Weekend Snapshot 2.6.17

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Aaand it's Monday again. 

RECAP:
It was a pretty fun weekend over here on The Guide. Shelby had her hair dyed with a nod to our fave unicorn (loveee). I saw Georgia Tech lose to Wake Forest after winning a free pizza during a dance off near the half, and then went to a Lee Brice and Justin Moore concert (country feels). And Sunday was for extra sushi, getting back to the yoga vibes, and the big game we've been counting down towards...

In an unprecedented close of a 19-point lead, the Patriots beat the Falcons in the Super Bowl LI, and the 2017 game became one of the most exciting ones in a long a** time. I wonder how many Tom Brady jerseys were bought last night? You can catch the seven best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials from The Verge here. 

Fun things you should know? Five ways to to use avocado for something other than guac; why sports writers aren't 'sticking to sports' anymore (and it's a good thing); and why kids might gain more satisfaction from pets than their own siblings. 

THREE FAVORITE WEEKEND THINGS:
1. A jam-packed Saturday with my favorite people. 
2. Hard cider and popcorn during the Superbowl.
3. My new sleep mask. Bless. 

THIS WEEK:
This week we're going puppy searching; mastering the art of sugar cubes; and getting ahead - or at least on track - in some work (boring but necessary). 

+ How was your weekend? What are you up to this week?

10 Workout Pieces We Love

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Because what is working out without a little outfit motivation? 

Getting back into a fitness routine can be difficult, and when you've put that t-shirt on that you wear every time you work out, it can start to feel like you're in a rut (even if you aren't). Sometimes all you need is a small addition to your workout wardrobe to kick your motivation into high gear. We've rounded up some of our favorite pieces infused with a little kick butt attitude for everything from running around the track to deep stretches on the mat. Let us know your fave in the comments below! 

+ What's your favorite way to workout? 

February is for Goal Setting

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Why Emily waited until February to set her 2017 goals. 

It still blows my mind that we're in 2017. I feel a little stuck in all of the grief and endings of 2016. Losing my grandfather and then later my secret keeper and dear friend, transitioning out of my family home, and figuring out what I really needed in 2017 has been an emotional weight that hasn't lightened. I've been struggling to set intentions, because the magic of setting them seemed to have disappeared.

I didn't start 2017 with the same inspiration I'm normally struck by in the first few days of the year. January made me want to curl away from the sad news of our world becoming separated and seeing so many losing their faith in our country. Taking the month off of anything strenuous seemed like the best plan of all. The past 31 days have been less rejuvenating than I hoped, but as I wrote about in this post, sometimes you just have to plow forward, and kick your own butt into a higher gear.

Since it feels like so much was taken from my life last year, this year is all about adding the good stuff back in - in the form of badass friendships, self-care in abundance, varied workouts, juice cleanses (because I love them so much), and more. I'll be back at the end of the week with my goal list and my new inspiration board. But what are some of your goals? More importantly, how are you staying charged?

XxEmily