Sometimes I read blogs that announce thing I don’t see necessary. Example: Announcement: I’m going to post more often! Ok, why not just post more often? For that reason I feel conflicted about whether or not to write this, but here I am, writing about it, so I guess I chose to do so.
I had a mini melt down on Saturday. I say mini because all it took to cure it was my awesome husband taking Hailey and finishing the Christmas decorations while insisting I go get a pedicure (if he insists…I must obey! ;)), but a meltdown no less.
See, sometimes I have this issue that I feel I need to prove myself. Prove myself to who? I have no clue. I think it has something to do with how fortunate I feel (I’m truly blessed with healthy family, friends, a comfortable home, and an overall good life), and I want to prove to the world that I’m earning my keep. So I commit myself. I commit myself to taking care of a baby full time, running a business, blogging everyday, writing for other publications, staying fit, fixing healthy meals, keeping a clean house, making sure the laundry is done, decorating for holidays, taking care of all the day-to-day things for our family, sending timely thank you notes, making sure Koda gets enough exercise… until BAM! I feel crushed underneath this load of perfectionism I have placed on myself.
It’s silly. It’s unnecessary. Yet it’s very real to me.
I can tell when it’s getting to be too much when I become OCD. Like on Saturday I decided to organize the attic (because that’s high on the priority list, right?!)
then organize the Christmas cards (I freaked out when Michaels was out of clothes pins… seriously?)
then, with the help of Hubbs, I decided what I really needed to organize was my thoughts and my schedule. After a long foot rub (my goodness, I love pedicures) and a nice talk with Hubbs, I decided on a plan. I need to cut back. So I made a list of my priorities, made some tough decisions and made up my mind that I wasn’t go to be so hard on myself anymore.
This sounds like the point where I’d say I’m not blogging anymore, but that’s not what I plan to do at all. Instead, I want to remember why I started blogging. I wanted to connect with people and show how living a healthy life is possible under any circumstances and doesn’t have to be extreme. I wanted to show a realistic approach via my own life.
But somewhere along the way I got a little off track.
I started making it “mandatory” (in my mind) to have recipes to share each week. I love cooking, but I’m no recipe developer. Bless those that are because I sure love making their stuff! I’ll make up my own from time to time, and I’ll still share it when I do, but to require myself to make one up weekly is silly. It’s not what I like to do.
I blogged about my whole pregnancy, but then got nervous that people would be turned off by too much baby talk, so I decided to limit it. I have other interests besides Hailey and will continue to blog about them, but guess what… I also have a frickin’ child! And it has completely changed my life (for the wonderful, I might add), so yes, babies will probably come up in my blog. Especially how I am working on keeping fitness goals and healthy eating a part of my world now that I’m a mom.
Basically I got caught up the comparison game and assuming I knew what you would or wouldn’t want to read about. And I fell into the old adage that the only way to please no one is to try and please everyone.
So, I’m going back to blogging from my heart full time. What does that entail? I like sharing what I eat and my exercising triumphs and struggles, so those will remain. Recipes, occasionally, when they’re worth it. There will be talk about navigating motherhood and probably a decent number of adorable baby pictures.
I’ll write tidbits about my life and tips I figure out that I think others will find useful. If some health news strikes me as interesting, I’ll probably tackle that as well.
I’ll still blog everyday because I truly enjoy it. I’ll hope you read what I have to say and talk back with me. The interaction with you all is my favorite part of this whole thing, anyway. And the wonderful thing about the blog world? If my blog doesn’t appeal to you, there are about a billion other great ones out there that might.
Thanks for reading and there you have it. My ‘no-need-to-announce-it’ announcement.
I hope you’ll continue to stick around 🙂
blackhuff says
Brittany, you should not worry what your readers might think about “this” post or “that” post – like you say: You should blog from your heart. Yes, you are right in saying that your life have changed with Hailey coming into it. My blog is also fitness orientated, but I do have children and I WILL be talking about them or any other family life related thing. If I lose readers because of that, then so be it. You blog from your heart and that’s that.
jill says
Brittany, don’t every feel the pressure to post for readers. We come to this blog to get to know the real you, what you stand for, what you represent and who you truly are. Being anything but that would actually be a greater turn off. Just keep it real and it will always work out.
xoxoxo
Cat says
I love reading your blog! For me personally, I don’t need to see a recipe all the time. I just like to read about how you’re getting back into exercise, see baby pics, & read about your family’s outings in the Charlotte area especially since I live in the LKN area too. If I hadn’t read your blog, I would have never known about the Davidson farmers market! 🙂
Ana says
The best posts are those that come from the heart, the ones full of things you love writing about, be that whatever it is.
