A very special blogiversary [giveaway]- ended

Hi friends ๐Ÿ™‚ Howโ€™s your morning going? Hope youโ€™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 didnโ€™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 arenโ€™t what matter– itโ€™s about the community, support, discussions and relationships that have been created in this tiny speck on the internet ๐Ÿ™‚ You are 99.9% of the reason why this blog is what it isโ€ฆ I just write it, youโ€™re the ones who show up for the party ๐Ÿ™‚

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. Itโ€™s changed and evolved with me, and Iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ™‚ I picked a few of my absolute favorite things and this giveaway is sponsored by myself and the Pilot ๐Ÿ˜€

To go with the โ€œ3 yearsโ€ 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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(Iโ€™m OBSESSED with the new crochet ones!! And everyone needs this blush)

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

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

+ each winner will receive a dozen macaroons in a flavor of their choice ๐Ÿ˜€

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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 ๐Ÿ™‚

Love you guys,

Gina

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2,104 Comments

  1. Jessica on June 15, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Wow, and I only just discovered your blog! Don’t worry I’ve been reading up on the archives! ๐Ÿ™‚ I would love to see some more posts on how to keep a healthy/happy mentality in daily life!

  2. Cindy on June 15, 2011 at 1:12 am

    More gluten-free recipes!!

  3. Kaye on June 15, 2011 at 1:13 am

    This next year….I want more of the same! And next year, I surely would love baby videos. I <3 baby videos… I hope you do them!

  4. Monica McCrary on June 15, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Happy anniversary! I love your blog and I love how it’s evolved over the past three years! It’s definitely something you should be proud of! I would love to learn more about interval training … I have just started doing workouts from bodyrock.tv and love them… And of course in the next year ALL about baby!

  5. Brittany on June 15, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Happy Blogiversary! I would love to see lots of posts on becoming a mommy and starting a family! I love the way your blog is now and I think this would be a great addition. Thank you so much Gina, for everything you do and for always inspiring me to live a healthier life! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Emily on June 15, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Can’t wait to see more baby/family posts this year! such an exciting time! Also, I love your fashion friday and fitness spotlight posts.

  7. Kapri on June 15, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Happy Blogiversary!

    – I would honestly love to see more family post, you & your family seem sooo fun.
    – Also more recipe/cooking YT videos. Or maybe even fashion YT videos.
    – Baby post with Miss Bella, see how she is adjusting to her new sibling.
    – And i know this may be thinking a little ahead of time, but maybe lunch box post=D Or home-made baby food?! ..Will you be raising your baby GF? Vegan? Vegetarian? Quasitarian?

    Please forgive my random ideas, Im a gemini.

  8. Alli on June 15, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I am looking forward to hearing about the baby as well as some new recipes!

  9. Megan on June 15, 2011 at 1:42 am

    More of the same! I think your blog is awesome and I wouldn’t change a thing. If anything, more recipes! I love your cookie dough cereal, foodgasm!

  10. Sana on June 15, 2011 at 1:52 am

    I can’t wait for more baby bump pics!!! Gahhhhhh, I can’t tell you how happy I am for you and Tom!

  11. Lisa on June 15, 2011 at 1:54 am

    K first of all…holy shiza! Apparently if you want to have 2000+ people post on your page, you need to dangle Lululemon in front of them :P. You sure do know the way to a fit girl’s heart!

    Next year, I’d like to see:
    1. More recipes on the blog (esp. sweets and “healthy” baked goods!)
    2. More photos of mundane day-to-day stuff…I’m a huge fan of the everyday
    3. Obviously tons of baby-related stuff (congrats again, btw!)

  12. Ruby W. on June 15, 2011 at 1:55 am

    More posts on your great fashion sense. Congrats on 3 years.

  13. Glenne on June 15, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Summer shape up and more ways to mix up workout routines!

  14. Yolande on June 15, 2011 at 2:09 am

    Baby bump and news ๐Ÿ™‚
    By this time next year how you snapped back to pre baby
    More delicious recipes , and everyday awesomeness ๐Ÿ™‚
    How life is with pilot home new house and new baby ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Jasmine on June 15, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Hmmm i LOVE the summer shape up series, because it’s so much better than any other workout regime i’ve attempted, it’s sensible and the food is GOOD and a variety!! so keep those coming, not just in summer ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Jamie Escobar on June 15, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Three things I would like to see in the next year (in celebration of the 3 theme…)
    OK, 1-2-3 GO!
    1.) Three amigos in the backyard of your new house!!! (deets on how you plan to decorate the new house)
    2.) An sneak peak into three chapters of your upcoming book. I can’t wait!
    3.) TRIPLETS! ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Joanna on June 15, 2011 at 2:15 am

    Baby shenanigans, obviously ๐Ÿ™‚

    Thank so much for your hard work, Gina!

  18. Faith on June 15, 2011 at 2:17 am

    I am enjoying the addition of the family posts and hope you continue them in the next year. I also always love a good recipe!

