if you have time take a stop at peep in the village there’s a pink bar and the bathroom is see through (from the inside) the food is delicious! also any crumbs cupcake locations are good as well..enjoy nyc there’s noooo place like it and good luck!

I wish I know MizFit in real life (that’s going to change in December for mizboorun!).

My compliment to her: No matter what you’re doing, always believe in yourself. Do not dig up what you’ve planted in faith. You are strong, wise, and beautiful, and it is an honor (and pleasure) reading, learning from, and talking to you.

Thank you, for just being you. Because being you is absolutely enough.

I love the Post-It giveaway! My compliment is for Kristen @ The Frugal Girl, who is a model of cheerfulness, grace, and balance. I love reading her blog every day!

SO EXCITED FOR YOU!

You’re going to be great, and I can’t wait to see the segment. 😀

My compliment is for my fiance. My parents are in the middle of a divorce as we are planning our wedding, and although things are not going badly no divorce is an ideal situtation. But no matter how crazy and over emotional I can get with the wedding plans or with just dealing with my family is, he’s right by my side to remind me that he’s there and that he’s not going any where. I am so lucky to have him in my life!

My compliment goes to my coworker Chelsey who built this two people “department” from scratch after having everything dumped in her lap and who is an amazing mother to little Isabelle!
Chelsey, you work SO hard everyday & exceed everyone’s expectations! Don’t think it’s going unnoticed! I’m proud of you!

Mine is for my mom who turns 60 August 19th. You are more beautiful than words and age will never change that!

Good luck in NYC! Can’t wait to watch the Today show and think “I remember reading her blog post when she posted her first note!!”

my mother is the most beautiful woman i know. she has blessed my life with her love, faithfulness, and selflessness for the past 22 years. i will consider myself happy to one day become half the woman she is.

I compliment Eating Bender for being positive, warm and welcoming…and for having the guts to follow her dreams!

Have a safe trip, and have a TON of fun!!!

You are right, this giveaway is epic. I wish I knew Angela! I would love to have the courage to follow my dreams like she did AND be able to bake amazing things 😀

My sister Andrea is as brilliant as she is beautiful, and as courageous as she is caring. I am lucky to have such a lovely little sister. If I win this *epic* giveaway, I will sneak up on her, and cover her head to tow with Operation Beautiful notes. 🙂

I compliment my boyfriend Elliot!!!!! he had a lingering language requirement that for THREE years has been weighing on him b/c it meant he hadn’t officially graduated and was therefore stuck in his current job/ prevented from applying elsewhere. he finally took an intense 3 week class WHILE working and is ROCKING it. oh and he also happens to be an amazing running and athlete and has an inspiring focused + determined work ethic and general approach to life.

My compliment is for you and Kath from KathEats and Jenna from Eat, Live, Run. I’ve been reading your blogs for a while now and they always help me stay motivated to keep healthy and i’ve even started training to run a half marathon!

My compliment is for my husband. He tells me several times a day how beautiful I am. And he means it!

Good luck on your book tour!

I can’t wait to read all of those featured posts! What awesome messages that we can never be reminded of too often.

My compliment is for you, Caitlin. I don’t know you (well, in real-life anyway…) but your drive, commitment to a healthy, balanced life, and positive outlook are intoxicating! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten out of a funky mood (not disco dancing funky, but “off” funky) after reading one of your posts. So, thank you 🙂
and CONGRATS on your book release and success! You deserve it!

My compliment is to YOU – your positive outlook (and talk about your former negativity) has been a mega inspiration in helping me to tackle my complaining!

I have two compliments: One is for Caitlin here at HTP, Kath at Katheats, and Jenna at EatLiveRun. All three of you have inspired me to try and challenge myself to eat better and think of fitness and myself in a more positive light. Second for my mom and sister who always support me in real life!!

My compliment is to my husband. He is finishing out his 4th year of Pharmacy school and even though it has been 4 of the most challenging years he has never once complained and always made sure that I was supported through this process. He’s my rock!

My compliment is for Angela at Oh She Glows – it was the very first blog I read and through it I was introduced to so many other inspring bloggers. Angela’s blog has done a great job at inspring me to eat food that’s good for my health, not simply good for my wasitline 🙂

Truthfully, if we’re talking the blog world, I couldn’t pick just one blogger to compliment. All of the healthy living blogs I read truly do add something special to my life. Those busy weeks where my Google reader’s unread items approaches 300 I really feel like I’m missing out, and I relish the time I spend catching up, getting new food and fitness ideas, and relating to the topics that affect us all. So thanks to all of you!

Hands down, my compliment is for you Caitlin. You constantly inspire me to be a better person. Your accomplishments are truly amazing!! Good luck in NYC!

I have to compliment my husband who is incredibly kind, patient, and loving!

I’d like to compliment my friend Mindy for always being there for me and supporting me. 🙂

My compliment is for my best friend, Lauren. Lauren introduced me to ‘healthy living blogs’ and we talk about them 24/7. She will be attending blogher and when she told me we had a collective (excited) panic attack. She is beautiful inside and out and has truly changed my life by showing me what friendship is all about. She’s unbelievably bright, and will most definitely accomplish anything she sets her mind to. Girl’s gonna take over the world. Get ready!

