I had a chance to meet (and see again) so many wonderful bloggers. I am VERY excited to begin reading new posts from these men and women and to gain inspiration from all of their beautiful stories!
Lauren from Oatmeal After Spinning
Wait… you know her already, don’t you!? Lauren was my partner-in-crime at Fitbloggin this year, and the only person I walked in knowing well. I got to dine with Lauren and her husband Greg (my new BFF) each night at some of the most amazing resturants in Portland – – So fun! Lauren blogs about clean eating, her healthy lifestyle, and working out. She is a Silk blogger and a recent transplant to Colorado, and can be found hiking in the Colorado mountains most days. Love this lady!
Dani from Run Daniella Run
Dani and I met the first night at the meet and greet reception, and we met up quite a few times during the conference touching base on sessions we’d attended and comparing notes. She also braved the food trucks with me! Dani has a passion for running and has the most adorable 4 year old twins. Stop by her blog: You’re going to love her as much as I do!
Dani (Fit Duck), Dominique, and Monica (Run Bang Run)
These ladies were roommates, and I instantly connected with them. All incredibly warm and going through a similar weight loss journey to mine. We met after a session where the words we shared were just SO CLOSE TO HOME. These ladies… well, they’re just “my people” and they get me. LOVE THAT!
Brooke from Brooke Not on a Diet
How fabulous is this one? I’m hoping you’re already following her story, but if you’re not, Brooke has lost more than 170 lbs on Weight Watchers and has an amazingly inspiring story. She just hit Lifetime and couldn’t be more lovely. So glad I got a chance to meet her!
Emily from Skinny Emmie
I know I’ve mentioned my favorite fashionista Emily here on NTTC before, and her blog has a spot on my Blog Love page. She and I actually got to chat a bit this year which was just awesome, and she led one of the sessions that touched me the most. Stop by her blog, I love the honesty of what she writes; Emily shares with grace the challenges of weight loss and life. Highly relatable… and girl can accessorize like a champ! LOVE!
There were SO MANY more that I met… and truly, I didn’t take enough pictures. Here’s a few of them…
Special thanks to everyone I met this year, and knowing I’ve missed many, here’s a few extra thank yous: To Martinus who skipped out on sessions to share a cocktail with me, to Alan who led the way to the food trucks, to Sam and Sue for dancing with me and helping me get my sweat on, to Brandi for being that bubbly AWESOME presence once again this year, to Kenlie who always brings such fantastic energy and authenticity to the conference, to Mariana who changed clothes as much as I did, to Alicia who rocked those red pants in the fashion show that I’m still thinking about, to Alyssa for being her and being my kindred spirit! And lastly but most certainly not least, to Roni for bringing everyone together in the most beautifully organized way. xoxo
** Note: As I am wrapping up this post, my iTunes library just shuffled to this song “For Good” from Wicked. How appropriate… as I know that I have truly “been changed for the better” as a result of so many I met last weekend.
If you are a blogger who writes in the weight loss/healthy living space, I can’t encourage you enough to join us next year (in Austin or Nashville, still TBD!) You will (hands down) meet the most incredible and inspiring people… and be motivated beyond compare. And, let me assure you… changed for the better.
I’m SOOOOO jealous that you and Bang (Monica) got to meet! She’s definitely on my “top 10 list of bloggers/twitter friends I can’t wait to meet”! I’m so happy you had a great time and connected with new friends (and old!). Can’t wait to see you in December!
She is uh-mazing! We will have to hang next year for sure… Missed you a LOT this year, but lucky I get to see you in VA. PS… Even if you have a newborn, I’ll try to see you since I’ll be close! Smooches!
You’re killin’ me with the shout out, lady!! Thank you! I gotta track down those Reebok red pants for you… xoxo
So… I’m probably going to need your legs too, to REALLY pull off the red pant. Hmm… let me know if you can transfer me those as well. xoxo
Oh my goodness- this is the best post ever!!!!! You are so wonderful and I love you to death. (And I am SO GLAD that we live close to each other, duh!) xoxo
Fingers crossed for Nashville!
I heart Nashville, and I’d love to see you there next year!!! You were missed!
Thanks for the list! I picked up a couple of new blogs to follow from people I met over the weekend but forgot to ask for their card. I’m so bummed we didn’t get a chance to take a photo together. Next year! 🙂 Oh, and I’m crossing my fingers for Nashville, too. I loved living there and miss it so much!
Agreed, Mel! I missed SO MANY pics! I guess that’s why there’s next year! Did you live in Nashville? Me too!
Thank you so much for the shout out! I was so, so glad to have met you at Fitbloggin. You’re gorgeous inside and out. Much love.
Kelly I love you! You are so sweet 🙂 Thank you for this, I still think back to how nice you were inviting a complete stranger to have dinner with you and Lauren. Above and beyond kind! Excited to meet up with you again! You are so hilarious and awesome and seriously 19 years old I don’t care what you say.
OMG… I totally need to go back to your shout out above and point out the fact that you said I was like 20-something… I like 19 even better! That’s my real age. 🙂 xoxo
Loved this recap! I look forward to following your journey!
Did you know I had no idea Monica lives like 8 minutes away from me?!?!?! I just found out and am thrilled. Come play with us! And thank you for the shout out… You are just so awesome and beautiful of a person I had to make sure I told you 🙂 So glad we got to meet… you can bet I’m following you online and can’t wait to see ya next year!
What a great recap – love all the photos!
I am loving your black and white maxi dress, looks great on you!!! Where is it from????
Thanks! The black and white one is from H&M.
Love it and love your green dress!!
Thanks, Corrie Anne!
Very excited to check some new blogs. Thanks for sharing the awesome people you met this year at FitBloggin. Last year it was so great to mee you and I can’t wait to see you next year! 🙂
It was so great to meet you! I still haven’t forgiven you for starting the crying though! 😉 You’re such a genuine person and I truly appreciate that! Can’t wait to see you next year!