  19. emily on June 15, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Looking forward to recipes! I’m always on the look out for fast/healthy/easy recipes to make and your blog has so many good ones!

  20. Lisa on June 15, 2011 at 2:39 am

    I would love to hear about the “3” of you and more recipes that are quick and nutritious for busy families. ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. Michelle on June 15, 2011 at 2:39 am

    lots and lots of baby posts! congrats ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. Little Meggles on June 15, 2011 at 3:06 am

    Auntie Meg would like to see a ton of fun baby things (of course), some fun new fashion posts, and exciting things that I KNOW are in the future for my favorite Pilot/Fitnessista couple. <333

  23. Rachelle on June 15, 2011 at 3:08 am

    As a proud Mama I am enjoying your family posts! Looking forward to seeing more ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy 3rd Blogiversary!!

  24. Sarah on June 15, 2011 at 3:11 am

    I am looking forward to great baby shower/nursery ideas and losing the baby weight! Congrats on 3 years! I love your blog!

  25. tiffany on June 15, 2011 at 3:41 am

    hm…i’m not so much into the fashion, but i love he recipes!

  26. Vanessa on June 15, 2011 at 3:53 am

    I’d be interested in hearing about what it’s like to get back into shape after having your baby.

  27. Allison on June 15, 2011 at 4:21 am

    I’d love to see more workouts and protein powder recipes! And as a fellow mommy, adorable posts about the baby. The family posts so far are making me feel very nostalgic ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Shelby on June 15, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Happy 3yrs!
    I am so excited to see how you stay fit during your pregnancy and how you get your body back after!

  29. Aylin @ GlowKitchen on June 15, 2011 at 5:10 am

    I’ve been following you for years and am so happy about your bun in the oven ๐Ÿ™‚ Congrats on three years! I think the greater cause for celebration will be in 7ish months!

  30. Jae on June 15, 2011 at 5:17 am

    Id like to see more posts on self image! ๐Ÿ™‚

  31. Shelley on June 15, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Happy 3rd year anniversary to you!!! I personally cannot WAIT to follow you along your awesome journey to become a MUM!! Nothing will ever beat that, and i cant wait to read all about once bub and beyond is born, sooo exciting!!!

  32. Beth on June 15, 2011 at 6:27 am

    I would love to see more baby bump pics. I’m always curious to see how a woman’s body blooms before, during & after pregnancy. Probably due to the fact that everyone I know is having a baby and its making me baby crazed. ๐Ÿ™‚

  33. Lauren on June 15, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I would love to see some more of your healthful recipes to fuel a fitness-focused lifestyle!

  34. Brittany on June 15, 2011 at 6:54 am

    On the blog next year I would like to see more Q & A posts! I love being able to ask you one-on-one questions about diet and fitness

  35. Lee on June 15, 2011 at 6:56 am

    Happy Blogiversary! And congrats on the little munchkin!

  36. The Healthy Hostess on June 15, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I love being a mom so much and I am so excited to hear about your adventures!

  37. christina on June 15, 2011 at 7:23 am

    More pregnancy news : )

  38. kari on June 15, 2011 at 7:23 am

    hi Gina, i love your blog and i just wanted to enjoy reading your everyday eatings and the process of your pregnancy and everyday life.

  39. hazel on June 15, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Now that you are on the family way, I’d like to read about fitness activities incorporating the little one!

  40. Allie on June 15, 2011 at 7:33 am

    I would love to see more fashion posts and recipes!

  41. kayleigh on June 15, 2011 at 7:36 am

    i love your fashion posts, you have such great style!

  42. Steph @ A Life Without Ice Cream on June 15, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I’m loving your fashion posts – and that’s not usually something I love on blogs. Could have something to do with last time you showed new sandals they were the ones I’d just bought ๐Ÿ˜›

    And of course, can’t wait for itty bitty finessista or pilot content!

  43. Lorraine on June 15, 2011 at 7:59 am

    You are so upbeat and positive everyday. I would like to see your workouts and food combinations now that you are pregnant.

  44. sarah d on June 15, 2011 at 8:06 am

    I want to see more clean eats, fun stuff in your life (house, baby!, family etc.) and i love your music suggestions!

  45. Erin on June 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

    I am looking forward to hearing about how you find balance between work, baby, exercise, and everything else in between!

  46. Kelly S on June 15, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I LOVE your fitness posts. You always do such fun things and I love the posts where you explain the new trends!

  47. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine on June 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

    I’ve been loving your fashion posts, so more of those!!

  48. Jamie Z on June 15, 2011 at 8:29 am

    I’d like to see you continue with what you’ve been doing… I enjoy everything that you post the way it is!!!! But maybe add a little (ok, A LOT!!) of baby updates!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  49. Tracie on June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

    I am SO looking forward to hearing more about the baby and your new home! Congratulations!

  50. Brittany on June 15, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I can’t wait to see your journey through pregnancy, and how you stay fit during and after!

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