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Big Changes Ahead

by Meghann on September 7, 2010

Attention! Attention! Attention!

graduatemeghann.com will be going through a complete, head to toe make over tonight. I’ve been assured it should be a seamless process and google readers should not be affected, but I wanted to give a quick heads up before the change took place just in case it isn’t as seamless as predicted

Basically if the google readers are affected and you don’t hear from me for a couple of days, I promise that I’m still here – you’ll just need to enter a new address in to your feed.

Get it. Got it. Good.

I’m really excited about the new site and name! I hope you guys likes it! :)

This evening I headed to a much needed session of Hot Yoga. I somehow when two weeks without practicing and my body was craving it all weekend. Tonight’s class was a little different due to a new instructor, but was still much needed and deserved after a weekend on my feet. :)

Before class I taste tested the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabar.

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Not as great as the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Larabar, but still a damn good bar. I’m a big fan of the whole chocolate chips in all of the new Larabars – the chips really make a difference. :)   

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A HOT yoga class called for a COLD salad for dinner this evening.

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  • spinach
  • yellow squash
  • tomato
  • mushrooms
  • olives
  • feta cheese
  • chickpeas
  • sesame dressing

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Spelt Toast

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Dessert was a small ice cream cone with one scoop of vanilla and one scoop of coffee chocolate fudge.

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I have a few butterflies for all of the changes happening this evening. Please cross your fingers that everything goes smoothly!

I want to give a big shout out to my host, Eleven2, for making this transition as smooth as possible. In full disclosure Eleven2 will be hosting my site free in exchange for a few links and the promise that I honestly review and critique their service along the way.

So far, so good. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful partnership. :)

Now, let’s hope they’ll be able to handle the switch tonight.

*fingers crossed*

{ 72 comments… read them below or add one }

1 tropicaleats September 7, 2010 at 9:56 pm

so excited!!! change is good :) and coffee choc fudge ice cream sounds wonderful

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2 Allie (Live Laugh Eat) September 7, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Ahhh I can’t wait!! I’m gonna spring out of bed tomorrow morning to see your new blog!!

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3 maria @ Chasing the Now September 7, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Good luck. I recently switched my blog on my own and it was a lot of work and headache! Hope yours goes smoothly!

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4 Julie @ Wearing Mascara September 7, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Eeeeeee! :-) Good luck! Can’t wait to see the new site!

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5 Gina September 7, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Hopefully everything will go through smoothly! Can’t wait to see it :)

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6 Lindsey @ SoundEats September 7, 2010 at 10:04 pm

Wooo! First off, I can’t WAIT to see the new site and your new name! Second — if any of your readers are interested at hosting with Eleven2 for themselves, they’re a sub-company of Sharkspace, who is the first HealthyLivingBlogs.com sponsor, and we currently have a coupon code for them up on the site! Check it outttt! All about the good deals and the great people and service over there!

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7 mindy @ just a one girl revolution. September 7, 2010 at 10:05 pm

Can’t wait for the debut of the dazzling new site!!

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8 Lizzy @ LBBakes September 7, 2010 at 10:06 pm

I’m excited to see the new blog! Fun :)

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9 theprocessofhealing September 7, 2010 at 10:10 pm

How exciting!!!!

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10 runningwithsass September 7, 2010 at 10:16 pm

dying to try he new larabars!!!

can’t wait for the switch!

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11 Marie September 7, 2010 at 10:22 pm

Ah fun stuff, I can’t wait to see it :)

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12 Lisa @ bakebikeblog September 7, 2010 at 10:23 pm

oooh cant wait to see the new look!

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13 melissa (fitnessnyc) September 7, 2010 at 10:26 pm

fingers crossed! Don’t worry, I’ll track you down. I can rarely wait for your posts to hit my greader, so i always read them twice (live and later in reader) anyways!

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14 christina cadden September 7, 2010 at 10:29 pm

Your salad looks good! Looks like the one I had for lunch!

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15 rebekah @ rebeltarian September 7, 2010 at 10:30 pm

Can’t wait!

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16 Caitlin September 7, 2010 at 10:38 pm

whoo hoo good luck! i will keep my fingers crossed.

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17 Emilyeatsclean September 7, 2010 at 10:40 pm

Hope its a simple transition!! Can’t wait to see the new site and name!

