My Original Intro
I decided to do a weekly round up type post of some of my favorite blog posts. The reasons why? One, I don't feel like I'm sharing the blogging love enough (other than on Twitter...I'm just crazy about that place) and two because it's just downright hard to come up with content all week when you're just one person. So why not let other people write it? Seriously, if I read it and loved it why not make sure others are inspired by it too? So I've decided to call this Saturday Sound Off...why? Because all the good stuff was taken. hahaha!
Turns Out I Have A Lot to Say
I decided to keep my original intro because it's so laughable to me right now. Why? Because it's 3:45 am and I have so much on my mind I got up to write a blog post. Teehee! Not to mention that I had a horrible dream that some crazy witch looking lady came and stole Jeffrey the Cat. But when I went to check on him he wasn't in bed with me anymore. Yes, I have cat issues.
How to Get Pinterst Followers Update
First off, a little Pinterest note. In my post on how to Gain 400+ Pinterest followers a week I said to follow everyone back. I even emphasized it. Well, that was before I realized that there were dirty people on Pinterest. How naive am I? Sorry, Naughty Hookups I won't be calling your number or following you back on Pinterest. So if you're offended by that type of thing like I am you do not have to follow back. I only hit 324 new followers this week but that's okay. I'll take it :).
I've Started School
Over the last year I've mentioned my desire to become a Spencer Pilates Mat & Ball Instructor. I said that the thing holding me back was the money to do it. Guess what? No more! Last night I officially took the plunge and am now starting my studies to be a Pilates Instructor. Can I get a woot woot? I'm not sure how long it will take me because after review (yes, I scanned the whole thing first) it's a little tougher than I thought.
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Running
Jill Conyers over at Fitness, Health, & Happiness along with Marathon Mom have announced a free Virtual Race Series to help with 13 in 2013. So signed up and am there! I love that there are so many free virtual races that I can do while I gain my confidence. You rock!
Why don't you join me? You do not have to be involved with 13 in 2013 nor do you have to run every race. Plus there are prizes involved. Hello, prizes!
Food/Recipes
Do you want some great, healthy, and simple appetizers for your next party?Abby at Back at Square Zero has a great recipe for Simple Crab Cakes. I love that she always has the nutrition info.
Fitness
Two gals who have stepped outside their comfort zone and really gotten their groove on. So proud of you!
Britton over at My Big, Beautiful Life has signed up for her first 5K. Please go by and support her in this! As you're aware, I'm still not comfortable enough to run with actual humans breathing around me so this is inspiring to me. Plus we run at about the same pace so I'm really not sure what my deal was. I wish Britton were in STL so I could run with her!
Nellie at Brooklyn Active Mama taught her first Zumba class. Once again, another inspiration for me since I really don't do much with all of my certifications. I rarely even post an actual Carli approved Real Into Workout. Nellie has such an amazing support system and her cousins and people from church came to her class to get their Zumba groove on. Fun!
Blogging
Adrienne over at The Mommy Mess wrote a great post on How to Write a Blog Post That Gets Shared. In the introduction she discussed how we feel pressured to write a daily post and sometimes send out sub par writing in order to get out there. Busted! She has a lot of great content in this post about having great content!
I've been wanting to do some printables. No, not cute little tags for your gifts (I'll leave that to the awesome crafty ladies) but to do other things. I have the recipes figured out but I think with a few more tips that I received on making printables from The Purposeful Mom I might be able to get this blog rollin'.
My Life In Pictures
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Small Talk
What are your weekend plans? Read any good posts lately or have one to share? How are you doing with your 2013 goals?
This is SUCH a fantastic idea!! LOVE IT! :) And a perfect name, too!!
ReplyDeleteI went back and forth on the name but figured I didn't have the name Real Into for nothing.
DeleteWoot Woot on your new certification desire! These are some good posts for sure. I read most of them. I am following you now SITStah. Nice to find you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joi! I love meeting other fitness gals on SITS. There aren't that many out there.
DeleteLove your blog and a great idea! To me you seem to be so organised with your blog and social networking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally wonderful compliment!
DeleteVisiting from #SITSsharefest
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I love the roundup of things.
Congrats on becoming a Pilates instructor. I know I could teach a Zumba class..I used to dance in college but I don't think I have the motivation or passion for that.
Do what you're passionate about. If teaching fitness isn't for you then that's okay.
DeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing some helpful links. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's neat that you started school! Keep us updated. :)
Oh, I'm sure you'll be hearing about it a lot!
DeleteHooray for going after the Pilates certification. You'll be awesome! It's National Figure Skating Championship weekend, which is bigger than the Super Bowl for me. I'll be cheering my girls on!
ReplyDeleteFigure skating is a beautiful sport. I watch pieces here and there but I don't follow it.
DeleteThat's awesome you are doing Pilates instruction. I took a class just once and enjoyed it. My hubby is really into Crossfit and pushing for me to do that next. Just starting to get into a fitness routine again in my life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me from SITS :)
Wow Carli! That is a lot of pinterest followers!
ReplyDeleteWoot woot on starting school! I really want to go back and finish up my degree, but I always find an excuse. I think I'll take your advice and just make the plunge...in the fall.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including me. I love posts like this.
ReplyDeletei cannot wait to go check out some of the others ones you listed.
CONGRATS on taking the plunge!! i'm so excited for u and can't wait to hear how u like it and then as you start taking clients. :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go Carli on going for another certificate. You continue to inspire me. My bronchitis is better so I am just starting to workout for this year. Last week did not go so good but that is okay. I will do better this week.
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