one year ago today (GIVEAWAY)

June 15, 2011

One year ago today, I sat at my desk in my childhood bedroom of my parents’ house. I was cooling off from a long run with my very first green monster in hand. Despite planning a wedding and renovating a home, I felt like I needed one more hobby to occupy my time — to feed my creativity — to motivate and challenge me. On a whim, Clean Eating Chelsey was born. I hastily created my blog, not realizing just how much it would change my life in just one year.

One year ago today, I was overstressed.

Today, I have a supportive readership who encourages me each and every day.

One year ago today, I felt a million feelings bottled up with nowhere to go with them.

Today, I have an outlet to share my story.

One year ago today, I was dabbling into cooking as a hobby.

Today, CEC has a number of gluten free and vegan recipes to share with others across the globe.

One year ago today, my friendships were grounded in the Chicago land area.

Today, I have true friendships around the world.

If you haven’t caught on yet, today is my blogiversary (blogaversay? bloggiversary? How in the world does one spell that?). I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for supporting CEC for the last 365 of my life. My blog would be absolutely nowhere without its devoted readers who truly care about each other and lend a helping hand when needed.

Would I write if no one read this? Absolutely. Would it be as fun? Not at all. You all have helped me uncover three passions of mine: writing, food, and photography.

You challenged me to write thought provoking posts, to uncover the girl I used to be and how to grow from there.

What I’m trying to say is… well, I love you guys.

Thankfully, so does Erica at Larabar. When I mentioned to Erica that my blogiversary was today, she more than generously set up this giveaway for my lovely readers. I know you all love a good Larabar giveaway, don’t you?

One reader will win 65 mini cherry pie and 20 mini apple pie Larabars. If you’re having a hard time — that’s 85 minis! To enter this giveaway, you can do the following. Each should be left as separate comments:

Tell me what you want to see more of on CEC in the next year (mandatory).
Tweet this giveaway: “Happy Blogiversary to @cleaneatingchel — she is giving away 85 mini @larabars — enter here! http://bit.ly/lVZWlh”
Follow CEC on twitter (@cleaneatingchel)
Subscribe to CEC via google reader or RSS feed

This giveaway will be open until Friday, June 17 @9:30 AM. Get it while it’s hot folks!

Every day I feel so grateful and blessed to be a part of this community. I was just thinking today about this point in my life is the absolute happiest I have been in years, and I know that each and every one of you has something to do with it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you thank you thank you.

Here’s to another year!

Tagged as: blogging community, blogiversary, giveaway, larabar giveaway, larabar mini's, one year of blogging

{ 598 comments… read them below or add one }

aubrey June 15, 2011 at 8:16 am

i love your blog just the way it is!!!!

Beyond Bananas June 15, 2011 at 8:16 am

I would love for you to keep doing more of the same! I love your vlogs.. so more of those wouldbe awesome too! Happy Blogoversary!

fashionfitnessfoodie June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

Happy Blogiversary!!

I would like to see more of your workouts

Beyond Bananas June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

I follow you on Twitter!

fashionfitnessfoodie June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

I follow you on twitter

Beyond Bananas June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

I subscribe on google reader!

fashionfitnessfoodie June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

im subscribed

Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) June 15, 2011 at 8:17 am

Happy Blog-day! Blog birthday is easier to spell than blogiversary (??)

I’ve never tried Larabars (I know, I’m the only one), so I’d love to win!

Beyond Bananas June 15, 2011 at 8:18 am

Tweeted!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 8:18 am

Happy one year!! You’re so cute with those larabars…I’m really impressed with the lips!

I’d like to see more of what you eat on a daily basis - not eating dairy and gluten is something I used to do, but when I got pregnant, that all went out the window, and I’d like to have some more creativity…let’s see it!

Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) June 15, 2011 at 8:18 am

Oh yes, and I follow you on twitter

Britton June 15, 2011 at 8:19 am

I would love to see lots more wonderful, healthy recipes!!! Thanks so much, I have enjoyed reading your blog in the past few weeks, as I am a fairly new follower! Happy Blogiversary!!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 8:20 am

tweeted!

Britton June 15, 2011 at 8:20 am

I tweeted about the giveaway!!!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 8:20 am

and already follow you on twitter…

butterjessfly June 15, 2011 at 8:20 am

I’d love to see even more recipes and meal ideas!

butterjessfly June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I tweeted this! I am @butterjessfly

Britton June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I am a new follower on Twitter!!

Kendall June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I would like to see you explore some raw food options and some more vegan baking

butterjessfly June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I already follow you on twitter. @butterjessfly

Emily June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I am loving your vlogs lately! So more of those couldn’t be a bad thing.

Mac June 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

I would love to hear about your struggles and how you learned all the ropes of blogging (ie: getting things to giveaway, etc)!

Mac June 15, 2011 at 8:22 am

I follow you on Twitter!

Mac June 15, 2011 at 8:22 am

I tweeted your giveaway!

Mac June 15, 2011 at 8:23 am

I am subscribed to your blog!

Mac June 15, 2011 at 8:23 am

I tweeted your giveaway

Sarah C June 15, 2011 at 8:23 am

I’d love to see more dinner/lunch ideas, keep em coming, great job

Emily June 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

I follow you on twitter!

emilie June 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

i really like seeing your recipes!

Emily F June 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

Already sucribed!

