So to be honest, my weekend was rather un-blog-worthy. It was great for me because it included a lot of reading, relaxation, dog-park going, and basketball watching, but that doesn’t make for a very fun post now, does it?
I was lucky enough to sneak in a great 8-mile run on Saturday, the ONLY nice day we had so that was nice. I did something a little different and did a 5-mile out and back route and then ran in the house, grabbed Baylee, and took her for my remaining 3 miles. It went amazingly well! We haven’t tried running with her last year and it just didn’t work out so well – either she’d be running WAY out ahead of us, or wanting to stop and sniff everything. This time she put her game face on and ran the whole 3 miles by my side. It was so much fun having a running partner, even if she didn’t say much the entire time 🙂
In other news, my basketball bracket is doing absolutely horrendous and I’m in about 70th place out of 85. There’s always next year!
Now, onto the fun stuff! I am happy to announce my first ever contest!!! Get excited people!!! Cheryl at Awesome Almonds sent me some of their awesome almonds (haha!) to sample and gave me a ton so I am going to give 2 Lucky Readers some Awesome Almonds as well!!!
These almonds are simply fan-freakin’-tastic and trust me, you want to get your hands on these babies!
There are 3 ways to enter by Thursday 3/26 @ Midnight:
- Leave a general comment for me
- Link back to this post
- Leave a comment for me telling me your favorite part about this blog
That’s it! You do not need a blog to enter. I can’t wait to hear from all of you! 2 Winners will be chosen and announced via Random Integer Generator Friday morning.
GOOD LUCK 🙂
Delish almonds!!
What I love about your blog = your story-telling and photos of Baylee!! 😀
Almonds… yummy!
My dog is not a good running partner because he gets hot way too fast. He has black fur, so he’s not too happy being in the sun for long periods of time. haha!
Glad you got some relaxing in! What a fun contest! I have a couple favorite things about your blog:
1. Your pup- who can resist that face
2. Reading about using WW points (my sister was very successful with the points system but I never knew how it really worked).
3. Reading about your adventures with running!
have a great day!!
I want awesome almonds yo! 🙂
Favorite part of your blog – YOU AND BAYLEE! (sorry Chad!) 😦
Love the blog! Favorite part is the pics of Baylee–my childhood dog (chocolate lab named Samantha) just passed away so I love looking at pics of your adorable dog and how much fun you have with her!
I want some awesome almonds!!
I love watching your running progress as we’re pretty much at the same point. I did a dreadful 8 miles this morning on the dreadmill and hated every minute but was happy with my pace of 10:12 min miles and finishing!
I have been following your blog for a while and love your positive, upbeat attitude and outlook on life. Thanks for the contest, too!!
I just found your site…and I love almonds. trying to eat healthy and lose 20 pounds1
Hi! I love hearing about your dog and different running activities!
WOW thank you!
i’ve linked back!
http://blueskyworld.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/check-this-out-numero-trescheck-this-out-numero-tres/
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I really like how you always write about different activities you do. It motivates me to see that there are always other physical activities that could be fun too!
Woo i’m in!! I love your fun dessert creations..slash I want them 😀 AND your fun food at work pictures haha!
You can never have too many almonds lying around. 🙂
love the blog and almonds look delicious!
What I like the most about this blog is that it inspires me to run more.. and possibly run a 5K in the future!
love almonds!!! 😀
yay for your first giveaway! the almonds sound great!
and i’m jealous you can run w/ your dog…mine stops every 2 seconds to pee on a tree! impossible!
My favorite part of your blog is seeing your weightloss progress.
BTW – I am jealous of your run with your dog…. mine are much to small to do more than a few blocks.
I loveee that you’re a real lady! You have fun and socialize and just seem so real! But at the same time, you’re really inspiring with how dedicated you are to your running and packing your yummy eats for the whole week!
Oh, and I love that you love Twilight! 🙂
Congrats on your run!! I hate it when the dog gets WAY out ahead of me and is basically pulling me along 😉
Fun contest! Honestly, I really like everything about your blog (Midwest, holla!!) but what I like the MOST is the Baylee pictures!
yay! I love almonds- i just never buy them 🙂
Oh yummy. Almonds!! Fun contest.
The best part of your blog are all the salads, they give me some fantastic ideas when I’m running low. Oh, and the oatmeal creme brulee… a new staple in my kitchen!!
WHOA almonds. Please feed my addiction to nuts!
I love the phots and the yummy food.
Here’s the link to my post
http://helensjourney.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/weigh-in-monday/
I would love to win some yummy almonds! I like your blog a lot and enjoy seeing Baylee!
Cool, those almonds look yummy! Great job on the 8 miles, and how fun that you ran some of it with your dog! I wish I had a dog to run with.
Oh, and my favorite part of your blog is seeing the recipes and product reviews. I also like reading about your running 🙂
MMmmmm…me like almonds! Especiallly dark chocolate and honey-flavored.
My favorite thing about your blog is your honesty in terms of putting numbers (lbs.) on this site.
I want those almonds!!!
Hello, thanks so much for the opportunity. I love almonds!
I love you and your puppy!
Those almonds sound delish!
Love your blog 🙂 And i especially like seeing Baylee!! Oh and did i say that the hubs and i eat almonds almost everyday??
I love reading your blog to get new ideas for treats and meals! I think those almonds sound delicious!
What a fun giveaway! I am linking back in a post scheduled for tomorrow noon. 🙂
I love your blog! And almonds.
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I dont have a blog, but can i still enter to win?
I read this blog everyday, because i love how real it is.
You are 100% honest and real. It makes me want to be like you :-).
You even have me started a training program for a 10k! I’m so excited!
