Sunday, January 3, 2010

Karen's Blog of the Week: Endurance Isn't Only Physical

I've given a LOT of thought to this whole "Blog of the Week" thing. I'd like to thank all of you that voted in my poll and gave your input on the matter.

I enjoy spotlighting a blogger each week. Since most of the blogs I've featured also happen to be written by people that follow me, I get a little thrill when I see those expressions of surprise and honor to have been chosen. It's an amazing feeling to know that something I write here in my tiny little world could brighten someone's day.

And so, I am pleased to inform you that the tradition will continue through 2010.

(Or at least into 2010. We'll see how many weeks I can go before I run out of awesome blogs.)

(I'm guessing I'll run out of weeks first, though.)

I do plan on providing a brand spankin' new BotW button, just as soon as I create one or have one designed for me. Most likely the latter. My blog designer did such an awesome job with this site, I have no doubt she can whip up something fantastic.

But give me a week or two on that one.

Anyways, enough with all of that and on to my first Blog of the Week for 2010!

In honor of the fact that so many of us make resolutions and/or goals sometime around January 1st each year, and in further honor of the fact that a high number of those resolutions and/or goals involve losing weight and getting healthy, this week's Blog of the Week is: Endurance Isn't Only Physical.

I "met" Tricia recently and instantly felt like it was, somehow, meant to be.

This girl is an inspiration. Honestly. Last January, she made a decision that she was going to get healthy and start taking care of herself. And she's done just that. She lost 115 pounds using a revolutionary new program that I hadn't ever heard about: eating healthy and exercising. In the same day.

I know, right?

I love Tricia's blog. She's so positive and uplifting and happy. She writes about her story, her journey, and even throws in product reviews now and again. But what I love the most about Tricia is that she's been there. She gets it. And she did it.

I read, and even follow, a couple of healthy living/fitness journey type of blogs, but this one almost feels like it was written just for me.

But, since I'm a giver, I'll share it with you. So go check out Tricia's blog and tell her hello!


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15 comments:

  1. "She lost 115 pounds using a revolutionary new program that I hadn't ever heard about: eating healthy and exercising. In the same day."

    I LOVE THIS! Isn't it have how many people spend millions on all of these magic people when this is what really does the trick??!

    Anyway, thanks for introducing me to this new blog - love it to pieces so far! The Blog of the Week is fantastic! :)

    Happy 2010!!!
    Linds
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  2. Thank you so much for featuring this blogger. She is amazing! I just stopped by her blog and I am now a follower!
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  3. This sounds right up my ally (even though I was worried, I have a nemesis named Tricia, though we call her SquidSac). Thanks for posting it!
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  4. On my way over to get inspired.
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  5. Wow, I'm almost at a loss for words here Karen so I will simply say a heartfelt "Thank You". This means a lot to me.
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  6. There are quite a few of us doing a lifestyle change started by Think Tank Mama. She gave us permission to repost her link....
    http://momsaysthink.blogspot.com/
    My weight loss goal is 50lbs. I am an emotional eater and when my Mom was in the dieing process, I packed on 70lbs in a year. I have done this most of my life when extreme stress took over my life, I turned to food for comfort. Last time after my divorce, I gained 100lbs and lost it through a low carb diet and living in Manhattan walking. I kept the weight off for 5 years until my Mom was diagnosed with cancer and I began taking care of her. I started my diet yesterday and am determined to reach my goal.
    Good luck and will be following :)

    Join us :)
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  7. Wow, GREAT blog! I loved her last entry - so heartfelt.

    Thanks for posting this Karen!
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  8. I like you blog of the week. I've found some awesome blogs this way!
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  9. I just checked out the blog. I really like it. Thanks for sharing!
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  10. She's inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
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  11. Wonderful blog and great point. Left you some blog love on my latest entry hun you chould go check out
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  12. Congrats to Tricia. This couldn't have come at a better time. I've definitely fallen off the healthy living wagon in the last 6 months and promised myself I would get back on track tomorrow! I"m off to read Tricia's blog for some inspiration.
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  13. I also found her recently, and you're right, she is great!
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  14. hee hee hee! In the SAME DAY? Now why didn't I think of that?

    I'll head over to check her out... thanks for the good tip and Happy 2010!
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