Emily F June 15, 2011 at 8:26 am

I like seeing what you do with your grill! Always creative!

emilie June 15, 2011 at 8:26 am

already following on twitter (peasontoast)!

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat June 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

Aww congratulations Chelsea!! I’m so glad I found your blog a little while ago and although I don’t comment often, I absolutely love it!! Next year.. hm… keep those gluten free recipes coming! Even though I don’t have a gluten intolerance, I just feel better when I’ve got less gluten in my diet, so any recipes you can provide would be great!

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat June 15, 2011 at 8:28 am: Agh I am such a tool - I meant to type Chelsey. Sorry!!

Reply

Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match June 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

Congrats! I would love to see more recipes.

Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match June 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

I follow you on twitter already

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat June 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

Just tweeted for ya!

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat June 15, 2011 at 8:28 am

And you’re now in my Google Reader too!

Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match June 15, 2011 at 8:28 am

and I tweeted @tofumeets

Emily June 15, 2011 at 8:29 am

I tweeted !

Ashley June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

Happy blogiversary! I would love to see more of your recipes since they always look so delicious.

Emily June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

And of course I’m already subscribed to CEC via Google Reader. Anyone who is not subscribed to your blog is seriously missing out!

mego@watchmegorun June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

happy blogiversary! Id love to see more about your workouts- how you switch them up, how you fit them in, a sampling of them every so often, etc.

Meagan June 15, 2011 at 8:30 am

I’d like to see more receipes! I also loved when you I’d your grocery trip recaps and budget tips!

Caitlin June 15, 2011 at 8:31 am

I’d love to see more vlogs! Love them!! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

Meagan June 15, 2011 at 8:31 am

Tweeted! @vivalameaganx3

Caitlin June 15, 2011 at 8:31 am

I tweeted about your giveaway! @cmc4388

Meagan June 15, 2011 at 8:32 am

I follow you on twitter!

Caitlin June 15, 2011 at 8:33 am

I follow you on twitter!

Meg L. June 15, 2011 at 8:34 am

Congratulations! Besides just recipes, I would love to hear more about Gluten Free products that you use on a daily basis. I have a few family members that are Gluten Free and would love to send them in the right direction!

Caitlin June 15, 2011 at 8:34 am

I subscribe to your blog via google reader! Thanks again!!!

Angela June 15, 2011 at 8:35 am

I love CEC how it is! It might be cool to do some reviews of restaurants in the Chicago-land area and how well they can adapt to gluten-free/vegan diets.

Kelsey @ Unmitigated Grub June 15, 2011 at 8:38 am

happy blogiversary! I would love to see more of your delicous recipes + daily eats! But really you share this anyway, so more of the SAME

ashleyatcookingforjohn June 15, 2011 at 8:38 am

congrats on the blogiversary!!! i would like to see more fitness centered posts, if that’s something you’d be interested in doing.

keep up the great work!

Kathryn June 15, 2011 at 8:38 am

I’d love to see more recipes.

Megan June 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

I’d love to see more meal ideas and vlogs!

Kelsey @ Unmitigated Grub June 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

I follow you on twitter!

Kelsey @ Unmitigated Grub June 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

I tweeted

Lauren @ What Lauren Likes June 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

I feel the same way about my blog! it fuels my creativity and I love to share everything with my readers…plus I was really bored haha! I hope I could achieve the same sucess you have Keep writing gurl I love it!!!! I would love to see more recipes BTW

Kelsey @ Unmitigated Grub June 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

You are in my google reader…

Megan June 15, 2011 at 8:45 am

I suscribe by google reader

alittleteteatete June 15, 2011 at 8:47 am

I’d love to see even more recipes!! YAY!

Thank you for the chance!

lisagoneaussie (at) gmail.com

Jess June 15, 2011 at 8:54 am

I want to see more videos!! I loved the hair one. More recipes would be great, too

Alanna June 15, 2011 at 8:56 am

I loved your vlogs and would love to see more reviews of products, whether it be beauty items or foods! Happy blogiversary!

Melanie June 15, 2011 at 8:57 am

I’d love to see more quick, healthy recipes! Congrats on the Blogiversary!

Melanie June 15, 2011 at 8:57 am

I subscribe on Google Reader!

Erica June 15, 2011 at 8:57 am

I would love to see you keep doing what you have been doing!! I love your blog- especially the videos! Congrats on one incredible year!

Alanna June 15, 2011 at 8:58 am

I tweeted about this!

Alanna June 15, 2011 at 8:59 am

I follow you on twitter!

Dominique June 15, 2011 at 8:59 am

Congratulations! I would love to see more video posts!

Dominique June 15, 2011 at 8:59 am

I follow your RSS already!

Alanna June 15, 2011 at 8:59 am

I subscribe through google reader!

Dominique June 15, 2011 at 9:00 am

I follow you on Twitter already!

atastelife June 15, 2011 at 9:00 am

More recipes and easy dinner ideas!!! Happy One year.

Dominique June 15, 2011 at 9:00 am

AND I Tweeted! Haha I think I covered all my bases there.

Kelsey June 15, 2011 at 9:03 am

Happy Blogiversary! So exciting! I love all of your recipes and would love to see any workout/running plans you may follow - unless it’s just spontaneous as to what you’re feeling that day .

Susie June 15, 2011 at 9:03 am

I’d love to see even more delicious recipes!