Hope you had a great day!
Love ur blog! I esp like how u post ur every day life. Its so refreshing! Thx for the giveaway!
i love your recipes! it definitely inspires me to cook and bake!
Hurray for almonds 😀 My fave thing about the blog is the Baylee pictures. What can I say, I’m a sucker for pets!
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Favourite part of this blog? I love how upbeat and positive you are!
I linked back!
http://simplyfabulousnow.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/shake-what-your-mama-gave-you/
Sounds great! Count me in! I would love to try these.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm love this contest 🙂 i will link back later today!!! 🙂
my fave part about this blog is YOU 😉 love reading about your training plan and goals!
I would love to win those almonds! Yummy!
And, my favorite part of the blog (besides getting ideas for awesome, healthy food creations) are the Baylee pics! I have two boxers, and I just love seeing them!
I wish I had a dog to run with me. I do have a cat that sits on the motor of the treadmill and waits for me to finish. As soon as I turn the treadmill off, she flops on the treadmill and demands that I pet her.
Mmmm those almonds look so good! I’d love to try ’em!
Sounds delish!
My favorite part of your blog are your upbeat stories.
Linked back:
http://johnstonesvinblanc.blogspot.com/2009/03/pumpkin-chickpea-burgers-and-herbed.html
yay, great giveaway! i’ll link back on my next post.
i love how honest you are about your ups and downs and also that you’re not afraid to laugh at yourself and do crazy things like talk on a banana telephone 😛
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I enjoy the humor that you have when you write about your day!
I love almonds. My fav part of your blog is your weight loss story – you are an inspiration!
I linked back on my latest post.. and just wanted to enter the contest. I LOVE ALMONDS!
-E
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Love me some almonds!!!
Awesome Almonds are delicious! I would love some!
My favorite part of your blog is seeing your delicious eats every day!
I am linking back in my next post!
I love love love almonds. Your daily stories are always inspiring!!!
I love almonds…just cant afford any right now! Im new to your blog, but love that you post about your dog 🙂
I would love to try these awesome almonds!
Almonds are my favorite nuts! Great contest!
Never seen these before – would love to try them!
I’ve never seen these before either! I would love to win them! 🙂
Almonds are a great healthy snack…and I need to keep them around more often!!
I love almonds!!!!! honestly, i just found your blog, but i’ve been looking through some of your posts, and i love the way you write and your poses with your food :). can’t wait to read more!
Fabulous giveaway! I love your healthy attitude and how your able to maintain balance in your life!
yum almonds! i’m a new reader..but you’ve got my interest piqued and are pot of the google reader now.. =)
I really appreciate your honesty and I love that you have a whole tab dedicated to your pets! If I had a blog, I’d do the same!
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I like your sense of humor and the real outlook on maintaining, losing, and weight watchers experience.
gorgeous giveaway doll! thank you for hosting how amazing!! <333 love and light to you and yours (always! always!)
THE PUP!
That’s my fav.
I hope I win I hope I win I hope I win me some yummies
I’d love an opportunity to win! Yum!
And in terms of what I like most about your blog…I just find it really inspiration to see what people who have lost weight and have managed to maintain a balance where food and exercise is concerned. Way to go 🙂
Love almonds!
I love that you are brave enough to post numbers concerning your weight loss on your blog.
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Almonds are the bestest! Thanks for the contest!
Hi, I’m new to your blog. But from what I can see, it’s wonderful & there’s not one specific thing someone can favor about it! 🙂
I also linked you back on my post!
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How exciting!! I love giveaways–and I adore almonds!! I’ve just discovered your blog (via Love of Oats blog) but what I see that I love about it is this: you’re enthusiastic about a healthy lifestyle!!
*smiles*
Michele
I love Almonds! Count me in for the giveaway!
What I love about your blog is the enthusiasim for a healthy lifestyle! Also I tried your tofu, sweet potato, spinach and provalone wrap! OMG! Sooo good! One of my favs now! 🙂
my absolute fav. nut!
Yum,
I have never seen that brand before.
~Justine
that is very kewl, i have never seen those almonds before!!
I have a terrible addiction to nuts…. this is an AWESOME giveaway!
Your blog is great. I really enjoy your humor and super attitude that you share with us all. And of course, love the Baylee pics!
I just stumbled on to your blog through Kath Eats Real Food. Your story is really inspiring. I’m currently in college and am struggling with losing weight, so it’s really nice to someone who has similar experiences. And those almond flavors sound delicious!
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I just love almonds!!
Just discovered your blog; can’t wait to browse around!
I love love love almonds!
What an Awesome Almond giveaway!!!
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those almonds sound, well, AWESOME! (oh god i’m so corny!) I’ve definitely got my fingers crossed for this one!
i just found your blog… and lucky for me, you are having a giveaway. looking forward to being a reader!
Ooh sounds awesome, I’d love to win this!
And my favorite part about your blog? The giveaways. Hehe kidding- I love your overall philosophy of seeking BALANCE in a healthy lifestyle.
My fave part of your blogs are your meals and your running! 🙂
I’m SOOOO late on this! 😦 Ugh – story of my life this week, right? 😉
My favorite part about this blog is YOU!! 😀
Thank you for hosting this giveaway! The almonds look delicious.
Hi I am new to your blog, what I like about your blog is your positive and healthy approach!
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ooooh! I heart almonds! And I think I have many favorite things about this blog, not including the fact that your giveaway is fantastic!!! I love the content – the insights and wonderful ideas you have to share when it comes to good food! 🙂
oohhh I want to try these awesome almonds! I’ll link back!
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YUM!! Awesome almonds. They look.. awesome.