The “Ice Cream Social” at JP Licks was fun! 
We had a fairly small group, but it was wonderful to meet some new bloggers and readers! And, I finally got to meet Heather and Mark in person! They’re great! 
After a few minutes of introductions and chatting, we got down to business! The line at JP Licks moved right along, so before I knew it, I had to make a snap decision.
I went with my fav flavor: Coffee Oreo!
Mark was our designated photographer and kindly snapped a photo on each of our cameras. Kath snapped a pic of Mark as he was taking a shot with my camera! Blogger in action!
Isn’t Sammie’s son, Declan, adorable? He’s such a happy kid!
Call with Bob Greene
After enjoying our ice cream, Kath and I jumped on a conference call with Bob Greene. Bob Greene has teamed up with Barilla for the “That’s Whole Grain” Taste Challenge. As a way to get the word out about the Challenge, Bob volunteered to participate in an informal Q & A session with some food and health bloggers. Each of the bloggers on the conference call asked Bob 2 questions about anything related to health, fitness, nutrition, wellness, or the Barilla Challenge.
My first question for Bob was about ways to “squeeze” more exercise into my very busy life. Bob’s response really resonated with me. He started by telling me to change my thinking and perspective about exercise. I shouldn’t try to “squeeze in” exercise– I should make it a priority in my life. And I totally agree with Bob! I do need to make exercise a priority in my life once again. I’ve been seriously slacking!
For my second question, I asked Bob if yoga “counted” towards one’s strength training requirement. His response: “it absolutely does!” He further explained that the more vigorous the yoga, the more strength benefits you will gain. Basically, for whatever type of strength training you do, you just need to make sure that you are challenging your muscles. So, for instance, lifting a 5 lb. dumbbell for 15 reps and not fatiguing your muscles is not adequate strength training. You should be lifting a weight that challenges your muscles after just 8-10 reps. I’m so happy that Bob cleared this up for me!
After our conference call, we strolled down Comm. Ave. before heading back to the hotel. I stopped for a pic with Lucy Stone.
Jenna, Heather, Kath and I are meeting for a pre-dinner cocktail in about an hour. Caitlin and Meghann are scheduled to arrive just in time for dinner, and I am definitely looking forward to finally meeting them!
Many thanks to the ladies (and D) who came to meet us at JP Licks! It was nice meeting each of you, and hopefully, we can chat more this weekend!
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Ah everything and everyone look so amazing!
you girlies having so much fun already! your jp licks ice cream looked sooooo delish! 
It looks like you ladies are having such fun, I wish that I could be there
Awesome questions for Bob! I really like his answer to the first one too. I *try* to make exercise a priority, but some days it defintiely feels like I’m just “squeezing it in” because I feel like I have to.
Can’t wait to see the rest of the summit adventures!
how cool! you’re one step away from oprah!
Coffee Oreo falvor sounds really good. Asking Bob Greene questions on a conference call makes me jealous. I used to love everytime he was on Oprah, just so much motivation in that guy!
what a fun meet up! and how cool that you got to talk to Bob Greene!!!
Oreo Cookie looks like the perfect flavor! I like Bob Greene’s answer about exercising, great advice. I’m not sure if I told you this before but I have that Gap necklace you always wear
Blogger meet ups look so fun.
ohhhhh I’m so mad I had to work and miss the first blogger outing! oh well, tomorrow night will have to make up for it!
coffee oreo = amazing
and i love that you’re posing with the statue!
Looks like everyone is having so much fun!
Mmmm, the coffee oreo ice cream looks so good!
Aww it looks like so much fun! I’m so going next year if you have it – I’d love to meet all of you fabulous ladies!
The ice cream looks amazing! Looks like the Summit’s off to a good start. See y’all tomorrow!
I can’t believe everyone’s wearing jeans and sweaters. It was SO HOT today. Looks like you’re having a great time!
Coffee oreo ice cream?! Oh my gosh that looks to die for.
I just realized I haven’t had any ice cream this summer. That’s just not right. Looks like you’re having a great time.
Great questions for Bob. I love him.
Sounds and looks like lots of fun… Now I want some ice cream… Enjoy the next few days!
How fun!!! Coffee oreo sounds like the best ice cream ever. Just had a bit of caramel to that mix!
It was great meeting all of you today. I wish I could be there all weekend. Good luck with the Summit!
Everything looks like so much fun, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to go. Good luck with the Summit!
looks like so much fun. i have a question- how do you get into the health blog world. i have been wanting to start my own health blog but dont know how to get started- any suggestions?
Agreed, now I want ice cream. Although after baking cookies & brownies tonight that is the last thing I need!
Best wishes with the Summit!
So much fun! I love the advice of making sure that your weights are challenging. Many forms of yoga really are that challenging so I am happy it can “count.”
Enjoy the summit!
Aw yay! It looks like you guys are having so much fun! And holy cuteness…Declan could give Murphy a run for his money in the cuteness category!!
JP Licks = the bomb. I love their cake batter Oreo flavor! Makes me want to take another trip to Boston
Ahh I am SO excited now. By the way, is it okay to show up to the cocktail party around 9:30/10? Unfortunately, it looks like that’s the earliest we can get there!
Love the pics, D is so cute!
And I’m jealous that you got to talk to Bob, I love him
I absolutely agree with Bob Greene about the yoga! A few years ago I was going to Prana Power Yoga for 3 90 minute hot yoga flow classes a week, and I have never had more muscle tone in my life!