Yep, this is about how we feel, too. Partied out! Credit: ldpedersen

While we at FBG HQ are officially partied out and suffering from a love hangover (so many amazing well wishes!), we wanted to take a second to make sure that you didn’t miss any of the craziness. From giveaways to awards to the best of the freaking best, it’s been a whirlwind of fun and free stuff. Check out the links below to make sure you didn’t miss a thing!

Best-of-the-Best & Awards

The Best Things Come in Threes

Announcing the 2011 Fitties!

And Now for the 2011 Noshies!

Your and Our Top Posts From the Past Year

The Fit Bottomed Girl of 2011 Is…

Our Favorite Fitness Blogs and Sites

Birthday Reflections and Feel Good Ish

Erin, Three Years Later

What It Means to Be a Fit Bottomed Girl

Top 10 Signs You’re a Fit Bottomed Girl

What Would You Like to See on FBG in the Next Year?

Free Freakin’ Stuff!

Not One, But Two ALO Clothing Workout Outfit Giveaways!

The Best Bag Ever? We Think So. And We’re Giving Three Away!

Wednesday Giveaway: A Nike LIVESTRONG Running Outfit!

Ride Your Bicycle in Style With This Sugoi Giveaway!

Friday Giveaway: It’s a Double Fila Love Fest!

Saturday Giveaway: An Ion Actif Outfit of Your Choosing!

Sunday Giveaway: Registration to the Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference

Thanks again for making it a birthday we’ll never forget! Alright, back to our post-celebration slumber… —Jenn

Ya’ll partied out from our three-year birthday? Don’t be quite yet! We have one final big giveaway to share: A free registration to the Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference in Boulder, Colo.!

If you have a fitness- or health-related blog and can get to Boulder (like, the coolest city ever) June 24-26, this giveaway is for you. Your free registration will get you access to all the amazing seminars and workshops that will help you to do everything, from becoming a better writer to becoming an SEO master to becoming a social-media A-lister (Ahem, you might recognize one of the panelists on that one…) to networking with some of the coolest bloggers on the block (just look at the speakers’ line-up!). It’s a can’t-miss event!

Want to come and learn your blogging socks off? Leave a comment with how it would improve your blog and/or career, and we’ll select a random commenter in about a week to win a free registration. U.S. residents only, pretty please (and don’t worry, Canadians, we’ll give you some special giveaway love soon—promise!)! —Jenn

Do you remember back in April when we reviewed Ion Actif’s Gathered Back Tank and Jean Pant? Well, we loved trying their workout clothes and guess what? Now you can try them, too! That’s right, Ion Actif is giving away one outfit—top and bottom—of your choosing and in your size (based on availability) to a lucky FBG reader in celebration of our three-year birthday! The retail value of this outfit is a whopping $150—and we can vouch that this stuff is Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y.

So are you ready to win this and become the biggest workout fashionista at your gym? Of course you are! To be entered to win, all you have to do is like Ion Actif’s and FBG’s Facebook pages (Girls Scout’s honor, ladies!) and leave a comment with what your dream Ion Actif outfit would be (see their amazing collections here). In about a week, we’ll select a random U.S. winner, and the rest is FBG-birthday-giveaway history! —Jenn

Our future's so bright, we gotta wear shades. Credit: seanmcgrath

into Three successful years may be under our belt, but that doesn’t mean that we’re not already working to make the next three years—or 12—even better. While we have a few tricks up our sleeves (you know how sneaky we can be!) for the next year, we ultimately want to really focus on the content and features that you want and need most. So take a second and vote in our poll, ‘kay? (Note that you can select more than one option this time—whee!) It’ll help determine what you read on the site in the future!

Can’t see the poll? Click here to tell us what you’d like to see on FBG in the future!

If you selected the last option, please dish in the comments. We wanna hear what you want! And don’t forget, if you’re looking for mom content, we’ve already got that covered at Fit Bottomed Mamas! —Jenn

Oh, Fila. We gave you a Fittie and now you’re blessing us with not one but two awesome giveaways (and no worries, we decided to give them the Fittie before they agreed to do a giveaway, so no bribery here, dear readers). We heart!

No dilly-dallying with this giveaway—let’s get to business. First up for giveaway grabs: a full Fila toning outfit! One lucky random U.S. reader can win a Fila Body Toning Short (retail value $35—shown left) and a Fila Body Toning Tank (retail value $40)! The Fila Body Toning System features double-layered panels of Lycra fabric engineered to compress active muscles, thereby improving muscle recovery and offering more support than traditional athletic leggings. The line’s flat seaming construction also allows for greater comfort and range of motion. (Plus, it makes you look goood.)

Second up? A little something for you golfers! Another random U.S. reader will win the Marseilles Sport Shirt and the Rimini Golf Skort both in the Fila Navy color and sooo cute. Both pieces are moisture wicking and antibacterial—plus, the skort is made of recycled polyester shorts, which are super stretchy and soft.