Those who truly like your blog will stick around and continue to enjoy your great posts, and I know I will! 🙂
Ana
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
proud of you for following your heart!!! i’ll still be reading 🙂
Haley says
I love your blog, I love looking at photos of your daughter (though the name might have something to do with it 🙂 ) and I don’t think you should stress about what is “right” to write. I’m impressed that you do all you do! Can’t wait for more Hailey photos and whatever else you should choose to write about.
Hayley @ Oat Couture says
No explanation necessary at all! 🙂 There are definite pressures that creep up with regards to blogging (and the rest of life!!) and I think the most important thing of all is to make sure you still enjoy it! Blogging about things because you feel you have to is draining and not fun at all, and I think it shows in posts. It definitely shows in my posts anyway! :/ In a nutshell keep doing what makes you happy and we will all still be here reading! 🙂
Kristin says
I will for sure stick around! I am excited for more baby stuff 🙂 and I don’t even have a baby! haha. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks!
Lisa says
Brittany, I love your blog and read it daily, although I rarely comment. It reflects your life and where you are at – as it should. The blog should come form your heart, and should not be what readers “want” or “expect” – you are a real person and not a reality tv star! Your blog is so real, I love it and I love seeing how your life changes. Keep at it as long as it comes from the heart 🙂
Linda says
I struggle with this too and especially since having my baby girl a year ago. Add taking care of a baby to your normal routine and need for perfection and conitnuing to do all that you did before and it can easily lead to a melt down. It’s hard to do it all, and it’s great that you have such a wonderful supportive husband. Glad you got to have a little “me” time, which I find always makes things better. Hang in there – you’re doing great!!
Jen says
I do not know how you do everything! And you always seem so positive and gracious. I wish I had your attitude! Looking forward to your “from the heart” posts. Those are always my favorites 🙂
Jenny says
I think you’re doing great and I continuously enjoy reading your blog regardless of what it’s about. It’s always “good reads” and good for David for pushing you to do something he knew you needed and you thoroughly enjoy ( I love pedicures too and I also love that Dan reminds me to take a deep breath and re-focus when necessary). Lucky to have such a great guys 🙂
Mandy says
I think you are doing a wonderful job. I love reading your blog no matter what the content – just that you share – even announcements. I have a tendency to beat up on myself too, if I feel like I should “do” more. We can be our own worst enemies sometimes. Just remember Hailey will only be little once and if you want to share photos and stories do so. I think when you look back you will be so glad you did {I know I am cause I sure do love some baby photos}.
katie says
love this post. i think a lot of us strive for the perfection you speak of so just know that you are not alone! i will find myself going crazy over something so small its comical!
as a busy working mom, i appreciate your blog even more that you are mommy:)
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
love this post! i will definitely be sticking around, I love your blog!
Stefanie says
I guess now would be a good time to tell you that I kinda skim through the recipe posts but read every word of all the others. 🙂
I love your blog because you are down to earth and focus on being realistically healthy and active while tackling REAL life! You’re awesome as is so don’t feel pressured to live up to some unreachable ideal!
Kim says
Writing is for you. No matter what. If you start trying to write for others, then it ceases to be what you started out to do in the first place and you will no longer feel drawn to do it. Write what you want and then your readers will follow. As far as being hard on yourself and having to prove something, I know (from personal experience!) that you are not alone! However, I can also tell you that after baby number two it evaporates mighty quickly, but not by personal choice! Learn from the rest of us, let it go now and enjoy that gorgeous little one of yours!
Paulina says
I didn’t find your blog until you were pregnant, and I was looking for blobs about pregnancy and fitness, so I like the posts about Hailey and motherhood best! It’s only natural that your blog would grow and evolve along with you and your life. I think your readers follow your blog because you are so real and honest with us, not because you have a weekly recipe. Good for your husband for realizing you needed a break. Since becoming a mom, I have had to accept that I accomplished a lot in one day if the baby (and my dog) is happy, I have showered, and if I also cleaned the house or did anything else, well its a bonus. It took me all day to organize our coat closet last week, which is just how it is when I have to stop every hour or less to feed and tend to an infant.