My compliment is to all my friends who are mothers raising their children in a very healthy way. They also know it is important to keep themselves healthy too. They are my role models.

Also, Caitlin, Congratulations!!!

I admire Susan’s (thegreatbalancingact.com)drive, determination, and ambition!

I would like to compliment my friend Jennifer. She has had some seriously trying times, sometimes life-threatening, always life altering. She has never lost sight of who she is during any of these times and has always remained happy, even when she was sometimes down. She is truly what Operation Beautiful is about!

My compliment is for my mother in law who gave up her life for 3 1/2 months and moved across the country to take care of my daughter when I had to go back to work. Thank you for all of your sacrifices, MIL!!!

My compliment is to Ilana @ happyhealthyhottie. You have encouraged this 35-yr-old single mother of 4 to get out of my slump aka depression and strive to be happy, healthy and “semi” hot for myself and no one else. Thank you from way down here in Alabama!

My compliment is to Mish at Eating Journey. I don’t know her personally, but her courage in starting her “Exposed” project is admirable and awe-inspiring…this project is one of the main things that helped me with body acceptance and realizing all of the amazing things that my body can do (and has already done for me!)

my compliment is for Kath of Katheats.com thank you for writing your blog…It makes me want to eat healthier and exercise more. When my spirits are down I read your blog and they pick right up. I feel like I know you even though we haven’t met.

I love reading Jenna’s (EatLiveRun) blog. She is my step-cousin and I admire her strength 🙂

My compliment is for my Aunt. She has the best outlook on life and whatever it throws at her, and she always puts the best spin on little hiccups I tell her about in my life.

My compliment is for Tina at Carrots n Cake- I have loved reading her blog over the past 3 years and she is very inspiring to me in my everyday life- I love that she sets goals, and goes for it, always keeping in my mind that life is about being happy in what you are doing:)

My compliment is for you and KathEats! I discovered both of your blogs (sorry don’t recall who came first!) and have totally turned around my healthy eating and self cofidence lifestyle! I look forward every day to reading both of your posts!

*and I loveeee seeing pics of Maggie! :o)

My compliment is for my friend Mandy. She is a light to me in an otherwise not so bright world. Just being around her makes me happy!

One of my best friend’s husband’s has a blog http://swiatekism.wordpress.com/. He’s such a nice guy and is so much fun to be around! Every time i go to Minneapolis, where they live, he and my friend really treat me like royalty! They are such a joy to be around.

Congrats Caitlin!
I look forward to reading about Jenna’s adventures on EatLiveRun. I admire her honesty and genuineness. I look to her blog for inspiration each and every day!

My compliment is for my mom. She has been handed some huge challenges in the last year (difficulties with one of her children and her father’s death) but she keeps persevering, caring for those around her, and facing each day with grace and positivity. She never lets me sell myself short and always encourages me to be the me God created me to be. I love her so much and would love to see her honored on your blog!

my compliments to Kailey of Snackface, who showed me that eating healthy while going to classes and having an actual life during college is possible!

i want to compliment mama pea, eat the damn cake, and any other blogger that has the honesty and bravery to explore real life issues with anyone who happens to click on by. they make me feel like i am not alone in trying to figure this life out and have a bit of fun and joy at the same time.

My compliment is for my best friend, Liz. She loves living a healthy lifestyle because it makes her feel good, not because it keeps her “thin.” She’s a great role model!

My compliment is for my boyfriend, who is going above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly next week when we move into our first apartment!

My compliment is for my mom, who is an amazing woman that shows compassion and understanding for not only her family, but every person she comes across.

Good luck in NY Caitlin!

I love Ashley from Edibleperspective. She is amazing at how you can fuel your body with such amazing eats!… and all the homemade cleaning supplies… LOVE her!!!

I’m going to compliment you, Caitlin. You are so inspiring and real and I love that!
I’m also going to compliment my mom. She raised 6 kids and is a beautiful, strong woman who is always there for me and my siblings. Go mom!
Good luck in NYC!!

1. i have to compliment you. its very possible operation beautiful post its have saved a very good friend of mines life when she found one in a bathroom about 400 miles from home. you are an amazing person, and you deserve everything and more in this life!

2. i have to compliment Gina, the fitnessista, she has changed my way of eating and now my family and i enjoy our raw food moments, and have a healthier perspective about food because of her!!!!

GOOD LUCK, WE WILL BE WATCHING!!!

My compliments go to Heather from Then Heather Said. Her honestly and transparency when sharing her life is so inspiring! I also love how she breaks all the blog rules and our need for quick snippets into lives, and instead writes it all, no matter how many words it takes. I love it!

My compliment goes to Meghann. Seeing all of her race recaps has inspired me to sign up for more races! Now I’m a racing fool!

My compliment is for my friend Mary Beth. She is currently in school to be a nurse anesthetist. It is really intense, but she is kicking butt! I admire her drive, her work ethic, and her fearlessness!*

My compliment is for YOU for being such an inspiration!

Btw, I totally thought today was supposed to be Thursday. Seriously, last night I was following twitter and all stressed out because you weren’t flying to NYC yet. “She’s going on in less than 12 hours!” lol. Blond moment!

My compliment goes out to my mom for raising me through the good times and the bad and raising me to enjoy health and balance instead of unhealthy habits and extremes.

