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1 Year in the Making

November 10, 2010 by Hillary 53 Comments

One year ago today, I did something that would have a large impact on my life. November 10, 2009, I gave birth to Nutrition Nut on the Run. That day remains clear in my mind like it would for any mother. I can remember pressing publish for my first post, and walking around campus the remainder of the day with a huge smile pinned to my face. After reading food and health living blogs all summer long, I was so excited to be launching one of my own.

I cannot believe one year has passed since that special Tuesday. I cannot believe how much my life has changed for the better since becoming a “blogger”. Throughout the course of the year, blogging has inspired my to try new foods and recipes, it’s acted as a canvas for my inherent interest in graphic design, it’s given me an area to escape through creative writing. Throughout the course of the year, I’ve also played with my food and eaten a lot of cold meals to get the perfect picture. I think it’s safe to say, after 333 posts, “practice makes perfect progress”.

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I can’t help but laugh looking at the first photo I published. Then again, it is encouraging to witness improvement. As I look through my year of food photographs, I’ve come to realize that they, in fact, reflect me as a person. Take my first photo of my morning bowl of oats [they’re under all those walnuts somewhere!] – it’s static, linear, and plain old boring – to some of my more recent photos, attempts to step outside of the lines and play with life!

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Before blogging

I was a college girl with a gourmet palate, that enjoyed spending her free time in the kitchen, and her weekend mornings running mile after mile. Before blogging, I was a college girl that was interested in nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, but was a bit lost in the academic path I would venture upon in college.

Now

I am a college girl Food & Nutrition Communication major, 100% clear of who I am, and am not scared to share that with the world. Discovering the food/healthy living blogging community has enlightened me to the endless possibilities in the world of all things active, edible, and healthy. With each new opportunity that arises from having my own corner of the blogosphere, my sense of validation that doing what I love will ultimately bring me to my future career… some way or another.

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A Gift to You

Of course blogging wouldn’t be as rewarding if it weren’t for all of YOU, the people that read whatever randomness I have to say, embrace who I am, and leave encouraging and supportive comments that brighten my days.

So… to extend my thank you, I’d like to give a reader a batch of Humboldt Honey Granola [version may vary] – made by me just for you. Oh, and how about a couple bars of dark chocolate, too. I mean, what’s a gift from me without chocolate!?

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For your chance to win some oats, nuts & chocolate:

Show your loyalty to NN on the Run by subscribing to my blog via RSS or by e.mail… then leave a comment telling me you’ve done so. I will announce a random winner Saturday.

Happy 1st Birthday, Nutrition Nut on the Run!

Love,

Mama Hill

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  1. Lauren says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:50 am

    I subscribed…happy blogiversary! :)

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Demartini says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:53 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY NNOTR!!

    Reply
  3. Morgan @ Life After Bagels says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:57 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nutrition Nut On The Run :)

    Reply
  4. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Happy Birthday! I am a loyal subscriber…

    Reply
  5. Shannon, Tropical Eats says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Congrats, my dear!!!!!! Happy 1 Year!

    loyal subscriber here too :)

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Happy Blogiversary! I just subscribed (:

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:44 am

    I subscribed! Love your blog, congrats on 1 year… onward to more blogs, more marathons, and more Waffle Wednesdays : )

    Reply
  8. Shannon @ Freshman Yr of Life says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Aw yay! Congrats :))))

    Reply
  9. Cheryl says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:55 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!! I subscribe!!

    Reply
  10. Alex @ IEatAsphalt says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:58 am

    You’re already in my reader girlfriend. Congrats on the 1 year blogiversary!

    Reply
  11. Dorry says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Congrats on blogging for a year! That’s very exciting. Hope you are having a great day!

    Reply
  12. Lauren says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Congrats on your one year blogiversary! I subscribe :-)

    Reply
  13. Alaina says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Happy Blogiversary!!! Love your blog :-)

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Happy Birthday! Already subscribed.

    Reply
  15. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Blogday, Hill!! I still remember your emails to me as a reader last year :)

    Already subscribed…duh.

    Reply
  16. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    Congrats! You are in my Google Reader already :)

    Reply
  17. elizabethlacy says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Congrats on the year! I subscribe to your RSS feed in Google Reader. :)

    Reply
  18. Teri [a foodie stays fit] says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Happy bloggy birthday! I was already subscribed via RSS!

    Reply
  19. Lauren says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    I’m already subscribed.
    I’ve read your blog for a while now, and last week, I decided to start my own blog! Congrats on your blogiversary!

    Reply
  20. Robin Kutner says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!

