Hey!!! My post for today came to me as I was out running. Now, I don’t know how it is where you live but around here, there’s a secret code amongst runners that I like to call, “The Runners’ Nod”. You know how it is. You’re out running, at one with your iPod and then some sweaty middle aged man powers past you and nods his head. You nod back, acknowledging that you are both part of a secret society. It’s a sign of respect as you both continue pound the pavements……
……..Obviously, runners wear their trainers with pride, showing those around them which “club” they belong to……but bloggers…..well, I guess we’re a little more “underground”. Bloggers are less obvious. Perhaps you’ll find them browsing in the local health store, having a quiet coffee in Starbucks as they type their latest post……or maybe they’re hidden away in their houses…..just waiting for the next new food trend to strike 
Bloggers are all about oats. Say the letters OIAJ out loud and immediately a blogger will think of this…..
Mmmmmmmmmm!!! Overnight.Oats.In.A.Jar. Just do it!
Bloggers are nutty for nut butters too. OIAJ+PB = heaven in a jar.
Only bloggers know that this is vegan and one of the best chocolatey delights around. Yes….we really do make the best breakfasts. From OIAJ, to the yoghurt mess…..
…….to the notorious green monster!
And not forgetting the irresistible breakfast parfait….mmmm!
All bursting with nutritious ingredients that carry us further down the path of wellness.
We’re the first to know about what tastes good and trends spread like wild fire around the blogworld! Like these little monsters, who’ve made people all around the globe head straight to the iHerb online store!
Puffins!!
And yes…..I was one of those people….they are yummy!! Or maybe you’re a raw or vegan blogger who needs a protein top up? 
Ta-dah!!! I bet you have this in your cupboard?! It’s nutritional stats are amazing….but you knew that already didn’t you? Personally, I’m loving Spirutein protein powders at the mo
Food bloggers tend to eat a whole lotta green stuff! And I’m definitely included in that 
There are salad beasts galore floating around on the web. Like Tara’s scrummy combination…..
And Laura’s tasty mixture!
Are you a blogger who has to eat on the run? I bet you’ve got one of these in your purse…..
Oh right…..you’re from the U.S….Lara and Luna bars it is then!
We run, we do yoga…….
and then we come home and whip up something healthy in the kitchen! Some of us even like to experiment with the weird and wonderful…………..
You may see a blogger across from you in a restaurant, taking pictures of their eats using a mobile phone. They may even take time over getting the correct light and angle so that it looks juuuuust. Right.
No matter what our own photos turn out like, we can all appreciate a good shot…
Angela’s photography is beautiful
See….you are a member of a special club. A wonderful, caring, group of truly fabulous people. We give each other awards….
…….We have an exclusive party EVERY. SINGLE. WEDNESDAY!!!
I mean, how cool is that?! You can even come in your PJs!!
We have our own book club too ya know? Aaannnnd…………shhhhhhhh……..we actually eat tofu!!!
Bloggers are veggies, vegans, omnivores……or maybe they’re just weird!! 
Hmmmmm??!!! Yes, some of us really do come up with the strangest food combinations! But what the heck?! Anything goes here in food blog land!
No matter what your style is, bloggers have so much in common and in times of need, the compassion of this community can be overwhelming. If you’re going through stuff, recovering/suffering from an ED or simply looking for friends and recipes, you’ll find it all here in the blogosphere:-)
From the bottom of my heart, to everyone reading this, thankyou. You have all inspired me in some way and I wish we all lived closer!! I am honoured and happy to be a member of this special group of people 
Next time you go out, see if you can spot a fellow blogger……they’re relatively rare but when you come across one, you’ll know just how special they are (Nicky – that’s you!!)
- Are you a member of any special clubs?
- Did you and your friends form a “gang” when growing up?”
Love and hugs,
Emm xoxo