This for Marisa at http://www.loserforlife.com She is a strong, wonderful person who inspires others and has helped me, being a newbie to the blog community. She is always quick with good advice and I am so glad I met her in the blogging world..

My compliment has to be for my mom. She just started blogging, and it’s allowing me to learn more about her when I read her posts :-). She’s the best!

My compliment is for my mom – for teaching me to love myself and my body just the way it is!

Congrats, Caitlin – such an amazing and exciting day for you! My compliment is for my Mama, a strong, beautiful and intelligent woman who loves and supports me in everything that I do – I am a lucky, lucky girl to have her. 🙂

First off… congratulations and best of luck tomorrow. Can’t wait to tune in!

My compliment is for my mom! This is going to be her 35th (and final) year of teaching fifth grade. She was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy three years ago and is in pain most of the day. However, after having the wonderful experience of team-teaching with her last year, I can honestly say she gives those children her all AND then some with the enthusiasm of a newbie every single day! She inspires me to become the teacher I hope my own future children will have some day.

http://thedayjustbegan.blogspot.com/
brittany is a young mom with 2 kids and has funny stories each day about her life…at THE day just began already

My compliment is for a friend of mine that just had a baby- she was brutally sick for the entire pregnancy- hospitals, IVs, the works- and now is the primary caregiver for her beautiful daughter. She has so much on her plate and so much to whine and complain about, but I’ve never heard her complain or say one slightly negative thing- ever. She is so strong, independent, and shows you what the true meaning of loving someone unconditionally is.

My compliment goes to Julie at Peanut Butter Fingers. She is a wonderful role model for women because she strives to live a healthy, active, and enjoyable life. She shows readers that a life of healthy foods and regular exercise does not mean a life without fun, friends, treats, and vacations.

My compliment is for Kristin of http://www.iowagirleats.com , she is a beautiful person outside, but even more so inside. She’s full of cheer and always finds a way to be positive about things. Reading her blog allows me to focus on the positive things in my life and try to work through the negative things with a smile on my face.

Congratulations Caitlin!! I will watch tomorrow:)

I compliment my sister-in-law who challenged the convention of her culture and married my brother. They are so happy together and will be welcoming their first child in a few months!

To my husband, he keeps me grounded:)

I just read ALL of the comments! We have such inspiring and beautiful people in the blog world.

My compliment goes out to Gina, The Fitnessista (www.fitnessista.com). She was the first “healthy living” blog that I have ever read. She is guides me on making time to exercise, how to have fun and fun healthy foods. She is also a role model to me on life. Gina is a goofball with her wonderful husband, the pilot. She is so patient with his deployments. Gina is truly an inspiration to me.

My compliment is for Mama Pea as well. I just read her OB post and I’m pretty sure the people around me think my non-existent boyfriend just broke up with me! Her post brought me to tears. She is a true role model for mothers and mothers to be. I look forward to the day when my children know nothing of the word ‘fat.’

My Compliment is for Suzi at Ok, Just One more Beer. I have known her for over 2 years online and she is such an inspiration to me. She has lost over 80 lbs and still drinks lots of beer! It is what she loves and she was still able to maintain her goals while not depriving herself!

My compliment would go to my nieces. They are 17 and 14 and they are amazing. Very driven to do the things that they are passionate about and so good natured and kind to others.

I am sure that you will do a great job with the interview! I set up my DVR for tomorrow and I ordered your book from Amazon earlier this week. I’m looking forward to reading it and I will be bringing it to the HLS in hopes of getting you to sign it:)

Kath, from KERF (Kath Eats Real Food), is truly amazing and inspiring–she is REAL in every way! Her blog is genuine,whether it’s about food, her running,her business and studies, or her challenges! She is her own REALITY show!

My comment is for my husband, who is sweet and selfless. Today he stopped home from work because he knew I was getting back from the grocery store and wanted to see if he could help carry in bags. Unexpected, unasked, and probably incovenient for him. He is so good at caring for others and showing love!

My compliment is for Jenna at eat live run. I have known Jenna since elementary school, then met with her again in college years later, and now read her blog on a daily basis! She is a strong, sweet, independent woman who takes life in stride, while still allowing herself mistakes and indulgences along the way. That makes her real and approachable, a difficult thing to find in the blogosphere!

My compliment would have to go to my entire family. We are generally a very healthy and active family, but they have helped me through my weight loss struggles. They also remain positive through the good and the bad, and encourage me to do so as well. I love spending time with my two sisters and my parents. They’re the best!

My compliment is for my mama. She is always doing something active and fun. She loves to bike, hike, swim and loves to try new classes at the gym. I love her and she is my number one inspiration. 🙂

My comment is for my husband Noah @ noahman2.com, thank you for being you and making me a better person.

Good luck tomorrow!!

My comment is that my husband always makes me feel good about myself. And that’s beautiful!

Huge kudos to you for all that you’ve done, Caitlin! Congratulations on your book, your blog, the book tour and Today show appearance! As for a blogger I know in real life that I’d like to compliment, that would have to be Frayed Laces. She inspires me with every post!

My compliment goes towards my mother. She started running 5k races when I did and she doesn’t want to stop now. She wants to run a 10k with me this November!! Hell yeah and she is 55 and going strong.

Can’t wait to see you on t.v.!!!