So how do you win? By commenting, of course! Just be sure to let us know which outfit you’d like to win and why! We’ll pick winners in about a week and notify them by email. Hooray! —Jenn

Each year we go back and forth about possible Fit Bottomed Girl of the Year recipients. The first year we gave it to Dara Torres, who is—as you know—quite the swimming bad ass. Last year, we gave the coveted title to Ruby Gettinger for her inspiring, honest and incredibly real and very public journey to getting healthy. So we knew this year had to be good…unexpected, yet someone who saw their potential, believed in themselves and really embraced what being an FBG is all about. So just who was that person? Golfer Stacy Lewis.

Maybe you’ve heard of Stacy or maybe you haven’t. But we guarantee you’ll remember her after hearing her story. After being diagnosed with scoliosis (check out her x-rays here, whoa) at age 11 and wearing a back brace for seven-and-a-half years, plus surgery, Stacy wasn’t sure that she’d walk again, let alone swing a golf club. But through consistent training, a competitive nature and a heart full of go-get-’em that just wouldn’t quit, Stacy has overcome all odds, playing her third year on the LGPA tour, and recently winning a “major” by winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

While Stacy has a ton of wins and accomplishments under her golfing belt, we love her down-to-earth attitude that values hard work—and never letting any obstacle stand in her way. For this, we name her Fit Bottomed Girl of 2011!  A big thanks to Stacy for the inspiration! Keep on at girl! —Jenn

Credit: Shorts and Longs | The Both And

There are sooo many blogs out there. And while there are a ton that we love and that we read, we thought it would be fun to compile and share a list of those who inspire, motivate and teach us the most. The below sites are our go-to reads!

Best Fitness Blogs and Websites

FitSugar. This “sweet” site is always good to hit up for some new fitness info!

That’s Fit. What’s fit? That’s Fit. That’s what.

MizFit Online. We’ve known Carla since the beginning. Love her message to be unapologetically yourself!

Brooklyn Fit Chick. With playlists, magazine recaps and more, this fit chick has it going on!

Fit-Ink. We love Kate and Liz who write this lovely site. It’s focused on the endurance-training side of things and never falls to make us say, “wow!”

Shape. With new fun slideshows, news and tons of daily articles to get you moving, we check this site just about daily!

Diets in Review. Our source for all Biggest Loser insider-info, this site doesn’t just review diets, they give you the 411 on all things weight-loss!

Great Fitness Experiment. Charlotte fearlessly tries all things fitness. And quite hilariously.

Exercise TV. Free workouts. Need we say more?

“Me” Movement. With the message that we all need some “me” time and self-love, this blog is totally FBG approved!

That’s Fit Canada. This blog may be in Canada, but it knows no boundaries when it comes to all things health!

Eating Bender. A true sweetheart, Jenn of Eating Bender makes eating healthy deliciously fun.

Carrots ‘N’ Cake. Healthy. Balanced. Delicious. A fave foodie blog of ours!

Green Mountain at Fox Run. This blog is the best-of-the-best when it comes to getting to the roots of emotional eating. Ground-breaking, people!

Healthy Tipping Point. Got to know Caitlin during the Bagel Thins trip, and we love her and her blog!

The Fit Stop. Get it? It’s like “pit stop,” but with fitness. We love, love, love this blog!

Eat Like Me. Because seeing what a dietitian eats day in and day out is fascinating—and refreshing.

Okay, who did we leave out? What are your favorite blogs to read? Tell us! —Jenn

Did ya’ll know that May is National Bike Month? It sure is, and the amazing folks at Sugoi want all you Fit Bottomed Girls readers to look great while riding your bikes to celebrate. In fact, they’re giving away a full cycling kit to one FBG reader to do just that! The kit includes Sugoi gloves, arm warmers, a jersey and shorts made with top-of-the-line materials that are sure to keep you looking stylish and oh-so-sporty while riding!

Here are a few more details about the swag you can win in today’s FBG-birthday giveaway…

Women’s RPM Short

• High-velocity style in a cycling essential
• 8-panel contour
• Flat-lock stitching
• 8.5-inch inseam
• Prelaced stretch drawstring with elastic waist
• 2-inch hem band for comfort

Indie Glove

• VControl pad-placement protects the ulnar nerve while supporting the median nerve
• VControl foam padding across all the palm pressure zones provides maximum vibration dampening
• Stretch terry thumb is bonded to keep shape
• Soft synthetic leather palm is vented to reduce palm sweat
• Slip-on wrist cuff fits perfectly without inhibiting movement
• Removal tabs

Miranda Arm Warmer

• Full-stretch wicking midweight-base layer with fleeced inner side
• Fully sublimated graphic for visual impact
• Signature grip arm elastic

Evolution S/L Jersey

• A flattering and technical riding solution
• Smart seams mean offset seam placement to increase movement and reduce abrasion with athletic shaping
• Zone construction: mesh inserts for added ventilation
• 10-inch invisible front zip
• 3 elasticized back pockets slanted at the sides for easy entry
• Engineered collar detailed with shaped-back neck
• Hem features signature grip elastic at the back with flat-front finish

Are you cyclists not just squealing with delight? Ya’ll know the drill. You have a week to comment on why you want and need this awesome Sugoi gear, U.S. and Canada residents only, and the random winner will be contacted by email. Get to writing! —Jenn

Kicking it old school. This was the first image on FBG.

