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Par’s Picks – 9

Hello from London! I got in this morning and am ready to see all the sights! I’m hoping jet lag doesn’t set in at all during this trip. Wouldn’t that be nice?!

I’ll post more about the weekend on Monday. Stay tuned!

On to this week’s Par’s Picks (can’t believe this is my 9th one!)…

FOOD:

Food Fight!: Tofu vs. Tempeh – Great information about two popular vegetarian proteins.

12 COMPLETE PROTEINS VEGETARIANS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT – For all my fellow veggie only folks, this is must know information!

LIFE/SELF:

It’s Really Okay to Go at Your Own Pace – An important reminder to not get down on yourself when things slow down. Just keep moving, no matter what the pace.

Do You Want Your Life to Serve as a Warning or an Example? – Absolutely LOVED this! A must read.

10 Things That Need to Be Found on Your Daily To Do List – More of these things need to be added to my daily to do list.

For Laughter – A beautiful read about the healing power of laughter.

10 Simple And Realistic Ways To Be More Positive – #6 is something I’ve always had a hard time doing…working on it!

5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To Women – Please watch this video! It’s only 5 minutes long, but the message will really make you think!

Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid – I really need to work on #13.

7 Tips for Pursuing Your Passion, Even If You Feel Behind – This article complements yesterday’s blog post so well.

HEALTH:

10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Working Out – A really refreshing list about the importance of exercise. If I have a little girl one day, I hope to share this with her.

11 Tips To Stick With Your Workouts Through The Holidays – With one holiday behind us and another big one ahead of us, these tips will keep you in shape when time is of the essence!

WHAT THE HECK IS INSULIN AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT BLOOD SUGAR AND FAT LOSS? – I’m a little ashamed to admit that my knowledge about insulin and its role in the body was very limited prior to reading this article, especially considering that diabetes is so prevalent in my family. Whether you think you need to know more about insulin or not, read this.

FUN:

23 Things That Only Sisters Understand – #20 is so me and my sister! Sorry, Aek!

A little Bitstrips fun…

INSPIRATION:

Happy weekend and cheerio!

Par’s Picks – 6

written by Parita 2 Comments

Before we get into my favorite links from the week, I’d like to remind you about my pretty little giveaway. Don’t forget to leave a comment! YOU could be the winner!

Ok, so different perspectives are represented in a few of today’s links. While it’s great to read articles that align to my personal thoughts, I find that it’s even more fun to read things that take me outside my comfort zone and make me think. I hope some of these links do that for you too!

Let’s get to it!

SELF/LIFE:

Self-Discipline in 5 Sentences – Everyone should read this. So simple, so true. LOVE.

The Philosophy That Will Ruin A Marriage – Last week I linked to Marriage Isn’t For You. This week I present y’all with a slightly different take on what marriage is all about. I’m obviously no expert, having only been married a little over 1.5 years. However, I think both POVs are relevant and correct. While you should never make your marriage/relationship all about you, you should ensure that your happiness, along with your partner’s, is a priority.

My Embarrassing Picture Went Viral – As I read this article, I was screaming “YOU GO, GIRL” the entire time (in my head of course). What an amazing woman!

But I refuse to disappear. I still go jogging in public. I don’t hide my flabby arms or chubby ankles for fear of offending someone else’s delicate sensibilities. I dress in a way that makes me happy with myself. And this Halloween, I’m thinking of reprising my role as Lara Croft just to give all the haters the middle finger.

And no, I won’t be putting the pictures online this time.

My viral photo made me an unlikely role model – A follow-up piece to the article above. I love that this woman took her experience and did something about it.

The point of the project is to empower women to stand up for themselves more and learn to love themselves just a little bit more, no matter what issues they may be working through.

HEALTH:

9 Sneaky Reasons You’re Ravenously Hungry – For those of us who have the occasional I-can’t-seem-to-get-full-no-matter-how-much-I-eat days.

Pounding Pavement by Heel or Toe – I used to be a heel striker, which I think led to all the knee pain I experienced over the past few years. Now I’m a mid-foot striker. The basic lesson is…do what works for you.

