Monday Motivation #4.

Happy Monday! We had a beautiful weekend here, with lots of sun and time outside. I took several long walks, rode a Divvy bike for the first time to the farmers market {it was great!}, and watched a dear friend finish the Chicago Marathon.

Here are a few things motivating me this week:

I have three squash in my kitchen right now with more to come. Planning to test out a few of these healthy recipes: 17 Clean-Eating Recipes with Squash {via Pinterest, from skinny ms.}

 

Holding a plank for a period of time is my most hated workout move. I’m hoping trying something like this, involving movement, helps me get over it. {via Pinterest, from Eat Clean Make Changes}

Everywhere I turn there is a new pumpkin spice recipe. How is it this is the first time I have heard about Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Bars? Someone have a party so I can bring these over. {via Pinterest, from the Kitchn}

I didn’t have a very good week of running last week. I took my weekly workout class on Tuesday, which left me SO sore I couldn’t even attempt to run until Friday. Here’s to a better week of miles this week. {via Pinterest, from tumblr}

Now that it’s dark in the morning when I get up, AND soon after I get home from work, I’m going to do my best to accept the treadmill. {via Pinterest, from TheSparkPeople blog}