a bundled up tree (pose)
All I can say is Thank GOD it’s Friday. Did this week feel super long to you too? It just seemed to drag on F-O-R-E-V-E-R. And the cold. Oh the lovely cold spell we’ve been having on the East Coast. It’s bitter outside. I wouldn’t mind the cold so much if there was snow but there hasn’t been any real snow here in New York City.
I think that we’re all over it. In fact, Everett said to me before bed last night, “Mommy, I’m sick and tired of always having boogers. Is it Springtime yet?” I couldn’t have said it any better buddy.
The one upside is that I just started using FitnessGlo, which offers online fitness classes. That means that I don’t have to bundle up and leave the house to workout – I can do it right at home. Phew! I just sampled a short core class yesterday and I’m excited to check out the other cardio and strength classes they offer. It’s from same company as YogaGlo which I have used for yoga classes and really liked.
It’s a short Friday Round-Up for you this week. To be honest, I haven’t had a chance to read a ton of blog posts. It’s been a jam packed week and honestly? I’ve been stepping away from the computer a bit more. But I do love these posts.
How Teacher Training Changed My Body
As athletes we think that we know our bodies inside and out – how to train our body, how to nourish our body. However, it’s not until we place ourselves in a new and different situation that we realize that we have much more to learn. I’ve been following along with Whitney’s journey through yoga teacher training. In this post, she shares some of the subtle changes that she noticed in her body over the last couple of months and a series of Before-After pictures that speak volumes.
Reverse Bucket List: My Life is Awesome
I love this post from Heidi – celebrating on all the amazing things that she has done in her life versus focusing only on the things that she hasn’t done yet. Such a great idea and perspective. And her life IS awesome.
Adult Children of Mom Bloggers Support Group
So…what would happen if and when my kids find out about all the blog posts I’ve written about them? I can imagine this scene playing out in about ten plus years. Apologies to my kids in advance.
Taking Responsibility
This was probably my favorite post all week. As readers of blogs, we have a responsibility to ourselves to recognize when something we read about in a blog post is negatively affecting us, our behavior, and our sense of self-worth. As readers, we have a responsibility to step away from those blogs that are not helping us live our lives in a positive way.
How has your week been? Is it freezing where you are? Do you use online fitness or yoga videos?
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I LOVED the mom bloggers adult childrens too
off to check out the rest.
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Thanks for sharing these! I love the idea of a reverse bucket list!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Strange But Good Blends
I love you. On my future bucket list: meet you. Seriously. We need to make it happen!
TGIF indeed. It’s felt like Friday since Wednesday LOL. I have never really done any online workouts. I have a ton of DVDs that I use. I did find a link to a bunch of online (free) yoga workouts though that I sent to my husband.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Bike Trainer Spin Workout
Thanks so much for including me!
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Off to read…thanks for the round up
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Reverse bucket list- what an awesome idea! I might have to think about that…
So sorry you’ve had miserably cold weather. Hope it passes soon!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Mapping out the Spring Race Calendar
Hi fellow New Yorker! It is sooo cold for all week, I am done.
Love the reverse bucket list idea, and the personal responsibility ones especially. I know if a blog makes me feel badly, or gives me stress or negative feelings, I won’t return.
Longest week EVER! I’m do over it – the cold, sickness, and definitely BOOGERS!!!
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Oh my gosh–I need to read that adult children of mom bloggers support post–what a great, funny concept! it will be interesting to see if all our kids end up in therapy b/c of us. ; )
Where is spring, indeed! I’m done with winter (never was ready for it!).
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for sharing these Christine! I’m looking forward to reading the adult children of mom bloggers post and the final one (Taking Responsibility).
My week has flown by! Kids are off school today on a professional development day and I’m having a wonderful time getting caught up on my blog reading (and commenting…)
Happy weekend!
Tamara recently posted..10 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Results in the Gym
LOVED Ali’s post this week – 100% true. I often find myself getting sucked into what “seems” normal. Like my 16 mile run is not enough. Or that I shouldn’t be drinking that beer and having that ice cream at the end of the day. It’s really, really hard for me to separate myself when I’m reading those.
PS. That is my favorite yoga pic you have taken. So clever and artistic!
Emailing you now about tomorrow =)
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Helpful Distraction
Heidi’s post made me cry a little bit! Because how often can we sit back and have that kind of gratitude and appreciation for our own lives? I have been waiting all day to get to your round up! Totally worth the wait, as always! xo
ilene recently posted..Negligees and Chakra Rocks
It is absolutely freezing here! I’m not liking it at all. And I’m totally with Everett.
I’m really interested in the Taking Responsibility post. Sounds interesting.
I don’t do online training videos unless it’s free. But I did just officially start studying to become a Pilates Mat instructor (which of course I had to pay for
) and it’s a series of online video courses. It will be interesting to see if my body changes like Whitney is experience with her yoga training.
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Great round up! I love the idea of a reverse bucket list, I might have to borrow that one. When I read some people’s lists, the cheapskate in me thinks ‘That’s going to cost a lot of money!’
I also thoroughly enjoyed the post on Taking Responsibility, I’ve experienced and thought this when perusing through new blogs to see content I don’t agree with and photos of someone who’s life, upon reading about it, seems as though they exercise more than they sleep or are continually setting themselves up for disappointment. I promptly close that site of negative influence. I’ve also started to think about removing some bloggers from my email subscribe list…. not yours though
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Love your round ups!!! That yoga pic is beautiful!!! Love it!
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Very long, cold week, indeed. I ran in 30 degree temps this morning, because I just had to after being locked inside for days from a terrible ice storm. Ohhhhh Winter!
I always love being introduced to new bloggers in your weekly roundup.
Interestingly, someone this week asked me what I will say to my kids about the things I write… I think the curious party is worried for them, but I think as long as I speak the truth, everything will be fine. Fingers are still crossed!
Going to read Adult Children of Mom Bloggers now!
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Oh, so sad you’re sick, but so IMPRESSED that you’re calling it a sick day! We could all learn from you!
{Read: *I* could so learn from you!}
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