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18 dorrybird September 7, 2010 at 10:40 pm

Can’t wait to see it! Totally agree that the chocolate chips make the new bars so good.

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19 Elizabeth September 7, 2010 at 10:51 pm

Can’t wait to see the new site! What’s your favorite lara bar of all? I really like the cookies and cream one.

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20 susan@momswimbikerun September 7, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Hope the transition is smooth. Can’t wait to hear the new name!

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21 Shanna, like Banana September 7, 2010 at 11:15 pm

Looking forward to seeing the hot new changes!

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22 gloriousgreens September 7, 2010 at 11:21 pm

I’m excited to see what the new digs will look like!

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23 Dori September 8, 2010 at 12:02 am

I’m with you on the Larabar. The cookie dough is good, but not as good as the peanut butter choc chip! Excited for your blog changes!

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24 pursuitofhealthfulness September 8, 2010 at 12:59 am

Good luck! I’m eager to see the changes… If everything goes smoothly, I hope you have time to check out my Bondi Band giveaway tomorrow!

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25 Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] September 8, 2010 at 5:17 am

The blog looks awesome. I really like how both yours and Tina’s photos ‘appear’ on your blogs. Do you know why/how that is!?

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26 Ryan @ReviveMyBlog September 8, 2010 at 6:01 am

Hi Hillary,

I’ll answer since I’m still awake :)

I designed the site for Meghann and the fade in photos are so that people don’t have to download all the photos on the page right off the bat which helps with page loading times.

I think there is a plugin that does it called lazy loader, but if you just do a google search for “lazy loader javascript” it should point you in the right direction to install it on your site.
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27 Dynamics September 8, 2010 at 5:33 am

I love, love, love it!!! Maddie at the top is perfect. I really like how the pictures the right of your blog name changes. I also love the fading in of the pictures. The fonts are amazing. Good choice. Excellent job. I have to go play around on your site and see all the changes.

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28 Marnie September 8, 2010 at 5:49 am

Looks great on my end!

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29 Marina September 8, 2010 at 6:37 am

I love the new look, specially with that picture on top, adorable :)
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30 Heidi September 8, 2010 at 6:52 am

The new design & URL are much more reflective of your content and your stage in life. I’m impressed!

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31 Leah @ Simply Fabulous September 8, 2010 at 7:11 am

The site looks great!!
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32 Becki September 8, 2010 at 8:46 am

LOVE the look Meghan! The pictures, colours, it all ties together!

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33 Becca@start over from scratch September 8, 2010 at 9:23 am

The new look is great!!!! I love the name too!!!

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34 melissa (fitnessnyc) September 8, 2010 at 9:47 am

Nice new look Meghann! Meals and Miles–so accurate!

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35 brianne September 8, 2010 at 10:14 am

I love the new page!! It is so clean and pretty :)

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36 Michaela September 8, 2010 at 10:27 am

Love the site! Very cute.

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37 Becky September 8, 2010 at 10:32 am

The new site looks fabulous – a perfect reflection of your life!
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38 Matt September 8, 2010 at 10:47 am

Love the new site!

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39 Lauren September 8, 2010 at 11:02 am

LOVE IT!!!! Meghann, it looks awesome and I love the new title. :)

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40 Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels September 8, 2010 at 11:16 am

The new site looks amazing! It’s a perfect reflection of you and where you are in life. I LOVE it and the pictures look wonderful. Great work! :)
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41 Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels September 8, 2010 at 11:18 am

I didn’t realize I clicked to add a link to my post, sorry Meghann. That’s a new feature there. :) I hope you don’t mind.

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42 Julie @ Wearing Mascara September 8, 2010 at 11:22 am

LOVE IT! :-)

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43 Deva (Voracious Vorilee) September 8, 2010 at 11:45 am

I love it! The name is fantastic. I was really confused at first though, I thought “meals and miles? what site is that?” when I was opening up blogs this morning. I think the title and tagline suit you and your blog very well – great job!
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44 Katie September 8, 2010 at 11:45 am

Hey Meghann! The site looks great. I think the new title is perfectly fit for the focus of your blog and I really like the new layout and colors. Great job!
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45 Naomi(onefitfoodie) September 8, 2010 at 11:51 am

LOVE IT!!! looks so fresh n clean ;) great work! i cant wait to see whats ahead for M&M! :)

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46 Jessica September 8, 2010 at 11:55 am

It looks good, however, I still think you should have let me help you – I hope it was free.

