Happy Blog-iversary #3! (Give Away!)
Happy third anniversary, blog!
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I don’t remember exactly when it hit me that I wanted to blog. I had lost 150 pounds and felt I only scratched the surface of my potential for holistic health. I had all of these questions about my health, my body image & society and wasn’t satisfied with the answers I was being fed by the media and by my inner circle. I wanted to share my story and find people who might empathize. I found answers. I found more thought-provoking and belief-changing questions. I found friends who could empathize.
There is no doubt in my mind: I would not have evolved as much as a person had I not had this blog. My beginning posts were all about weighing myself and counting calories. I then became interested in food politics. I went vegetarian. I went vegan. I became interested in intuitive eating and the psychological component of our relationship with food. I’m so grateful this blog has exposed me to incredible people and resources that have sparked and encouraged my personal evolution. This blog is also what has propelled me into jobs writing about health and working in the health industry. What an incredible blessing.
Also, had it not been for this blog, I would have never “met” Marsha Hudnall of Green Mountain at Fox Run and started opening my mind to the ideology behind mindful eating & intrinsic exercise. This e-relationship recently landed me the incredible opportunity to attend GMAFR and to meet Marsha in person. You guys have all heard about this experience (I feel like I’m still yelling about it from the mountain tops lol). If you’re visiting my blog for the first time, I’ll tell you in one sentence: Green Mountain at Fox Run (in Ludlow, VT) is an immersion program for women who are interested in a non-dieting approach to health, which includes building a healthy & mindful relationship with food & exercise.
My time at GMAFR in pictures:






I want you to have the same positive and life-changing opportunity that I did.
And, here’s your chance!
Green Mountain at Fox Run is offering one reader a FREE one-week stay in a private accommodation between February 1 and June 15, 2012.
Yes, you read that correctly! An entire week for free at Green Mountain at Fox Run!
How?
- Like Green Mountain at Fox Run on Facebook here
- Sign up for the Green Mountain at Fox Run newsletter here
- Leave me a comment so I know you’re entering!
I will choose one winner on Thursday, Feb. 2nd by noon PST via random number generator. Entries will be accepted until midnight PST on Wed., Feb. 1st. Contest open to US and international residents.
Please share this give-away via Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, Myspace (hah! j/k!), snail mail (you have a week!), etc. – I want everyone and their mama to have a chance to win this. You can use this message if ya like: Win a #free week stay at @GreenMtnFoxRun http://bit.ly/xMLB0f #health #mefirst via @FeedMeImCranky1
The fine print: Approval of requested dates contingent upon availability. Winner is responsible for her own transportation to and from Green Mountain at Fox Run. Meals are included in your stay. FTC: A one-week stay at GMAFR ranges from $2,927-$3,127.00.
Have at it, folks! And, thank you from the bottom of my cranky heart for joining me on this journey for the past three years.
<3,
The Cranky One



100 People have left comments on this post
I liked Green Mountain on Facebook and just signed up for their newsletter! What an awesome and amazing giveaway! I am totally crossing my fingers that the universe smiles on me and I win!
Incredible giveaway! Count me in:)
What an amazing giveaway! I really liked your blog posts on your stay there. I liked Green Mountain on Facebook signed up for the newsletter, so please count me in for the giveaway! Crossing my fingers.
I’d love a chance to win this amazing opp0ortunity and maybe open up some doors of my own. Liking and signing up.
Already like GM on facebook and get their newsletter, so posted her to add me to the list!
Wow, what an incredible giveaway. I’ve done both things to qualify
Happy blog anniversary. I’ve loved it from the beginning!
It’s a push outside of my comfort zone to even sign up for such a giveaway, but after this year I’ve had being overweight and unhappy (yet too depressed to even change) I feel like I have nothing to lose here. I hope I’ll get the same amazing chance that you had.
Sounds like a dream come true!
This sounds like just the thing I need
will be liking on fbook tonight!
Liked and subscribed! This would be a dream come true!
Wow! What a giveaway! I liked on FB and signed up for the newsletter!!!
Liked GMAFR on FB; Signed up for their newsletter using your link, and leaving you a comment that I did so.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I liked them on Facebook and signed up for the newsletter. Thank you for hosting this!
Liked and subscribed. You’ve inspired me! This would change my life in amazing ways. I’m hoping for the best!
Me, please! I have done as you asked. Please send me to Vermont.
I never enter any contests but this would be so awesome for me!!!# I hope I
Hi Happy Anniv! I want to enter so I did the steps
This is a great opportunity – fingers crossed!
Happy Blogiversary! I did the requirements. Thank you for this opportunity!
Sounds wonderful. I am signed up to win
What a wonderful opportunity – I already like Green Mountain on FB & have signed up for their newsletter! Thank you!
Sure, count me in to win a free week at Green Mountain.
It would be a great opportunity for me to see first hand what I’ve been reading and blogging about. My mind is open to experience what you are so ardent about because it is clear that Green Mountain is devoted to healing and health. So throw me in the barrel!
