check out her Youtube channel for a bunch of great video workouts.
As you know, I made fitness goals for 2013, as I’m sure many of you did as well. But the post I loved the most was from Kierston, from CandyFit. Her post A Lifetime Resolution says so much about the lifestyle change that she made a few years ago.
Some bloggers chose one word to define their goals and vision for 2013. Heather chose Balance, Lindsay picked Nurture, Amanda selected Purpose, Jesica picked Discipline, and Danielle decided not to limit herself to one word and instead chose three, Success, Joy, Balance. I found it hard to pick just one word too, but Balance feels right to me. What word would you choose?
Nora Tobin has been writing the Fit Vegan Challenge series on the Fitfluential blog for many months. Her post always includes a vegan meal suggestion, vegan recipe, a calorie burning exercise, and a lot of motivation. To get you going in 2013, her latest post is The Fit Vegan Challenge: Back on Track 2013. Check it out.
If you’re feeling a little down on yourself, lacking motivation, or worried that you can’t achieve your goals, check out Amanda from Run to the Finish’s post, How to Use Affirmations and 67 Free Examples. I guarantee you’ll feel better about yourself.
Get Writing
Because so many of my readers are also writers themselves, I like to share a few posts that can help bloggers achieve their goals. I know I certainly made goals for my blog this year!
Stanford, over at Pushing Social, always has great information to make your blog better and more successful. His 10 Blogging Commandments for a Successful Year will help you make your own plan. And since you really can’t look forward and plan without looking back and reviewing, be sure to read 12 Ways to End Your Blogging Year with a Bang.
When you write, how much do you reveal? How much should you reveal? I’ve read a few interesting posts on the topic lately. Tessa, from Amazing Asset, wrote a piece for the Healthy Living Blogs Blog Tip Thursday series, Honesty in Blogging, that I really enjoyed.
Well, that should get you reading for a while. What have you read lately that inspired you? Did you write something that you’re proud of and would like to share? Please do!
Thanks Debbie for the mention! I like what you’ve got going on here. Have an awesome 2013!
Thank you, Stanford. That means a lot to me, coming from you.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
This is such a great post full of so many amazing articles! Thank you for sharing them all and connecting us together! Here’s to a year ahead of balance and discipline! xo
Jesica @rUnladylike recently posted..28-Day Transformation Challenge
Thanks, Jesica, glad you enjoy them. Happy New Year!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
I love you weekly reader shares. You always introduce me to some great new writers and awesome posts.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Help me decide!
Thanks! That is my goal
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Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Love this!! SO many great people!! I chose a word this year…determined!
Fancy Nancy recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
That is a great word. Even though I like my word, Balance, I really find it hard just to pick one. Unless maybe it is simply Awesome
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Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
I love Angela’s vegan tips. Great suggestions for me even though I’m not looking to go full vegan.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Conquering Doubt
She’s going to have a whole series so that should be very helpful for anyone who wants to eat less meat and animal products whether or not they are vegan, vegetarian, or meat-eaters.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
I love reading all the accomplishments people are making!
AmyC recently posted..Review: Rock My Run
Me too! I find it very motivating. Except during a week when I’m sick when I just feel jealous
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Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
love all the links and inspiration! and love your word!
lindsay recently posted..MIMM: Try and Faux Rye
Thanks! I hope you find something to love!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Oh my goodness, your grandson is so precious! Thanks for the great links, as usual!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Smoothie Pancakes + Greens for kids
Thank you. After I had finished this post my son sent me a picture of him grinning. I almost had to pull the post to change pictures. But I’m sure I’ll find a chance to show it off in a future post, though
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Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Thank you so much for including me in your list!!! Means a lot to me
Great reads and inspiration you shared! Thank you xo
Kierston recently posted..It Starts With YOU!
You’re welcome. I loved that post
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Wow, you’ve covered a lot of great stuff here! I have some reading to do! Thank you so much for including a couple of my posts. Always appreciated! I’m especially eager to read the blog-centric posts. As you know, it’s a constant process trying to make one’s blog better.
Cadry recently posted..Review: Vaute Couture & Vegan Coats
You’re welcome. I don’t always comment, but I love reading your blog. Improving my blog is definitely one of my goals for 2013.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Wow! It’s going to take me all day to read through these great links. I love your resolutions. I can’t wait to see you succeed!
Katie @momslrb recently posted..Prenatal Workout and FitPregnancy Giveaways
Thank you. Sorry to hijack your day
. I can’t wait to get started on my goals. If I can just beat this stupid cold!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Oh my goodness – you included me in a list of food bloggers that I adore – you are too awesome! And then another shout out for fitness?! Thank you so much!!
I’m going to check out some of those writing links too, I’m thinking through improvements I still want to make this year.
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
You’re welcome. I want to improve my blog this year too, it is one of my goals. What I find difficult is finding time to do it!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Exactly – and figuring out the best bang for your time.
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
I love these shares. Going to check out a few new ones now.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Marine Corp Marathon Motivation
Thank you! I hope you find something to love
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Inspiration for a New Year. And the h.h. gregg Gift Card Winner!
Hi Debbie, thank you so much for the mention here! Glad to find your blog from the HLB website… will be reading from now on
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..Practicing What I Preach
Same here! Thanks for stopping by. I am enjoying your blog too
Debbie recently posted..Roasted Seitan and Vegetables with Quinoa. #Vegan Recipe
Love the new look of your blog, Debbie!
Thanks for including my channels in your roundup! Now to check out all the other great recommendations!
P.S. Grandson is adorable (I miss holding babies…) and my 2013 word is ‘balance’ too!
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