Is this week flying by, or what? It’s already time for another round of Fit, Focused, & Fun Finds!
Fit, Focused, & Fun Finds are articles, posts, videos, memes, and anything I’ve come across while perusing the world wide web that I think you’d enjoy. Peruse through these links and discover some new blogs, pubs, and peeps to follow!
FOOD & FUEL
Jet Blue to serve cricket protein bars to passengers. Not sure how I feel about that one… – via Well & Good
What to eat before a workout – via The Team BeachBody Blog
This roasted acorn squash with herbed beluga lentil, mushroom, and chestnut filling – via Amy Chaplin
77 Healthy Crockpot Recipes – via Greatist
Have you heard about this new superfood? – via Move Nourish Believe
Gluten Free Food Must Haves – via Cotter Crunch
FITNESS
This sounds like a killer workout – via Cotter Crunch
32 lunge variations to keep things interesting (and sweaty!) – via Greatist
10 reasons women should lift weights – via The Team BeachBody Blog
25 ways to squat – via Fitnessista
Definitely have to remember these 7 Secrets to Prevent Running Injuries the next time I’m training. – via ACTIVE
FUN
I want this house. – via Eric Olsen Design
24 people who shouldn’t be allowed to decorate cakes – via Buzzfeed
This feminist rant (warning: probably not appropriate for work/get really good headphones) – via Upworthy
TIPS & TRICKS
How to practice breast self awareness all year long- via Well & Good
These awesome kitchen tips & tricks – via The Lean Green Bean
10 tips for keeping weekend weight off – via Bestowed
26 Awesome Blogging Tools Used By The Pros – via Twelveskip.com
MOTIVATION
This app that offers 1:1 daily diet advice – via Spring Wise
Take a break from your Thursday and check out these fun posts, articles, and finds!
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Many times people confuse thirst with hunger, which leads to unnecessary eating. Drink a glass of water 10-20 min before you eat.
— Live Healthy (@Live_HeaIthy) October 22, 2014
Your biggest competition should be yourself. Pay less attention to others & more attention to your own progress.
— Fitness Motivation (@FitnessAims) October 22, 2014
Fitness Myth: Carbs Will Make You Gain Weight! A sports nutritionist explains why this common idea isn’t true: http://t.co/8F37xP2eA8
— The Active Times (@theactivetimes) October 22, 2014
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GIVEAWAYS
Puritan’s Pride Giveaway – via Fitful Focus
Pair of Asics Limited Edition NYC Marathon Gel-Kayano 21s – via Run Like A Grl
Lara Bar Giveaway – via Healthy Helper Blog
Entry into Rock’n’Roll DC Marathon, Half, or 5K– via Confessions of a Mother Runner
Live in the Moment Sweeps – via Rodale Publishing
Let’s Chat:
What are your thoughts on cricket protein bars?
Favorite superfood! And GO!
Ever have a cake-decorating mishap?