Two years ago, I decided to start a blog. At the time there was only one health blog I read–Nutritionista. I liked her health and nutrition tips, but even more, I liked how she (used to) take pictures of all her meals on Fridays.
After reading her blog and a number of other Tumblr blogs, I decided to start my own blog to document my weight loss. As you can see in my first post, I’d already lost eight pounds. I was happy with that, but honestly wasn’t sure if I’d be able to lose 41 more (at the time I wanted a round 140, but quickly realized that 50 sounded way cooler than 49.) I went to the gym a LOT, but hadn’t even started running yet!
I had no idea that nearly two years later, I’d still be going.
That I’d have met some of my best friends over the internets.
That I’d go to a blog conference for health bloggers–and run 16 miles while there!
That I’d spend my birthday weekend with eight other couples in Vermont and be totally fine with it because I was so comfortable with everyone there.
That the freakin’ New York Times would write about me! (And others!)
I have had an amazing two years with this blog, and I can’t wait to see how it keeps growing!
Food:
For breakfast, after hopping on the scale and seeing that I’d somehow lost that six pounds of water weight after this weekend (gross), I went for my fairly regular breakfast before I headed off to a work conference for the morning. I knew they’d have lots of sugary breakfast foods, and I wanted to eat something on my own terms.
I went straight from home to the conference, so I didn’t bring lunch, and I grabbed some sushi from the deli next door. FAIL. $17 for one sushi roll, one spring roll and a Larabar. WIN for being a good Catholic and not eating meat. (Speaking of…I’m still trying to decide what to give up…)
Giveaway!
To celebrate my blog’s birthday, I’m giving one of you a present! Since I love running with Spibelts–they can fit so much. I usually put my keys, phone, debit card and some Gu in mine when I run. I’ve asked the Spibelt folks if they can give away one to one of my readers.
So, in order to enter (each of these ways counts as one entry, for anything other than a comment, please leave ANOTHER comment telling me you’ve done so:
This contest will be open until 5pm EST Thursday March 10.
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HAPPY BLOGGERTHDAY!!! (?!?!) You are a rockstar and are one of my BIGGEST inspirations for eating well, staying fit, and still having a damn good time. xoxo
Hi there - got here from Tumblr. Congrats on your success and happy birthday to your blog! :)
Happy Blog Birthday! Yours was one of the first ones I started reading and I've loved following you and, duh, MEETING you. Keep me fabulous. Not that you have to try very hard at that. You're great.
Happy blogaversary!! I also lost quite a bit in water weight the last couple days... gross. Haha. (I already follow you on Twitter... does that count? I'm littlelili!)
Aaaaaand I liked you on Facebook!
Happy Blogerversary!!!! I want the spibelt!!! I don't like the thing I use at all....
Love your blog and love you!
(I follow you on twitter and I tweeted)
Happy Birthday to your blog!!
I follow you on Twitter via @eatslovehappy
Happy blog birthday! I found your blog through @Food to Run for. Would love a new belt to carry around my stuff when running. Fuel belts are too big and bulky!
Liked on Facebook too!
And following on twitter.