Thanks for stopping by!
Hi – I’m Jen. I am the main author and co-founder of the blog.
She said. She said. started as a partnership between myself and my bff, Anne. She had been encouraging me to start a blog, but I was a nervous nelly about it. She volunteered to co-blog with me and that’s all it took. Anne is still a regular contributor to the blog, but has stepped back from her co-blogger status. You can read about that story here.
So, what’s this blog about and why should you stick around?
I guess you would call this a healthy living blog. I write about food (since it’s awesome), cooking, fitness (I’m a runner, biker and wanna be yogi), restaurants, and other random rants musings. My goal is to inspire people to find a healthy balance (this includes things like chocolate and wine). I would call myself pretty knowledgable when it comes to healthy eating, but I’m by no means an expert. My basic food philosophy is pretty simple. Eat good food and let it be real. It’s not rocket science. A diet full of produce, whole grains, locally sourced and organic meats (if you’re into animals), quality dairy (not processed cheese food), beans, lentils, tofu (or tempeh), and the occasional treat ( you can decide what occasional means) will set you up for success. I’m not going to get on my soapbox here, you’ll figure out how I roll the more you read.
Here’s a little more about me:
I love food. Did I already cover that?
I live in Minneapolis with my husband, Brette. He also loves food and will eat anything I make, making him my number one guinea pig. He also runs, competes in triathlons, and plays both fast pitch and slow pitch softball.
We have an adorable yellow lab, Lily. I can’t say she’s as active as we are. She’s a bit on the lazy side. Always has been. She does love running with us, though we’re pulling her by the end! She also loves hunting, swimming and sunbeams.
My day job is in the non-profit world, which I love. Fund-raising is my specialty.
My favorite things to do include biking, running, reading, watching movies (we are Oscar freaks!) and most of all cooking. I love all things food. I fell in love with food at an early age because I have a mother who is an awesome cook. She is still my go-to for cooking questions. My siblings (I’m the youngest of 6) are also great cooks. It’s in our blood.
I’m so fortunate to live in a city that has great places to eat and that has really embraced the local food movement.
Minneapolis is also a great place to stay active. We have access to an awesome trail system for both running and biking, and the community in general is very fitness friendly. I can’t see myself ever leaving this city.
To find out even more about me, check out my 25 random things.
If you have any questions about me or the blog, please leave them in the comments or e-mail me at jenhjelle at gmail dot com.
Love the blog…can’t wait to read more!
Great intro and pictures my friends!! Looking forward to more.
I have sent this blog out to Anna Jana and Julie…. :) It looks GREAT!!! And makes me feel guilty for eating a whole bag of tostitos!
This is wonderful!!! I’ve got you girls bookmarked.
Keep it up!
Cool idea ladies!! Looking forward to more good info!
Very clever and fun blog. Will have to read more when time allows. Congrats!
Joan sent me the blog link, very cool, cept damit now I want that egg cream stuff.
geat idea! I’ll be watching for more…
Hi Anne & Jen,
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Best,
Alyssa
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I just found your blog on HLB — I am a MN blogger and I wanted to check out your blog!
Holly – thanks for stopping in! Come back often. :)
I love great stories of friends, food, and fitness! What a special friendship and a great way to share it with us!
I love your co-blogging approach! Your gifting ideas are great, and congratulations on being featured in Freshly Pressed. Consider me a new subscriber!
Cheers Ladies-
Thanks Meghan! We are thrilled to have you.
Hi,
I wanted to inform you of the 2011 Fitness and Health Bloggers Conference, scheduled for June 24-26 in Boulder, Colorado.
http://www.FitnessBloggersConference.org
This conference will be a gathering of bloggers from throughout North America who specialize in the areas of fitness or health. I live in Boulder and can tell you it is a very active, healthy city and the perfect place for this conference.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to be included in conference updates. Find us on Twitter @fitnessbloggers
I hope you can join us!