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Tuesday Tidbits | August ’17

August 1, 2017 by Hillary 4 Comments

Hey friends & happy August!

Summer is flying by… like how is it the eighth month of the year already!? Anyways… since I haven’t gotten my act together to put together a July Favorites post, I thought I’d pop in today with a few tidbits and to say hey!

1 // Gratitude journaling. Reading. Baking all the grain-free granola and almond flour banana coconut muffins. These things are bringing me bits of peace to what feels like an overwhelming and confusing season of life.

2 // I’m headed to Montana mañana for family vacation #2. It’s going to be a quick trip, but I’m excited to spend time in the mountains with family I don’t see nearly enough.

3 // I tweaked my (other) knee in the gym last week. Luckily, it seems to be feeling better, but I can’t say I didn’t freak out thinking about another possible knee injury.

4 // My current fixation is the gut-mind connection. I’ve been reading article after article, and it truly fascinates me. What struck me recently was this article that mentions the connection between E.coli bacteria (read: my personal story here), leaky gut, and inflammation. Mind blown.

5 // I get way too excited on Tuesday afternoons (yes, every Tuesday) when I remember Lululemon has new products up for sale. Dangerous.

6 // Got my first pair of Birkenstocks and can’t help but think of my mama every time I wear them. I mean, I know they’re “in” now, but I still can’t help but to think of my mom wearing them 15 years ago when they were uncool to my then teenage self.

That’s all the #TuesdayTidbits I have for today. Time to squeeze in a quick workout and pack!

Do you have any final summer travel plans?

What brings you ease and peace during long stretches of overwhelm?

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  1. Kelli H says

    August 3, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    I highly recommend reading Kelly Brogan’s book A Mind of You Own. I LOVED it!!

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  2. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    August 7, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Hope that you’re enjoying Montana! I have yet to visit there and have family that live there as well. I am actually in Portland right now on a birthday getaway :) I’ll also be heading to the east coast to see my family next month before summer technically ends!

    Reply
  3. Sarah Kay Hoffman says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:59 am

    Someone tagged me in your FB post. Wanted to say “hi.” Also in Nor Cal :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Thanks for saying hi, Sarah!

      Reply

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