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I can’t believe that one year ago today I started writing this blog. I honestly didn’t know if anyone would ever read it. I started things off with just a basic log of my eats and some outfit ideas. I’ve loved looking back at some of my old entries!

Me one year ago!

I can honestly say that blogging has really changed my life and given me an outlet for my passions in food, fitness, fashion and life in general. Being a part of the blogging community has given me so much inspiration, I can’t believe that a year ago I didn’t know what a green monster was, had ever had nut butter in my oats, tried sun warrior protein powder, ate kabocha squash or baked my own bread. 

I feel like I’ve changed so much over the last year and I love that all of it has been documented through this blog. Its been a great journey:

• I started running then decided to do the Great North Run
• I got injured training for the Great North Run
• Did a big budget challenge and cleared my credit card
• Completed the Great North Run
• Started a proper yoga class
• I became a vegetarian
• Started to gain control over snacking and bingeing
• Coordinated bloggers secret Santa
• Attended my first blogging event

That’s just the half of it! I feel happier and healthier than I ever thought possible.

To celebrate one year of Keeping Slim and Getting Stylish I’m running a little giveaway. Over the last couple of months I’ve been putting some of my favourite foodie goodies to one side as well as a few new finds I though you all might like and a special pampering treat from my day at the spa.

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

• 2 x peppermint stick luna bars
• 2 x coco orange nakd bars
• 1 x chocolate orange siesta carob bar
• 1 x chocolate mint siesta carob bar
• 1 x bar of Green and Blacks 70% dark chocolate
• 1 x bar of Lindt Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt
• I x pulsin energy bomb
• 1 x 9 bar nutty
• 1 x 9 bar original
• 1 x sachet of vanilla spiru-tein protein powder
• 1 x sachet of Whey 2 0 Mango and Pineapple protein powder
• Box of Celestial Seasonings Sleepy time tea
• 1 x Cherry Trek Flapjack
• Sanctuary Spa Gift Set

To enter:

• Become a follower of the blog via Goggle Connect, my Facebook page, twitter or blog lovin
• For one entry - Leave a comment to this post telling me one thing that has inspired you the most from reading blogs. It would be lovely to hear if any of you have been inspired by Keeping Slim and Getting Stylish!
• For a second entry - Tweet about the giveaway ensuring @keepingslimblog is in the tweet
• Deadline for entries is 12am GMT, Friday 21st of January 2011, winner will be picked at random and announced on Saturday 22nd January.
• Open to everyone, any where in the world!

Good luck!