Healthy Living Summit 2012 Day #1

Wow, it has been a whirlwind week on the blog! Last time we chatted I had just returned from my West Coast business trip and now I’m in Boston attending my 3rd Healthy Living Summit! It’s so great to be reunited with some of my blogging buddies and meet so many new faces this year in Boston! There are so many new faces this year that I feel like I barely know anyone. I actually love that feeling as it makes for a very different experience!

Yesterday I took the Bolt Bus from New York to Boston with Theodora and Tina. I can’t say enough great things about Bolt Bus when you consider what you get for your money. The ticket was only $18 and the trip took just over 4 hours, thanks to our bus drivers way too long Arby’s break. But, considering that most buses have wi-fi, power plugs, and comfortable seats it is a great value when Amtrak isn’t in the price range.

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I had a green smoothie with Almond Breeze, spinach, apple, berries, and GNC Egg White Protein Powder before leaving and then snacked on almonds, cheese stick and apple on the bus while goofing around and catching up with Tina and Theodora. I finished this month’s Runner’s World and the last book in the Fifty Shades of Grey series on the bus.

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When we arrived in Boston with were beyond hungry so upon arriving at the hotel our first order of business was food.

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Luckily the hotel coffee shop had a wide array of pre-packaged food options including some hearty salads. Tina and I both chose the sun-dried tomato, grilled chicken, avocados dressing, and croutons. Even though I only had a few minutes to house the salad it was delicious! (picture via Tina)

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I only had a few minutes to eat the salad because Anne and I were heading out to join Gretchen and Holli’s Photo Walk to Fenway Park.

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While it was definitely far further than the advertised 2 miles round trip, it was a blast getting to meet some new bloggers (hi Min and Holly) while seeing some of the sites around our hotel including Boston University, Fenway Park and The Charles River.

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By the time we made our way back to the hotel room it was time to get spruced up for dinner and the HLS Cocktail party! Getting ready in a room of four girls is always so much fun! It was a makeup and dance party for sure, with Gretchen doing each our eyes in ways we never could! (pic via Tina)

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Due to tight timing, we decided to stick to the hotel’s restaurant,  for dinner which exceeding my expectations! Due to this morning’s long run Theodora and I both stuck to pasta and pretzel rolls!

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Last but not least, it was time to get our party on at the HLS Cocktail Party which Elizabeth helped put together! I loved the outdoor tent setup and as always, the photo booth!

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Yeah we’re total goobers as you can tell from these pictures. But, we are having a blast so that’s all that matters!

If you’re at HLS I hope you’ll come say hi! If not, what is your favorite photo booth prop?

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14 Comments

    • ashleyd August 19, 2012 / 9:08 pm

      Yes Erica you must come next year!

  1. Courtney August 18, 2012 / 9:23 pm

    It was so great meeting you on the photo walk!

    • ashleyd August 19, 2012 / 9:05 pm

      Courtney it was wonderful meeting you as well! I’m sorry we didn’t get to hang out more! Thanks for keeping me company!

  2. pluvk August 19, 2012 / 1:55 am

    Looks like you’re having a blast! I’m loving everyone’s recaps. My fave photo booth prop would be the feather boa for sure!

    • ashleyd August 19, 2012 / 9:06 pm

      Yes the boa is always a great prop but those glasses were pretty wicked too!

  3. Cheryl Mosley August 19, 2012 / 9:59 pm

    It was great to meet you this weekend! HLS Brands was a really helpful session. Thanks for sharing what you have learned with those of us just beginning!

    • ashleyd August 20, 2012 / 12:08 am

      Cheryl it was wonderful to see you this weekend as well! I’m glad you found the session helpful!

  4. Gia August 19, 2012 / 11:24 pm

    Hi Ashley,
    It was so nice meeting you. 🙂 It is funny when you read someones blog you feel like you really know them even though you have never met. Strange but true! I was so inspired this weekend by the sessions (yours was awesome) that I am thinking about my blog name. Any advice on coming up with a name? Seems to be a pretty important aspect of the blog. My blog will be all about me, family, food, fitness and fashion. How did you come up with yours? Sorry if you have already written about this.

    Thanks again! Have a great week! Gia

    • ashleyd August 20, 2012 / 12:08 am

      It was so nice meeting you as well! I wish we’d had more time together! I clearly didn’t spend too much time on my blog name or I wouldn’t have my current name since everyone says, what is a bear. 🙂 I’d try to steer away from things like action,action, adverb (run, eat, repeat) or things like that.

  5. Caitlin August 20, 2012 / 1:18 am

    So love your photobooth shot! My fave props? Tie between the afro and the funky chicken hat. Just wait for my pics hahah – loved hanging out again! Hopefully we reunite soon.

  6. Min August 20, 2012 / 10:44 pm

    Hi Ashley! It was soo nice meeting you! Glad we got lost hehe.
    Hope you made it back home safely!

    • ashleyd August 22, 2012 / 12:26 pm

      Oh Min it was so wonderful seeing you as well. You have some beautiful pictures on your blog!

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