Warmly, Dr. Deah, leftoverstogo.com
Thank you for this chance for the trip of my dreams! I have been going onto the Green Mountain website to look longingly at their programs for years now.
I liked them on Facebook, and signed up for their newsletter, so … sign me up for the giveaway please!
Thanks,
Kristen
It would be a dream come true to win this. I can’t even imagine what it would be like!
I don’t have facebook, but I did sign up for the newsletter. I hope that is sufficient. If not, just let me know and I’ll take the plunge. Good luck to us all and thank you for the offer.
Fair winds,
S
I also have liked Green Mountain on Facebook and signed up for their newsletter. It seems like it would be like heaven there.
I am with Sarah (the commenter above) and she asked me to use my Facebook account to “like” GMAFR, which I just did, on her behalf!
I just did as you requested — hope I win !
Amazing giveaway. I follow on facebook and signed up for the newsletter, so count me in!
Congratulations A!
I signed up but if I win, I’m not flying in a plane where I have to spin the propellers first to get it started!
Very cool! I have LIKED and I would like to be included in the drawing. Thanks…to you and to Marsha!
MET MARSHA AT THE ASDAH CONFERENCE LAST SUMMER. WHAT A PLEASURE! WOULD LOVE TO WIN A WEEK AT YOUR AMAZING FACILITY.
I did ‘Like’ and sign up for the eNewsletter. Please enter me in the contest. I would LOVE a week a Fox Run with Marsha!
Absolutely, sign me up. I met Marsha at the ASDAH Conference and would love to spend a week with the lovely ladies of Green Mountain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will cross my fingers and throw a penny in the fountain.
Best,
Anne
Thanks for promoting this drawing and Fox Run. I am already on the mailing list, and just “Liked” them on Facebook. I just found your blog and am looking forward to taking a look!
Oh, this would be amazing!
I am commenting like you asked!!! i liked the fb page, and i signed up for the newsletter!!! I AM ENTERING THIS CONTEST!!!
I need this stay! I want to be there. I desire change and growth. As a failed lap band patient I am finally learning to look inward for strength and love. Excited to hear who the winner is! Fingers crossed!
Thanks so much for this opportunity.
I have been to Green Mountain and followed your blog while you were there. Your writing perfectly captured the experience! Thank you for bringing me back in words and pictures!
I would love nothing more than to return to the source!!!
The journey continues…
This is a great contest! Good luck to everyone!
I so enjoyed my 2 weeks at GMFR, that I’d like to re-visit for free!! I’ve liked their FB page, get their newsletter & now I’m letting ya’ll know I’m in to win, lol
I too am an alumni of GMFR. Already like them on facebook and subscribe to the newsletter. I loved your blog – it totally recaptured my first visit. Would love to win a week there.
Hoping I win! I think of his place all the time. Loved it there! I’m a fan On fb and receive their newsletter…that’s how I heard bout he giveaway. But now I’ve been introduced to your blog…so now I’m gonna subscribe
I followed all the requirements (not that difficult!), and I would really like to win this – thank you for the opportunity. I know my attitudes towards eating are unhealthy. Based on what I read of your stay there, I truly believe time spent at Green Mountain could really help me out.
Liked & joined the mailing list! Thank you for this amazing opportunity!
I have been trying to get to Green Mountain for the past seven years and have not been able to due to timing or finances! I would appreciate the opportunity to finally get there and get healthy! Count me in! I am was already a FB fan and I am getting the newsletter!
Thanks for this possible opportunity!
Me!!!!
What a great chance to learn more about ourselves and our own relationships with food. Crossing my fingers!!
I “liked” and signed up! I’d read about Green Mountain in the past, but it was just not within my budget. This is an awesome giveaway – a life changing experience for someone lucky
Thank you for the opportunity to enter this raffle.
I liked Green Mountain on FB and subscribed to their newsletter. Please enter me for the week stay. What an awesome opportunity!
This is such an amazing giveaway! And Happy Blogiversary
I’d love to visit Green Mountain at Fox Run… I’ve heard so much about if from other bloggers and have been dying to go for quite a while! It’s fun to read about your adventures there.
I’m willing to undergo sex change operation in order to claim this prize (as long as I can switch back once it’s over).
I’m entered! This sounds like an amazing place — and a long enough stay to truly benefit. I met you as a tiny gal — I had no idea what you’ve been through to get there. The only thing that would make this prize better would be to plan on being there the same time you are.
Entered! I am a Green Mountain alumna and former staff participant. A lot of has changed since my last visit—marriage, kids, LIFE and weight gain. Your blog has really brought back a lot of memories and hope for getting back on track. Thanks!
I have wanted to go to GMFR for the past year! Winning this would really be a dream come true. Thanks so much for this opportunity, Annabel. I liked GMFR on Facebook and signed up for their newsletter.
I’ve entered. This would be a great blessing. I was there many years ago (for a week as part of a work assignment) and have a great need for a refresher.
