It’s here, it’s here! Katrina and Geoff’s wedding weekend has finally arrived.
I cannot believe that Katrina and I met at new hire orientation for the company we work for seven (!) years ago, and this weekend I am going to her WEDDING. I’m so thankful she turned around that day and asked if I wanted to be her lunch friend.
She is going to make the most beautiful bride, and I am so excited for all the festivities that are about to ensue.
I guess I can contain my excitement for a hot second to share my Friday Favorites with you guys. This week was pretty busy, so I only managed to get one post up (womp, womp), but if you missed it here you go: Restaurant Review: Jerry Remy’s Athlete’s Menu.
And here’s your Friday reading material! Enjoy!
Fitness
- Tucking this one away for my outdoor summer cardio goals: Outdoor cardio blast
- Great tips: Good ways to manage race day nerves
- Thoughts on this response to this article?
- I LOVE THIS: Obama workout video goes viral. Best part: “The president is diligent about staying in shape, even when his days are packed with high-pressure meetings, speeches, and late-night dinners with world leaders.”
Foodie
- This was a hot topic at work last week: What’s the difference between pluots and plumcots?
- Eat when you are hungry, people! Hunger calling? The clock says no
- When’s the last time you cleaned out your cupboard: Five tips for a successful pantry raid
- For my Boston friends: A healthy SoWa food truck guide
Recipes
- Kale, kale, kale! 17 amazing kale recipes
- Another win for the slow cooker: Quinoa tex mex
- For my fellow almond butter lovers: 19 new recipes to make with almond butter
- Yum: Sweet potato gnocchi with balsamic roasted asparagus and caramelized onions
- I think I’ll add these to our meal plan next week: Spinach and feta salmon burgers
- More for smoothie season: High protein smoothie recipes
Inspiration
- What would you say? A letter to my body
- Live a life that matters: To the class of 2014
- The beauty of reframing: Turning a negative into a positive
Share your links in the comments, tell me about something fun that happened this week, or share your weekend plans.
Catch you next week, friends!
I like the Crossfit article and the responses. Everyone has a point of view and different exercises work for different people – and people should accept that. On that note, I am jealous of the support system that is “cultish” when it comes to Crossfit and Paleo. On the flipside, I have a friend who is walking in a boot because of her Crossfit injury.
I agree with your comment that everyone has a point of view and exercises for different people for sure. If someone loves Zumba and that works for them, the point isn’t that they AREN’T doing CrossFit or strength training or running. The point is they are out there and moving! And vice versa. CrossFit definitely has a “cultish” kind of feel, but I will argue that you can get that same type of camaraderie in a group exercise setting or even with gym friends you workout with on your own! I know I’ve found that at the Y!
I am missing all your weight workouts. would love some new ones.
Have a good weekend!
Robin Cooper
Hi Robin, I know – I haven’t posted one in a while! Will try to get one up soon. As you can read in my Monday post, life has been a little busy. 🙂
Friend weddings are the best. I met a good friend in medical school by turning around the first day of orientation and asking if she wanted to eat lunch together. 🙂
I love it! Same story!
I love weddings! Alas, there are unlikely to be any more in my life until my children are old enough to get married 😉
This weekend I’ll be attending a mother-daughter website coding workshop and going to Cirque de Soleil with my family.
Thanks so much for including my pantry raid post in your round up! xo
You’re welcome, Tamara! I’m at that time of my life (late twenties) where my boyfriend and I are averaging about six weddings a year. It’s crazy, and this year is the craziest since my three best friends are all getting married in June, July, and September!
Hope you had a nice time at your workshop and show. 🙂
So awesome that from being lunch buddies 7 years ago you are now helping celebrate the big day – have a great weekend!!!
Thank you so much for sharing my post!!!
You’re welcome, Kim! Yes – our friendship story is a funny one. The wedding was awesome!