July 2, 2011 (Updated January 3, 2023)

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

20 comments

Hello friends!

I hope you’re enjoying your weekends, and if you’re American, your 4th of July holiday weekends!

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Matt and I are having a great time here in D.C. – we spent today relaxing at the pool and doing a little swimming in preparation for our upcoming triathlon, and yesterday we spent all day hiking Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park. It’s been called the best hike on the east coast, and it’s one of our absolute favorites! It was great to get back out there again – the last time we hiked it was a couple years ago.

I’m taking the weekend off from blogging to relax and enjoy the holiday, but I’ll be back on Tuesday with a full recap (including a video from the top of the mountain!). In the meantime, please check out the following links – I’ve been all over the internet lately!

  1. Earlier this week, I was featured as a Fit Blogger We Love on the Fitness Magazine website! Cool, huh? Check out my interview – it’s random but fun 🙂
  2. I wrote a guest post for the Attune Foods blog with My Top 5 Take-Aways from the Fitness & Health Blogger’s Conference out in Boulder, Colorado last weekend – give it a look!
  3. I’ve been a frequent guest blogger on Chapel Hill Magazine‘s website the past couple months – check out my latest post from yesterday about my favorite hot weather activities in/around Chapel Hill!

I’m off to dinner and drinks with Matt and friends! What are you guys up to this weekend?

- anne

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20 comments
  • Abby
    I am heading home tomorrow to spend some time with my family! The 4th should be fun because we are going to my aunt and uncle's new lake house!
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  • Liza
    Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend filled with delicious eats, Anne! :)
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  • Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn
    Ahhhh girl you's famous!!! I'm in VA and VA Beach area for the weekend/week :))) Have a good weekend girlie boo!
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  • Molly @ RDexposed
    AND I gave a thank you to you on my blog. That's right up there with Fitness Magazine's website, right?
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  • Lauren
    Enjoy your weekend Anne! It's a beautiful weekend to be in DC!
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  • DHP
    Enjoy a weekend off, Anne, but pls give us a full report when it's done! DC is a great place for the 4th!
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  • Renie
    Thanks Anne, and a Happy Independence Day to you and your family and friends too. We are having our party today and members of the family are putting it all together for me, being as I am taking pain pills from my fall. But I will enjoy watching all of them having fun. And thank you for the first picture of all those beautiful wonderful American flags.
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  • Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well.
    I love Old Rag!! My honey and I hiked it on New Year's Eve day a few years ago. Talk about FREEZING!!! It was snowing by the time we got up to the top, but also super windy! But it was beautiful. I can't wait to see your video because I haven't been when there have been leaves on the tress!
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    • Anne P
      Oh wow! I can't imagine hiking it's when it's cold - I've always done it in summer! I bet it would be slippery on those rocks if there were any snow/ice?!
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  • Jane
    Have fun in DC! If you are looking to go to the fireworks get their early, it get's crazy I hear!
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  • Tara
    I know this is unrelated, but ever since you changed your blog banner, all I can think about is eating quinoa salad. haha! I think it was a great decision to pick the quinoa for the picture. Mmmmmm
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      • Tara
        Success! Quinoa salad was excellent last night, thanks to you. Even hubby agrees. haha
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  • Kris S
    Happy 4th! Enjoy! :) ps, yes, i am at work ;)
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  • Jessica
    I cannot wait to see that video! Happy Fourth of July!
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