This morning I’d like to compliment Kath from “Kath Eats.” I never thought one of the best parts of my day would be waking up to a hot bowl of oats for breakfast. It’s now one of my most filling and favorite meals.

Well I don’t know Angela from Ohsheglows in real life..but my compliment would be for her! She inspires so many women and personally myself..from breaking the binge/starve cycle and just embracing her own body and getting her glow back! I love her and her blog for that 🙂

EEEKK! This is so exciting!!!!! I can’t NOT give my compliments to you, Caitlin!! You are amazing and changing so many lives! You inspire me daily. HUGS!

My compliment is to my best friend Ashley, who keeps me going with her sarcasm, and great attitude, plus great listening capabilities all rolled into one!

I don’t know you in real life, but my compliment is for you. You showed me that is it possible and fun to eat healthily without starving myself. You gave me to confidence through OB to feel happy in my own skin, I’m forever grateful to you, and you are my role model. <3

my compliment is for one of my best friends who has a blog. she writes about daily trials and tribulations but always has an uplifting message and she inspires me to be a better person. she always puts everyone else above herself and sees the beauty in everything. i love reading her blog and she mine because it is like we are together even when we are apart.

My compliment is for my mommy! She went through cancer (and came out strong!), and hit her healthy tipping point right after she was diagnosed about two years ago – and lost over 100 pounds by cutting out unhealthy foods, and walking 3 miles a day. She looks and feels great!

Good luck in NYC!!!

My compliment is for lisa at Bellas doggie blog: you are so sweet and funny, thanks for making me laugh!

My compliment is for Mama Pea, who inspires me to raise happy children one day and lets me know that we CAN raise confident girls (and boys!) even with all the crazy media messages.

My compliment is for my Husband. I’ve been going through a lot lately and he has really been there for me. It has truly strengthened our bond!

My compliment is for my sister Jenny. She’s amazingly smart, super funny and beautiful to boot (inside and out). She’s the coolest person I know 🙂

My sisters are beautiful, intelligent, and my two best friends. I am so thankful to have such amazing sisters 🙂

Have a blast in NYC!! My compliment is for my mom. She is a strong-willed individual who has a heart of gold. She has always been there for me and is the rock that I can count on NO MATTER WHAT!

My compliment is for Sheryl at Ms. Bitch Cakes, there are a few blogs out there that she writes.
She is open, honest, and most importantly such a STRONG woman. It is very incredible to me that she has opened her heart to the world and is continuously receiving love back!! From her triumphs, trials, and through the love and intent that she clearly puts into every post, it is very easy to not only fall in love with her but also try your very best as well.

Her love and life and spirit continue to shine and grow, and allows for your own to shine as well. Truly an inspiration!!

I found a post-it in the dressing room two months ago, and had never heard of Operation Beautiful until today! http://hikebikeeat.blogspot.com/2010/06/sexy-mannequins.html. The picture’s halfway down :-D.

My compliments goes to Kath [at Katheats.com]… I am inspired daily by her positivity, determination, unique flavor and ingredient combinations, beautiful interiors and dishware…. AH love it!!

My compliment is for my friend Julie. She just started running this year and is doing AMAZING!

My compliment is for my daughter, Bridget. She always helps me see the positive side of things! Love her!

You don’t have to put me in the running for the give away, I just wanted to say I’m loving your blog and am looking forward to hearing about your NYC trip:)

My compliment is for ALL the bloggers out there. Putting your life out in the open for everyone to read can be hard, but I (as well as others I know) have been affected by blogs in the most positive way. It’s amazing how a strangers words can instantly make you feel better, and that is exactly what Operation Beautiful is about!

I don’t know any bloggers in person but compliments to you all who inspire each and every one of us to be healthy, live life and love!!! I can’t tell you how much more dedicated I am to healthy living since I started reading blogs every morning!! Cheers!

My friend, Heather, at the Long & Winding Road, has worked so hard to get to her feel great weight! She even got into fitness competitions for a little while. Her mom died from heart problems and Heather has vowed that she will make her health a priority. She got married this year and both she and her husband make gym time a commitment! I am very proud of her and wish her years & years (& years) of health & happiness!

compliments to you! what an inspiration you are to girls everywhere – showing them they can do anything they put their minds to! (i.e. write a freaking book and get it published)

To my mom, I’m so ridiculously proud of you for deciding to finally take your health seriously. I dont’ care what you look like. I care how you feel and knowing that you’re taking this initiative, losing weight, feeling better makes me very happy to know you will be with me for many more monumental moments in life.

To my blog friends- we’ve never met, i stalk you. you dont’ know who I am. But Caitlin, Meghann (graduatemeghann), Kerf, and Brie (brie-fit)… you have all had such a profound impact on my life and you will never know what your daily doses of encouragement really do for me. For that, I thank you.

My shout out is to Tina from Carrots’n’Cake! Without her I never would have gotten my summer internship at NuVal (aka the best summer ever!)

My shout out is to Ryan Dexter from Dexter the Punisher. He is an AMAZING ultra-runner and a great guy who puts his faith and family before everything else.

Wow, I feel the love on this post! My compliment is for YOU, Caitlin… you are so inspiring… following your dreams and writing about it here on your blog to inspire all of us. I’m sure you have your own ups and downs, but you always put your best face forward and work through all of your challenges!!! Best of luck tomorrow on the Today Show!
(PS- are both of your blogs ready for heavy internet traffic tomorrow… I’m sure TONS of people will be checking out OB!)

