Fitbloggin highlights, Pt. 1 #Fitbloggin15 #Denver

Yep, EVERY MORNING.

Still recovering...so many hugs...so...much...bacon...

Let's start with the "just for fun" stuff.

1. Getting to see and hug all my Fitbloggin friends! To name a few:

Thea (It's Me VS Me)

ALAN! (Sweating Until Happy-his photo)

I love Robby! (Fat Girl VS World)

Terry (Terry Cabeen-his photo) the STAR of our FLASHMOB!

What's that? Oh yeah, there was a flashmob. Yes, again.

2. THE FLASH FITMOB 

This is the 3rd time the "fitmob" has hit Fitbloggin. I still cannot believe any of these people agree to participate. For every "yes" there are at least 2 "nos", so it makes the effort and final product of the group that much more meaningful. They TRULY rocked it this year!

The flashmob originally started because I was nervous about attending a conference where, for the first time ever, I did not know a single soul "IRL". It's become a great way for seasoned Fitbloggers and newbies to bond long before the conference begins.

I'll try to locate some video. We were kind of amazing.

4. The Scavenger Hunt

Christine (Dubyawife) organized a crazy (seriously, KRAY-ZEE) scavenger hunt that had us invading the streets of Denver, asking cops to marry us, serenading strangers and, um, bending the law (allegedly).

Our team, "Green is the New Black", bouncing on the Jumpsport Trampolines in a most law-abiding manner. (photo by Nicole Tow, Health Nut In Training)

5. Off-Time

One of my favorite things about Fitbloggin is what happens during the off-times between and after the official sessions and festivities. 

Kelly and I spent a great afternoon enjoying lunch at ModMarket (ModMarketplace?) and enjoying some of the sights of downtown Denver, including the ballpark.

Kelly (Curvy Fit Girl)

Deb and I took a beautiful walk along the "creek", which here in California would be considered a raging river, if not a tsunami. We miss water.

Deb (Weight For Deb)

I had a wonderful talk with Susan (SusanIto.com) that was so enthralling, we forgot to take a selfie!

Christine (@Dubyawife again, always the instigator) brought CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY. 

Horrid, deplorable humans. Especially that middle one, trying to hide behind her cards. photo by Christine

6. Jen

Did I take this photo? I'm going to say I did.

Two years ago Jennifer (Perfect In Our Imperfections) and I proposed similar session topics to Fitbloggin. Roni suggested we present together. We decided we might as well room together while we were at it, and a Fitbloggin tradition was born. Jennifer is the reason I don't bite anyone's head off or throw chanclas at Fitbloggin breakfasts. You're welcome.

7. Roni (and Team Fitbloggin)

Roni, center, and just some of Team Fitbloggin.
THANK YOU! (photo by Carrie D Photography)

Roni is remarkably shy and yet still has managed to pull off this HUGE, multifaceted event year after year. Next year Fitbloggin gets passed into the hands of a new team. That means Roni may actually get in on more of the fun from now on. Which is as it should be, because Roni is the sh*t.

Okay, that's about all I can manage for now. Stay tuned for more fun, LOADS of fitness and some stuff I actually learned.

Yes, me!

Wishing you love with extra cheese,

Nacho Mama

VIDEO: Food Find plus a NEW PODCAST!!!

That's right, Margo D. of Brooklyn Fit Chick and I had so much fun on Nacho Mama's Podcast that we decided to start a NEW podcast, "Book VS Movie"!

Plus I give Yoplait Light Greek Yogurt another chance.

FOLLOW BOOK VS MOVIE on Facebook!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

The Numbers: I got FREE Health Screenings from Walgreen's & so can YOU!

So...it's hot in San Diego (not SAVANNAH hot, but I'm a huge wimp when it comes to heat.). That's why I decided to just shoot a video sharing the results of the FREE health screenings I got from Walgreens, a sponsor of Fitbloggin. YOU can get FREE health screenings, too, by visiting Walgreens' "Way to Well" tour when it comes to YOUR town! For details, click HERE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: That weigh-in was a HUGE wake-up call (as you can imagine) LOTS more water, veggies and exercise meant that I only ended up gaining about 2.5 pounds from Fitbloggin. 

