1. You don’t have to be a certain size to attend Fit Bloggin’. There were folks of all different shapes and sizes and everyone was so supportive and accepting.
2. You are your own brand. You, Inc. Rep it well.
3. I will never get tired of popchips – no matter how many bags I eat in one weekend.
4. Fit Bloggin’ is number one when it comes to conference swag. If you love free stuff, you will love this conference.
5. The sessions are fine, but the best part about conferences is the networking. Seeing old friends and meeting new ones is always my favorite part.
6. I need a smart phone. Okay, I already knew this but conferences always remind me that I need a phone that I can tweet from.
7. Poke random people. It’s actually a great way to connect.
8. It’s okay if dancing on the stage at a bar is the only cardio you get for the day.
9. I want a fitness trampoline. It’s fun AND provides a great workout!
10. Of course it’s fabulous to connect with old friends and meet other bloggers in your niche but it’s also great to branch out. Meet as many new contacts as possible rather than sticking with the same crew the entire conference.
11. Never try to eat out in Baltimore the weekend of the Preakness. Just trust me on this one.
12. Don’t think of others as your competition. There’s plenty of room at the top for everyone – this was a quote from Sarah during her Laughing Cow panel.
13. The #1 Takeaway – Be authentic, be yourself and you will shine.
Okay, I’m sure you’re officially tired of Fit Bloggin’ chatter. I promise to have a regular EBF post soon. 
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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okay Okay OKAY!! I will be there next year!!
(I don’t know HOW many times I have said that in the past couple of days…)
I love the pop chip chair… glad you had an awesome time. I really think I’ll go next year!
YAY!!!
I love these takeaways — particularly #12 and #13. I think those are the ones many bloggers get lost in the most, but both are so true, and important!
I love this! Everything you said is so, so true (especially about how much I still love Popchips, even 293490283498 bags later… heh.)
I’m thinking of going next year, too!
Ilove thispost.
It looks like you had so much fun!! I really wish I was able to go. Maybe next year 
Great recap! The conference was right in my backyard, but I was unable to go this year. Maybe next year? Any hints as to where it will be next year?
It’s been in Maryland for the past two years but I’m not sure where Roni is planning to have it next year.
The picture of you and Karla is my favorite.
But I have to say, I am SO with you on Popchips! They are amazing. Your weekend looked like so much fun. I am determined to go next year. Hold me to it, lady!
I love all of these tips – especially the one about how there’s room for everyone on at the top. I truly feel that the healthy living blogging community is so supportive and in a world like this, everyone really can shine
. I hope to go to fitbloggin next year!
What a fun recap! I have seen many over the past few days, but none have made me want to go as much as yours!! =)
WHO is that crazy girl on the stage?! hahahaha, love this!!!
Can I just say how awesome you are? That is all
Have a great week, girl! xoxo G
What great takeaways! I really want to go to a blogger conference someday! I am a newbie.. but they look like such an awesome experience!
Aw, Man! Reading everyone’s recaps really make me wish I would have been there! I am such a newbie to the blogging world that I figured it would be best to attend another year, but these tips and the trampoline pictures look wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
I really want to go next year after reading all the recaps and highlights. The swag looks FAB – do you go table to table to pick things up or are there premade bags full of treats?
So I’m not blogging yet and it makes me want to come:) Great “take aways” comments. Sounds like a fun and motivating weekend with lots to share among friends.
It was so nice to meet you
I’m glad you had a wonderful weekend and Popchips ARE da bomb!
I am going to have to go next year for sure, sounds too fun to miss!
ugh, i feel the same way about a smart phone! i need one so bad.
#12 is so important, and I love reading bloggers who take it to heart.
Awww, I love that quote too! I’m glad it resonated with you as well. I’m just writing my recap now and wish we had another conference next weekend! I love all your tips that you included here as well.
Wow – this looks like so much fun! I just started blogging a few months ago. I am going to put this conference on my calendar for next year….right now.
I definitely have the little green monster sitting on my shoulder this morning after reading everyone’s posts and tweets from Fit Bloggin’! I think I’m going to have to start putting my nickels and dimes into that piggy banks for next year!
Free running shoes and Larabars, and cool people who love all the same things I do? This looks like my next vacation.
Love this – especially the one about competition! It seems like a lot of attendees took that message away from the conference too, and I think it is awesome!
great list—definitely looked like a fun weekend!
omg I definitely want to go to fitbloggin next year! Looks soo great!
Haha, I love #11!! Kind of a bust, I agree, but it all worked out okay in the end. I think #12 is really important too. There are so many great bloggers out there that any kind of competition is just silly!!