    Since I’m silly and don’t use Google Reader or RSS, I follow you on Twitter and get links to all your new posts there :) So maybe that counts? :P

    Reply
  21. Sam says

    November 10, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    I subscribed! I always read anyway, but now it’ll be nice to be notified of new posts!

    Reply
  22. Yin says

    November 10, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Congrats on blogging for a year! I subscribed via RSS (Google Reader)!

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    November 10, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Hey, congrats on hitting the one year mark!

    And no, I haven’t gotten the coconut water yet. I figured it was just taking a while to ship.

    And were you at the Sustainability Conference last Friday? I was helping out at the bike cart and now that I see a picture of you in the veggies shirt, I’m pretty sure that was you!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      November 10, 2010 at 7:33 pm

      Yes, I was there!

      Reply
  24. janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says

    November 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I subscribed!! Happy Happy Birthday, Nutrition Nut :)

    Reply
  25. Heather says

    November 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I have subscribed and enjoy reading about your adventures, races, and the pictures of yummy and healthy food options.

    Reply
  26. Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says

    November 10, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve been a subscriber for awhile. Congrats on the blog anniversary!

    Reply
  27. Hillary says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    I am subscribed through Google Reader. Congratulations!

    Reply
  28. Valerie says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Happy 1st blogiversary – what fantastic progress! You’ve turned me into a loyal subscriber :)

    Reply
  29. Jennifer says

    November 10, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!

    Here is for many more to come! :) And I am already subscribed!

    Reply
  30. Valerie C. says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    Feliz Blog BDAY!! I’m a long time subscriber :)

    Reply
  31. Katy says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! I subscribed!

    Reply
  32. Jessica F says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Happy Birth to your blog day!

    I’m already following you via Google Reader!

    Reply
  33. Marissa says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:32 am

    I’m already a subscriber :]

    (And not too far away in Davis)

    Reply
  34. Maura says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Love your blog!! Can’t wait to see what’s in the year to come :)
    Oh, & I’m following you via Google Reader!

    Reply
  35. Lana says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:15 am

    What an exciting day!! Your blog and content are a wonderful inspiration (especially to a more novice blogger who is in your shoes about a year ago). I’m subscribed in Google Reader and you are in my blog roll that I religiously follow.

    Reply
  36. Amanda says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Congrats and Happy Birthday!! It’s inspiring to see those of you who started out like I am right now making progress. I’m excited to see where your blog takes us. Following you on Google Reader now. Keep up the amazing work!!

    Reply
  37. Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    I already subscribe to you and read daily!

    And, congrats girl! Here’s to many more years!!

    Reply
  38. Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!!

    And I have had you on my RSS for a while now :)

    Reply
  39. Lindsey says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Happy 1 year! I’m a new subscriber!

    Reply
  40. Jae says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    i LOVE your blog. annddd i sub by rss :)

    Reply
  41. Jaime says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    happy blogiversary!!!! i have been a subscriber and even have you in my blogroll because i think your blog is fabulous! congrats!

    Reply
  42. Sayrah says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    I subscribed! Happy Anniversary, Hill!!

    Reply
  43. Jill@MyAdviceQuarterLife says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Happy anniversary!! I already follow on my RSS.

    Reply
  44. Ashley says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Congrats on your 1 year!!! :) Funny that so many of us are hitting our 1 yr. right around the same time! I subscribe!

    Reply
  45. brandi says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:46 am

    Congrats on 1 year! It’s such an exciting milestone to hit and is SO much fun to look back at old posts to see how you’ve grown and changed.

    Where are you at that you’re getting a Food & Nutrition Communications degree? It sounds awesome!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      November 12, 2010 at 8:04 am

      California State University, Chico

      Reply
  46. Heather @ Dietitian on the Run says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:57 am

    Happy 1 year!!! Look at how far you’ve come :) I Love the “Mama Hill” signature, heh.
    I’m a Google Reader follower, all the way!

    Reply
  47. Sami says

    November 12, 2010 at 10:57 am

    you’re in my google reader! :)

    Reply
  48. Sami says

    November 12, 2010 at 10:58 am

    happy blogiversary! i <3 persimmons too!!

    Reply
  49. Samantha says

    November 12, 2010 at 11:50 am

    you’re in my google reader too :)

    Reply
  50. Shelby says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I’ve been subscribed!!! I love reading your blog all the time! Such an inspiration! And I love it because I’m in college too, and I love being in on your life! :)

    Reply
  51. Stacey says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Happy Birthday! I just subscribed!

    Reply

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