Susie June 15, 2011 at 9:04 am

You’re already in my reader!

scatterbrainjane June 15, 2011 at 9:07 am

I would like to see more gluten free products you recommend

Laura June 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

Keep doing what you are doing, girl! Your blog is one of my favourites as it is!

scatterbrainjane June 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

In my reader already!

Laura June 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

I subscribe to your blog in google reader!

Lisa June 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

I would love to see more cold vegetable recipes for summer.

Jessica @ balancedcleveland June 15, 2011 at 9:10 am

Congratulations on a year! I truly enjoy your blog and look forward to your yummy recipes.

Laura June 15, 2011 at 9:12 am

And I follow you on Twitter!

Julie H. June 15, 2011 at 9:12 am

I would keep on inspiring us to think deeply and challenge the way we think and do things…. that is what I love about your blog. You are ‘real’ and show us how you are trying to be a better person and inspire me to do the same…. Basically, YOU ROCK, CHELSEY!

Julie H. June 15, 2011 at 9:13 am

I subscribe to you on google reader too…. and ‘like’ you on facebook and in general too. Haha-hehe

kirstin June 15, 2011 at 9:14 am

i like your blog the way it is! its great, honest and entertaining

Bridget June 15, 2011 at 9:14 am

I love the blog the way it is and t I hope you continue to post lots of recipes!

kirstin June 15, 2011 at 9:15 am

i follow you on twitter

Cara Craves... June 15, 2011 at 9:15 am

I love all your witty stories and delicious recipes…keep it up!

kirstin June 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

just tweeted

kirstin June 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

i just subscribed through google read

Laura @ Meet Virginia June 15, 2011 at 9:18 am

Happy Blogiversary Chelsey! I’d love to see more of your daily life type things!

Laura @ Meet Virginia June 15, 2011 at 9:18 am

I tweeted!

Laura @ Meet Virginia June 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

I follow you on Twitter.

Laura @ Meet Virginia June 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

Annnnnd I subscribe through G-Reader!

betty@runbetty June 15, 2011 at 9:22 am

Happy Blog Anniversary! I’d love to see you keep up the gluten free recipes You are so creative!

Lindsay@livinglindsay June 15, 2011 at 9:22 am

I tweeted!

betty@runbetty June 15, 2011 at 9:22 am

I also follow on google reader!

Lindsay@livinglindsay June 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

I follow you on Twitter!

Stephanie June 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

Your vlogs are adorable! Congrats on the Blogiversary!

Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee June 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

Happy bloggiversary! I would suggest more panini recipes!!

Lindsay@livinglindsay June 15, 2011 at 9:24 am

I would love to see more granola recipes - cuz they’re awesome!! And more VLOGS! And also more Charlie, cuz he’s just a little cutie

Katherine Welch June 15, 2011 at 9:24 am

I follow you on twitter! (@katherine_welch)

Katherine Welch June 15, 2011 at 9:25 am

I just tweeted!

Katherine Welch June 15, 2011 at 9:26 am

I really enjoy reading your recipes and would love to see more! I am not gluten-free but it is nice to switch it up every once in a while!

Lindsay@livinglindsay June 15, 2011 at 9:26 am

I subscribed via google reader!

movesnmunchies June 15, 2011 at 9:26 am

OMG BEST GIVEAWAY!! i would love to see more vlogs

movesnmunchies June 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

OMG BEST GIVEAWAY!! i would love to see more video blogs! ( i rmbered u dnt like the word ‘vlog’

Christine (Merf) June 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

You’re adorable. Your blog is adorable. I like all your posts, but the ones that really resonate with me are when you uncover a side of yourself that isn’t obvious, like talking about your insecurities, depression, stress, etc. I know that’s the debbie downer stuff, but it’s what makes me feel like I know you and understand you. Also like when you talk about faith and family.

movesnmunchies June 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

follow u on twitter!

movesnmunchies June 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

tweeted!

Abby June 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

I love your vlogs and I would love to see more of what you pack for lunch!

Katherine Welch June 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

i subscribed via google reader!

movesnmunchies June 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

i subscribe!

Abby June 15, 2011 at 9:29 am

Also I already subscribe on google reader! Happy blogiversary!!!

ihearteggs June 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

I want you to keep being YOU, awesome and honest. I love the recipes!

alaskachild June 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

Yes, KEEP blogging! I just found you, but I love reading you! I tweeted your blog and already follow you on twitter and have you in my Google reader!

kabochafashion June 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

Oooh woww amazing giveaway!! I’d like to see more baking recipes!!

Jenny June 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

I tweeted!!!! Congrats on your blogiversary!

kabochafashion June 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

I tweeted!

kabochafashion June 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

I follow you on Twitter

thefitacademic June 15, 2011 at 9:34 am

i want to see more of your everyday life with the hubbs! Happy blogiversary!!!

thefitacademic June 15, 2011 at 9:35 am

I follow you on twitter!

thefitacademic June 15, 2011 at 9:35 am

I tweeted the giveaway!

essentialingredient June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

i love reading your blog. it’s definitely one of my favorites and you are such a great writer! happy one year.
i’d love to see more of your workouts or routines.

- Sharelle
ps 85 lara bar minis is SO many! wow.

Kendall (On An Inhale) June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

I love your blog, your tone & the recipes! Yesterday’s potato salad looked amazing! Happy blogiversary!!

Smore June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

I love seeing the eats! Happy blogiversary!!

