A very special blogiversary [giveaway]- ended

Hi friends 🙂 How’s your morning going? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. <3

So the blog is 3 years old!!

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The blog actually turned 3 last week, but with the Summer Shape Up and exciting news, I didn’t want to overload the week with too much going on.

For this post, I was originally planning on doing a list of events that have happened in the past 3 years, and then I realized:

1. A LOT of stuff has gone down and

2. the events aren’t what matter– it’s about the community, support, discussions and relationships that have been created in this tiny speck on the internet 🙂 You are 99.9% of the reason why this blog is what it is… I just write it, you’re the ones who show up for the party 🙂

This little blog began as an urge to share my love of health and a distraction from online shopping while I was bored in Valdosta – it has grown so much in the past 3 years. It’s changed and evolved with me, and I’ve had so much fun writing every word.

As a little thank you for changing my life, making this so rewarding and enjoyable, and just for being awesome, I thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway. Giving is always better than receiving for special occasions, anyway 🙂 I picked a few of my absolute favorite things and this giveaway is sponsored by myself and the Pilot 😀

To go with the “3 years” theme, there will be 3 different winners:

-1 commenter will receive my favorite lululemon jacket, the Define Jacket in a color/size of their choice ($99)

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-1 Facebook fan will receive a pair of Toms shoes (size/color of choice) and a Nars Orgasm blush from Sephora ($100)

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(I’m OBSESSED with the new crochet ones!! And everyone needs this blush)

-1 Twitter friend will receive a iTools Style Winder 1” curling iron ($140)

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(I still owe ya a video on how to use it, because it’s life-changing)

+ each winner will receive a dozen macaroons in a flavor of their choice 😀

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This means you have 3 different ways to win 3 different prizes:

***This giveaway has ended as of 9:35 EST on June 15.

 

Thank you again for an incredible 3 years 🙂

Love you guys,

Gina

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2,104 Comments

  1. Natalie on June 14, 2011 at 10:14 am

    As a fitness enthusiast myself, who hopes one day to be blessed enough for a child, I am interested in seeing how you balance your pregnancy with fitness, healthy living, and just life in general.

  2. Kim@ The Future Dr. B-S on June 14, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Happy 3rd year! Can’t believe it’s been so long! I’d love to see more awesome workouts and of course BABY pictures 🙂

  3. Jenn @ LiveWellFitNow on June 14, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Happy blogiversary!!!!! So fab.

    I have been a followed for I can’t believe- 2 years now! And we are currently trying to start a fam over here as well so for the next year sprucing your already wonderful fitness/food focus with a bit of pregnancy, raising a fam with wholesome foods would be glorious!

  4. Lili on June 14, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I love it when you post how to pack meals for someone who works full time or meals that can be made in large portions and divided for a weeks worth of lunches. That is always a cloud over my shoulder each week. And having new ideas helps me look forward to making my meals. Plus the baby stuff is always so fun! Congrats!

  5. alexis on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    love that jacket! happy 3 years!

  6. Rachel on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Woo Hoo!! This is a great giveaway..
    I can’t wait to hear about all things baby this next year. I’m so curious to see how it affects everyone’s bodies and lives. Keep up the awesome work! 🙂

  7. Tessa @ Amazing Asset on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I like you on facebook and look forward to a sweat-inducing cardio session!

  8. Jenny on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    My favorite news would have to be the baby news, and the pilot coming home. So happy for the both of you. And I would definitely like to see more fashion post-you have good taste. 🙂

  9. Chelsa on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Congrats on three years. That’s my favorite blush ever. I use it almost everyday even if I’m not wearing eye makeup. I love it. Have you tried the super orgasm with the sparkles?

  10. Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Following you on Twitter, homegirl! And I tweeted! 🙂

  11. Lindsay on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Like a lot of other people, I’d like to see things about your baby. I know you said you didn’t want this to become a baby blog, but I think it’ll be something most everyone is excited to hear about!

