Click here and glance at our Schedule page for a quick peak at all the great presentations this year. More details coming soon!

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Countdown to the Big Day…

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We are excited to announce Attune will be joining us as a FitBloggin’ sponsor again this year!

In your attendee gift box will be a box of Uncle Sam high-fiber cereal and a box of gluten-free Erewhon organic cereal. If you aren’t familiar with these fabulous brands …

Uncle Sam

• Created in 1908
• Made of hard red winter wheat berries from South Dakota which are steamed, rolled and toasted
• Less than 1g sugar / 7g protein / 10g fiber per ¾-cup serving
• A favorite of RDs, health professionals and nutritionists as well as recommended by the South Beach Diet, Engine 2 Diet, Belly Fat Cure, Gold Coast Cure, etc. …

Erewhon

• Created in late 1960s by people looking to get back to the source of where food comes from
• An organic line of cereals, which features seven gluten-free cereal flavors, certified gluten free by GIG
• Popular flavors include Crispy Brown Rice-Gluten Free, Rice Twice and Corn Flakes
• A favorite of people with food allergies and people who like simple foods simply made

Click here to learn more about Attune and their wonderful line of products.

Application will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 20 at midnight ET. Announcement shortly after!

Update 1/18/2012: Oversite by a very overworked conference planner. Applications are now closed due to an overwhelming response. My apologies to those that did not get their applications in. Please email me roni@skinnyminnymedia.com

Here are the details …

Who is FitBloggin’ for?

Bloggers interested in fitness, wellness, good food and a healthy lifestyle. We don’t care if you are a seasoned blogger with 5 years under your belt or thinking about starting your first blog. We don’t care if you have pounds to lose or are in the pages of Shape magazine as a success story. FitBloggin’ is for ANYONE who wants to use technology, blogging and social media to motivate, inspire and foster a culture of health and wellness.

What is FitBloggin’?

FitBloggin’12 is our third annual conference!

It’s two full days of fitness, wellness, education and discussion. Click here to see our tentative schedule. We are still accepting application for speakers, too!

Where is it?

Baltimore, Md., at the Hyatt Regency. Click here for more information. We got a GREAT rate this year!

When is it?

Sept. 20-23, 2012

Registration opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 and we wrap things up at our Goodbye Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 23.

How do I get there?

Tickets will be available Wednesday, Jan. 11 on our Attend Page. Click here.

1. The “Get Down to Business” presentations

What can you teach a room full of bloggers in 45 minutes? We are looking for the hottest topics in blogging. These presentations should offer key takeaways and advice on topics such as Business Planning, Blog Design, SEO and Monetizing. You will be equipped with a projector, screen and a room full of knowledge-thirsty attendees. Apply below by filling out the form.

2. The “Discussion Room” presentations

FitBloggin’ is ditching the old panel format and stimulating TRUE discussion with a new format. If you are a thought leader in a specific topic area and want to moderate a conversation with passionate bloggers, this is the job for you! These are 1.5-hour discussions. No projectors! Just a microphone, you and a room full of opinionated bloggers. Apply below by filling out the form.

Applications are now closed.

Note: Speaker compensation is a full FitBloggin’12 pass, which includes access to all sessions, presentations and the expo area including breakfasts, lunches and at least one evening cocktail party. Speakers will be promoted on the FitBloggin’ website as well as the printed agenda. All other expenses are responsibility of the speaker.

If you didn’t know, FitBloggin’ Speaker positions are on a volunteer basis.

It was Winston Churchill who said,

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”

For FitBloggin’11, in lieu of speaker gifts, we decided to give ourselves and pay our speakers’ kindness forward.

A donation was made in the name of the FitBloggin’11 Speakers to Shape Up America.

Shape Up America is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate the public on the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight through the adoption of increased physical activity and healthy eating.

FitBloggin’ shares this mission. We also believe that through technology, blogging and social media we can inspire and foster a culture of health and wellness.

Today we received this…

Dear Roni:

On behalf of Shape Up America!, thank you thank you thank you for your
generous donation of $1500.00 to our organization. It is not everyday that we
receive a donation such as yours.

Special thanks also to the FitBloggin’11 Speakers. We understand that this
donation was a gift made in their honor for volunteering their time at your conference.

We hope that you, your volunteers and your conference attendees will visit the Shape Up America! website – www.shapeup.org — dedicated to providing responsible evidence-based information on healthy weight management. Although our site is not targeting children, it is designed for adults, including parents who may be concerned about childhood obesity. Stay tuned to our website as we work to expand and improve content on childhood obesity.

Again, all of us at Shape Up America! wish to thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness.

Sincerely,

Barbara J. Moore, PhD
President and CEO

Thy Hyatt is ideally located in the heart of Inner Harbor. It’s easily accessible via 95 by car or by train (via the Light Rail.) It’s also in walking distance to Federal Hill, Camden Yards, The National Aquarium, The Science Center, Power Plant Live and so much more! We were able to secure an amazing rate of $189 a night for attendees, free internet in rooms and half-price parking! More information on how to reserve your room is coming soon!

Conference tickets will not be on sale until January 2012. There will be a limited number of early bird tickets available and prior attendees will be notified via email when tickets go on sale.

What should you expect next year? We will be working on presentations and topics in the coming months but you can click here to check out the tentative conference shell. Stay tuned. We will be doing an official call for speakers shortly.

Thanks for being patient. The FitBloggin’ ball is now officially rolling!

At this point here’s what I can tell you…

1. FitBloggin’12 will be happening. This I promise.
2. Baltimore is the home of FitBloggin’. Expect next years conference to be in hosted in Charm City. However, we may have more organized FitBloggin’ Local style events coming to a city near you in the future.
3. FitBloggin’12 will shift from the Spring to the Fall. We don’t have the exact days yet but expect late September/early October.

Thank you for being patient. We wil announce further details as soon as possible!

When:	Friday, August 5, 2011 4PM
Where:	Pinkberry Yogurt 209 Fifth Ave 0118A San Diego, CA
Why:	You can use a yogurt break with your FitBloggin’ friends.

Leave a comment and let us you if you’ll be stopping by.