Fit Bottomed Girls isn’t just another fitness site. When we set out to create the site three years ago, we had a mission—and a passion for letting women around the world know that their worth was not determined by that number on the scale nor how well they stuck to a diet of deprivation. Nope, self worth and self love—powered by a healthy yet sane diet and regular workouts—was the missing piece of the puzzle to living a truly happy and effing fantastic life. Reflecting back on our last three years, I think we’ve gotten that message across. And, in the process, inspired a lot women to declare their “fit bottomed-ness” proudly—no matter the size or shape of their rear because they understand a pant size isn’t what being an FBG is about. It’s a state of mind—and a choice day after day to respect yourself enough to take care of yourself.

So today, to really celebrate how awesome our readers are, we thought we’d share what being an FBG means to you, in your own words. Which are even more awesome than we could have imagined—ya’ll rock! First up are a few poignant thoughts from our own FBG Tish, who, like many, hasn’t always been a fitness lover. From there, we share a few quotes from social media that we thought deserved a virtual high-five!

FBG Tish’s Take on Being a Fit Bottomed Girl

It’s no secret that I love me some Fit Bottomed Girls and all that they stand for. They’ve turned this self-proclaimed lazy bumpkin into an inspired fitness enthusiast, and that’s saying a lot. It being birthday week and all, I figured now would be as good a time as ever to proclaim my love and admiration for the heart behind the words. FBGs Jenn and Erin are powerful forces of fantastic.

It’s because of them that women and men have a place to go to find fitness goodies. The doors are always open, and you’ll always leave feeling better about yourself—not an easy task. A lot of folks find fitness because they’re sick of their bodies. They hate the way they look…and many other negative reasons. And that’s where the beauty in their hearts come into play.

They help women honor the space their body holds in the world—as well as honoring the strength it takes to move that beauty through the world. It’s for that reason alone that I feel honored to write for them and you all. Happy Birthday FBG from the fit bottom of my heart! —Tish

Tweets That Embrace the FBG Lifestyle

@FBGmartine: I’m an FBG ’cause I got eight hours of sleep and managed a workout this morning!

@KDomonell: Three words: Bulgarian split squats.

@therealmomsofoc: 70lbs down, exercising and getting my bottom back to high school shape after 2 kids, cancer and my recovery.

Facebook Updates that Show Off a Fit-Bottomed Attitude

Miranda Cole: Lost 25 pounds last year and kept it off!

KellyAnn La Croix: ‘Cause I may not be little, but I am determined to get and stay fit. Whether or not I am a size two isn’t important. I want to be healthy, happy, confident and strong.

Denise Maree Turner: I am a 55-year-old FBG who intends to remain a FBG for at least another 40 years. I still love to dance. I don’t care what anyone thinks. It keeps me fit. It keeps me happy. Let’s dance.

Melanie Cardell: I ran a tough mudder!

Jacki Klutcharch: I’m working hard to be an FBG, eating right and exercising!

Stephanie Tam: Dancing is staying fit—thats why I’m a FBG.

Victoria Audiss (posted May 16): Today is my birthday, too, and I’m an FBG because it’s the best gift I can give not just me but my kids, too!

Now we turn the question to you: What does being an FBG mean to you? —Jenn

Yep, this number doesn't determine your worth! Credit: puuikibeach

A few months ago, we ran a top-10 list for the Fit Bottomed Dudes in the house detailing the top reasons why you probably don’t have what it takes to marry an FBG. While the piece was lighthearted and funny, it got us thinking…what are the top 10 signs of being a Fit Bottomed Girl? Naturally, we developed our own top 10 list. Enjoy!

Top 10 Signs You’re a Fit Bottomed Girl

10. Every time the song “Fat Bottomed Girls” comes on the radio, you purposely change the lyrics to “Fit Bottomed Girls, you make the workout world go round!”

9. You hear the word “diet” and immediately roll your eyes.

8. You have a crush on Bob Harper.

7. Ball jokes never get old—or less funny.

6. Keeping a lid on the junk in the trunk isn’t just a fun saying—it’s a personal motto.

5. You see the “f” word in a book title and have to stop yourself from getting up on your soap box.

4. Many of your conversations with friends start with, “Hey, I saw on FBG…”

3. You consider exercise to be your “easy button.”

2. You know what #BL11 stands for.

1. You know that the number on the scale does not determine your worth.

How many of these signs were true of you? What would you add to this list? —Jenn