Smilecrave June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

I’d love to see more about your personal life, and the day to day things! I love knowing more about the blogs I love to read!! You inspire me with ALL that you get done in a day!!! AHH Love your blog, happy blogiversary!!

Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

I tweeted!

thefitacademic June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

and I subscribe to CEC! : )

Natalie June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

Keep doing exactly what you’re doing! I love your blog! I would love to see some gluten/dairy free recipes for kids. My niece is 20 months old, and she cannot have gluten or dairy. I would love to help her parents find some easy and delicious recipes for her!

Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes June 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

I follow you n twitter!

Natalie June 15, 2011 at 9:37 am

I tweeted about your giveaway (@nataliecates).

Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes June 15, 2011 at 9:37 am

I’ve subscribed to your blog

Natalie June 15, 2011 at 9:37 am

I follow you on twitter

essentialingredient June 15, 2011 at 9:37 am

and i am already subscribed via RSS feed.
- Sharelle

Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes June 15, 2011 at 9:37 am

I would love to see more recipes on yiur blog!

Natalie June 15, 2011 at 9:38 am

annnndd I’m already subscribed via google reader

ellalinea June 15, 2011 at 9:41 am

I would like to see even more recipes, shenanigans and food pics.. )

Eveline June 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

I would love to see more vlogs and your workouts!

ellalinea June 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

I tweeted

Eveline June 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

I follow you on twitter!

Heather June 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

happy blogiversary! yay for a year! I would love tos ee more “everyday life” stuff in your posts, and I love pictures. You are doing great!

Sarah S June 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

i’d love to see more stuff about you and your hubs! i know that might sound nosy (yeah, i’ll admit that i am!), but i always enjoy getting to learn about bloggers’ real life best buds

ellalinea June 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

I already follow you on twitter!

Eveline June 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

I tweeted about your giveaway!

ellalinea June 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

I have you on my google reader!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 9:44 am

I’m with everyone else I love you just the way you are!

katfeeney June 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

I’m a fairly new reader and honestly like what you are posting already. I would love to hear more about your life and also see more recipes! That’s about it…:)

katfeeney June 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

I subscribe to CEC

Katie June 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

I love your blog! I would like to see more video blogs and I always enjoy new recipes!

katfeeney June 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

And…I follow you on Twitter.

Katie June 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

I subscribe via RSS feed.

jinny June 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

I’m enjoying your videos! Keep em comin!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 9:49 am

You are in my rss feed.

Allie S June 15, 2011 at 9:50 am

I would love to see more recipes on CEC! Congrats on one year, you rock!

tasha June 15, 2011 at 9:51 am

I love your blog! I always look forward to the wonderful (and easy) recipes I find here! I’m only just now dabbling in vegan/vegetarian dishes, so I love your ideas and spin on those recipes!

Bethany June 15, 2011 at 9:51 am

*congrats on the anniversary!!! your doing a great job!! keep it up*

tasha June 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

I just added you to my google reader — I have no idea why I didn’t do that earlier. (Waiting for this giveaway, I suppose, hehe!). Congrats on year and on doing so well with the blog.

BrocStar June 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

I want to see more overnight oats recipes…. but only because I am picky and have not found any that I like yet.

BrocStar June 15, 2011 at 9:54 am

I am subscribed to you via google reader.

Stefanie @TheNewHealthy June 15, 2011 at 9:56 am

Seriously, keep doing what you’re doing on CEC - I love each and every one of your posts and recipes!

Happy 1-year blogiversary!!!! <3

Stefanie @TheNewHealthy June 15, 2011 at 9:56 am

Tweeted!

Coco June 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

I would love to see more of your delicious recipes and in general just fun stories about your life. I am an aspiring teacher and would love to hear more about your trials and triumphs in the classroom.

Lindsey June 15, 2011 at 9:58 am

I would love to see your recipes keep coming! Happy Blogiversary!

Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles June 15, 2011 at 9:58 am

I’d love to see more recipes (my favorite!) - especially more like the single stuffed pepper kind!

Stefanie @TheNewHealthy June 15, 2011 at 9:58 am

I follow you on twitter of course.

Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles June 15, 2011 at 9:58 am

I follow you on twitter, my dear!

Amanda @ Running with Spoons June 15, 2011 at 9:59 am

Hey love! Happy blogiversary! So glad you started a blog ’cause I just love ya. As for what I’d like to see more of, I already think your blog is fabulous, so just keep doing what you’re doing <3

Stefanie @TheNewHealthy June 15, 2011 at 9:59 am

You are in my google reader!

Amanda @ Running with Spoons June 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

Tweeted

Coco June 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

Already follow you on twitter

Amanda @ Running with Spoons June 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

I already follow ya on Twitter.

Amanda @ Running with Spoons June 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

Aaaand you’re already in my Google Reader

Coco June 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

So of course I tweeted your giveaway

Coco June 15, 2011 at 10:01 am

And you have been in my google reader for ages!

Morgan @ Endorphaholic June 15, 2011 at 10:02 am

Happy bloggiversary! Your blog is so amazing and real, I’m so excited for you in year 2!

