Tips and Tricks Tuesday #6

Tips and Tricks Tuesday #6 is live - head over and link up all your awesome old and new posts!

In case you're missing out...

I'm making that switch I've been promising.  In case you haven't followed me during the move, here are some thing you're missing.

I ran my first 5K!!!

Tips and Tricks Tuesday #5

Hey all!

It's Tuesday!!  Time to share your healthy living tips and tricks, or to seek the wisdom of others to make this journey a little smoother.

** Just a reminder, I will be making the switch to only one blog at Exploring Domesticity, so please remember to follow me over there!  I'm taking all my weight loss posts and adding them to my craft, tips, recipes, and DIY - should be great!!  Hope to see you there!**

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Thanks for everyone who shared last week!  Here are the top three most viewed links.

Healthy and Fit Homeschool Mom shared a fantastic workout.

Like a 2-Year-Old shared her questions about her upcoming first 5K and looked for advice from you!

Seeing Less of Kristin shared why it's important to Track Your Measurements.

Make sure to check out the rest of the links last week - you won't be disappointed!

if you were featured, make sure you grab a button!

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So, here's the deal:

• Link up any past posts you have that you think may benefit others in any way - advice, recipes, reviews, workouts, motivation, inspiration, etc...
• Link up any past posts in which you are searching out advice from others - help staying on track, products, workouts, food, motivation, etc...
• Make sure to include the topic of your post in your title (I've noticed putting "Kristin @ Like a 2-year-old" in the title spot is a total weight loss blog trend - we're looking for the subject so people know what they're clicking on.)
• Follow your lovely hosts, Kristin and Kristin - let us know and we will gladly follow you back!  Hey, we're all here for the same support, right?
• Place our button somewhere on your blog or link back in your posts - let's gather as much advice from as many people as we can!
• Last, visit as many links as you can - help answer questions from those looking for help and let the others know how much you appreciate them sharing their own tips and tricks.
• Each week we will try to feature the most clicked link, as well as others that seem particularly helpful and deserve a little more recognition.

Now on with the show!

One Pot Fajita Pasta

I've been warning everyone that I'm making the switch over to my permanent home at Exploring Domesticity, so if you haven't already please follow me over there.  I wouldn't want to lose any of you!

I'll keep reminding you for another week or two, but most of my posts will be over there and linked from here.

Here is a yummy dinner that I made last week.  It is perfect for one because you can do it completely in one pot if you wish and eliminate all other dishes - I'm serious, if you're eating along who needs a bowl when you already have it in a pan?

I used to make these one-pot meals all the time and it was much easier to keep track of what I was eating.  My family absolutely loves this so I make enormous batches now.  It's just a complete hit all the way around!






And just because it's Sunday night, here's a little motivation for your Monday.

Wendy @ Daily Dose of Del Signore

Veronica @ V Watts' Thoughts

Morgan @ Fat to Fit Confessions

Tiff @ The Fit Train

Katie @ The Carb Monster

Alisha @ Coily Locks

Meeting with a business mentor and Non-Scale Victories

Ugh!  Just deleted everything I spent the last 30 minutes writing.  This will be a lot shorter.

I meet with a business mentor tomorrow.  I'm extremely nervous to share my ideas but excited for some guidance.  I'll probably write a post about this later, but my new motto is: if you didn't fail you didn't try.

NSVs

• My wedding bands fit!  I never had them sized so they were a little big when we got married and I have a way to go before my engage,rent ring fits, but it's a start
• I wore size 10 pants today
• I've been getting a lot of compliments, which is always nice
• I'm a lot more comfortable in my body.  I can cross my legs easier and I can fold my knees up to my chest easier when playing with the kiddos.  It's just a lot easier to move around - you take that for granted.

I'm making the switch soon and combining my two blogs.  I would LOVE if you'd follow me over at Exploring Domesticity - it will be much if the same with a little more recipes and DIY in the mix.  Also, make sure to check out this week's Tips and Tricks Tuesday - we had some awesome posts linked up!  Last, I've joined the masses and got on Instagram - I have no idea what I'm doing, only follow one person so far, and have nothing posted yet.  Feel free to follow me (ExploringDomesticity) or let me know and I will follow you!

