Thank You

February 6, 2015

Thank You


Hey, guys, whatup?
I have no recipe for you today. But let’s not allow that to keep us from each other.
Today it’s all about me thanking you.
Because I need to tell you that I’m feeling blessed (and just for the record, I’m totally uncomfortable saying it!) that you guys visit this place every day, every week, every month, every year.
I’m still amazed I can reach so many of you.
It’s not only my mom, my sis, aunt G, and cousin Dan anymore. There are hundreds, thousands, millions (OK, maybe not millions) of you.
I feel so very grateful for this, words cannot express.
I won’t deny it, I put a lot of work in this blog — though it never feels like work — and I’m always
hoping to affect you in some ways.
Maybe inspire you to cook something different, trying something new, making healthier choices.
When you (aka the readers) respond, it makes me ecstatic.
I appreciate you guys reading my silliness more than you’ll ever know.
And I really appreciate when you try one of my recipes, like it and tell me about it (in a comment or via email). Seriously, every time it happens I’m like jumping for joy — just like Tom Brady after Malcolm Butler’s interception in the Super Bowl.
Then you guys go one step further, take a snapshot with your camera phone of the dish and post it either on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtag #TheIronYou (or tagging me in the picture) so that I can find it. And that’s so awesome, I don’t think there’s a proper word to describe it [I mean, look at all the goodness you have cooked over the past two years]
For real, I never expected so many of you would enjoy my recipes.
As I look at all the times one of you has said “This recipe is fantastic, thank you for sharing” or look at the pictures of the food you have cooked, all I can think to do at this moment is my happy dance (which is so grand I have a full on happy disco going on over here) and say
THANK YOU GUYS,
YOU ARE AWESOME!

45 comments:

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith FitnessFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Love these thoughts Mike! Sometimes I feel I get so caught up in sharing recipes that I forget to just sit on down and realize how lucky I am....So, maybe I need to do a copy cat thank you post ;) Happy weekend!

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      We are so lucky to have a platform where we can share part of who we are, or at least that's what I think.
      Happy weekend to you as well T!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I love reading your posts because of the humour and creative ways you make food. So thank you right back!

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  3. Shashi at SavorySpinFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Hey - in case you didn't know - you are pretty awesmazing my friend!

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  4. CorinneFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you for all the awesomeness Mike. You're amazing!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    You should thank yourself, you're the amazing common factor here!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I really enjoy reading your comments and recepies are real treat :-)) Greeting from snowy Croatia!

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  7. Danielle S.February 6, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing all of your great recipes and wisdom on this blog for us! I'm trying to eat healthier and your blog has been an incredible resource. Keep up the great work!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Your posts and recipes are really inspiring - informative and funny, I always enjoy your great content! :)

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  9. YesseaFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    You're an inspiration to us here! Your delicious recipes, positivity, information and wit keep us coming back, as we are finding our way in our new sugar free, low carb lifestyle. A big thank you from The Netherlands!

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      I love the Netherlands, one of my fave countries in the whole world. It makes me super happy to know I have a following there!

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  10. Simply LKJFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Love this post. You have inspired us as a family to try many new things this past year. And, there is not a ONE we did not love, and felt we had to pass along. So thank you for making my meal planning a bit easier each week.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    This is my favorite blog ever. I never cooked until I started reading your posts, and now I have a whole arsenal of recipes! Delicious ones too, and healthy. Cauli crust is my fav :D

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  12. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing your great recipes Mike! All the time and effort you put into this is much appreciated. You manage to inspire us to make healthier eating choices with a heavy dose of humor.

    btw...I write this as I am finishing my lunch of 5 napkin meatballs! So delicious!

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks man, I really appreciate it. And btw the 5 napkins meatballs are my faves too!

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  13. LorraineFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Ditto to what elegantly eco said, thank YOU.

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  14. Aly @alyamundsonFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Love your blog! Not only are the recipes great but the accompanying posts definitely brighten my day :) . Currently throwing the crock-pot tikka masala ingredients into the slow cooker as we speak!

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  15. Arman @ thebigmansworldFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Mate, you're a source of inspiration and it's moreso us saying THANK YOU for being a champ and creating these amazing recipes.

    Come visit Australia and I'll say it in person.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    We keep coming back because you keep posting interesting recipes. We just had your grapefruit/raspberry smoothie again this morning, and enjoyed it greatly. As expected. I just wish there was more time and more meals in every day so I could try more of your recipes. Susan

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you so much Susan, I really appreciate that you come to this place often and leave your insightful comments. I really do.

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  17. SureshFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks Mike. I started reading your blog with an interest in health and weight loss. Now I read it for tasty recipes which are healthy and calorie conscious as well. Keep up the good work and when ever you are in Seattle please drop me a note I would like to treat you to home coked meal.

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:33 AM

      OMG thank you so much, I love Seattle and I'll definitely drop you a line if I'll be in town.

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  18. SallyBRFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    My only regret is that I did not find your blog sooner. But, better late than never, right?

    I think what attracted me first to your site was your Iron Man status, because I have incredible admiration for those who are part of this super selective group. But what makes me come back all the time is the way you blog - naturally - I feel you are honest and you are not trying to be someone you are not, or trying to please a bunch of people because of ulterior motives. Basically, you are YOU. Take it or leave it.

    and of course, I love all the recipes you post because I know they will not use 3 cups of heavy cream reduced with 2 cups of brown sugar and finished off with 3/4 cup of butter.

    capisci? ;-)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    Your blog is the no.1 blog I go to when I need to get some inspiration. Already tried a lot of your recipies! Thank you so much. And also: those really great pictures you take! I wish I could eat those ;-)
    Greetings from Austria!

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Thank you so much. I love Austria, one of the best places to ski in the whole world!

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  20. MelissaFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    You've definitely inspired me to try some new techniques! Thank you for sharing your always spectacular and delicious recipes!!

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  21. David @ Spicedblog.comFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Thank you for the happy thoughts and delicious recipes, Mike! See, I knew Alpha had a sappy side to him, too...just in time for Valentine's Day! :-) #WolfpackLove

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    1. Mike @TheIronYouFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      Sappy side? Did you just said 'sappy side'? Alpha is not happy with that!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    You are awesome. Always have adored your writing and healthy recipes. What more can say, but, I'm glad to know you my friend.

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  23. AmmarJune 9, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    Mike, I admit that blogging isn't easy and congrats on making it so far!

    Thanks to you as well for all the efforts you putting here to bring some new content!

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  24. ArainJuly 26, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Your welcome man!! :D

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