Morgan @ Endorphaholic June 15, 2011 at 10:03 am

Tweeted

Corrina Rintisch June 15, 2011 at 10:03 am

First off…CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I just recently found your blog and I love it!! You are such a down to earth, real person. I love that you are so approachable and open about everything…Thank you Because of you, I have actually contemplated starting my own blog but really would not know where to begin :S
Anyways Congrats again and I look forward to the next year of following your blog

Corrina Rintisch June 15, 2011 at 10:03 am

I also follow you on facebook

Corrina Rintisch June 15, 2011 at 10:04 am

And I subscribe to your blog

jordanarae June 15, 2011 at 10:04 am

Congratulations! It’s amazing to have such a large readership after only a year - you should be proud. I’d love to see more GF recipes involving classic comfort foods. My weakness!

char on a mission June 15, 2011 at 10:05 am

I want to see more of YOU…and the awesome writing that comes with it. I can’t believe how well your blog has done in year. And if my blog is even half as successful as yours is, I’d still be laughing. You are an awesome writer, photographer and food sharer. Kep it up!!!

Kaila @healthyhelperblog! June 15, 2011 at 10:05 am

I subscribe!

Kaila @healthyhelperblog! June 15, 2011 at 10:06 am

More videos!!!

IHeartVegetables June 15, 2011 at 10:13 am

And I subscribe

Jodie June 15, 2011 at 10:14 am

Man…i dont know. i love reading your blog. The vlogs were fun!

Waheeda June 15, 2011 at 10:17 am

I like seeing your videos Also, continue with the tasty recipes!

char on a mission June 15, 2011 at 10:19 am

I tweeted!!

Morgan @ Endorphaholic June 15, 2011 at 10:19 am

And now I follow you on google reader!

char on a mission June 15, 2011 at 10:20 am

I follow you on twittaahhh

Morgan @ Endorphaholic June 15, 2011 at 10:20 am

Oh, and I follow you on twitter

char on a mission June 15, 2011 at 10:20 am

And obvs, I subscribe to you pretty lady!

Heather C June 15, 2011 at 10:23 am

Vlogs are FUN!
I enjoy your recipes too, so I’m excited to see more as you develop your cooking in the next year too!

Happy Blogiversary !

I follow you on Twitter, FB, and Google Reader

Rachel June 15, 2011 at 10:26 am

hi, I would love to see more healthy food ideas and recipes. I love your honesty in your blogging and adore reading new posts!!! keep it up girl!

Kellie June 15, 2011 at 10:30 am

You are on my google reader!

megpinkgiggles@ pinkgiggles June 15, 2011 at 10:31 am

I love your blog just the way it is! Keep doing your thing

megpinkgiggles June 15, 2011 at 10:31 am

I follow you on twitter!

Suzanne June 15, 2011 at 10:32 am

More recipes and eats for us foodie readers please! Congrats on your blogiversary!

Suzanne June 15, 2011 at 10:34 am

Following you on twitter!

Suzanne June 15, 2011 at 10:34 am

Tweeted! LOVE Larabars!

Lisa@Healthy Diaries June 15, 2011 at 10:35 am

Ahh congrats that’s so awesome!! I’d love to see more vlogs! I think you’re hilarious and you always make me laugh!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 10:37 am

I love your blog and the fact that you are in Chicago. (ps. I used to work with your good friend Kim at Flat Top in Bloomington!) Yay for being ISU alums! I love everything about the blog already. Continue to do what you do. I do love your vlogs and seeing pictures of your dad, so more of that would be great! Thanks, Chelsea!

Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health June 15, 2011 at 10:38 am

This is awesome! Congrats This just upped (is that a word?) my inspiration for blogging, and I hope that my starting one can give me such great joy as it has for you!

Alison June 15, 2011 at 10:40 am

I like your blog the way it is! I do love hear personal stories. Congrats on the 1 year!

Shanna, like Banana June 15, 2011 at 10:41 am

I subscribe via google!

Emily June 15, 2011 at 10:41 am

Congrats! I’d love to see more gluten free recipes. Also, don’t loose your writing voice! You come across so natural and funny-it always cheers me up!

Shanna, like Banana June 15, 2011 at 10:41 am

Hmm, I’d like to see more desserts!

Lauren June 15, 2011 at 10:45 am

Yay! Congrats Chelsey! One year, how exciting…I found you about 6 months ago and you entertain me on a daily basis. I think I would like to see more of your gluten free baking.

Irene June 15, 2011 at 10:48 am

Love your blog! Would love to see more of your daily eats and exerises!

-Irene
http://www.glutenfreerunner.com

mrmrscoop June 15, 2011 at 10:49 am

As another “newlywed”, I’d love to hear ideas about fun dates! Daniel and I are ALWAYS searching for date day ideas!

lisa June 15, 2011 at 10:51 am

Congrats!
I would love to see the continued recipes. I have gotten so many good ideas from you! Hope you are enjoying our odd June weather- umm…. looks like more rain today
Thanks for a great year,
Lisa

Sarah June 15, 2011 at 10:53 am

Happy day to you! I would love to see more of your daily eats/daily life on the blog!

cottercrunch June 15, 2011 at 10:54 am

I’m so glad I met you this year too! happy anniversary. I love all your GF recipes and rants. they make my day. Your realness is what inspires me.

PR_Cal June 15, 2011 at 10:56 am

What a great giveaway! I’d like to see more giveaways… j/k!
I really like hearing about how you manage (while out for dinner, at friends, etc) with so many intolerances; I’d like to hear more about that.

