I’ve mentioned before that I’m super competitive about everything my fitbit steps, but they’ve taken quite a hit lately.  Since the beginning of the year, with my new lifestyle change, my step count has gone down in a huge way.  It used to be nothing for me to get 10,000+ in a day and now it’s a constant struggle to get those steps in.  Last week, I finally decided to do something about it and started a little workout routine. 

So what do I do to workout?  Well, I’m just…moving.  I make up these little playlists that are about 20-30 minutes each and just dance around or do moves that I remember from various workout videos I’ve done in the past.  I constantly move for 20-30 minutes without stopping.  I try to pick fast songs that are easy to dance to and slower songs to cool down at the end when I get tired.   Maybe it’s not so much a “workout routine” and more of a “get up and get moving routine”!  Even though it’s not much, I feel better throughout the day when  I get my little workout in.  It’s also an easy way to get a lot of steps in a short amount of time.

Since I knew I was posting this today, I try to do a slightly more difficult workout this morning.

And here’s my playlist for today.  I usually throw these things together in just a couple minutes based on what songs I like and/or can workout to.

Today was a country day, but last week I did my workout to all ‘90s hits!

So there’s my little workout routine!  It’s not scientific by any means, but it gets me up and moving for a few minutes a day!

It’s been forever since I’ve done one of these! 

Aaand this one is going to be a little different.

I use Feedly to keep track of my favorite blogs and recently noticed the “You Might Also Like” feature next to the blogs I already read, which gives me a few more blogs just like the one I’m currently reading.  Well, after a looong time in front of the computer, clicking away at blogs I might also like, I’ve found a few new ones and I’m sharing them in my comeback ‘Link Love’ post!  I’m going to spare you the commentary and just give you the links.  They’re basically personal and food blogs, which are my favorites.

Wit & Whistle
Making It Lovely
Apt. 2B Baking Co.
Glorious Treats
Pastry Affair
Living Well Spending Less
Budget Bytes

Have a great weekend!

I’ve been spending a ton of time in the kitchen this year, doing both recipe development on my own and trying out new recipes I find on Pinterest.  Since I’ve had some success with the recipes, I thought I would share some of them weekly with you as sort of a highlight reel of the best things coming out of my kitchen that week because they’re just too good to keep to myself!

The first recipe is actually one I found on Pinterest last week.  I had some bananas that were going bad and wanted to use them up so when I found this recipe for Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal, I knew I found a winner, especially since I had all of the ingredients on hand (which never happens!).  When I first made it, I followed the instructions and put my batter in a square pan and it turned out fantastic…so fantastic that I wanted to make it again!  This time, I wanted it more bite sized so I made the batter into muffins.  I was worried about the muffins being too soupy, but they actually turned out great.  They’re perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack!

I almost didn’t write this post because the list of things coming to Netflix in March didn’t interest me, but I managed to find a few movies/shows to watch so here we are!

Jurassic Park Trilogy (3/1)
The Jurassic Park movies have always been ones that I’ve never watched in their entirety so I’m excited to binge watch the first three movies.

Disney’s The BFG (3/15)
This movie looks so cool!

How To Get Away With Murder (3/23)
I watched the first season of this show and loved it, but somehow missed seasons 2 and 3 so I’m looking forward to catching up!

Check out the full list of everything coming to Netflix in March here!