Be Authentic
One of the themes that kept repeating itself from the Fitbloggin speakers was BE AUTHENTIC! BE YOU! BE REAL! We all have this unspoken desire to be loved, accepted, and wanted.
At Fitbloggin, there was this AHHHHMAZING unspoken acceptance. Everyone was accepted, there were no cliques. There was no separation. Everyone accepted everyone. We’re all at different parts of our journey. But we all know what each other is going through or starting to go through or has gone through. There was so much love this weekend it’s unreal. It was so exciting to see people freaking the crap out, and screaming and yelling and hugging. Yes i may or may not have been one of those people. But hey that’s me, i freak out, i get excited, i get happy and excited WAY to easily! But that’s authentic and i wouldn’t change that for ANYTHING in the world. It was so freaking exciting and amazing to meet people we’ve only talked to online before. It felt with most people like we’d been friends for so long.
The speakers talked about being you, being real, being authentic in our blogs. There’s no doubt i need to do more of that. I often have trouble with what comes up in my head and what actually comes out. I’ve been holding back sharing things i’ve wanted to share. No more of that. I’m putting myself out there– all of me. The good, the freaking fantastic, the bad, and the way ugly. I want to share my journey with each and every one of you. I would love to be able to change someone’s life, and help them to do the same.
I challenge you to be real with yourselves and your readers. Being real is the only way we’ll ever learn and grow.
I’m all about being real, even though, let’s be honest, it completely scares the crap out of me at times.
I want to live this life without abandon. I want to put my heart out there, and if it gets broken. THAT IS OKAY– because i’m out there living life, i’m not inside scared of what might happen! So let’s live life. Like they said in Love Actually, “Let’s go get the shit kicked out of us by LOVE.” <– dang it brain, way tangent. always brain always.
So what i wanted to say was: Be real, be you, be honest. The only person you can be is YOU! Expect A LOT of that from me from here on out =)
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As hard as it is to truly allow yourself to be authentic {because it means you being vulnerable to others} it is the most liberating feeling in the entire world. It takes a lot of work so never stop trying, okay? You are amazing, keep fighting!
thank you jen
I try to be me, and authentic as much as i can! I am me, and that is all you get 
No other way to be mama!
I’m happy to know someone like you. You have a beautiful soul and show it!
yes ma’am all me or not at all
The message was sent this weekend and well received. I try to be real but there are topics I’d not cover or sometimes I would not write things, not any longer. I need to keep it real(er) and be myself more.
I think for me part of the problem is that I’m only now commg back out of my shell of years of being overweight. My voice is getting clearer now.
You go girl (do people say that still?) , let’s keep each other accountable to being authentic. Just no trying to call me out on a drink that clearly wasn’t a shirley temple
Sean @ Learn Fitness recently posted..My Fitbloggin Uber Giant Recap Spectacular
It was such a well received message for me too. One i needed, and one i needed to be reminded of!
I’ve always been me, i can’t wait to see what happens when i’m not overweight! That might be cray cray
Well next time don’t get a red colored soda drink at a bar!
I admire ya for that.
I can only be authentic when I’m relatively anonymous. 
Strive2Shine recently posted..Exercise- Eating- and Emotions
thank you ma’am
I try to be authentic as much as possible. Sometimes it’s hard, but i try my best!
As stupid as it sounds, it I have to remind myself daily to be authentic. Not because I don’t want to be, but because I am so use to putting up a guard or filtering myself to try to gain acceptance from others. Definitely working on fixing that!
Skinny Emmie recently posted..FitBloggin’ Day 2
You are one of the most real and amazing people i know, Emmie! Keep being you
DARN TOOTIN! Love that photo btw, you’re so sassy!
shauna recently posted..Fitbloggin was fab
thank you ma’am
No one has ever said i’m sassy! xoxo
It’s one of the greatest paradoxes of all time: when we are most vulnerable, we are strongest!! You GO girl!
KCLAnderson (Karen) recently posted..Mantras For Those Attending Fitbloggin’ Or Just Life In General
thanks karen
You’re pretty awesome!
Aww love that picture of you being you! YOU are awesome and can’t wait to see more posts with your authentic self!
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston recently posted..FitBloggin’ Recap- Friday
thank you
Christie took it, it’s one of my favorites now! Authentic self is here, loud and proud! xoxo
“Let’s go get the shit kicked out of us by LOVE.” <— I love this….totally an appropriate quote for what you experienced at Fitbloggin, and what the relationship is between all of us bloggers. Wonderful post, lady! I'm so proud of you and can't wait to hear more and be a part of your journey. Love you!
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous recently posted..CONFESSION TIME
yes
One of my favorite movies and so true! Let’s go get kicked 
I can’t wait to share more and be REAL! Love you too! And next year, you WILLLLLL be at Fitbloggin!!!
YOU KNOW IT! On all points.
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous recently posted..Popcorn For Elephants
YES! This really resonated with me. I’ve been very half-hearted about my blog prior to fitbloggin, and I feel the real me has NOT been coming through. Definitely a lot to think about and changes I need to make.
Kerri O recently posted..Fitfluential Ambassador Appication
yay
real ness = greatness! love u pretty girl!
Lovin’ all your self-love!! xoxo
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries recently posted..Totally Truthful Thursday
<3 you, my friend. Being authentic truly is where "its" at. You are the only person who can be you and there is no point in trying to be something else- that will only make you miserable. I know I have said this about 4000 times but I loved your beautiful spirit and i am so glad to have met you.
Christie {Nourishing Circle} recently posted..Fitbloggin’ 2011 Official Recap and Review Part Two
Love you too, ma’am! Like i always say… go big or go home! So i’m here to be me— even if someone doesn’t like it! Who cares, i am me =)
I love this. That was one of the best Fitbloggin’ takeaways — be yourself, be authentic, be true. Anything else is just for show and no one wants to read that or be around that. Great post.
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) recently posted..New Ingredient- Kale
thanks girl. It’s one of the best takeaways i’ve received in a really long time =)
I adore this piece of advice. So many bloggers try to be like OTHER bloggers, and honestly, my favorite ones are by the girls who are unique!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss recently posted..For Good
I know!!! I don’t want to be anyone else
i just want to be ME!!! Weeeeeeee 
I love this post! This was my favorite message from FitBloggin!
Patty recently posted..Weigh-In- New Food Journal- & Non Scale Victories
i love it too
I also loved the idea of loving ourselves !
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What a great message to start my day. I’m glad NYC Patty shared your link. Sounds like FitBloggin had a really accepting vibe – I love that.
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