  12. Anastasia on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Wow! 3 years! Congratulations! I’m slowing catching up on past posts 😀 I hope to see more realistic meals and workouts and fashion tips. And baby pics too!

  13. julie @ peanut butter fingers on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    what a perfectly-gina giveaway! 🙂 congrats on three AMAZING years and many more to come! in the future, i hope we get to see an overload of fitnessista-pilot baby pictures! as someone who hopes for a family in a few years, i would love to read about your experience throughout pregnancy (loving the family page posts!) and your adventures as a new mom.

  14. Jenn @ Frost Bites on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I would love to see the progression of your pregnancy and family thereafter. You are very inspiring and motivational. Keep it up. CONGRATULATIONS on everything!

  15. Ali on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Happy blog birthday!! I read this page every day, ok, ok, maybe twice or three times 🙂 You cover such a wide variety of topics and the recipes are amazing. Breakfast cookie usually doesn’t make it to breakfast… In the coming year, I can’t wait to read about your expanded family. It would also be nice to have some info on willpower and tips others have used to control binge eating. As always, keep up the amazing work!

  16. Melissa on June 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I LOVE reading the baby posts… and your shopping posts. You are going to have some ridiculously cute maternity outfits!

  17. Leigh on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Happy blogiversary! Workout advice and new smoothie recipes!

  18. Abby on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Congrats on 3 years! In the next year I am excited to see how you keep up your healthy lifestyle while pregnant and how you adapt after the baby, and of course all fashion and food recipes you can share along the way. I am hoping for a baby in the near future so it is always inspirational to see how a fit mom does it.

  19. kathleen on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Just waiting to see how your fitness and food evolve while becoming a mother. It is a huge journey. I don’t really think I became who I am today until I had my 3(16,11,9). Congrats!

  20. Dakota Campbell on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I love your blog! I just love reading about your eats, work outs and all your cool tips! If the next year is like that, I’ll be happy!

  21. Jen on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Happy blogiversary! Even though I don’t have an interest in being pregnant any time soon, I’m looking forward to more of your family posts and following that journey! I’m also looking forward to more inspirational quotes – your “something to think” posts at the end sometimes make my whole day and help to push me forward!

  22. Christina on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Wow 3 years flies by! Happy blogiversary! Great giveaway also 🙂 I haven’t seen the crocheted Toms!! They’re SOOOO cute!!!

    I think you should just keep being awesomsauce next year and definitely have updates for the bambino!

  23. Jackie on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Looking forward to learning more about how to balance life, fitness, fun, and health. Keep the recipes coming! Congratulations.

    Best,
    Jackie

  24. brittany on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    happy 3 years, and congrats on your pregnancy

  25. Elle on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I think I’ve been reading all 3 years!

    I’d love more recipes, especially with more common ingredients/tools(example: I don’t have a dehydrator).

    I’m off to post on FB and tweet at you 🙂

  26. Carrie on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Holy giveaway! *grabby hands* This is amazing and that lululemon jacket is adorable! I want! You’ve already started what I’m excited to read about this coming year–hint: pregnancy! I can’t wait to read your advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while eating for two, plus what happens when the little Pilot or Fitnessista arrives. *runs off to comment on your facebook page*

  27. Haley Hawthorne on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I love reading your multiple-daily posts! In the coming year, I would like to see more recipes & as the little one grows, how you are keeping in shape the best you can! Congrats! <3

  28. Laura on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Hey Gina!

    Congrats on the blogoversery! I would love to see more of the same in the next year… recipes, workout ideas, and fashion.

    Also, I really want you to get that book published so I can buy it!

    Laura

    • Fitnessista on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

      me toooooooo!!!

  29. Lauren S on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Happy Blogiversary!!! I love everything you’re already doing! I do like the informative posts with book/prodct/website suggestions, I love learning about new things that are out there.