Keep Telling Yourself, ‘This Workout Feels Good’ – I’ve always known that the mind-body connection is a powerful thing! As silly as it sounds in your head, keep up the positive self-talk.

It’s Possible To Get Too Much Of These 5 Essential Nutrients – More proof that our bodies are smarter than we give them credit for, and that if we just nourish them with a variety of different foods, they’ll be just fine.

10 Toxic Beauty Ingredients to Avoid – Eep! This is something I really want to and need to start paying attention to. It’s not just about what we put in our bodies, it’s also about what we put ON our bodies.

5 Reasons Running May Not Help You Lose Weight – I totally get that not everyone runs to lose weight. But for those who do, this is a great article that presents new and different ideas to take running to the next level.

FOOD:

Garlic Parmesan Kale Chips – I know everyone is sick of hearing about kale chips. BUT I can promise you these are the best! The flavor combination is spot on! Vishnu and I ate an entire batch last weekend…in under 3 minutes.

Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies – Just a warning – once you click on this link, you will be running to the supermarket to buy all the ingredients necessary to make these brownies. YUM.

FUN:

The Bros Who Love Love Actually – This reminded me of Vishnu because Love Actually is one of his favorite movies! In fact, he’s the one who introduced me to it. Awww…

INSPIRATION:

Happy weekend!

Par’s Picks – 1

written by Parita 6 Comments

Admittedly, some of my favorite blog posts are the ones where the blogger shares his or her favorite articles and posts from the week (Amanda and Lindsay do a great job with this!). No matter how “connected” you are, there is no way to come across every awesome piece of writing out there. That’s why these cumulative posts are so great.

Well, I too read some shareable things every week. It’s just that most of it never gets mentioned on my inner shakti. However, that’s about to change because I’m starting a little weekly feature to highlight some of my favorite picks from around the web (get it – Par’s Picks!). And this list of links will be as random as I am and will cover everything from recipes, life, relationships, self, inspiration, health, etc.

Get ready to have fun!

Without further ado, here’s this week’s lineup of Par’s Picks.

Recipes:

A delicious marinade – Vishnu really wanted baked chicken for dinner last night, so we prepped this marinade from Ina Garten and roasted the chicken with it, all served alongside some asparagus.

Freezer chocolate PB cups – You guys, Lindsay is a creative genius! Make these ASAP. I made a batch using chopped almonds as my add-in. And DO NOT skip out on the chia seeds. They give this sweet little dessert a candy bar like texture. Yum!

Vegan cheese sauce – I haven’t made this yet, but it’s on my to-do list. The pictures alone convinced me that this needs to be in my life!

Life:

Four Ways to Change Your Mental Channel – My friend Monica sent me this article earlier this week, and I love it. For once, the ideas are easy to implement and are all things I strongly believe in. A great read!

Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability – I’ve watched this talk about 5 times now. It’s powerful, funny, and exactly what all of us need to hear.

Brene Brown: Listening to Shame – Another amazing talk. Again, something we all need to hear and subsequently thinking deeply about.

I loved these talks so much that I think I’m going to buy Brene’s book – Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. And I kinda want her to be my best friend…

Health/Fitness/Body Image:

Dear Mom: I’m Sorry for Every Mean Thing I Ever Said… About Myself – This letter made me think of my momma and cry! My mom is mine and Aekta’s biggest fan, and she’s always telling us how capable, strong, and beautiful we are. And I’m not always kind to myself and she knows it. This letter will definitely make me think twice before I tear myself apart because I am 50% my mom and she is one of the greatest people I know.

5 Ways to Deal with Fat Days – We all have days where we don’t feel our best, and more likely than not, in our heads, we translate that to not looking our best. I love all of Amanda’s suggestions for dealing with those days, especially the last one!

Is running the only way to get in shape? – The short answer to this is NO. Running is one way to lose weight, but there’s a better way to lose unwanted pounds AND get stronger.

Fun:

29 Underrated Things About Being In Your Late Twenties – With the big 3-0 right around the corner, all I can say is YES!

Inspiration:

Courtesy of the Purpose Fairy Facebook page –