How is already the 4th of July? Crazy how fast this year is going.
I’ve been working hard all week to try to kick a cold so that I’m well enough to enjoy some lake-side grilling and fireworks this weekend.
This is the first time I’ve gotten sick in about a year a half (a record for me!) and I know exactly why. I went to California, and I didn’t workout. Working out is the best medicine for me. I definitely notice that the times I take too much time away from the road or the gym are the times I get sick. I went to Cali with the full intention of getting at least 3 runs in. I ran once in Carmel, but after those hills I said, “No, sir, not for me!” Serves me right, not challenging myself to take on those hills. Cough, sniffle, sniffle…
I’ve been trying to sweat the sick out at the gym this week. I didn’t have a fever, so I figured some low-intensity weight lifting would be ok on Tuesday. I thought the speed intervals I did on the treadmill may have pushed my cold-infused body a little too far seeing as how I felt pretty awful afterwards, but I woke up Wednesday morning feeling a little better. Hopefully today will only lead to more progress on the feeling-healthy front.
Anyway, that is not what this post is supposed to be about. The title of this post led you to believe you’d be finding some Independence Day recipes round these parts. Fooled ya! Haha. JUST KIDDING – on to the good stuff!
I perused some of my go-to blogs and found some new ones on Pinterest to bring you this delightful Fit & Focused Fourth of July Recipe Round-Up!
Apps & Sides
American Flag Veggie Tray – Living Locurto
Blueberry, Strawberry, & Jicama Salsa - Two Peas & Their Pod
Image from Two Peas & Their Pod
Red, White, & Blueberry Turkey Burger Sliders – Diets in Review
Quinoa Salad Stuffed Avocados – The Singin’ Vegan
Twice Baked Spuds – Fitful Focus
Zucchini Tots – Curious Country Cook
Drinks
Watermelon Spritzers – Two Peas & Their Pod
Red, White, & Bloothie – Fitful Focus
For The Grill
Grilled Salsa – PureWow
BBQ Lentil Veggie Burger with Mango Carrot Slaw – Vegan Richa
Image from Vegan Richa
Chicken-Apple Hot Dogs with Blueberry Ketchup – iVillage
BBQ Shrimp Skewers – SkinnyTaste
Nectarine Fruit Salsa with Grilled Chicken – Food Faith Fitness
Margarita Chicken – Spoonful
Desserts
Fire Work Wands – Everyday Health
Red, White, & Blue Parfaits – Recipe.com
Light Summer Berry Yogurt Pie – Chocolate Covered Katie
Image from Chocolate Covered Katie
Lemonade Cupcakes – LaaLoosh
Raspberry-Blueberry Pie – RecipeGirl
What are you planning on making for the 4th of July? Join the link-up below to show me your recipes (can be old favs if you like)!
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