Carly says
I love this post! I was so nervous you were going to say that you were going to stop blogging….happy that’s not the case 🙂 Blogging from your heart is truly the way to go. My favorite thing about your blog is your writing, speaking your mind, telling us about Hailey and your experiences as a first time mom. Recipe posts are ok once in a while, but not the reason I read your blog. From one type A, to another- I know exactly how you feel and commend you for recognizing yourself being stretched too thin and doing something about it. look forward to continue following you!! 🙂
Shari says
I’ve always thought that’s what writing – any kind of writing – is about: speaking from the heart. When you open yourself up and let the words take you on a journey, there’s something very organic and special about it. You certainly do that on the blog. Looking forward to reading more!
Danielle @ Long May You Run says
To reiterate what everyone else is saying: we read your blog because we like to hear about your life, fitness, food, baby, family, etc. So keep writing about whatever you want- it’s EXACTLY why we all keep coming back!!
“To thine own self be true.”
Lee says
I used to feel the same way about recipes. Like I had to have one because that would make people read my blog more often. Which really doesn’t make sense because I’m not good at making recipes. So I stopped trying to pressure myself. And people still read.
I enjoy blogs the most that are more lifecasting – talking about your day to day life, whether that includes recipes, workouts, babies or just rambles.
Jen @familyfoodfitnessandfun says
You’ve got the right idea….blog for you and no one else! I often feel the same way, should I blog for my readers or for myself. It’s a tough balance sometimes, but I think it should always be about yourself. And besides…who doesn’t like cute baby pics?!!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Haha, I know exactly what you mean by those type of “announcements.” You should be posting about what you love and what you want. It’s your blog and people will read if they find you and your content interesting 🙂 Trying to cater to what others want but not what you do is like spending your time in a job you hate and that would be silly!
I’ll still be here because 1. I love “real life” blogs even if they have babies in them when I don’t 😉 2. Hailey is adorable and 3. I’m obsessed with weims, vizslas and pointers. Obviously those are just a few of the reasons 😉
Brianna says
Kudos to you for refocusing your priorities. I know how hard that is. I am very much the same way. I’ve been reading your blog nice you announced your pregnancy and I’ve really enjoyed reading about your journey. My baby was born just a few weeks after Hailey so I relate! I just this week resigned from a position tha I had worked my entire adult life to attain, but realized that if I kept it I would miss out on so much of my daughter’s life. I worried about what people would think and that I still needed to “do it all” but ultimately realized that it didn’t matter. It’s nice to know that I am not alone in feeling that way. I love your blog! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Rachel Marion says
I believe it is breed in to us as women that we are too take the whole world on our shoulders. I turned 30 this year and realized I had been living my life to everyone else expectations and that I was going to stop doing that.
It doesn’t matter if my house is spotless, if I make every meal we eat from scratch (take out is ok) and that spending time with my loves ones was much more important.
Good luck finding the balance that works for you.
Sarah says
I know I’ll continue to stick around. Although you certainly don’t owe your readers an explanation, I think you’re being really wise by giving yourself a break in some areas. A healthy life is more than food and exercise…but I think it’s clear you already know that:-).
Cate @ CKinCA says
I’m sticking around! Sometimes it’s good to have a mini-meltdown… helps us reexamine our priorities. They always suck during, but there’s usually some perspective that comes out of it 🙂
Hannah says
Awesome post. I’m not going anywhere!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
So glad you are going to write from your heat and what you know. I started reading your blog daily over a year ago, and it’s still one of my favorites. I typically like blogs that show recipes, but you have such a great voice that I love just reading what you have to share.
I can relate with that pressure you were feeling. I try to be perfect and have this huge list of things to do, but I’m not sure who they are for. It’s good you were able to chill out alone and gather your thoughts. What an amazing husband you have. : ) I think as long as you’re aware of your blessed life, then you don’t need to prove to anyone you deserve it.
Kathy says
I can SO relate to wanting to be SUPER MOM and to take care of everything. Then I have to get realistic and yes, sometimes break down. My kids are older now-teenagers 🙂 and you will love every stage with Hailey and your life will constantly be changing/ajusting. Just go with it-it is all great and the not so great times–you will get through it. Glad you are in the blogging world and I hope to be someday. But for now I enjoy just reading a few blogs a day and yours is always refreshing to read and I look forward to it!! Have a HAPPY DAY and give that baby a big squeeze. What I miss most about my babies is holding them and watching them sleep in my arms. So enjoy. I know you have heard it many times before but they really do grow so fast. Have a wonderful day!
steff says
I am a fairly new follower to your blog, I just started following towards the end of your pregnancy. I just gotta say that you talking about your pregnancy and new mommy stuff is the reason I have stuck around! I am 35.5 weeks pregnant and I eat up all the advice and stories and tips about new mommy stuff that I can! I love your blog!