Tips and Tricks Tuesday #4

Hey all!

It's Tuesday!!  Time to share your healthy living tips and tricks, or to seek the wisdom of others to make this journey a little smoother.

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Thanks for everyone who shared last week!  Here are the top three most viewed links.

24 to 30 shared some fantastic advice for getting that workout in even if the only time you have is your lunch break.

Like a 2-Year-Old shared how she organized a fun and social workout with friends.

Kimberlee's Korner shared her experience with week 1 of the T-25 workout.

Make sure to check out the rest of the links last week - you won't be disappointed!

if you were featured, make sure you grab a button!

<div align="center"> <a href="http://likea2-year-old"><img border="0" alt="Like a 2-Year-Old" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q3L8APlYnYEXSTfeDboJx3QomkS0Tw8IBrWFy3vFM52ouXh3Nzh3Aztq9xdQZYg-chXlSl-NFAwn7gQTwcbMJKY5kpfGCbi88MMu7izSDA2-HiELfQs0RYetMFWOxGbEQsTPt8yDaUo/s640/blogger-image-780338807.jpg"/></a></center>

So, here's the deal:

• Link up any past posts you have that you think may benefit others in any way - advice, recipes, reviews, workouts, motivation, inspiration, etc...
• Link up any past posts in which you are searching out advice from others - help staying on track, products, workouts, food, motivation, etc...
• Make sure to include the topic of your post in your title (I've noticed putting "Kristin @ Like a 2-year-old" in the title spot is a total weight loss blog trend - we're looking for the subject so people know what they're clicking on.)
• Follow your lovely hosts, Kristin and Kristin - let us know and we will gladly follow you back!  Hey, we're all here for the same support, right?
• Place our button somewhere on your blog or link back in your posts - let's gather as much advice from as many people as we can!
• Last, visit as many links as you can - help answer questions from those looking for help and let the others know how much you appreciate them sharing their own tips and tricks.
• Each week we will try to feature the most clicked link, as well as others that seem particularly helpful and deserve a little more recognition.

Now on with the show!
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My first 5K is near - help!!!

It's crunch time to reach my goal of running a full 5K before the Lupus Walk for Hope / 5K in a week or two.

I've failed big time at raising money for this fantastic cause.  I have less than two weeks to raise something to contribute to my team.  If anyone can spare anything, no matter how small, I would be so appreciative!  Here is a link to my page for our Lupus Walk for Hope team - Nix Lupus.  Thank you!!!

Since I am getting a little anxious about this 5K, I need your help. (Gosh, I'm needy today!). I need your running advice, 5K experiences, anything!

Here are some specific questions I have: what do you eat to prepare?  How early do you arrive?  Essentials to bring?  Do you worry about finding a bathroom after the race - TMI???  What do you wear?  Do you take the kids in a stroller or go solo?  Does anyone have ankle problems?  Do you do anything different to make sure they hold up?

Here is my running tip for beginner runners, just to be fair.

As a true rookie runner, I struggle to remind myself to enjoy the scenery and enjoy my run.  I spend a lot of time huffing and puffin and looking down at the road in front of menor my own feet.  I feel so much better when I try to relax and look around.  It's just like one of my first lessons driving a car: look far off into the distance instead of right in front of the car an you won't swerve all over the place like a drunken moron.  The route I run is pretty, we have lakes all around and lots of trees, but I spen my time looking down at the squished toads and dog poo.

So, my running tip is:  Stop looking at the toads and dog poo and enjoy nature as you run!  You'll feel much better as a runner and stop looking like a drunken moron.

{Skinny} "Bruschetta"

Hey all!

I posted one of my favorite snacks on my other blog.  I'm in the process of combining the two blogs so I don't have to split my focus anymore.

Feel free to follow me at Exploring Domesticity.  I will hopefully be moving everything there within the month.

Until then, check out this yummy and super easy 3-ingredient snack I love!