PR_Cal June 15, 2011 at 10:57 am

Now following on Twitter…don’t know why I wasn’t before?!

runyogarepeat June 15, 2011 at 10:58 am

Happy blogiversary! I’d love to see more of the same awesome recipes, and the vlogs are fun too.

runyogarepeat June 15, 2011 at 10:59 am

I follow you on twitter!

mandeelicious June 15, 2011 at 10:59 am

85 mni larabars????!?!? Omg!!!

Hmm… I would love some more smoothie recipes. I am a smoothie addict!

runyogarepeat June 15, 2011 at 11:00 am

I tweeted.

mizlgw June 15, 2011 at 11:00 am

i’d like you to add more pix of you in your blog posts!

mizlgw June 15, 2011 at 11:01 am

i tweeted about your giveaway

mandeelicious June 15, 2011 at 11:01 am

I follow you on twitter!

Jennifer (The Gourmetour) June 15, 2011 at 11:03 am

I love the picture haha!
I’d love to see more relationship advice/stories, if you wouldn’t mind sharing a little here and there!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:04 am

Happy Blogiversary!! You were one of the first blogs I started reading and helped introduce me to this fabulous online community!!! Lurveee the blog the way it is. Keep your yummy recipes coming!!!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:04 am

Tweeted!

Carly June 15, 2011 at 11:05 am

Congrats Chelsey! I recently just started reading your blog, which I absolutely love. It is the first blog on my blog tab so it is the first blog I read every morning!! My friends got me interested in blog reading this past year in college and I came across your blog on my own and it is the only blog I read that my friends do not (which I am proud of!)
For the future, I would love to see more dessert recipes because I am trying to find ways to satisfy my sweet tooth in a relatively healthy way (without processed sugars).

Carly June 15, 2011 at 11:06 am

i follow and tweeted you! and subscribed!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:07 am

You’re on my reader!!!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:08 am

And I follow you on twitter!!!

Kayla June 15, 2011 at 11:13 am

I would love to see more gluten free recipes! Being gluten-intolerant myself, I depend on bloggers (like yourself) and your gluten free recipes to keep my pantry and my kitchen unique and not deprived! THANK YOU for a great blog chelsey!

Fiona June 15, 2011 at 11:16 am

I’d say I’d like to see more fitness centered posts, more recipes or more vlogs! But since I’m already a daily reader, I don’t think you have to add/change anything, it’s a great blog!

Amanda @ Fashionably Plate June 15, 2011 at 11:17 am

I just discovered your blog a week ago! I’m so glad I did Because of that, this year I kind of just want to see everything that you put up here…since it’s all new to me anyways!

Amanda @ Fashionably Plate June 15, 2011 at 11:19 am

I also have your blog in Goog Reader!

Alexandria June 15, 2011 at 11:20 am

Hi Chelsey! I recently started my own blog & am going through a soul searching journey as well. I love your blog & the way you stay true to yourself. I really enjoy your recipes I will retweet your giveaway & I already follow you on twitter & subscribe! Happy Blogiversary!

Carly D. @ CarlyBananas June 15, 2011 at 11:24 am

Happy blogiversary! I follow you on twitter already.

Chelsea M June 15, 2011 at 11:24 am

Congratulations Chelsey! I love the way you write it feels like a journal that your readers are privy to. I enjoy your opening up honestly posts about issues that affect every girl, I hope to read more about those.

Carly D. @ CarlyBananas June 15, 2011 at 11:24 am

I tweeted. https://twitter.com/#!/carlyrachael/status/81033902571003904

Chelsea M June 15, 2011 at 11:26 am

I also subscribe to your blog via google reader

missymiller June 15, 2011 at 11:26 am

More of your face!! And Charlie’s!
More of your trickery where you get us to think your pregnant only to say “Hahah Fooled you” (0:

missymiller June 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

I follow your tweets.

Jason June 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

Just started reading your blog a few weeks ago - so far, love it. Keep it up!

missymiller June 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

Gotcha in my reader.

Jason June 15, 2011 at 11:28 am

Retweeted… the more, the merrier!

Jason June 15, 2011 at 11:29 am

Following your blog RSS, as well…

Jason June 15, 2011 at 11:30 am

And following on Twitter, as well.

cucumbersincollege June 15, 2011 at 11:34 am

Happy Blogiversary! CEC has AWESOME recipes that I love trying out. The other day you had a guest post with some helpful tips.. I think in the next year you should post tips every now and then and more fitness/general health stuff.

Allison's Delicious Life June 15, 2011 at 11:47 am

I’m already following on twitter

Allison's Delicious Life June 15, 2011 at 11:48 am

just tweeted it! my twitter name is @thedelishlife

Allison's Delicious Life June 15, 2011 at 11:48 am

I am subscribed!

Allison's Delicious Life June 15, 2011 at 11:49 am

I would love to see even MORE recipes and maybe some fashion, too!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:49 am

I subscribe to you on my google reader!

Melissa June 15, 2011 at 11:50 am

I would love to see more recipes!

Nicole @ Of Cookies & Carrots June 15, 2011 at 11:50 am

OH gosh, what to suggest… I really do like your blog the way it is! I LOVE your writing style. I guess I liked the suggestion someone made about more workout-stuff!

sproutybuns June 15, 2011 at 11:52 am

I love you blog the way it is! A great balance of health, wisdom and humor! I’ll agree with the other commenters and would love to see more workout posts.

sproutybuns June 15, 2011 at 11:54 am

Just pressed “follow” on Twitter!

kayleigh June 15, 2011 at 11:57 am

i would love to see more recipes, but i really love your blog just how it is!

kayleigh June 15, 2011 at 11:58 am

i subscribe to you on google reader as well.

elleeatsvegan June 15, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Happy blogiversary! I love your blog I would love to see more work-out posts!