Jessie @ Graze With Me says
Good for you! We’re all just doing the best we can, especially us new moms!
I’m excited to read more about your experiences with Hailey – I love learning what works for other babies. 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness and Skinny Jeans says
I love your blog because it genuine so as long as that doesn’t change I am happy to read whatever you post about, whether it be recipes, wogging or cute baby-isms 🙂
Katy Widrick says
I just nodded so much through this post it made my neck hurt. Hallelujah, sister!
Lauren says
I wish I had time right now to read everyone else’s comments — I bet they’re really amazing! I’ll be back after work! Sometimes it’s easier to sort things out for yourself if you put it in words, so writing this wasn’t stupid at all. You don’t have to be perfect Brittany. I promise being real and sincere are 100% better. And more fun to read about 🙂 I’ll read no matter what!
Ms. Adams says
I can totally relate. I was trying out to be a blogger on a major wedding blog and I certainly felt pressure to blog a certain way and tackle a million wedding projects just to prove that I was the super bride. In the end, I got smacked back into reality when a family crisis emerged. It really made me reevaluate my priorities. It ended up being that I took a break from my blog to focus on my husband. It was the best decision I ever could have made. We were about to start a life together and it was more important that our family was okay than it was for my blog to be the most fabulous wedding blog you’ve ever read.
Bravo to you for embracing the struggle and making the hard decisions.
Sarah says
You are too adorable. I thought for sure you were leading up to a cut back on blogging. I totally understand that need to prove yourself. Be everything for everyone. I remind myself that it’s ok to aim for 80%. Not everything has to be perfect!
Jen @ Living a Brighter Life says
I read your blog because you DO blog from your heart. I love the variety since that ’tis the life of a working mom with lots of passions! I will definitely still be reading! 🙂
Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon says
First off, love your pedicure! What a perfect color!
I think it’s great that you recognized that it’s important to blog about your life rather than live your life to blog about it. So important!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
I have absolutely LOVED reading your blog over the past 6 months! I have never thought once about the content you did or didn’t post and never noticed when there was no recipe! It’s been fun learning from you and how you handled your pregnancy. I appreciate hearing from others who have gone through it so I can be better prepared one day!
Keep on keepin’ on and I’ll keep reading 🙂
Corrie @ Blurb Column says
I haven’t been reading long, but I enjoy your blog. I completely understand the feeling of “giving people what they want”, but that is part of why I decided that my blog wasn’t going to have a “theme”. It’s a life blog, about my life. We all are multi-dimensional people, why should our blogs only reflect one dimension of our lives? Keep it up, m’dear! Take a deep breath, snuggle that baby and ENJOY!
Kristen @ The Concrete Runner says
Good for you Brittany! I love your blog + will continue reading it whether you changed it or not! Plus, I’d love to hear more about Hailey and see her darling little face!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
I’m glad you’re not dropping the blog or the adorable baby pics. 🙂 I know what you mean about “pulling your weight.” I think that’s why I put extra pressure on myself too, and it gets intense sometimes. Too intense.
Parita @ myinnershakti says
You voiced what I think is my issue so beautifully. I feel so blessed to have the life I have and sometimes I too feel like I have to show the world that I’m superwoman and I deserve all that I have. I can’t speak for you, but my issue may be genetic, as my mom is the same way!
Anway, just know that you’re doing a great job! I love reading your blog because it’s so…you! Keep it up!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
I love YOU and will certainly read. I can relate 100% to the pressure. I felt that way too and then had ENOUGH. That’s why I switched my site, so I could blog about waht I want life AND fitness and doing something I’m passionate about (making fitness affordable and available to anyone). Basically, that’s all to say – Go YOU!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
I definitely get caught up in worrying about what I ‘should’ write or how my blog compares to others, but then I just tell myself it’s ridiculous! My blog is my own and I should make it what I want it to be. Worrying about trying to make it something it isn’t just adds extra stress…and who needs extra stress!?
