Yup, that’s snow. It’s November. It’s too early. I am completely unprepared for winter.
It’s been so fun celebrating my Blogoversary this week.
{By the way, go enter my Erica Sara Designs giveaway and help raise money for Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. All you have to do is enter and I will donate $1 for every entry I receive!!!}
I think that I might have been celebrating too much because, alas, I’m sick again. My glands started feeling swollen on Tuesday/Wednesday but by Wednesday night, they hurt. I woke up in the middle of the night because they were so swollen that I felt like they were obstructing my throat. Of course, it was probably 3:30am and I immediately woke up Ed and told him that I had to have my tonsils removed RIGHT.NOW.
Alas, I went to the doctor and I’m on meds. I feel better but know I need more rest. Was this a sign that I need to slow down? Probably.
So this week’s Friday Round-up will be short and sweet.
Stop Judging, Be Kind, and Love Yourself
I loved this post from Heidi about some of her lessons and reflections from her experience at Inspiration and Perspiration in Las Vegas. I think that this quote sums it up: “How in the world am I supposed to live a healthy, happy life when I’m bringing myself down so many moments out of the day?” So true.
Great Expectations: The Kir Corner
Greta runs a great series on her blog called Great Expectations where she invited fellow bloggers over to talk about some of their own expectations. I loved this post from Kir. She talks about the connection between what we “expect” and what we “deserve”. Do you think you expect to much?
Food Guilt – Labeling food “good” and “bad” undermines healthy eating
This is a great post from Tamara and I think she brings up a great point about how our society views food and makes it an emotionally charged issue. Do you label food as “good”, “bad”, “naughty” or “nice”?
Do you run to compete or complete?
Angela raised an interesting question. When you race, do you run to compete or to complete? I think that I tend to publicly say that I just want to complete the race but deep down, I know that I’m competing – against myself, my previous time/pace, that person in front of me. Yeah, I’m kind of competitive. What about you?
Lastly, I wanted to share this video that shows some of the devastation of the Rockaways – a place that means a lot to me. The audio is taken from the voice message from a Rockaway Beach resident. Please watch and then go enter my giveaway to help support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
It’s Friday and what better way to end the week than with one final giveaway. Since my throat has been hurting, all I’ve been craving is cool and smoothie foods like green smoothies and yogurt. Thank goodness that the CHO fairies arrived today with a fresh new box.
Definitely nothing but good, especially with my fav flavors
Do you want one too? Well, I have one to giveaway to one lucky reader!
I’ll make it simple this time.
- To enter, please leave a comment telling me what is your favorite way to enjoy Chobani.
- You can earn one extra entry if you tweet this giveaway and leave a separate comment.
- Giveaway ends on Thursday, November 15.
- Open to U.S. residents only
Also, don’t forget to enter my Erica Sara Designs giveaway and help raise money for Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. For every entry I receive, I will donate $1!!
That’s all! Have a good weekend. I’m going back to bed. What are you doing?
I love my chobani (any flavor, although I’m partial to apple cinnamon) with granola and fruit!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/266773341032034304
Thanks for the link love!
Straight up out of the container is the best way to eat Chobani!!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..The First Snow
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Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..The First Snow
My favorite way is definitely topping it with granola and berries!
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } recently posted..Weekly Workout Wrap Up
Thank you my dear! I appreciate the love! xo
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb recently posted..Running From Anxiety
I read all of those posts! They are so good!
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Sorry you’re not well, hope you’ll get better for the weekend!
And Happy Blogversary week!
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Thanks Alison and hope you are doing well too!
Love Chobani! I usually like to add some granola to it
with.
my.
MOUTH.
#rimshot?
xo
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Sorry you’re not feeling well Christine! Just your body’s way of saying ‘slow down and pay attention to me’ after last week’s drama, maybe?
Thanks so much for sharing my post! I’ve read all the others too and agree that they were wonderful reads!
Feel better soon! xo
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Yes, I definitely think that my body is trying to tell me something!! Thank you and have a great weekend!
Thanks so much for sharing Kir’s post on my blog! Wasn’t it fantastic?
I love Chobani at lunch time (for a kind of “dessert”) and right after finishing on the treadmill.
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Greta @gfunkified recently posted..Looking back on four years. #iPPP
I hope you feel better!! that sounds so painful!! Sore throats are the WORST!! And I’d of course love to win Chobani. Obsessed. I’ve loved it lately as a sub for mayo (plain) or sour cream, and always always straight up – yum!
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My favorite way to enjoy is a spoonful at a time!
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I love Chobani with granola, with fruit, by itself, as dessert, as a snack, with breakfast…doesn’t really matter. I just love it!
Katie D. recently posted..Go Farther On
I love to have my Chobani with some Special K Red Berries cereal – the perfect combination!
My favorite way to enjoy chobani is with fruit and cereal toppings.. nomz
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Feel better! That just stinks to be sick again.
Wow–video is incredible. So much we don’t get to see via the news.
Finally, I love plain cherry Chobani w/ a few almonds thrown in.
