Hi Friends!

Time for more Bean Bytes!

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Link Love
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Monday

Great post about running:
Running, my life manual via Run Wiki

Absolutely love this:
Leaving margins via MizfitOnline

An amazing project for an amazing girl:
The “we heart you” project via Pavement Runner

Food and guilt:
When it comes to food, does guilt help via Foodtrainers

Tips for group fitness:
5 Things you should know before going into a group fitness class via Sprinkle Massacre

Email organization tips:
Getting organized in the new year: emails via Savvy Eats

Tuesday

A great list of blogs that cater to the 45 years and older crowd!
Age Actively using these resources via Fun and Fit

Good reminders to do what works for you:
Be Your Own Runner via NYC Running Mama
No i’m not running a half marathon via Making Good Choices

Straight from the heart:
How Blogging Aided My Body Image via Wild Things Run Free

Wednesday

Tips for exercise motivation:
The Psychology of Motivation- Exercise Edition via Erica D House

Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet
The Paleo Diet: Cons & The Paleo Diet: Pros via Side of Sneakers
Why Paleo wasn’t for me via Fitting it all in

Thursday

So much respect for her:
Life right now via Tina Reale

So fun!
Broccoli Breadsticks via Purely Twins

on the quinoa debate:
To eat quinoa or not to eat quinoa via Inspired RD

On apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar: what you should know via A Healthy Slice of Life

On The Biggest Loser:
Weight loss reality shows: good bad or ugly via Nutrition Unplugged

Friday

Great post:
It’s not just about food via Chivon John

On switching to full-fat foods
Making the switch to full-fat via A better Life with Burgers

Great reminder for all you mama’s to be:
20 things not to stress about when you’re pregnant via Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life

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Twitter Favorites
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The Now of Crossfit - love this!
Dear content writer, why i won’t accept your guest post
Tips for waking up early
Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself
8 things your grandparents did that could save your life
Screw the skinny jeans, you’re a goddess god damn it
10 secrets of professional writers every blogger should know
5 healthy ways to calm yourself when you’re about to lose it
How to raise grateful children
20 variations of the pushup
7 things that are considered an accomplishment for 20 somethings
SEO Guidelines- headlines vs page titles

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Scenes from the Week
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1. Marcus is appalled that I asked to share this nap spot
2. Because this is a totally normal spot for a cat to lay…weirdo
3. My mom’s dog Jake is not thrilled with his new toy
4. How annoying is it when someone parks so close to you that you can only get your door open like 4 inches?! Hate that.
5. The Healthy Self challenge kicks off today!
Sign up here if you haven’t already.
6. Action shot of Marcus chasing his string
7. Tucker being super clingy. He’s convinced he’s a 50 pound lap dog.
8. Dad and dog sharing secrets
9. Thief!

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Check it Out
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For my running friends…check this out. It was just launched by the lovely Bri of See Bri Run and it’s pretty cool:

The Running Forum is a company dedicated to the millions of runners worldwide. Our service is user-friendly for anyone to use.  We dedicate our time and resources to finally offering runners the great online website they deserve.

Our mission is to provide runners of all ages, abilities, and distance a community to come together for discussion. We engage & connect runners throughout the world. Our vision is to provide a free, clean, and seamless community experience that the running world has never before seen.

Check out the website for more details. You can also follow The Running Forum on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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In the News
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High fruit and veg intake helps keep the blues at bay
Healthy brands taste better in consumer’s mind
Healthy eating: Small changes lead to big results
Should schools serve lunch AFTER recess? –> My opinion is yes!
Supplements for kids- are they necessary?
Are eggs healthy
On the wheat belly diet
Greek yogurt may be coming to a school near you
WHO issues first sodium guidelines for children
Smaller snack portions just as satisfying –> yes!

That’s all, friends!
Happy Monday.
–Lindsay–

PS…It’s the last day to sign up for Foodie Penpals.
Matches go out tomorrow.

PPS. This happened last night:

I registered for Blend Retreat. I went last year and had so much fun that I just couldn’t stay away, especially since some of my all-time favorite bloggers are going this year!