I’d LOVE to go! Send Me! Send Me! I’ve just rededicated to eating better — been off sugar for 20 days now! And instead of my body celebrating with me, it gave me my first full period in years (It SUCKS! I thought I was through menopause, and now this!)! It makes me ready to go right to the sugar bowl, but I’ve resisted so far. Getting sent to Green Mountain for a week would be the redemption that is needed!
I liked the page and signed up for the newsletter. I would really like a chance to win the week at Green Mountain. It sound like a great place and perfect for my journey!
What a great giveaway! Followed all the steps. Happy blogoversary!
I liked on FB.
I AM IN! Please enter me in the giveaway!
Already “LOVE” GM on Facebook and receive their newsletter. I wish I could lose the overwhelming “body hate” and feel as great as it sounds like you do. I just want to feel happy in my body (whatever size it may be). Please submit my entry…how great it would be…
This is incredible! I’ve never been to Vermont, and what a cool way to experience it for the first time! Fingers crossed! I liked the page and signed up for e-mail. Happy Blogaversary!
What a generous giveaway! I ‘liked’ and signed up. I’d love to win this! Happy Blog-iversary!
You go girl and Congrats. GM is an amazing place. It has taught me to enjoy the joy and to love myself where I am. To go back for a week will be such a blessings during this stress filled time in my life.
After attending GMFR myself and reading your wonderful blog, it reminded me what a terrific experience it was and how much I need to get in touch with myself again and return to refresh everything. I really struggle with my weight and need someone with me to get back on track both physically and emotionally. It would be like a dream to go back and work with Darla and Lynn Ann again.
Would love a chance at this, hopefully I will be ready to receive it! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Thanks for sharing your week at Green Mountain! I’d like to be in the drawing.
Annabel,
Congratulations on three years! What an amazing journey you’ve had and continue to have. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Lisa Christie
What a wonderful opportunity. Thank you for sharing! I have entered!
Thank you so much for this post! I “liked” Green Mountain at Fox Run on Facebook, signed up for their newsletter, and would love the opportunity to stay at GM and meet Marsha Hudnall!
It has been a dream of mine to attend Green Mountain for a number of years. I have not yet been able to afford it, so winning this giveaway would be so amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience there!
You really have evolved!! Happy blog anniversary too!!! I did all the entries & tweeted too. Not sure I can afford the flight but I really need this so I am going to try to win anyway & maybe things will be better later in the year!
THX!
Fingers, toes, eyes, and anything else that will cross are crossed! Great opportunity.
I liked them on facebook:) Pick me, pick me:)
this is me officially entering the drawing. thanks so much for the opportunity!
Thats a unique giveaway and you r so kind to share this experience with us. I really liked your blog posts on your stay there. I liked Green Mountain on Facebook signed up for the newsletter, so please count me in for the giveaway!
Happy Blogaversary!
I just read about Green Mountain on Karen’s blog this weekend and became intrigued. Now that some of you are hosting give aways, I am really enthusiastic. I signed up for the newsletter and “liked” them on FB. Crossing my fingers and toes now.
I really need a better understanding of why I have this awful relationship with food. This is really something that I would benefit from…thank you for this opportunity…
This place looks and sounds amazing! I’ve signed up for the newsletter and liked the page. Add me!
A few weeks ago I asked a friend if she knew of any retreats that would help me deal with my issues with food and weight that were in a beautiful location in nature. I think Green Mountain would fit my need and fill my soul. Please put my name in the hat for a chance at this give-away. THANKS
wow that sounds wonderful! I’ve signed up for the newsletter
Liked and signed up. Please add me to the contest. Thanks
What a great place – sounds wonderful!
“Liked” & signed up…count me in!
Count me in! woohoo
And yes! I did sign up, forgot to say that in my previous post…
What a great opportunity!! WOW!!
Happy Anniversary! Can’t believe it’s been 3 years alread. And how awesome is it that you’re celebrating with a Green Mountain giveaway?
A great reminder for me to go officially “like” the place, because I’m already a fan of their approach and think highly of the people behind it.
It’s weird being on the other end of a giveaway, but hell, the prize is too cool to pass up. I find myself jumping up and down saying “pick me! pick me!” Off to go take care of the other means of entering…
Thanks and congrats again on 3 years!
Did the Facebook “like” and signed up for the newsletter. I’ve heard nothing but good about the Green Mountain at Fox Run program, I would love to attend for a week, so hoping I get lucky!
Sign me up.
Liked and signed up! Good luck everyone!
Yay! I love your blog and I would love to win a stay at Green Mountain!
So glad I found this contest just before it closed! I LOVE Green Mountain at Fox Run’s newsletters and just “Liked” on FB and found the contest! Like everyone above, keeping my finger’s crossed. So happy for your success!
I’m totally in. You have been an inspiration to so many!
I don’t see my post here but I did sign up for the newsletter! Fingers crossed!
Wow – Happy 3 yrs – and Happy AWESOME GIVEAWAY!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Thanks so much! I’ve signed up and liked them on Facebook! And you too, ofcourse!
I followed your steps and “like”d GMFR on Facebook and also signed up for the newsletter — thanks for posting this
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