Lilly June 15, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Love your blog! More vlogs would be fun because I cannot get enough of your adorable accent

Lilly June 15, 2011 at 12:02 pm

already subscribe!

Lilly June 15, 2011 at 12:03 pm

following you on twitter…

happy one year

Nicole @ Of Cookies & Carrots June 15, 2011 at 12:06 pm

tweeted!

Nicole @ Of Cookies & Carrots June 15, 2011 at 12:06 pm

follow you on twitter!

Nicole @ Of Cookies & Carrots June 15, 2011 at 12:07 pm

subscribed on google reader!

Danielle June 15, 2011 at 12:09 pm

I would love to see more recipes!

Danielle June 15, 2011 at 12:10 pm

I’m subscribed!

Andrea June 15, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I would love to see more of your recipes! I have a funky stomach and I love how you can relate and create recipes to help you out!

Tiff June 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Congrats! Just keep on keepin on.

Tiff June 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Oh, and I’m a follower on twitter now.

Erin @ The Grass Skirt June 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm

OMG. This is awesome. I’d sell my soul for that many Larabars! I’d love to see more vlogs in the near future. Yours are great!

Erin @ The Grass Skirt June 15, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Follow you on Twitter already.

Erin @ The Grass Skirt June 15, 2011 at 12:22 pm

I tweeted!

Erin @ The Grass Skirt June 15, 2011 at 12:23 pm

And you’re in my Google Reader already because I love you. Not just because I want a boatload of Larabars.

Jordan F June 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm

You’re doing a great job! I love all of your recipes

abznoats June 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm

I would love for you to keep doin’ your thang! Love reading your blog!

abznoats June 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm

I tweeted!

abznoats June 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm

You’re already in my Google Reader!

abznoats June 15, 2011 at 12:37 pm

I follow you on Twitter already!

EGrizz June 15, 2011 at 12:38 pm

I really love your blog! I just love learning about other people’s lives in general, but you definitely give me great vegan ideas that get me out of the box. As to what I would love to see more in the future, well call me crazy, but I LOVE organizing. I don’t know if you are the same, but if so I love to look at people’s pantry’s/ fridges, house, etc. It’s awesome to get ideas and I know you said you have tight spaces. I’m the same and love to get some fresh ideas.

fitinthemidwest June 15, 2011 at 12:39 pm

I would love to hear more about your workouts.

fitinthemidwest June 15, 2011 at 12:40 pm

I already follow you on twitter.

fitinthemidwest June 15, 2011 at 12:40 pm

I follow your blog in google reader.

fitinthemidwest June 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

And finally, a HUGE congrats on a year! I’ll be celebrating mine at the end of August.

I tweeted about the giveaway.

Claire @ Live & Love to Eat June 15, 2011 at 12:44 pm

YAY congrats! I’d love to see more recipes. Mini LaraBars are my favorite and they’re hard to find in the store!

Sam June 15, 2011 at 12:44 pm

That’s so many larabars! I’d love to see more of your great recipes!

Claire @ Live & Love to Eat June 15, 2011 at 12:45 pm

You’re on my Google Reader too!

Sam June 15, 2011 at 12:45 pm

I follow you on twitter!

Sam June 15, 2011 at 12:45 pm

I tweeted about the giveaway!

Sam June 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I subscribe to clean eating chelsea! LOVE IT!!!

Mother of 2 Lover of Shoes June 15, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I love your blog just the way it is.

Mother of 2 Lover of Shoes June 15, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I tweeted the giveaway.

Mother of 2 Lover of Shoes June 15, 2011 at 12:51 pm

I follow you on twitter.

Krista June 15, 2011 at 12:52 pm

I think some more video posts would be great….they’re so helpful!

aleksa June 15, 2011 at 12:53 pm

I follow you on Twitter!

aleksa June 15, 2011 at 12:55 pm

I would love to see some more breakfast recipes!

Kelly June 15, 2011 at 1:09 pm

I love your blog, keep the recipes coming!!! Happy blogiversary!!!

Kelly June 15, 2011 at 1:10 pm

I follow you!

Keely June 15, 2011 at 1:12 pm

I love your inspirational posts and thoughts I would love to see more of those!! Thanks for your fantastic blog!!

Samantha June 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm

i would love to see funny posts! you’re a hilarious person and i love your sense of humor, chel!

also, i tweeted it, i follow you, and i’m subscribed to your blog via google reader!

Keely June 15, 2011 at 1:16 pm

Oh, and I already follow you on twitter!!!

ann June 15, 2011 at 1:31 pm

I would love to see more fashion things, since you have such great style and recipes-I love them.

Thanks!

Lisa June 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm

I’d love to see even more recipes playing with different veggie protein sources … and also just more everyday Chelsey life stuff

Rebecca June 15, 2011 at 1:34 pm

As always, recipes are ideal (oatmeal.. dessert!) and some health related issues and topics!

Rebecca June 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I tweeted!

Rebecca June 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I’m following you on twitter!

Rebecca June 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

You’re on my google reader!

