Good morning and happy Monday!
Somehow I passed out at 9:30 last night. I definitely needed to catch up on sleep from the weekend!
I woke up early this morning and started off my morning right with a workout.
Warmed up on the elliptical and took a body works class at my gym.
Breakfast this morning got me thinking.
Empty nut butter jar immediately means OIAJ.
Before I started blogging, I never even knew what that was. I thought about all the things I know now, and how I would have never known about them if I never read blogs or started my own.
Here are some things I learned specifically from this community.
Overnight oats. There is no way I would have came up with this on my own.
Love Grown Granola. Aka: Best granola ever.
Annie’s natural products.
That eggs, cheese, and jelly surprisingly taste good together.
Sunwarrior protein powder. I use it in everything now.
Chia Seeds.
Spaghetti Squash.
Gluten Free products. I never even knew what gluten was back in the day.
GNC lean shake products.
Pomegranate seeds. I obviously knew about them, but I had never actually opened one up myself.
Running fuel.
Bikram Yoga.
There are SO many more things I have learned, but these are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Yes, I realize most of them are foodie things!
What have you learned from blogging or reading blogs?
What’s the thing you’re most thankful for learning about?
Probably running fuel or Bikram yoga. The running fuel is SO important, and Bikram I just absolutely love.
Is there anything you have taught others?
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Green smoothies, the importance of rest days, and that I actually LOVE lifting!!!
Love your list!
Christina @ The Athletarian recently posted..Frustrations and Oxygen Winners
Oooh yes green smoothies!!
I have learned so much as well! Pretty much everything you listed, overnight oats, oats in a jar, chia seeds, protein powder, spaghetti squash, almond butter, the importance of rest days, the importance of strength training..SO much!
chelcie @ chelcie’s food files recently posted..Overnights Oats making a Comeback
Almond butter!!! How in the heck could I forget that?? I am obsessed.
Chia seeds, foam rolling, and how to put peanut butter on everything.
YES TO FOAM ROLLING. Definitely the thing I am most grateful for. Thanks for reminding me!
um I CAN TOTALLY RELATE i have learned so so so so so much!!!! along with classes i took in school i learned about proper nutrition and was apply to apply this nutrition to my own lifestyle based off of new ideas i always come across on blogs! love it and love you<33
Emily@RunningPerspective recently posted..daily reminders
Soo trueee!! Love you too girlyy!
I’ve learned so many things from reading blogs! Whether it be oats in a jar, smoothie in a bowl, or what a HIIT workout is– healthy living blogs have given me such great exposure
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..Too Cold for Florida
You are so right. I have learned so much from reading blogs and writing my own. I never knew what overnight oats were, or that chia seeds existed. Tabatha workouts were a recent new discovery for me. And the biggest thing I have learned is how amazing the community of people are. The support and friendships are uncanny and truly special. For that, I am so thankful!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident recently posted..LiveFit
I am SO thankful for all the support
Yes Overnight Oats is definitely learned from the blogging community!!
I think I mostly learned MOTIVATION from the community… and that it is possible to become a runner
Brittany *Sparkles* recently posted..The Look for Less – Metallic Sweater Dresses
I learned about making my own Larabars and have been introduced to things like cacao bliss, coconut oil, coconut flour, COOKIE BUTTER, peanut flour, and just a whole host of delicious goodies.
I haven’t tried oats in a jar yet, but I definitely want to at some point because they look damn delicious
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Home made Larabars? I want some!
KerriAnn recently posted..Accountability.
ALL of those things I’ve learned too! Please make OIAJ soon
Ha love this! I have learned so much too, Overnight oats, spinach smoothies, pretty much anything with sweet potatoes, nut butters… rest days, ah so many great things
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..Letting Go Of The “Perfect Meal”
i’ve learned so much from blogs! all of the above, definitely, but also that eating a lot of food is not necessarily a bad thing. before i started reading blogs a few years ago i thought that eating healthy meant eating less food – which is definitely not the case! i love filling up on tons of fruits, veggies, healthy fats, lean protein, and whole grains.
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna recently posted..Cheesy Mexican Breakfast Sandwich.
Absolutely! All wonderful things.
That I can run a marathon and cook some pretty awesome meals! Love the blogging community
Sarah recently posted..Meals and Miles
Love it, you rock!
I picked up a lot of those things from the blog world too! And I am definitely thankful! Some other things I picked up are: green monsters, kabocha squash, pumpkin in EVERYTHING, almond milk, and TONS more things!!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! recently posted..Today
Almond milk for me too!
Great list! I’ve learned so many things from blogging too! I’ve learned about OIAJ, chia seeds, tabata workouts, different strength training moves, tons of ways to use foods in certain recipes, and banana fro-yo!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Baby Shower and Back to School Goals
Banana froyo is the sh**!
I LOVE this post!! I can relate so much because I feel like I’ve expanded my horizons SO much ever since I’ve started blogging in terms of food and exercise! Without blogging, I would have not known what the heck overnight oats were or any type of nut butters. I am so thankful I finally started a blog and started reading other people’s blogs as well
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I’m thankful you started one too!
sooo true!! i didn’t know about most of these things before blogging either. OIAJ is my absolute favorite discovery from blogging. how did i ever live without it?!
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There are so many things I have learned from blogging and READING fabulous fitness blogs over the years. 1. I am not alone. 2. There is a wealth of information out there
Rachel @RunningRachel recently posted..Motivation Monday: Keep Going
Both very true!
fab post. I’ve learnt so much from blogging, especially things to do with nt butter and panackes which I never thought could be healthy.
I’ve learned so many great foods from other blogs! Especially peanut butter!
Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..Taking Advantage
I have learnt so many things from blogging too – flax, oatmeal, overnight oats, running… Not to mention a million awesome recipes and wonderful people.
Lyn @ FueledBySalad recently posted..I’m back.
YOU BET eggs and jelly taste good together
Mmmmmmmmm yummy
I love this! It’s fun to think about all the things I’ve learned that wouldn’t have otherwise known. Overnight oats and chia seeds are definitely on my list. Best of all though is frozen banana in smoothies. Creamy deliciousness.
Baking Serendipity recently posted..Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Blossoms
Yes to pretty much everything on your list! That’s why I love the blog world – always learning and finding new products to try.
Stefanie @TheNewHealthy recently posted..change it up challenge [meals]
I don’t think I ever would have tried a poached egg or the egg+cheese+jam combo if I didn’t blog! I definitely wouldn’t know about peanut flour either. To be honest, I might not be running if I didn’t read blogs!! This makes me REALLY glad I’m part of this community!
Tara recently posted..Grocery Store Problems
There is so much that I have learned from blogging too! I am in love with so many new foods now!!
Shannon from Healthiful Balance recently posted..Blueberry Protein Pancakes
[...] I absolutely loved reading all your responses to what I’ve learned from blogging. [...]
I’ve learned so much from blogging. Healthy living blogs are amazing. My favorite is spaghetti squash and foam rolling!
Michelle @ Blogitness recently posted..Why I Choose Freelance Journalism- Edition 2
I love this post
I’ve learnt so much from all of the blogs I read and from being part of the healthy living community! For me though the most important thing I’ve learnt is that people can be genuinely supportive and generous
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