Weekly Chronicles: BlogHer Edition

At this time next week, I’ll be in San Jose after experiencing BlogHer 2014.  It’s my fifth consecutive BlogHer conference and every one has been a little different.  There’ll still be a couple of celebrities (see me and the Jimmy Dean sun above from 2010) and a few parties, but there’s a lot more focus on community this year.

As always, I’ll share my experiences with you after and hopefully have a few more cute pictures like this one.  Now on to my favorite posts from the past week.

Around the Web

Fit to the Finish shares how to stay motivated when no one sees your weight loss.  I’m at that stage now because the loss is so slow and everyone’s used to me at a lower weight.

This recipe from Simple Nourished Living for crockpot white beans and shrimp not only includes two of my favorite foods but is just 211 calories per serving.

Foodie Loves Fitness shares details on her first TRX suspension class.  I think I’m ready to try again.

Another class I’d like to try is Kettle Bells.  Metamorfit discusses her experience and fantastic results!

Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans asks if your Fitbit is a friend or foe?  Definitely a friend in my case.

If you’re dealing with extra zucchini try this recipe from Kitchen Treaty for White Pizza Stuffed Zucchini.  They look delicious and are low-carb to boot.

Half Size Me has 10 tips for weight loss while traveling that I’ll review before leaving home this week.

You’ve heard about Dr. Oz getting called out in the Senate, right?  Snack Girl discusses why he got in trouble endorsing weight loss supplements.

Giveaways

There are two giveaways running at Weight Chronicles right now.  The EveryMove prize pack (with 13 fabulous items) giveaway ends July 24th.  Enter the giveaway for 2 massaging bath puffs by  July 26th.

Wendy Nielsen is hosting a giveaway for two Cuisinart Ice Cream Makers (one for you and one for a friend).  Entries close tomorrow night.

Two people will win a variety sampler of Quest Nutrition bars at The Year of the Phoenix.  Hurry over because this one ends tonight at midnight Eastern.  You’ll love these bars.

Dare You To.. is giving away an entry to the Neon Dash in NYC on August 2nd.  Entries close July 24th.

Enter for a chance to win a gorgeous Kelly Moore bag at PaleOMG no later than July 24th.

Momma Buzz is giving away a Weight Watchers power foods cookbook.  Entries close July 23rd.

Three people will win at the birthday giveaway on Vegan for Her.  Entries close July 28th.

Mom Spark is hosting a Degree Deodorant Prize Pack giveaway which includes a $10 Walmart Gift Card.  Enter by midnight tomorrow!

Go to the movies if you win the Fandango Gift Card at Surviving and Thriving.  Entries close Tuesday evening.

Gluten Free Boston Girl is hosting a giveaway for Sunergetic Dietary Supplement to nourish you skin from the inside out.  It ends July 24th.

Enter to win four coupons for a free McDonald’s Happy Meal at Free is My Life.  Entries close 7/24.

Barefoot Essence is celebrating her first published book by giving away a copy of The Green City Market Cookbook.  Enter by July 23rd.

That’s it for this week’s edition.  There won’t be a post next Sunday.  Enjoy your week!