Hello, hello! Happy Friday to you all. I’m sure it gets everyone in a great mood, am I right?
I am super sore this morning. My hamstrings have actually been sore the past few days, and my upper body is feeling it too!
That is one great thing about lifting heavy again. I love it.
I actually took a rest day the other day, and I’m thinking about doing some yoga today to give my muscles some time to recover.
So true! I’ve actually noticed, I’ve been able to up my weight on mostly all of my exercises. It is such a great feeling!
True that. I love all the inspirational things I find!
Anyway, it has also been nice not having to count calories or anything. I loved the livefit trainer, but counting calories and all that stuff was getting monotonous.
I really just like to listen to my body, eat healthy, clean foods when I’m hungry, stop when I’m full, and allow myself to have treats sometimes too. Such as, a glass of wine ; )
I had corn on the cob the other night, and I forgot how much I loved corn! It reminds me so much of summer.
Last night I enjoyed a glass of wine, and whole wheat pasta with clams. I deserve it ;D
I can’t tell you the last time I had pasta because of being gluten free. It’s crazy because I had no stomach problems afterwards. Success!
I also found this health food store near me that literally has EVERYTHING you can imagine.
So many quest bars!!! I wanted them all. They are almost $3 a bar though.
Every protein powder you can think of.
They also had every nut butter, including the peanut coconut one I am dying to try, PB2, every bob’s red mill product, and any other thing that you usually cannot find anywhere.
I was in heaven, but I only bought the chocolate PB2 (which I love) and some more stevia. I wish I had unlimited money!
I’m going to stop there before I ramble on about a bunch of other random stuff. Hope you all have a great day!
What new product are you dying to try?
Do you count calories or just listen to your body?
Have you tried any new products lately that you love?
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I love all those inspirational quotes!!! Motivation is key
Have a great weekend!
Stellina @My Yogurt Addiction recently posted..Thank You Notes, Long Walks & Fridays
I am craving a good weights workout! After being at the beach and being lazy all week, my muscles are screaming for it. I have tried corn and brown rice GF pasta. They are actually pretty good! Do you have a Trader Joes near you?
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Guest Post: Buckwheat Breakfast Cookies
I loveee the inspirational pictures!! YEs!! Your pasta looks so good, and no tummy problems!? YAY! I never count calories, I just eat. If I get too full, I stop. It has worked the best for me. Counting calories never worked. I love finding health stores, although the bars are always wicked expensive!
Brittany recently posted..Who Wants Some PB!?
I LOVVVVE discovering new places with things I want! I recently FINALLY found the cinnamon raisin ezekiel english muffins. SO exciting!!
Danielle @WorkItWearItEatit recently posted..Busy Weekend Ahead & a Giveaway!
Yay!!!
you keep talking about these Quest bars… obviously i need to try them out!
i LOVE corn on the cob too! my husband always complains that we eat it too much during the summers because i’m always buying it. haha.
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..Awards & June Yoga Challenge Week 1 Recap
what and where is this health food store??
sounds amazing and Im moving to FL soon!
Palm Beach Gardens! Where are you moving to?
I would go crazy in a store like that!
I love the inspirational things you find and post too. Have a fantastic weekend!
Sam @ Fit for My Fork recently posted..Spinalonga and Victoria Hislop’s ‘The Island’
I love inspiration quotes too! I just recently made a Crossfit board on Pinterest so I can pin inspirational and sometimes humorous quotes and pictures.
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I love heavy lifting! I find I make so much more progress when I do! That looks like an awesome health food store, wish I had one near me! I’m dying to try the quest bars!
Danielle @clean food creative fitness recently posted..Recap, Rest days, and Recipes
I try not to count calories and instead rely on hunger cues, but I can’t help but unintentionally calculate how many calories I’m consuming each day – somewhere, in the back of my mind, it always sticks
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I still want to try Pb2 but hate ordering online. I wish I had a store near me that had that type of offer. All looks amazing!
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Can’t Stop Addicted to the Shin Dig
Whenever I find myself counting cals I know it is for the WRONG reasons, like if I am feeling like I should feel guilty about indulging or taking a rest day. I try to just listen to my cravings and levels of fullness/hunger but that is tough to remember sometimes. I used to count cals a lot and took it to far in my ED days so now I try to never count, I associate it with bad! That’s why I never really do any of those training plans, but I like to read bout others’ experiences with them. I’m glad to hear that you’re listening to your body – being sore feels great but it’s hard to remember to rest! I did just yoga yesterday too and it really made me feel good.
Also your meals look great, the red wine is so essential!