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Your blog is great, everyone loves ya … I wouldn’t stress 😉
Melina says
I LOVE that I came across your post about blogging! It is funny because I have been and still am a wedding blogger for a year now and I’m feeling to that point too where I feel like I need to get back to why I started that blog in the first place. I love to blog, and even started a second more personal blog (I’m crazy right?!) lol. On the note of putting more of your mommy-ventures, I say go for it! I feel like the best blogs are the ones infused with the personal posts for the readers to connect. How else can we bloggers reach anyone if we don’t get personal? 🙂
Maria says
I think everyone goes through the blogging ups and downs and we all put pressure on ourselves to make our blogs a certain way. Luckily, you recognized it before it turned you off from blogging altogether (because then what else would I do on my lunch breaks? and I really love keeping up with you!). And honestly, since I consider you a blog friend, I wouldn’t care if you wrote about toilet paper, I’d be interested, because I’m invested in YOU (and Hailey, Koda and Hubs of course)!
kristin point says
I love your blog! I may be partial to babies since I’m baking one right now but I think you have a great mix of healthy living, baby, family, fitness and random. Your blog should be whatever YOU want it to be. People and their lives change therefore blogs change and evolve. Even blog readers change! Like I started out in college reading healthy living/diet blogs because I was recovering fron an eating disorder then I became vegtariain, I got into running (which affected my blog reading choices)… Now 4 yrs later I’m still interested in healthy living, not vegetarian, still like running and am pregnant so I’ve added baby blogs and dropped vegetarian blogs I used to be into. What I’m trying to say in this ramble is that nothing stays the same and you shouldn’t put pressure on yourself to keep things a certain way! Clearly people love your blog the way it is 🙂
Stephanie says
I recently became a new mommy as well and for the life of me couldn’t figure out how you were blogging so often! I had my daughter on October 15th and still haven’t found the time to finish her birth story! Life has just gotten away from me, but I can’t complain because I am loving mommy-hood!
I love reading what you write and enjoy all the baby talk & pics as well…I know how the OCD thing goes so don’t be too hard on yourself!
Hanna says
I think that everyone has cycles in life like what you explained. I do anyway! You impress me with everything that you fit into your life – especially since you are a new mom. You will always be a “new” mom to Hailey because every stage is new to you. My daughter is 2 and she changes everyday (therefore we change)! So I still feel like a “new” mom. It’s definitely hard to navigate life with or without a baby. I just wanted to let you know that I have checked out other blogs and NONE are like yours. You are a wonderful writer and you make me laugh even when you talk about neck cheese :o) So keep it up!
Sarah says
I really enjoy the variety that you post. If someone doesnt feel like reading about baby stuff that day, they dont have to. Its your blog. Dont sensor yourself for what you think people might or might not like. Write from your heart and for who you are. Thats why we read in the first place =)
Melissa says
I totally understand your point. I must say life has been hectic,and i do not read every single day, but you were the first healthy living blog i ever read and i keep coming back. Write whatever your heart desires. You didn’t start a blog for anyone, but yourself. It is yours. Own it.
Katie @ Legally Fit says
Brittany, I love your blog and will definitely be sticking around! Of course, I love the Hailey and life with baby updates, especially since our little ones are around the same age. I’m amazed at how together you are- I feel like I’m running around like a crazy person!
Shanna, like Banana says
I love the honesty in this post! I too am a bit OCD and Type A and this last phase of pregnancy has really ignited both. I feel like everything is a priority, like cleaning out the laundry area, and organizing the cleaning closet. Really they aren’t. Everything for Sawyer is ready. I am ready. And what I need to do is rest, but I just can’t!
As for the blogging, for the longest time I felt guilty never blogging on weekends and then I realized, it was because I needed and wanted that time off.
Re: baby blogging. That’s what it’s my heart lately. So if I lose some readers, I’m okay with that because the people that are closest, love hearing about it.
And that goes for your baby posts, I love them!
Jill says
Love your non-announcement. I look forward to reading your blog every evening when I am relaxing from a day of kindergarteners. I LOVE all your recipes I have made that you have posted. The quote about trying to please everyone will please no one was something I really needed to hear tonight. Often, I find myself trying to please everyone and the one person I forget to please is myself (and we all need that sometimes). Thanks for your honesty and real life outlook on life!
Michaela says
this sounds like a fabulous plan to me!
none of your posts is complete without at least one pic of Hailey.