My compliment is for Hayley at It’s My Life http://hayleycepeda.wordpress.com/. Hayley you are a beautiful and strong woman and you are going to make a wonderful mom!

That’s not fair – I don’t know any bloggers in “real life.” I complement all the bloggers I read because they are inspiring, funny, real and “educational.”

My compliment is to my mom. In October she suffered a brain hemorrhage and was in the hospital for a month. She is still recovering but has been positive through the whole experience. She has also maintained her healthy lifestyle by continuing to eat healthy and workout, By her leading this healthy lifestyle the doctors say this is what saved her and has helped to her speedy recovery. She is my inspiration and rock.

Good luck on the today show, I will set my dvr tonight!

My compliment is for my sister, who knows how to calm me down when my A type personality gets out of control!!

My compliments are for my family, all of them are smart and funny, and also make me feel loved and happy!

To my sister: you’re always so happy and optimistic. Thank you for always being there for me 🙂

My compliment is for Tina at Carrots n cake. I love that she shows her readers that theres more than just one way of eating healthy, and that indulgences every now and then won’t harm you. She’s a really positive roll model to me, as are you!

My compliment is to Jenna (Eat Live Run) for living the life she’s wants to live, being adventurous, and trying to make the most out of every moment.

My compliment is for my mom who is the strongest, wisest and most beautiful woman I know!

My compliment is for my boyfriend. He is awesome for helping me see myself in a positive light!

My compliment is for my sister, Heather. She is a beautiful person, with a beautiful outlook on life. She has a super healthy perspective on her body and I admire that a lot.

I compliment my Mom for accepting my advice and giving me her advice as well.

Ohmygosh, I have to have those Post-Its!

And I absolutely love this idea. It’s nice for bloggers to get a pat on the back every once in a while! Mine goes out to Jessica at Howsweeteats.com. I don’t know her personally, but i FEEL like I do! The girl is hilarious and absolutely every recipe she posts looks ridiculously yummy. Seriously…EVERYTHING!

What a neat treat!

Kudos to you Caitlin for being an inspriation!

My compliment is Bobbi@NHerShoes. She has the most awesome smile in every post almost that seems to come from her soul. It is genuine and I am always inspired to smile right along with her photo because she just looks so happy and seems to be having such a good time no matter what she is doing. From following her blog, I learned that she is like a super woman! She works full time, blogs, volunteers, cooks dinner, goes to church, and apparently tries to be a good wife. She is an inspiration to me daily!

I would like to compliment Heather of THS. She is such an inspiration in the way she lives her life. She does SO much good – even sometimes for complete strangers – that she really deserves the world. She has been through so much in the past year, and still manages to put her best foot forward and bring a smile to my – and others – day. Every day. What a great friend and an outstanding woman. 🙂

For @NotThatJackieO, who I met in real life and we bonded over our love of food blogs: Thank you for always being an upbeat ball of positive energy!

My compliment is for my grandma for being the most loving person I know! 🙂

To my mom – for being the most hardworking, caring, and fun role model I could ever ask for.

Two compliments – first to you Caitlin b/c your blog is my favorite to read, and second to Amy at amystartstorun for introducing me to healthy living blogs in the first place!

My compliment is for Ashley (http://healthyashley.blogspot.com/). She is energetic, friendly, and just a joy to be around. She has a very infectious personality, that I think is a wonderful quality. It’s nice to meet people that you can laugh with and work-out with and be all sweaty and disgusting but not even care how you look.

My compliment it so my mom-she’s the best! She’s going through a tough time right now but makes sure she is still positive and tries her best to be there for everyone! And she still manages to recognize that while her day’s currently aren’t all sunshine some people’s are worse. I love you mom!

I nominate Lisa from Lisaou11@hotmail.com…she’s just sweet.

…and (I know, I don’t get two) – Heather from Heathereatsalmondbutter.com – yes! I know she’s uber insanely popular – but I like that she reads all her reader’s comments and actually responds …even if it isn’t always nice – tough love…;)

My compliment goes to my dad. He’s a kick ass dad, awesome to be around, and the smartest person I know 🙂

My compliment is for Angela at Oh She Glows. Her posts really inspire me to take charge of my life & go in the direction of my dreams. Thank you Angela!

My complments to you Caitlin, for all of your awesome accomplishments. I just bought “Operation Beautiful” for my Kindle and love it already!

My compliment goes to Rachel Wilkerson (www.rachelwilkerson.com) — she’s inspired me to get moving, get blogging, and keep laughing the entire way through. Love her page!

My compliment goes to Hungry Meets Healthy… “X”tina writes in a very captivating and sarcastic way that cracks me up 🙂

I can’t wait to read Operation Beautiful! It should be here soon! Then I’ll be doing a giveaway for it as well. See you tomorrow! (on the Today show ;))

My compliment is to my Mama- She’s always a guiding light and I love talking to her several times a week. She’s the best!

My compliment is to my wonderful husband, who, unlike me, doesn’t complain in the least bit about doing household duties. And he does them well :-). His amazingness as a husband makes me smile everyday!