  30. Wendy on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Happy anniversary! I really enjoy your blog – and congrats on the baby! I’d like to read more about your fashion choices – you wouldn’t believe how many cute things you’ve enable me to buy!

  31. Nicole on June 14, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I love reading your blog and I can’t wait to see new workouts in the next year! I love trying all the new moves that you challenge me with!

  32. Linda on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I love reading about your pregnancy and can’t wait to see more about the baby!!

  33. Christina on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Now following you on Twitter and tweeted 🙂

  34. gretchen on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Happy Blogiversary! I absolutely love your blog and would to see you continue your fashion posts and awesome work outs. FYI, your fashion post a few weeks ago helped me save $90 at express just by asking if they had any coupons, so I owe you a huge thank you!!!!! 🙂

  35. Bekki on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Happy Anniversary
    I will be starting a family and would love to see more of the pregnancy/health and wellness combo!!
    Love the give away!!

  36. Nicole on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I want to see more of your pregnancy updates and decorating your house too ! Congrats on 3 years of blogging. You are such an inspiration and I love sharing your blog with my friends and clients too!

  37. Jocelyn on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I’d like to see more fitness stuff! Like videos, recommendations stuff like that.

    Also, where to purchase some of your grocery staples, I am always wanting make some of your scopes but sometimes I don’t know where to look for the less common ingredients!

    • Jocelyn on June 14, 2011 at 10:19 am

      And by scopes I mean recipes. Damn autocorrect

  38. Rachel on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Happy blogiversary!! : ) Amazing giveaway — especially love the jacket & the adorable Toms! I’d love to see anything and everything baby on the blog — especially how you balance working out/healthy eating and being a mommy! : )

  39. Sarah on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I’m so excited to see your life with the new little one! Especially how you maintain your healthy and active lifestyle! Plus, I love the fashion!

  40. Stephanie on June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I just want to keep seeing more of the same! I love your blog and can’t wait to see where things go with it 🙂 Happy Blogiversary!

  41. amy on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    congrats! i’d love to see more fitness class tips and reviews!

  42. Sarah on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Congrats on all the great things going on in your life right now – and thanks for the daily inspiration. I’d love to see something on time management – especially since you will be a new mom soon. My biggest struggle is fitting it all in – healthy meal planning, exercise and family time. Seems like you make lots of lists – which I do too – but getting them all checked off never seems to happen!

  43. Hilary on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I tweeted and liked you on facebook but wanted to also say congrats on three years!!! I look forward to seeing more fun/healthy/on the go recipes like the amazeballz! Thanks for everything you do 😀

  44. Shannon on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I already liked you on Facebook forever ago and have followed you on twitter just as long! 🙂 What would I love to see on the blog in the next year? Hmm…How ’bout that macaroon recipe? A girl can DREAM, right? Love the blog, BTW.

  45. Deanna on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Hi Gina! I think this is my first time commenting, but I started reading your blog a few months ago and <3 it! In the next year, I'd like to see more shape ups and meal plans, and posts about how to tailor your workouts around your busy, unique schedule. Keep up the good work!

  46. Madison on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    hmmm what do i want to see? baby pictures now!

  47. Leslie on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Oh my gosh that Lululemon jacket looks adorable and comfy. Happy anniversary to you and your blog!

  48. Jess on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I’d love to see more of the same! More details about your day-to-day life, pregnancy posts, recipes, fashion posts and workouts! Congrats on three years of blogging. You’re doing a great job!

  49. DD on June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am

    This is my first visit to your blog, which I learned about from Dori’s Shiney Blog. Love that jacket, and those macaroons look fabulous! Now that I know about you, I’ll check out your blog oftern. I like exercise and workout information and yummy good for you recipes and food tips. Congratulations on three years!

  50. Rachel on June 14, 2011 at 10:19 am

    I would like to see your fitness routine while pregnant and how you plan on losing the post baby weight. Oh and cute baby pics!

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