I am glad you continue blogging.
Nicole says
Thanks for continuing to blog and staying true to yourself. Authenticity is something we all struggle with from time to time, and it is refreshing to hear someone post about it :).
Joanna says
I started out a few years back reading the “healthy living blogs” but as I had a baby six weeks ago I have really narrowed in on the new mom blogs. So please keep in mind that your readers change over the years just as much as you do. One thing that has struck me lately as I have read blog after blog transition from pregnancy to motherhood is not one of you got “maternity leave.” I received six weeks paid leave from work and am currently using up my three weeks of sick time. Other than to visit a few times, I haven’t thought about my job! Bloggers don’t have that luxury. Yes, there are the guest posts that help out with filling space, but even that requires some coordination and doesn’t last for six weeks. My point is you are obviously doing an amazing job and being superwoman sometimes means just accepting that fact!
Toni says
I know I love reading your blog as often as I can because I love being able to catch up with you & it’s also very helpful and amusing at the same time! You are and always have been pure light and sunshine to me. 🙂
OntarioGirl says
I love reading blogs that are health and fitness, recipes AND motherhood talk/cute baby pictures! I’ve found myself less drawn to blogs that are all about food and working out because I like the whole “life” picture you know?
AND I just found out I’m pregnant on Sunday so now I’m even more excited to read blogs that include family life as well! 🙂
I look forward to your blog posts and I’m glad you’re going to write what comes from your heart!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Love you and this. I have felt the same way lately and with the busy-ness of the holidays, I have been cutting back on things like blogging when there are more important things (ie: spending time with family) to be done. I also understand the whole wanting to “prove yourself” to others – I think we as women put a lot of pressure on ourselves to show others that we can handle whatever life hands us.
You are awesome, and I love reading – so whatever/whenever you decide to post will be a-okay with me!! (as if you needed my approval. 🙂 )
Madeline@Food, Fitness, and Family says
I didn’t get a chance to comment when you posted but I didn’t want to go without doing so.
I absolutely LOVE reading your blog. Blogging should reflect the things you love … and your daughter is one of them. I relate to you when I read posts about H because Em is just a few weeks younger. There aren’t a ton of mom/healthy blogs … at least not that I have found. SO I love the combination yours brings 🙂
Keep being you … I doubt you’ll lose any followers 😉
Lindsay @ Schnoodle Soup says
This makes me happy. I want to read about YOUR LIFE. I don’t care what that involves. My only request is more photos of Koda…I miss her 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I know I haven’t been around much…but I love ya and will continue to read no matter what. In fact, despite having the same need to share new recipes with the world, I like reading more about your life than anything else…sometimes when my blogger ‘buds’ post recipes I glaze over. I like the inspiration from what they ate…but I never follow recipes anyway.
And I’ve said it before, and I ‘ll say it again: your “baby blog” moments are the only ones I read, and I don’t mind the baby. In fact, I think she’s rather adorable 🙂
Katie says
I just found this blog via, WIAW from Jen’s page. I think that blogging from your heart is the best way! You’ll enjoy it more and that will probably show through in your posts.
But the real reason that I wanted to comment is that pic of your husband and your baby. SO freakin adorable! It makes me what to get married and have a baby 🙂
liz says
I just found your blog through rhodeygirl and I have been busy catching up on all your great posts. I am expecting my first child in April and finding blogs that touch on healthy eating, exercise and motherhood are my very favorite! So you might lose a few readers along the way, but you will also gain new ones – like me! Keep doing what your doing 🙂
MaryBe says
As long as you keep blogging I’ll keep reading. Thank you for including us in your life
Allie says
Wow what a day to stumble across this blog! PLEASE PLEASE keep it up! Mention your baby all you want because IT IS SUCH AN INSPIRATION to watch your life as you are graced with all the blessing and stressors of everyday life! After a baby, all I hear is how hard it is to lose the weight, and how easy the weight just “piles on”. But NO WAY JOSE that doesn’t HAVE to happen if you make an effort! You patiently waited until you could get back into your old exercise regime, you didn’t risk horrible injuries, and you still did SOMETHING to get back to your old self- and now you are a happy healthy Mommy! Horray! There is hope for sure! Keep it up! I am inspired!
Brittany says
Allie, I just wanted to say thank you so much for your sweet comment. It totally made my day and inspired ME. Thanks so much for reading! 🙂