My compliment is for you Caitlin! You’re my favorite healthy living blog, and really inspire me on a day-to-day basis. I love Megan (meganerd), Meghann, Tina (carrotsncake), Holly (healthyeverythingtarian) and Mama Pea’s blogs as well, but I’m devoted to yours on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing with us. It also doesn’t hurt that your husband is so cute.

My compliment is for my best friend, Lisa, who is a very strong, beautiful woman who is always true to herself.

My mom has been the most supportive person the last few months when I’ve been going through some big transitions. She’s beautiful inside and out and I love her!

My grandfather is my best friend, because of his hardworking, honest, and wise nature. He teaches me knew things each day, and it is because of him that I am working so hard to graduate college this year with honors. He sacrifices a lot for me, and he is my hero.

omg! i love posts its! ♥ lol!

I would like to compliment my husband because as terrible as it sounds, I don’t do it often enough. He is amazingly understanding, sweet, and handsome. I honestly can’t imagine life without him being by my side. 🙂

I’d love to compliment Angela at http://ohsheglows.com/ for sharing so much on her blog. Love reading about her healthy recipes. (I don’t know her in real life, but love reading her blogs)

I’d also love to compliment my husband for his continued support and strength in our current healthy journeys

In the blog world…compliments to Blue Eyed Bride at http://www.blueeyedbride.com

Don’t know her personally, but I adore her blog… I always come away from it thinking I hope I can be such a great mom / wife someday.

In real life – I would like to compliment my fiance, who I think is pretty much perfect in every way! He is the best support system ever, in all areas of life. He always tells me he is proud of me when I am trying do something new [example : couch to 5k last year] and it really helps me keep pressing on 🙂

I want to compliment my co-worker Christi. She always brightens my day and seems to know whenever it is a ‘Starbucks kind of day’.

I would like to compliment Kath of KERF. She is a beautiful person, inside and out, and since finding her blog (which lead me here, so thanks for that, too, Kath!) I’ve changed the way I eat and my relationship with food. But really, all you blogger ladies deserve compliments–putting your day-to-day eats on the internet is NOT easy and I commend you all!

I would like to compliment my MS Support Group, who have been wealth of knowledge/supports/laughted since my diagnosis, 4 years ago. We are all very different, yet share a very personal bond. Beyond the knowledge & experience they have provided me, in regards to MS, they have also opened my eyes to new ways of thinking, taught me it is OK to ask for help and that I am not alone in this journey…

I’m semi-new to the blog world, so I don’t know anyone (yet). But I’ve been reading yours and Operation Beautiful for a little while. Tonight I’m going out with my mom, so I’m making her go to Barnes and Noble with me to buy your book. I think I’ll grab some post-its while I’m out and start leaving notes everywhere I go. Thanks for Operation Beautiful! Good luck on The Today Show! I’m sure you’ll be awesome 🙂

My compliment is for my husband. He has been completely supportive of my going back to school 2 years ago and then completely switching careers, I have no idea how he can always have my back, but he does!

Danica from Danica’s Daily is one of the most awesome bloggers I know! She is totally down-to-earth, sweet,and funny! I also love Janetha, (congrats to her she’s a newlywed!), for her gorgeous photos and love of houndstooth 😀

My compliment is for my friend KB, who is one awesome athlete and a beautiful person inside AND out!

My hubby is my best friend and goes to work at a hard job every day to support the fam!! He’s amazing!!

My compliment is for my husband who is ALWAYS so encouraging and ALWAYS making me laugh, whether I’m down or not 🙂

My compliment is for my best friend as well. She and I are also cousins, so maybe I’m biased, but she has the most inspiring, encouraging attitude of anyone I’v e ever known. She is totally selfless. As we speak, she is in Mexico, 5 months pregnant, serving in a missions trip for the children in an orphanage there! Love her so much!

My compliment is to my husband – if it wasn’t for him I would only eat take out and fast food meals. he is the one that encouraged me to be active and to eat healthy and to top it off, he cooks for me every night he is in town:) What more can a girl ask for!!!!

Good luck in NYC – you’ll do great and I can’t wait to watch it tomorrow on TV!!!!!!!

My friend Stephanie is so caring and thoughtful!

I am so excited to see a young person (you) follow her dreams (write a book) and encourage beauty, especially to even younger girls. Ways to go!

My compliment goes to my fantastic 12 year old daughter who is not only to light of my life, but eats every healthy meal I put in front of her! Vegan overnight oats, banana soft serve, black bean burgers, watercress soup, just to name a few! We also ran our first 5K together in aid of Cancer research this year. I am so proud of my gorgeous girl and love her to bits!!

A compliment for you – congratulations on the book publication! I admire how much time and energy you’ve put towards reaching your dream.

i would like to leave a comment for Mama Pea since I just read her post. I think you are one of the best blog writers around. You’re brilliant, funny, and so sweet. You are such a model for the mother that I hope to be one day. You’re girls sing and dance and they get that joy and peace from you. xo!

My cousin Amy has a blog: bluejeanamy and she is incredible. You ability to find balance in her life is amazing: between moving from New England to San Fran to now Denver while learning the new ropes of being a mama! She is my hero.

As a closet blog reader, I would like to give a compliment to Kath from KERF…her posts are always motivating and inspirational! I made her Summer Herb soup the other day and the addition of goat cheese made it simply amazing. I want to eat less meat in my diet and her blog has been a great resource of healthy new recipes to try and enjoy. Thanks Kath!