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47 RhodeyGirl September 8, 2010 at 11:58 am

Congratulations! Love the photos you selected for your header!!
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48 Roselyn September 8, 2010 at 12:05 pm

I love it Meghann! It looks fantastic. :)

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49 Danielle September 8, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Love it…the format is so clean looking! The name is perfect too.

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50 Kim September 8, 2010 at 12:37 pm

Ironically, when I was picking a name for my blog I was *this* close to doing milesandmeals! So I’m definitely a fan of the new name! :)
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51 Laura @ Tidbits September 8, 2010 at 12:40 pm

LOVE it! Looks fantastic.
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52 Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday September 8, 2010 at 12:41 pm

The new site looks great! Love the header

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53 carolyn~ September 8, 2010 at 12:47 pm

thumbs up!

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54 Adriane September 8, 2010 at 12:50 pm

The switch looks fantastic! I love the new name. How simple, yet creative at the same time! It says it all!
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55 Halley (Blunder Construction) September 8, 2010 at 12:57 pm

Oof!!! I went through a big transition with my blog over the weekend – and I’m still having troubles with my google reader picking up the changes. Seems like everything went smoothly for you and I love the new look! Wonder what I missed…

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56 Lisa C September 8, 2010 at 1:03 pm

The new site is AWESOME! Seriously, so beautiful!
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57 Tina September 8, 2010 at 1:04 pm

It looks fabulous!!! :D
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58 Tiffany (Stuffed With Fluff) September 8, 2010 at 1:07 pm

Love, love, love the new site! Great name choice, the layout is nice and clean and i LOVE the header =)

Larabars are all the crazy and I’m so jealous b/c my nut allergies prevent me from ever being able to try them!

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59 Biz September 8, 2010 at 1:10 pm

Love it Meghann! It’s funny, just the other day I was typing in google, “graduate meghann” and was thinking, I think she’s getting a bit older to still have that as her blog name!

Love how clean it looks too!
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60 Susan September 8, 2010 at 1:10 pm

LOVE the new name, I didn’t know you were planning on changing that too! The blog looks great, nice and clean with great choices for header pics :)
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61 Lauren @ Running Examiner September 8, 2010 at 1:16 pm

Loving the look of your site! Great title, too.

I can’t wait to try these new Larabars. I keep forgetting to look for them at Whole Foods! What’s wrong with me???
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62 Michelle September 8, 2010 at 1:19 pm

The blog looks great!!!! <333
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63 Brittany September 8, 2010 at 1:21 pm

Congrats Meghann!! I’ve said it once but it won’t hurt to say it again – I love the new layout and name. It looks great! I’m already exciting to read more from Meals and Miles. :)

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64 Amy September 8, 2010 at 1:23 pm

LOVE the new site & new name, Meghann! Everything looks great :)
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65 Carly (Swim, Run, Om) September 8, 2010 at 1:24 pm

I. Love. It! AHHHH!

I love the M&M … Meals and Miles, Meghann and Maddie … it’s perfect!

I love the pictures. I love the color scheme. I love everything about this page.

… I love it!
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66 Carly (Swim, Run, Om) September 8, 2010 at 1:25 pm

AAAAH, and I love that the comments show the poster’s recent blog post on their own site. I LOVE YOUR NEW WEBSITE!
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67 Paula September 8, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Love it!! The new name, especially.

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68 Paige September 8, 2010 at 1:33 pm

I really like your new header and design but at the risk of sounding negative, isn’t your new blog name a bit…reminiscent of the pre-existing blog Meals and Moves?

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69 Sana September 8, 2010 at 4:00 pm

I adore your new layout! Thanks for being an awesome blogger!

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70 Mary (A Merry Life) September 8, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Love the new name and look! Very nice!
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71 Quirky Jessi September 8, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Just stopping in to say the switch was indeed seamless and the site looks great. Loving the new updated name and design. :)

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72 shelly@campinggirlchronicals September 8, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Love the new look!

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