Don't miss my annual FITBLOGGIN RECAP PODCAST with Margo of Brooklyn Fit Chick! It will broadcast live tomorrow at 3pm Pacific HERE, or you can catch it later by searching for "Nacho Mama's Podcast" on iTunes or Stitcher.

Do you know YOUR numbers?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

PODCAST Episode 49: FITBLOGGIN RECAP with Brooklyn Fit Chick!

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Join me and MARGO of Brooklyn Fit Chick as we recap the best of the 2013 Fitbloggin Conference!

Learn the most valuable lessons and tools shared at this PHENOMENAL conference for health, fitness, weightloss and wellness bloggers.

There may even be a giveaway...

FINALLY! SheKnows Custom Gift Guide to the Rescue

Tis the season! This is the time of year when I start pouring through every holiday gift guide I can find, trying to zero in on the perfect gift for everyone on my list. Yes, it's fun, but it's so time consuming! I can't tell you how many times I've thought, "I wish I could just plug in my niece's (or co-worker's, or client's) tastes and just get a list of stuff she'll like, already!"

 

I can't believe it, but the folks at SheKnows have developed a CUSTOM GIFT GUIDE tool, which gives you a list tailored specifically to the Facebook preferences your family and friends!

PODCAST Episode 11: Gettin Tech-y...

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Confused amid the sea of apps, gadgets and gizmos that claim to make modern-day living easier? Never fear! Join me and my guests as we navigate the murky waters of info, steering you to the right tools to help streamline your life!

Yes, I am a Blackberry holdout. Image via Amazon

MAS BIG NEWS! You'll get a sneak peak at the Jockey P2P Fall Line!

What a week! In addition to being nominated for a Blogs by Latinas award (in the BEST LIFE BLOG category-please vote for me!) I also found out that, in addition to sponsoring me to attend Blogher, Jockey Person to Person is bringing me out to Chicago tomorrow so that I can share the debut of the new Fall Line with ALL OF YOU!

You KNOW I'll be taking my yellow coat!

I'm so thrilled I can hardly pack! It's my very first time in Chicago and I can't wait to see the new line!

YOU can get the blow-by-blow (or "blouse-by-blouse") by following me on twitter @shesnachomama and on Facebook. I'll be using the hashtag #JOCKEYP2P

Plus? I'll finally get to see what I'll be wearing to Blogher!

THANK YOU JOCKEY PERSON TO PERSON-see you in CHICAGO!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I am attending this event as a guest of Jockey Person to Person. The above is my honest opinion.

MUY Big News! I'm going to BLOGHER!

I am soooo excited! I'm getting to attend Blogher 2011 courtesy of Jockey Person to Person! SQUEEE!!

Me at the opening of the Long Beach Transit Gallery in Jockey Person to Person. Photo via Ana Lydia Monaco

I love their clothes, they're pretty much all I wear and I became a comfort specialist with them just for the discount! I am so excited that they're giving me this awesome opportunity. I just wanted to let you all know that I am DEFINITELY going to be attending "the mother of all Social Media conferences". Follow me on twitter @shesnachomama and on facebook-I'll be live tweeting and postin' the entire conference.

THANK YOU Jockey Person to Person!

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Are YOU going? Can't wait to meet you!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

VIDEO POST 'cause it's big news: I finally have a FACEBOOK PAGE!

Please excuse the shaky camerawork! My kids were being extra noisy so I had to escape to my bedroom balcony. Believe me, I know, it's SUPER shaky! :)

I mean it-THANK YOU all so much for your support, your kind words and especially all the wonderful things you share here! And extra gracias to Kathy, The Crafty Chica, for helping me see why I needed a facebook page. I'm taking her online publicity course (click HERE for details) which I believe you can still get in on if you're interested!

You can click the "Like" button at the top of my sidebar or visit my NEW FACEBOOK PAGE by clicking HERE!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama