Okay, so.
A lot of you probably already know about this, but I wanted to wait to announce it here until it’d taken off a bit… and it sure as shit has.
If you’ll remember, earlier this month B and I embarked on a new and quite X-treme!!! fitness journey, which is going very well. Many of you asked me to keep you updated on our progress… but I’ve decided to do you one better.
One way, WAY better.
Last Tuesday when I was pounding away on the treadmill, it came to me. Like Smee in Hook, “lightning… had just struck my brain.”
BAM. Within minutes, I was the proud new owner of InItToGymIt.com.
I moved forward quickly- I knew exactly what I wanted this place to be. A little web design, 80+ contributors, and more than 30 posts (from as many people!) later… In It To Gym It was born.
Our ‘About‘ page:
We’re all In It for different reasons.
We have different things we need to share, different goals, different pant sizes.
This is a place to vent, to despair, to support, to be unbelievably corny.
This is a place to do whatever we have to in order to hold ourselves accountable, be it record calories, exercise, feelings, insults, ambitions, poundage, or ugly cries.
This is not a competition. This place is simply meant to help each other facilitate those goals, whatever they may be. To create a community of support and motivation, no matter how silly or trivial a complaint or worry or bitchfest may seem.
(And, um, to add a little thing called accountability in the mix? Don’t hurt a thing.)
60+ contributors and growing, posting whenever, whatever, they need to.
The only rule is play nice.
The name of the game is get in shape, girls and boys…
Therefore, we are:
IN IT TO GYM IT.
As DC Blogs* called it last night…
And it’s all ours.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped with it’s creation, who jumped on board, who reads, who comments, who supports and helps motivate. That really is the name of the game, after all.
Sidebar: Want the IITGI button for your sidebar? Here’s the code:
Twitter, Facebook, 20sb, and our Google Group. Okay, swear I’m done!
So from now on, any fitness-related notions or updates of mine will be over there. If that’s your bag, check it out! The bigger the community the better, right?
If not, rest assured that THIS place, the LiLu you’ve come to know and (hopefully) love, won’t be changing a smidge. It will be cat antics, self-deprecation, the shiz B says, and other ridiculous business as usual.
So wherever I see you around, whether it’s here, there, or everywhere, thanks for being there. You fill my heart with butterflies, rainbows, and cats wearing silly outfits.
*Speaking of DC Blogs, I am honored to announce that I will be taking over the Tuesday round-up as a regular gig from now on. So make sure to always post your best stuff on Mondays!
Wait, what?
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Hahaha! It’s totally blocked at my work. I can see THIS blog, but not one about fitness? Cruel. It’s cruel.
Bwahahahahahahaha
.-= k8´s last blog ..And It Begins… =-.
Awesome! Going to check it out now!
Rock!
Can 30 somethings join this too?
Of course! My own Mama posted!
And done. Now I feel as if I HAVE to work out. Damn you!
You WILL thank me.
I joined the 20SB fan site., stalking the IITGI site by email.
I’m a USDA Grade A Chickenshit, so though it’s unlikely, I might be brave enough to write up a post about my weigh issues…we’ll see.
It’s a safe place. Promise.
.-= T. The Destructor´s last blog ..Stealing America’s Identity, one Target purchase at a time =-.
Seriously how did you get that picture of my cat? No seriously that is totally her.
You sent it in to Stuff On My Cat. Duh.
So totally IN IT! Great venture,LiLU
Thank you!
.-= Sweta´s last blog ..DU-OODE! =-.
Seriously, how to you have the time? Just thinking about all the stuff you do makes me exhausted. That, or the 10 mile bike ride I went on yesterday.
Congrats on the new blog, it looks very cool
Thank you so much! As for the time… I have no idea. Seriously.
this is a fabulous thing. blogging about food hasn’t really helped my notions of staying fit, but this could be the happy little community i need to get my butt back into gear. i love working out, it’s just the getting myself to actually do it part that i struggle with. pretty sure i’m not alone on that one.
thanks for being awesome. now i’m in it to gym it.
YOU’RE awesome! And you are definitely not alone.
.-= Kristen´s last blog ..El Oriental de Cuba, Jamaica Plain =-.
Awesome project. How does one participate?:D
Here’s our contact page!
.-= andhari´s last blog ..What Goes Around Comes Around =-.
LOVE. So excited. Adding to my GR for sure, and of course will proudly put the badge on my blog. If I can ever help with anything, let me know!
Thank you so much! If you want in, you know where to find me, too
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Moments =-.
Love it! I’ve been reading the first round of posts and I already find so many things I relate to. Amazing, Lilu.
I kind of think so too.
.-= Teeny´s last blog ..from the mess to the masses =-.
Awesome! I’m heading on over to take a looksie now. =)
Woot!
Your very own fitness home! Love that!
You and me both.
You are like Oprah.
Only white, and with awesomer dance moves.
.-= Kristina P.´s last blog ..Quid Pro Churro =-.
NICE.
I would TOTALLY join but …seriously..have you SEEN me?
I’m actually pretty magnificent as-is. No need to rub that in anyone’s face more than I have to.
That’s what she said.
I can’t believe I made this instead of a TWSS site of some kind.
.-= moooooog35´s last blog ..Wrapping up the Week – March 28, 2010 =-.
Motivation from outside sources is key…seeing as I have enough trouble motivating myself to even DRIVE to the gym…
Accountability, my dear. We all need it.
.-= J´s last blog ..They Walk Among Us =-.
So you’re going to go to the gym and the cat is going to be a couch potato?
Axe Murderer already IS a couch potato. I guess it’s a good thing that the evil one is lazy?
.-= WendyB´s last blog ..Book Club: A Distant Mirror, Part II =-.
you are my favorite. mostly because of In It To Gym It, but you really won me over with the cat picture. OF COURSE!
You know that was for you.
.-= flipflopsintherain´s last blog ..a conversation i’ve had with almost everyone in the past few weeks =-.
It’s on like donkey kong!
WOOT!
I saw the gym blog the other day – great idea. I love that. Accountability + safe space is so key.
This formula can’t lose.
.-= Liebchen´s last blog ..Now who do I root for? =-.
I’m impressed. You’re like a sweaty, little blogtrepreneur.
Hmmmm. I’m going to take that as a compliment.
.-= BeckEye´s last blog ..Sonic Sunday: Songs For Every Day =-.
I’m loving it so far. Thanks, dear. <3
Thanks for being part of it!
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..Big Decisions in Blogging. Maybe. =-.
OK.
I LOVE the way you design websites. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN, easy on the eyes, easy to find stuff.
You do good work. Keep it up and stuff.
Thank you! Simple and clean is the name of the game, definitely
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Doctors =-.
Ugly cries are right. I’ve been reading. Feeling motivated!
I love it!
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..A visit with Baby Dori =-.
Awesome LiLu! I’d love to have you guest post over at Lose It Bitches for us! Let me know if you are interested chica!
As you can imagine, my dance card is kind of full with the designing and new blog and DC Blogs and all. But hit me up in a while- maybe things will calm down!
.-= Adrienzgirl´s last blog ..Sixty Seconds or Monday Minute =-.
I’m so joining this shiz! Fitness has become a huge part of my life the last few years, and I can also use the support too! YAY!
Rock on, chica. You’d be perfect for this!
Such an awesome idea!
Thanks! I responded to your contact email- haven’t heard back?
LOVEIT!
I’m trying to get back in shape too, so this blog came at a perfect time
Now we can all be hawt for bikini season!
.-= Taylor´s last blog ..Baby, I’m back =-.
love it. love love love it. it’s the kind of push most people need! (i’m definitely on that list!)
You and me both, lady friend.
.-= siovhan´s last blog ..i want wednesday =-.
Way to go LiLu! I checked it out a few days ago and it seems super motivating and cool. It’s exactly what some of us need! Can’t wait to see how it grows!
.-= Barbara´s last blog ..WTF Friday…The Tender Lover (Probably NSFW) =-.
AHHH perfect timing! the hubby and i just ordered INSANITY! starting soon (whenever amazon ships it), we will be on a 60 day journey to get our butts in gear. pumped about inittogymit! maybe i can track the progress of the program there?!
.-= allison´s last blog ..Real or Fake? =-.
Congrats on your new group, good luck on your journey!
.-= Patrick´s last blog ..Are You Your Profession Or Your Passion? =-.
I am so dumb I cannot figure out how to put the GymIt button on my blog.
I have a ton of information and experience on resistance training (old skool=weightlifting) if anyone is interested in a post about that.
Glad you like my FML post, it means alot to have you stop by.
.-= Alyxmyself´s last blog ..Getting Real, or FaMiLy =-.
Right on
.-= BigMamaCass´s last blog ..Mommy and Monkey 4 =-.
Lilu? I love you for posting this new blog. I grant upon you the highest amount of spleenessness the intarwebz can offer: you are spleened.
xoxo!!
.-= spleeness´s last blog ..funny text convo =-.
Just checked it out and going back to look some more. What a great job you did!!! Awesome!
What a great idea! Hopefully I’ll get motivated to go over there soon!
.-= Cyndy´s last blog ..swamped =-.
oh this is awesome, just the motivation i need. seeing other people wanting to gymmm it up. even if my gym these days is a track and a wii, haha.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Currently loving… =-.
PROUD TO CALL YOU MY HOOKER
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Liz Is Loving-The Prep For Summer Edition =-.
I’m so gonna check it out. In fact, a couple posts back I talked about the need to find some motivation in the work out dept. myself, because seriously… I’m lacking and desperately need to shape up. Desperately…
well congrats on your IN IT TO GYM IT blog! and keep up the good work!
.-= meleah rebeccah´s last blog ..‘Doing Things Differently™’ – My Week In Review [Part Eight] =-.
That fat cat is exactly how I feel right now.
I was inspired by your P90-Xness…..so I started the walking club at school. A bunch of teachers meet in my classroom and we walk anywhere from 1-3 miles per night, depending on schedules, etc. We’re about to add in some toning on the ball, etc….thanks for being you and being awesome. You, love chicken, are fabulous.
.-= Wendy´s last blog ..A Letter of Love =-.
yay! I’m so glad to be apart of this! I’ve been lacking some serious motivation and accountability and BAM! You created IITGI. Love it.
New group, new (great) layout, regular Tuesday gig with DC Blogs, and the same wonderful posts and funny pics! Woo hoo! xoxo
.-= City Girl´s last blog ..Just friends…right? =-.
It’s a great, great idea and I wish you guys nothing but the best. However, more awesome than that, I would like to point out the amazingness that is you quoting one of my favorite movies ever, the wonderful and entertaining Hook.
To this day I still say Bangarang, I still make Rufio comments, and whenever someone says “My word is my bond,” I mumble “yeah, junk bond” and then throw my baseball into the overhead compartment of the airplane. Reason 54 why you are so awesome.
.-= Berto´s last blog ..At The Start [5] =-.
Oh my god that might be the best URL ever. I cannot wait to check it out. BIG BEAR HUG. Oh and that cat outfit is probably one of the cutest things ever.
congrats!!
i have been dieting but not working out – will have to start.
then i’ll be “in it to lose it”. heh. get it?
Ha! I love this. You are like a franchising machine. Someone needs to interview you for Fast Company!
Good for you, hottiepants! That’s awesome!
.-= Lemon Gloria´s last blog ..Give me Liberty or give me…skinny ties? =-.
way to go lady! great idea!
.-= mylittlebecky´s last blog ..what’s up chuck part … whatever’s the next one… it’s hard keeping up with french numbers …. that’s what she said =-.
YAY!! So glad to be a part of ITGI! Go team Go!
.-= JM´s last blog ..JMFat’s Knick-Knacks =-.
I am going to check that blog out now
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.-= harini´s last blog ..Mr. Poke A Nose =-.
Are you cheating on me. I’ve heard that when one half of a couple starts working out it’s because they’re messing around.
I will find out, you know.
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..Holy Hiatus, Batman. =-.
What an awesome project, way to go you
I’m going to HAVE to check it out… and hopefully jump on board 
IITGI was such a brilliant idea, lady. I adore it. And you.
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..I have fallen behind… =-.
That cat! hahahahahaa oh dear………
.-= Kelsey´s last blog .."Meh" =-.
let me be the 60t person to tell you that this is awesome! I love the idea.
.-= Allison´s last blog ..the best birth control =-.
that’s pretty sweet. i’ll have to check it out sometime. good luck with the fitness thing!
.-= cari´s last blog ..love never fails you… =-.
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Hello! I LOVE IITGI! & your site too. keep it up xo
I’ve been more than a little absent as of late and while I knew about this little project, I hadn’t gotten to tell you how wholly awesome, incredible and fantastic this idea is!!! I love it and I plan to follow it…yanno, in writing and not just stalking as I’ve done for a while now
. Great job Lilu…per always!
.-= April´s last blog ..Thank you(s), epiphanies, and a HUGE break-up! =-.
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