Colleen June 15, 2011 at 1:41 pm

You’re on my google reader!! Also, I would love more grilled veggie recipes….a “how to” videoblog would be great, too!

Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) June 15, 2011 at 1:46 pm

HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!! I’d love to see more of YOU. As in more posts. 5 times a day ok with you?

Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) June 15, 2011 at 1:46 pm

You’re already on my Google Reader of COURSE

Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) June 15, 2011 at 1:46 pm

I just became a follower on twitter!

Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) June 15, 2011 at 1:47 pm

I tweeted about your giveaway!

Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) June 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

I recently discovered that I’m gluten intolerant, so I would love to keep reading about your tips and recipes on gluten-free eating!

Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) June 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

I already follow you on Twitter!

Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) June 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

And I Tweeted!!

Science&Bananas June 15, 2011 at 2:07 pm

CONGRATS on the blogversayyy
those larabar lips are so cute!

SquatLikeALady June 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

More v-logs puhhhlease!! You have such a pretty voice. And face!

Tulika June 15, 2011 at 2:14 pm

I recently stumbled across your blog and love it!! Happy blogiversary!

SquatLikeALady June 15, 2011 at 2:14 pm

Aaaaaaaaand I follow you on Twitter =)

Tulika June 15, 2011 at 2:14 pm

You’re on my google reader!

Megan@eatmybeets June 15, 2011 at 2:22 pm

I love seeing healthy new recipes!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

I tweeted!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

You are on my google reader.

Katie June 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

I follow you on twitter!

cinnamonalicious June 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

More delicious recipes!!

cinnamonalicious June 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

I tweeted

cinnamonalicious June 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

I already follow you on twitterrrrr!

Katie June 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

I enjoyed the grocery challenge this year, as I am always overspending on groceries. Maybe more things like that, or a look into your fridge/pantry with a vlog!

cinnamonalicious June 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Subscribed via reader!

Nichole June 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Happy blogiversary Chelsea! Hope you have many more to come - I love reading and think you should should keep things the same. I like to see eats and workouts the most I tweeted about your giveaway and already follow you on twitter!

Sarah June 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

happy blog bday!!! I absolutely love your blog just the way it is!!

Sarah June 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm

You’re on my google reader

squigglefloey June 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

Love to see some posts on how to survive after college! haha

squigglefloey June 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

tweeted @Squigglemefloey

fashionablemiles June 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Happy Blogaversary, Chelsey! I love all the recipes you share- would love to see even more of the GF breads/baked goods you create. that seems to be where i’m still figuring things out.

Sara June 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm

I’m following you on twitter!

SweetKaroline June 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm

i love all of your posts on food-recipes, what your eating, etc, so more of that would be awesome!

oh and happy blogiversary!

Kate (What Kate is Cooking) June 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm

Happy blogiversary! I love your blog as it is

Kate (What Kate is Cooking) June 15, 2011 at 3:20 pm

I already follow you on Twitter

Kate (What Kate is Cooking) June 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm

And you are already in my Google reader

Corey @ the runner's cookie June 15, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Aww Happy Blog Bday CEC!! You are an amazing writer - I would love to see more of your heartfelt, deep-in-thought posts to compliment the lovely food you post

sabrina June 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Congrats! I get your RSS!

Corey @ the runner's cookie June 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm

You’re already in my google reader…

sabrina June 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Keep sharing recipes! I love them

Corey @ the runner's cookie June 15, 2011 at 3:30 pm

And I follow you on twitter (@runnerscookie)!

eat healthy. be happy. live well. June 15, 2011 at 3:33 pm

I enjoy it the way it is, but I would love to know more about your strength training workouts.

Happy blogiversary!!

eat healthy. be happy. live well. June 15, 2011 at 3:33 pm

I just added you to my Google reader

Kimberly June 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Glad to be subscribed!

Meg June 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

I love when you talk about things in your life not necessarily relating to food!

Meg June 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

I am following you on twitter

Meg June 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

I already get your RSS feed

Sarah June 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I want more recipes!

Stephanie June 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I don’t really know what I want to see more of this year. Maybe more videos Do whatever works for you, my dear. That’s what I want.

Jess K. June 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I would like to see more stories from your teaching experiences. Kids say the darndest things- and I want to hear them!

Jess K. June 15, 2011 at 3:53 pm

I already follow you on my google reader!

Jess K. June 15, 2011 at 3:54 pm

I already follow you on twitter!

Stephanie June 15, 2011 at 3:55 pm

I tweeted!

Stephanie June 15, 2011 at 3:55 pm

I’m following you on twitter!

Jess K. June 15, 2011 at 3:55 pm

I tweeted!

Stephanie June 15, 2011 at 3:57 pm

You’re already in my Google Reader.

Jess June 15, 2011 at 4:04 pm

Congrats! More great recipes, please!!

hippierunner June 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Tweeted!

hippierunner June 15, 2011 at 4:40 pm

I follow you on Twitter!

Jen June 15, 2011 at 4:41 pm

I subscribe in a reader and LOVE Larabars!

Kaitlyn June 15, 2011 at 4:41 pm

Happy Blogiversary!!! I’d definitely like to hear more about your gardening adventures!

Cait's a Runnerchick June 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm

happy blogiversay!!!! you’re such an awesome blogger and i always look forward to the peek into your life and reading all you have to share! keep it up girl. i think if there was one thing that would be fun to see more of would be the vblogs…great stuff! once again congrats!!

Kaitlyn June 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm