'Get Up and Get Moving Interview'

Get Up and Get Moving Interview

By Interviewer at 12/31/08 08:27

What is the name of your Blog?

"Get Up and Get Moving"

What is your name?

Jill Knapp

Where are you from? (include country, state and/or city)

Idaho and CA

What is your current age or age range?

40's

Please describe your blog

Type II Diabetes is near and dear to my heart. Since being diagnosed a just over 3 years ago, I have lost over 80 pounds. March 2007 is a special chapter in my life. It was the month my struggle to control my diabetes took on a whole new light. I reached my goal weight set by my doctor and was able to be taken off all artificial means to control my diabetes. It is now under control through diet & exercise. With weight-loss and exercise, Type II Diabetes can be managed or prevented. My success at controlling my diabetes has led to a new found dedication & passion in educating others on how to eat right & exercise I love sharing my story and love getting the word out about the importance of eating right and exercise. My success at controlling my diabetes has led to a new found dedication & passion in educating others on how to eat right & exercise. I have been very blessed to be able to speak at schools, offices, and youth groups, getting the word out about the importance of eating right and exercise.

Describe the main purpose of your blogging, what are you trying to accomplish?

Elevate awareness about Type 2 diabetes

What blogging platform do you do and why?

Diabetes and health. Weight loss and exercising. Eating right and taking good care of yourself. Because I have diabetes and I know what it takes to get it under control.

What do you blog the most about?

Health

What kind of blogs make you angry?

None

Give five of your best blogging tips.

1.Be yourself so people can see who you are through your writing. 2.Make sure you have links they can go to, To get even more information 3.Share your story and why your blog means so much to you. 4.Be positive 5.Give people Hope

What are some things you would NEVER blog about?

Haven't found anything yet that I would not mind blogging on.

Did you start blogging for the purpose of making money and if so, are you making enough money?

NO

How long have you been blogging?

3 years all together. This is my new blog

About how many hours per day do you spend blogging?

2 hours a week. I get allot done so I can spend time with my family.

Do you track RSS feeds and if so, how many do you usually track daily?

No

Do you use Digg, and why or why not?

Just signed up a few days ago

Do you use Stumbleupon, and why or why not?

Heard about it but not yet

What promotional techniques work best for you and why?

adding your blog to directory's so you can get your message out.

If you could post a blog on any blog in the world, which one would it be and why?

I am not sure

What mistakes have you made that you could warn others about?

None so far

What are your top five blogging site picks and why?

Wellsphere very helpful don't have others at this time

Have you met anyone offline as a result of your blog?

No

Why do you love blogging?

It helps me grow through my writing and helps me learn from doing the research. I LOVE HELPING OTHERS

What is the url of your blog?

"Get Up and Get Moving"

Good for you for getting the word out. I love this interview and that she really does love helping others I think that's great.

I went to her blog and it is loaded with wonderful information for those of us with type 2 diabetes. She is an inspiration to all with it. She has lost over 80 pounds without a personal trainer or nutritionist.

Keep reaching for the stars Jill Knapp

I am a personal trainer in Beverly Hill's CA.

It is very rare to see someone with this much self motivation. My clients with diabetes really get down because they have so far to go. What I try to push into head that there is no magic pill. It is hard work taking off the weight we took so long putting on. Jill seems to make the statement if I can do it anyone can do it. It's true and she had a very simple basic plan. I applaud her dedication to taking off the weight. Look at her now. She looks HOT!!

I have type 2 diabetes and it is just so good to hear a up beat word on how she went about losing that much weight. It was not over night but she never got down about it. I love the article on her blog about feeding out emotions. So true! I know I do it.

She will do great in the Mrs. Idaho Pageant.

Great web site! Having diabetes my self I sure look up to you for losing the weight and becoming so active in getting information out about this disease. You look amazing and I admire you and all you do for the cause of diabetes.

It is so great to hear a voice for diabetes. over 80 pounds off. Now that's a way to get some attention. Good for you.

This is a really good lady. I have seen her articles around. I like the way she is taken something she did good for herself and sharing it with the world.

Selfless and has compassion to see her message get's heard.

I just saw on her blog that she is running for Mrs. Idaho.

I think that is great! She will do good.

She does have a great message to share.

We share the same last name

That's great news. I read your reason for running in the pageant and I commend you.

Mrs. Idaho should be someone with a voice and it looks like you are already helping others.

Good Luck Jill

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