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Instagram: Not All Bad

 
I was going to rant write about the reasons Instagram is bad when I'm already having a bad day, even if only a few people are posting pictures of their six pack abs, model-skinny legs and 15 mile runs. About how I get jealous when my gorgeous friends get comments about how pretty they are. About feeling guilty for craving peppermint milkshakes when everyone is posting pics of their amazing meals with 10 different healthy eat clean hashtags.




And about how I might petition for a "No Love" button if I see one more cat picture. I swear there are at least two felines for every canine on there.


But instead of that post, I decided to show you some of the (#runnerdphotoaday) Instagram posts that do I love:


Ribbon
 

 
Magic


 
Elf

 
Santa
 



 Happy Friday all my ab-alicious, fast and far running friends!

Comments

  1. Instagram is still really so confusing to me. I do not get the hastags or how to follow new people. teehee! But I do love these photos and the photo a day challenge. It has been fun and I am glad I jumped in on it.

    Have an amazing weekend Candice! You are an incredible Mother, a very talented writer, a great runner, and a beautiful person inside and out. :)

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  2. I don't do Instagram but my hubby loves it.

    But, for the record, I think you are super beautiful. :)

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  3. That is actually one thing I haven't joined in on, I'm thinking it's probably because I don't have a smartphone and I refuse to get one... but maybe I'll venture over there.

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  4. Mmmm... I love peppermint shakes!

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  5. Meh, instagram is a highlight reel. I post my junky junk too. No worries. I love doing your photo a day thing, but I've been really bad about it this month. I always feel s little frazzled in December.

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