Thankful Thursday

Sorry I missed Thankful Thursday last week. I had one in mind for it, but it was a really busy day. So, I am going to use last week's thankfulness today!

I play around on Twitter {you can follow along with my adventures by clicking on that little button down below!} and have found some absolutely wonderful people! I am so thankful to have "met" them and appreciate the kindness they have shown a complete stranger.

I have had personal trainers give me advise on my training {for free}, nutritionists look at my diet & make suggestions {for free}, people support my thoughts on training, commiserate on a bad run/race/day, and remember when big things were happening & ask how they went. I so appreciate these lovely people taking a chance on "following" me and then interacting me. They are wonderful people and I am thankful for them.

What are you thankful today?


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Twitter Chats

I'm not the greatest when it comes to social media. Sure I have this little ole blog, a personal Facebook page, and I always encourage you to follow me on Twitter (go ahead! I know you want to!). I decided this year to put Never Trade on the Twitterverse and it's been a lot of fun. I've met some great people and have some great support. I didn't realize how nice people can be. Well, I mean I know people can be nice, I've met my fair share of people who are nice, but the support and encouragement I've gotten on Twitter has been fantastic.

1st/3rd Sunday: 10:00 p.m. EST

2nd/4th Sunday: 8:00 p.m. EST

One of the things I've really enjoyed about Twitter are the Twitter chats. I came across both chats that I regularly participate in by accident. I was on Twitter when I saw someone post a response to RunChat on a Sunday night. It sounded fun, so I joined. And I've met some great people and had some amazing love and support from fellow chatters. I highly recommend joining us some Sunday night!

Monday: 8:00 p.m. EST

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Some great people out there!

Lately, I've been struggling. It's not been pretty up in my head lately. All sorts of thoughts swirling around that have lead me to spiral into weird places I didn't necessarily want to go. How in heaven's name I lost weight last week is a mystery to me honestly. For me, this journey is a mental game. One that I lose often.

But, when I decided to really focus on my blog and my goals this year, I added a Twitter account to it (you can follow me right there...just under my signature...go ahead! All the cool kids are doing it!) thinking it would be fun to share my journey and follow others. I've shared my blog posts, participated in Twitter chats, found people to follow, and have learned all sorts of good stuff from what other's have shared.

The one thing that I didn't realize I would do is find people to chat with who have been soooo encouraging. They have given me advice, told me they had faith in me accomplishing my goals, and I may be meeting up with some of these fabulous people in the future. I am so thankful for these fantastic people! I am honored that they decided to make that first friendly move to help me, someone they didn't know.

To thank them for being so sweet and kind, go ahead and follow them on Twitter or check out their blog!

Paula Horn - @rphorn93
@BackatSquare0 - Back At Square Zero
Meghen R - @MegRoach - MegRoach06
RunStretchGo - @cldem - Run Stretch Go
Clarinda - @enjoythecourse - Enjoying the Course
Karen - @cinderella_runs - Cinderella's Running Shoes
Simone - @sparrowsbarmaid - Your Pace or Mine Blog
Joy Runs - @Vegan_Joy
Kelley - @SheisonaRUN - She is on a run
TooCuteRunner - @TooCuteRunner - Too Cute Runner
Emma - @Amomruns - A Mom Runs This Town
Kimberely - @RunningKimmey
Workaholic - @runningwolf44

Wow. I didn't realize how many people it was until I did that. These people are amazing! Follow them! Read their blogs! I am so happy to have their support. It is amazing how their kind words have turned many of my struggles around this past week.

Who do you follow that deserves some recognition? Do you have any blogs you want everyone to know about?


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