Friday Link Lovin’ [ # 9 ]

Friday Link Lovin’ posts are all about sharing some love by linking to other blogs, plus the occasional random findings on Buzzfeed, YouTube, Greatist, etc. that I feel like sharing.

Happy Friday, friends! I’m back for another Friday Link Lovin’ roundup of posts I’d like to share today from fellow bloggers.

But before we get to the links, I would just like to thank all of you for your kind words after yesterday’s post. Thank you to those of you that shared similar stories, words of encouragement, and just your overall support. It means more than you know. I feel like each day is getting a little bit better as far as my anxiety goes. Something that I am hoping will help is getting to see Drew this weekend (!!) finally.  The last time I saw Drew was actually the last time I posted Friday Link Lovin’, which if you read that post, I let on that I was stressed. Well, now you know why 😉 Drew leaving that weekend was the same weekend I went to NYC and visited a friend from HS, as well as met Georgie, Christina, and Rachel IRL 🙂 It was the perfect weekend for me to get away and not think about too much.

Now that Drew has been away for a month and we’ve nailed down a move-out date, we decided we would meet up in Pittsburgh for the weekend. It’ll be a bit of a drive, but that’s alright… For how independent we both are I miss him so much. Through this process I think I am learning that it is not only okay to need others to support you in stressful situations like these, but also necessary. And you don’t have to do everything on your own. As much as I was thinking “Oh I’ll be fine. One month isn’t a big deal. We can probably do two…” I just want us to be together again and get back to making his favorite chocolate chip cookies, watching Netflix, and forcing him to go on bike rides with me 😀

FITNESS & WELLNESS ::

Feel Fabulous Circuit Workout — Jill Conyers >> Always love me a good circuit workout!

15 Minute Runner’s Leg Workout — Lean Clean Brie >> 15 minute leg workout? Count me in.

Why Personal Trainers Must Practice What They Preach — Hello to Fit >> I just love Jess and her posts. Please read 🙂

What it’s Like to Struggle with Orthorexia and How I Overcame — The Blissful Balance >> Christina is so brave to share her story in the blogosphere. I’m sure many of you (yes, including myself) can relate to at least some of what she shares.

An Open Letter To The Women Who Read Healthy Living Blogs — Foodiecology >> another relatable post for those trying to live a healthy lifestyle, but find themselves too caught up.

4 Reasons You Should Be Taking Magnesium — Simple Medicine >> I’m thinking I could use some more magnesium in my life. Bring on the Epsom salt baths!

RECIPES  ::

Vegan Coconut Maple Tahini Granola — Diary of an Ex-Sloth >> I have yet to put tahini in my granola but now I totally want to!

Paleo Zucchini Breakfast Cookies — Joy Food Sunshine >> Cookies for breakfast? Count me in. I’m in love with these.

Lemon Chia Seed Granola — Fooduzzi >> Because who doesn’t want lemon EVERYTHING right now?!

Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread — rachLmansfield >> Ummmm I need this. So much.

Samoa Mini Muffins — That Girl Shannon >> Somoa mini muffins?! YUM and I love the date caramel used.

Simple Spring Power Bowl — My Healthyish Life >> Emily made coconut rice for this bowl and it sounds amazzinngggg

Gluten-free Sweet Potato Cereal — Physical Kitchness >> Who doesn’t want healthy cereal!? You won’t believe how easy this is.

Chocolate Protein Cereal — Chronicles of Passion >> Apparently I need to make my own cereal!

Vegan Mango Lassi Blueberry Smoothie — Apollo & Luna  >> not gonna lie. I had to figure out what exactly a “lassi” was… but I am SO in love with this combo.

Maple Cayenne Roasted Carrots — Eats 2 Know >> I loveee rainbow carrots! Andthe combo of maple + spicey cayenne sounds amazing.

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls — Savour and Shine >> save those dolla dolla bills ya’ll and make your own burito bowls at home.

Roasted Root and Quinoa Buddha Bowl — This Runner’s Recipes >> Sometimes big bowls are just the best.

Cleansing Vegetable Turmeric Soup — Emilie Eats >> All about turmeric these days.

Basil Pesto Zoodles with Heirloom Tomatoes — A Cup of Kellen >> love the combo of pesto and zoodles! This dish sounds so fresh and delicious.

Cilantro Pesto Buddha Bowl — In It 4 the Long Run >> another Buddha bowl YES. Plus hello cilantro pesto!?

Cashew Cookies with Salted Date Caramel Filling — Little Bits Of >> cashews? Caramel? YES.

BLOGGING ::

How my Blogging Break Saved my Blog — Young & Rungry >> Welp… this couldn’t have come at a better time 😉

Without Failure There is No Success — Nicole Culver Blog >> loved this little podcast from Nicole on taking the time to celebrate the little successes. Something I often shy away from…

8 (Annoying) Things to Avoid on Social Media — BGB Community >> SO MUCH THIS. Oh em geeeee. Please read, bloggers. Please.

So I hope you all enjoyed some links you may have missed from March! Again, after yesterday’s mentally exhausting post (why did I do that to myself?!) I am already feeling better just taking a break a small break to spread some link love. Be sure to check some out, there is some good stuff in there!

I hope everyone has a fantabulous weekend. And I’m looking forward to feeling recharged after taking a weekend away to see Drew. We actually haven’t been to Pittsburgh together before, so here’s to hoping the weather is nice and we can have some fun exploring the city! ?

Let’s chat!

• Do you tend to think you can do too many things on your own? But then fail to realize you may need all the help you can get? ✋
• If you’ve been to Pittsburgh, what’s your favorite coffee shop?  I’ve already warned Drew we are skipping the hotel coffee shop and I want the good stuff… 🙂