I love my friend Megan because not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she is beautiful on the inside. Her humor, her compassion, her sarcasm, and her faith make her an extraordinary woman – and she is about to be a mother, too! What a lucky man her son is going to be!

My compliment is for you Caitlin! While I read many blogs, yours is the only one that I read everyday. Its the perfect balance in my opinion! Your posts are always uplifting and funny. You have a great sense of humor!

That post-it giveaway is pretty amazing!
I would like to compliment and thank my mom who is such a wonderful and caring person. She is always there for me.

Caitlin, I hope you enjoy your time in NYC and good luck on the Today show tomorrow. I can’t wait to watch!

my compliment is for jenna of eat,live,run – her upbeat posts always make me laugh… and she seems like a sick chef, i love her fried chicken recipe!

I want to compliment, you, Caitlin for all of this amazingness.
Wait can I do a second one, since you are kind of a given.
I want to compliment Shelley at My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something’s Weight Loss Journey for her awesome down to earth ways, and her honesty and being one of the first to reach out to me on my journey.

My compliment is for my Mom. This year has been a series of unfortunate events for my Dad, my brother, and me. Between health issues, financial issues, emotional issues, marital issues…I think she may be getting nervous to answer the phone in fear of what the latest news is. 😉 In all seriousness though she is the glue that is managing to hold us together through it all. My Mom is the strongest person I know.

my compliment is to my grandparents – celebrating 60 years of marriage this weekend. they are my inspiration!

My compliment is to my best friend and sister-in-law. She inspires me every day. She lives her life to the fullest and is an outstanding role model. We enjoy hanging out together and inspiring each other. Also, I have known her for nearly 20 years!!!!! We were just youngin’s when we met…….

also! I got your book in the mail yestarday, ( i preordered from amazon) and it’s Great! I love the message, and am so glad that it is being spread so far 🙂

I would like to compliment my Grandma, who is the strongest woman I know.

I’d like to compliment my dear friend Tammy, who is always there for me whenever I need her. She truly never lets me down and I appreciate her friendship so much!

My husband who is solid as a rock and is the greatest dad EVER!

My compliment goes out to my mother. She is the strongest woman I know, and she is in a very complicated battle right now after major surgery. She always balanced work and her kids making it look easy. She also knows how to love and support, while also encouraging us to try new experiences and learn for ourselves.

To my co-worker Lydia who is super sweet and helpful 🙂

My compliment is for my husband, Dante. He is always there for me, and though life is sometimes tough, we’re in it together, forever. I love him! 🙂

I would like to compliment The Fitnessista’s Pilot for his advice the other day. If it’s not 7 out of 10 on the problem scale, then forget about it. This has changed my life!

I have a huge obsession with post it notes, so this is pretty much my dream giveaway! My compliment would be to my boyfriend Tim, whose unconditional love and support has given me the confidence to be my true (and best) self. I really admire how he honestly really doesn’t care what other people think of him and how he lives his life to the fullest in whatever he does.

omg, i once got bumped to the top of a candidate list for a job for telling the hiring manager that i could be the “post it princess to her post it queen”.

so, in honor of that i compliment my friend and former mentor Nicky, who gave me my first opportunity for a full time job out of undergrad, taught me about the type of employee and eventually what type of manager i always strive to be, and extremely valuable lessons on how to be successful professionally as a woman. she’s also one of my closest friends who makes me smile daily, tells me i’m being crazy when i need to hear it, and is one of my very biggest life cheerleaders. she brightens my day and i truly don’t believe that i would be where i am in my career without her sage wisdom, guidance, and humor when i need it. thank you nicky!

and thank you caitlyn for allowing us to give these great shout outs!

My compliment is for my brother who is about to get out of the Army Rangers. He is going back to college after doing four oversea tours for our country. His dedication and commitment are an inspiration to us all!

I would like to compliment you, Caitlin! Congrats on all of you hard work and success! I can’t wait to read your book.

For my husband, who loves me just the way I am!

My compliment is for my mom. I still don’t know how she does all that she does. She runs a business, takes care of the family, and supports me in everything I do. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her.

I would like to compliment my best friend Lauren. She is such an amazing human being, and she is always encouraging me to be the best person that I can be, and of course she is available 24/7 to commiserate with me over life’s ups and downs. I don’t know what I’d do without her.

My compliment is to my mom–now that I’m a stay-at-home-mom to 2 little ones, I understand how many sacrifices she made so that she could do the same for me and my sister when we were little. She rocks!

Congrats on the Today Show!

I’m going to compliment my friend Meghan for being courageous and starting her own blog! http://liferefocused.wordpress.com

My compliment is for my friend, Dave. He’s just retired at age 61 and he deserves it! There couldn’t be a more kinder, caring and hilarious person. He’s always there to make you smile. And even though I no longer see him daily, he always takes the time to call to see how I am doing. We’re interesting kindred spirits. (-:

For my mom who is very supportive and loving.

My compliment is for my mother… she knows how to brighten my day when I am down and is always a shoulder to cry on.

My compliment goes to my mom. Not matter where I am or what time of the day it is, I always know I can count on my mom. Her work never ends. She works as nurse & then comes home & begins her second shift as a wife & mother.

