Saturday Shares

Before we dive right into the normal Saturday Shares post, I have one super special share I want to highlight today. Michelle, from Staten Island,  has put together a virtual 5K and 10K race (run or walk!) to support hurricane relief funds. She has a goal of raising $2500 to help out and all donations go 100% to relief efforts. Plus, as extra incentive, there are lots of great prizes as well. Do it. I already have signed up and donated! Now back to our regular Saturday Shares (although none as important as that one).

Best Body Fitness Posts this Week

• Wild Weekend – recap of our fun weekend at the zoo
• Move It Monday: Animal Style – new workout featuring 2 full body circuits
• Giving Up Control In My Training – the decision to hire on a running coach as #RnRNOLA training kicks off
• Climb the Ladder Workout – a fun approach to add to your workouts
• Favorite Post Workout Snacks – great guest post from Paige
• A Different Kind of Celebration – celebrating 3 years of freedom from binges
• My Last Chance Survey – survey just for fun
• Scenes from the Week – catch up with other goings on of life around here 
• The Weekend Counts – motivation to carry you through the weekend

Get Your Fitness Going

• Looking for a training plan for a race? Laura did a great comprehensive post on various training plans that are out there and what they each entail overall.
• Cassey Ho of Blogilates is super inspirational for so many reasons, including when she shares workouts like this 1000 Workout.
• This is a new twist on the workout mantra thing, but I’m pretty much in agreement with everything stated – 5 Workout Mantras That Are Bad For Your Body.
• Gear up for cold weather running with these tips from Heather, my new running coach!
• Kelly shares some key fitness equipment to have at home on the FitFluential blog this week.
• If you’re not too keen on running you can still get a great workout walking! Ashley shares how walking benefits our bodies and a great Incline Walking Intervals workout.

Eat It Up!

• Buffalo Chicken Chili in the crockpot? Needs to go on my (and your) next meal plan!
• I don’t eat much tofu anymore since I try to avoid soy as much as possible, but I might have to make an exception for this Peanut Tofu with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach.
• This is a super old post I just happened to stumble across, but it’s worth a share. I mean, how could Clean Eating Chocolate Fondue not be worth a share?
• Rich, dreamy white chocolate paired with tart, yet sweet cranberries? I think I like where this is going.
• Have a bowl of this Chicken, White Bean, and Spinach Stew to balance it out beforehand.
• Check out these delicious (and vegetarian friendly) side dishes for Thanksgiving!
• Try out 4 Plant Based Dinners in your upcoming meal plan thanks to Lauren for sharing.
• This is for the little ones – GREAT ideas for kid friendly meals and snacks. Brittany maneuvers the challenges of munchkin dining so well to still provide her little doll with healthy eats.

Reflect & Grow

• Why the mean comments?! Exceptional post by Katie on stopping the negativity in blog land.
• Another important cause? Cancer awareness and research. The Canadian Cancer Society has started a #YouAreLoved campaign with hopes of increasing awareness of women’s cancer. In a special video, three women share their personal stories. Such a heart touching thing to watch.

Just For Fun

• Laura competed in her 1st figure competition! And placed fourth! So proud of her!
• Super duper HUGE CONGRATS to Lindsay and her pregnancy!

Happy reading!

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