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Oh Christine! I hope you feel better!!!!! Thanks for the roundup – I have been so busy this week that I’ve only been to a few blogs. The weekend can’t come soon enough – looking forward to some “free” time to kick my feet up and catch up on some reading! I hope you feel better this weekend – supposed to be gorgeous by Sunday!!
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Race for Recovery 5k/10k
Thanks Michele. Clearly, I need to start taking better care of myself! Maybe not be up at 11pm on a Friday responding to blog comments?
I hope that you have some time to rest and relax this weekend too. xoxo
I would love to go back to bed! Since daylight savings, L has been waking up extra early all week… but at least I’m not sick. Feel better!
I love Chobani alone or with granola, yum!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..To marathon, or not to marathon?
Straight out of the container OR with berries of some sort! YUM!
Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes recently posted..Marika Fitness Apparel Giveaway
Yum! I love chobani and I enjoy it just straight out of the container. I haven’t tried cooking with it, yet.
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..Never a Dull Moment
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/couch2ironwoman/status/266993062054617088
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..Never a Dull Moment
I enjoy my Chobani with a sliced banana, granola and chopped walnuts! Delicious!
It’s time for some much deserved rest I’m sure! I can’t wait for this giveaway too, so I won’t enter, but loooooove the chocolate vanilla cho!
Love Chobani with granola!!!
Toni Church recently posted..My Thoughts Post Hurricane Sandy
I love eating my Chobani with Bare Naked granola.
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Im not in the US so I can’t enter, but just wanted to say get well soon!
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Awww, thanks Jess!! I appreciate it. Hoping to get some more rest in this weekend.
Love eating chobani 0% fruit on the bottom as is or adding fresh fruit to the plain
I love swirling in frozen blueberries, raspberries and strawberries and also dipping my orange wedges in Chobani too – mix up my own little fruit salad in a cup!
Tweeted and following too! Thank you! https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/267112031428165633
since chobani has such great flavors, i love enjoying the cups plain!!
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Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Thumper has been slain!
I actually love to use Chobani as a healthy mayo substitute for my sandwiches and also like to use the fruit flavors as a healthy fruit-infused salad dressing to top on my lunch salads too! So yummy! Thank you!
Love vanilla chobani after dinner with fresh fruit as a dessert I can feel good about eating seconds of
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I love eating the 0% Chobani right out of the container!! Sometimes I have one with breakfast and sometimes I have one with lunch!
Lani (@armytbonegirl) recently posted..Army Ten Miler weekend & race recap
i love adding peanut butter to my chobani for breakfast
With fruit and/or granola and a little bit of honey!
Sorry you are sick!
I am newly obsessed with Chobani! I love it as a snack or dessert. I’ve dipped fruit in it before and that is a great treat!!
Marielle recently posted..Finding Balance + Greatist
my fav way to enjoy chobani is mixed with cereal for a yummy yogurt mess!
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I hope you are feeling better. I feel bad but I can’t eat greek yogurt. I think if I did, I would be set because it’s so darn good for you with all the protein and low carbs.
So to make up for it, I fill up on a lot of Diet Pepsi and my kids Halloween candy.
As a Jersey girl – I know about the devastation. I hope you and the ones you love are all ok.
Kiran
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Thanks Kiran. I’m starting to feel better but I am so terrible about taking care of myself and just resting. I get very restless. haha. As much as I love Greek yogurt and all, my diet has pretty much consisted of diet pepsi and halloween candy too! I’m sick, right?
My favorite way of eating it is straight out of the container!
I like to buy the plain and add my own ingredients for lunch. I also like to add it to my protein smoothies after a workout.
I just love it straight for breakfast. not too original, but it gets the job done at the office and is a great, tasty break.
I love my Chobani for breakfast with chocolate chips and granola. I could not believe the devastation of the Rockaways, my mother used to vacation there as a child and took me when I was a kid.
Thanks Jenny. The images from the Rockaways are mind boggling. It has been pretty amazing how people have come together to support folks there and are out there volunteering every day.
I love plain chobani with fresh fruit, chia seeds and granola
I love chobani with granola. It’s my go to sweet indulgence
Laura @ Joyful Shimmy recently posted..WW6: Slow Down & Why
Love the apple cinnamon chobani paired with granola and banana slices.
I use Chobani, especially the flavored ones, in SO many of my recipes. Flavored yogurts, even Chobani, have a higher sugar content than plain yogurts, and when you use them in recipes, it’s much healthier. They replace all the unhealthy fats/oils and keep the recipe’s consistency really well. The sugar is distributed throughout the recipe rather than eaten by one person.
The plain is a FABULOUS substitute for sour cream, too.
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I use Chobani to make extra thick and rich breakfast smoothies! Love ALL the flavors!
My favorite way to enjoy chobani is with a little cereal or granola in it. I also LOVE baking with it.
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I really love using Chobani as a substitute! I use it on tacos, in a cream sauce and in smoothies!
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My favorite way to enjoy Chobani is ever changing. Lately, 2% pineapple with a few turkish hazelnuts! YUM!
I just tweeted about the giveaway
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I like Chobani with granola. I also use it as a substitute for sugar in banana nut bread!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/269256459190149120