My compliment(s) go to my sisters! They are great role models and inspire me to be happy and healthy!

I also compliment Mama Pea! She’s really been an inspiration during my transition to veganism, and she makes me really excited about the ways I can inspire my future kids to see themselves with love, just like Jesus sees them!

I’d like to compliment you Caitlin! Thanks for being such a positive role model to all of us that follow you 🙂

Oooo, let’s see…I love Bethany Actually of BethanyActually.com because she seems like the realest person I’ve never met. Her blog comes across as very genuine, and she is honest about her shortcomings. Plus, she seems really cool 🙂 And she loves to bake!

My compliment is for you, Caitlin, because even though I don’t actually know you in real life, you have a way of making me feel like I know you, and that’s a pretty amazing thing that you do – connecting with people in a positive way in a time when there seems to be more negativity out there than ever. Good luck in NY – I’ll be watching the Today Show!!

My compliment is for my mom. I want to be just like her when I grow up (which at 27..is now?) SHe is truly my hero and I don’t tell her often enough.

My compliment is for Kath from KERF – I love that she lives her life to the fullest and isn’t afraid to go for whatever it is that wants. Very inspiring.

So excited for you!!!

My compliment is for my 11 year old brother Adam. He is currently in Florida helping my parents to care for my sick grandmother, and missing summer camp to do so. He is such a trooper, so helpful to my parents, and is incredibly selfless. Though 14 years younger than me, Adam is my little brother and my best friend! Love you Adam! 🙂

My compliment goes out to Sonya at http://eyesonthehourglass.blogspot.com/ I love reading her blog. She is such a strong inspirational woman who is on a weightloss journey that has her learning to fall in love with running and fitness and as a new No Meat Athlete. She is a wonderful woman. Check out her blog too.

My compliments go out to Charlene, my best friend, who helped me lose my weight and has encouraged me every step of the way.

Good luck Caitlin!

I would like to compliment Emily from the Front Burner for creating such wonderful vegetarian fare. Because of her blog, I now make/eat homemade energy bars, millet, and some fantastic black bean burgers. I want to visit her on the farm to eat her food every day. She’s awesome!

What a great giveaway! Thanks to Post-It and HTP.

This is for my dad-for being the most selfless person I know. And for keeping me sane, happy, and lucky to be his daughter. Love you dad.

For my sister Allie- You are stronger and more beautiful than you realize, let it shine!

I really wish I knew Kath from KathEatsRealFood. I love her writing style and her creativity. Kudos to you, Kath!

I don’t know any bloggers in real life, but I just wanted to say have fun in NYC! That’s so exciting that you’re going to be on the Today Show 😀 I’m so happy for you, and thanks for featuring my blog.

My compliment is for my friend Kelly, who just had a baby girl today. Since I am not having children, I think she is a brave woman for enduring a pain medicine free labor and I know she will be a wonderful mother.

My compliment is for my nubby who is calm, cool and collected even in the most stressful situations.

My compliment is for my husband. Endlessly patient, considerate, passionate, and so much fun to be around. It is a blessing to have a partner who truly makes you feel like you won some sort of partner lottery every single day.

I compliment my sister for her consistently positive and generous attitude. She doesn’t let the little things get to her.

My compliment is for my husband of 11 days : )
He always knows how to make me laugh and is such a hard worker.

Thanks so much for the opportunity! My mom is so kind and gentle, yet very strong for raising me and my two sisters by herself! I love you mom!!

My compliment goes to my boyfriend, my angel, my Derek. Not to sound like a total cheeseball, but he really is the most amazing person I have ever met. No one can lift me up like he does. 🙂

I’d like to compliment my friend Corey (her blog is at http://literarytransgressions.wordpress.com). She was a great host when I visited NYC a few months ago, she’s a great friend, and she has an awesome taste in books (as does her co-blogger!). The awesome taste in books keeps me reading her blog.

My compliment is to Kath from Katheats!! Kath is organized, creative, and an awesome blogger!

my compliment is for my twin sister. she is amazing and always knows how to make me smile.

My compliment is for Gracie of Girl Meets Health. She is a seriously AMAZING blogger – honest, thought-provoking, motivational, and REAL. LOVE HER!

My compliment is for Morgan at Caution Redhead Running for being such an inspiration to so many women. As she continually sets and achieves her fitness goals she inspires all of us to keep pushing, to never give up and that anything is possible as long as we believe in ourselves.

My compliment is for YOU for reaching for your dreams!!

What a neat idea! My compliment is to my best friend, Annie (who also reads your blog!!) Annie-Your desire to pursue your culinary passion is truly an inspiration. I cannot think of anything more motivating than seeing you make your dreams come true through hard work, dedication, optimism, and persistence. So proud to call you my dearest friend!

My compliment is for Tina of Carrots N Cake. She is healthy and fit but enjoys life and desserts. She doesn’t let awesome opportunities or great treats get in her way.

Umm…I love post-its so much. Especially when they have nice things written on them!

My compliment is also for you, Caitlin! You inspire me every single day (actually three times a day). Your determination to be a positive influence, as well as to follow your dreams and stay true to yourself, is so infectious and so amazing. You truly have a great heart and are such a wonderful role model. I wish I knew you in real life and I wish that I had been reading your blog for much longer than I have.

Congratulations on all your success! You’re an amazing woman!