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Yes, never feel guilty for those things. All about balance! ;D
corn is one of the ultimate summer foods!
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I <3 PB2! I come from a WW past so I am half and half when it comes to counting. I feel like it can really overtake your mind, but it is for a healthy body so…sounds like you know what is best for you!
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness recently posted..Top Tools to Simplify your Life
I love it too!!
That store looks amazing! I can seriously spend hours in stores like that haha. One new product that I’ve tried recently is maple flakes – they’re pretty much just dehydrated maple syrup that you can sprinkle on oatmeal, yogurt, etc. They’re awesome!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Garden of eatin’
So could I! Those sound AMAZING!
WHOA WHOA WHOA That store is THE BOMB!!!! I would’ve been going hog wild in there with all of those quest bars haha My wallet would’ve probably gone into a coma.
I think it’s awesome you’re so in tune with your body and these quotes are rockin my world too
Have a great weekend!
Alexandra recently posted..First Visit with the Trainer
Seriously, I was like crying at everything. It literally had everything you can think of!
Great quotes! Love ‘em. I’m so excited you are seeing so much progress in the weight department, it must be a rocking feeling! I’ve got to get back in the weight room! I love how you are so in touch with what your body needs and you can treat it with good foods and indulgences when you want. That is something I’m still working on!
Lisa recently posted..Friday Five
It is amazing, but I miss the feeling after a great run too! You will get there soon girl, you are doing awesome!:)
I have no idea how people manage to count calories. It would drive me nuts!
And sore = good.
Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..Friday Favorites
inspirational girl!! glad to see you making improvements, helps push me more
love ya
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thank you! love ya too!
Discovering new healthstores makes me feel like a kid in a kidstore, and questbars.. holy yum
Umm now that you mentioned peanut coconut, I think I’m dying to try that!!
I used to count calories but it turned me into a crazy person so I had to stop. I was super unhealthy and don’t wan’t to ever go back there!
I recently tried a new Earth Balance spread which (ironically) has a hint of coconut flavour! So so good! I also had sundried tomatoes the other day for the first time in a looooong time and loved them!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Christina @ The Athletarian recently posted..Numb Bum (Ride for Heart Recap!)
I am dying to try it too, but I already have so many nut butters!! lol Hope you do too
That corn on the cob just screams summer! I love to make a salad with it when I have some leftover – corn, avocado, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and salsa. Yum!
Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony recently posted..Beat the Heat
Yum!! I need to make that ;D
The health foods store you discovered sounds amazing! When I find new places like that, I’m tempted to spend hours perusing every aisle to see which new-to-me products I can find.
I haven’t been able to find Quest bars anywhere in DC…Are they worth ordering online?
I used to count calories religiously, down to sticks of gum. Crazy! I’m so glad I’m past that; now I track what I eat according to measurements/exchanges. I try to get a certain amount of protein/carbs/fat at each meal, but don’t worry if I come up short or go over. Occasionally I’ll track everything on MyPlate, just to make sure I’m falling in the right ranges.
I completely agree with you though—it’s best to listen to our bodies. They know what we need better than some magazine or diet plan does! 
xoxo <#
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish recently posted..WIAW: Ready to Indulge!
So happy you are listening to your body, hun! That always makes me proud
Also, congrats on increasing your weights! So motivating to keep pushing yourself to the next level! Good for you girl! Xo
I loooove pasta w/ clams!! YUM!
Meg recently posted..Memories
That health food shop looks amazing!! I would be in heaven! Theres nothing like that..well not as big..near me!
Lot-O-Choc recently posted..Chuao Chocolatier CoCo Bar
I have never counted calories (even in the phase way back, when I was eating-disordered) but recently did it for a couple of days as I wanted to know how many calories I am consuming intuitively. I downloaded MyFitnessPal on my iPhone, calculated my absolute minimum (desk job plus no exercise at the moment besides a little yoga), roughly counted for like 4 days .. and there you go, in the end I am always right along my needs!
I then immediately deleted the App since my disordered past does NOT like the calorie counting. Plus, it’s so time-consuming! Crazy! I guess if I had any pressing needs, like being very active and making sure from time to time that I comsumed enough or being pregnant, making sure I hit the good numbers …I would do it again for a couple of days. But nah, I actually LOVE not knowing how many calories are hidden in my food. Very freeing!:-)
Right now, I am obsessed with cashew butter, a little agave and choc chips, all on a spoon! YUM! best dessert ever! AND anything coconut! And melons and strawberries as it’s strawberry season in germany right now!
That dessert sounds AWESOME!
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