Amazingly, I’m sitting down to blog.

Per usual, this weekend flew by. Yesterday Mark, Baby M, and I ran some errands and today we had some lunch at Jason’s Deli before visiting my parents to bring them some dinner (since my mom is still recovering from her surgery).

These reads are from last week and this week. Hope something catches your eye. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

.Recipes.

Easy 10-Minute Lemon Butter Grouper Fish Tacos // Averie Cooks

I love fish—but we hardly ever cook it at home. These would be perfect to change things up during the week.

Heirloom Tomato, Avocado and Burrata Salad on Grilled Garlic Toast // How Sweet It Is

Beautiful. This is making my mouth water, and I’m not even hungry at the moment. What a perfect way to showcase summer tomatoes, cliché or not.

Almond Joy Breakfast Bake // Running With Spoons

I’m always a fan of dessert for breakfast and coconut/almonds/chocolate is a winning combination.

The Ultimate Sugar Cookies // Platings and Pairings

No shame in using a boxed mix! These remind me of those (addicting) soft, frosted sugar cookies from the grocery store.

Strawberry Mint Spring Rolls // The Almond Eater

These are gorgeous…and could they be any simpler?

.Body Image & Fitness.

Getting Engaged Meant Facing My Anorexia Again // New York Magazine

It kills me to see women going on extreme diets/cleanses/exercise regimens before their wedding day. It’s one thing to want to look (and feel) your best in front of your loved ones, but it’s another to put yourself through absolute agony. This is especially important to think about if you have an ED history.

How Long Does It Really Take To Get Out Of Shape? // Greatist

This article is from March, but it’s relevant to me…because BABY. I was in awesome shape when I got pregnant, and I think I did a good job staying active. But postpartum? I lost a ton of strength, endurance, and flexibility because I was so sedentary. Slowly I’m getting it back, but this article puts a lot into perspective, especially since I STILL seem to think I should be able to do everything I did before.

.Health & Nutrition.

Prozac in the Yogurt Aisle: Can ‘Good’ Bacteria Chill Us Out? // NPR

I think there’s a lot of research to be done, but it makes perfect sense to me that a healthy gut = a healthy mind.

Almond Breeze Almond Milk Only Contains 2% Almonds, Claims False Advertising Lawsuit // Food Navigator

Only 2%? That’s disappointing. Obviously commercial (and homemade) almond milk contains water, but I would’ve thought the almond % would’ve been higher. I wonder how Silk (my personal favorite) compares, since it doesn’t contain carrageenan?

Healthy Eating On a Budget // Khushboo’s Blog

Great tips. I need to put these in practice, because sometimes my grocery bill makes my head explode.

Do You Feel Generally Healthy? // Fitting It All In

I contemplate this often, especially since I have family members with chronic illness/pain. I’m exhausted and stressed because I have a 9 month old, but even when I can’t go to the gym or feel as if I need a nap, I’m so incredibly blessed to have generally good health.

.Life Lessons & Parenting.

Defining Success // My Healthyish Life

I’ve had my own struggles with the “comparison trap” and this is a great reminder to enjoy our own achievements without envying those of others. Often easier said than done, but so important to living a fulfilling life.

What Forgiveness Really Looks Like, And Why It Matters // Verily

I’ve held onto grudges in the past, and they really are toxic. Gratefully I’ve never dealt with a true trauma for which I’d have to go to great lengths to offer forgiveness, but this is still a great read.

8 Ways We Make Parenting Harder (Than It Already Is) // We Are That Family

Very reasonable thoughts. Even though my little man is only 9 months old, I already feel the overwhelming desire to shield him from anything sad/painful/difficult/frustrating/etc. But doing that will NOT allow him to grow into the person he needs to become.

Can I Remember My Pre-Baby Life? // The Lunchbox Diaries

I think every mother feels this way.