Things I’ve Learned From Blogging
I don’t think of myself as a blogger. I’m just a girl with a blog. It’s the same way I feel about running. I’m not a runner… I’m just a girl that runs. It’s different, right? No? Doesn’t matter. Either way, I’ve learned a lot of things in the past year or so.
I learned that:
I don’t need to fear nut butters.
What? No, seriously.
Back in high school I was all “OMG! 200 calories in 2 tablespoons? Nevvvvah.” I’d shun that jar of Jif in my parents pantry. I was a calorie counting maniac.
Then I discovered two things:
1. Nut butter, while high in calories, is actually quite good for you
2. Jif doesn’t even compare to the amazing nut butters on the shelf, or the kind I can make at home.
What you eat is not what I eat, and that’s ok.
I’m easily impressionable. I see someone eating chia seeds and I want to put them on every single thing I eat. Someone stir frys in coconut oil? I must do that. You eat soy yogurt not greek yogurt? Should I be doing that?
Wait stop.
What tastes good to me, might not taste good to you. What my body needs is what what your body needs. I mean, look at all the WIAW posts! We all eat different things, and that’s ok!
Exercise is more than Cardio and 5lb dumbells
I was the classic “45min of the elliptical and a few bicep curls with a light weight.” I didn’t push myself with strength training. I didn’t want muscle, I just wanted to burn off calories. And then I saw girls like Katie and Bonnie kicking butt in the gym. And I thought… I can do that too! I’m no where near as toned as these ladies, but I’m on my way! 😉
Agreed on all of the above. LOVE this post!!
i adore this post liz. We really learn a lot from each other. I learn that I have a voice and to use it for good. plus I love homemade nut butter too!
What a great post! I have learned that everyone is different and that is awesome. If I see others running everyday, I shouldn’t feel pressure to run too. I still can’t get myself to taste goat cheese just because it is from a goat but see bloggers eating it all the time! I love that we are all so different!
Helllllllll, yessssssss. Thanks for the lovely shout-out on my beastliness!!!
I love hearing about what people have learned from blogging. I think that blogging is one of the most educational tools that have emerged from this technology age. You can learn so much from other people. I know I have!
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I love that you say you’re not a runner… just a girl that runs. That’s EXACTLY how I feel. I feel like in the blog world you have to fit your certain sterotype… Something I’ve learned is that I dont need to fit a mould to be a happy blogger, I can just be me and people will either love it or hate it, but at the end of the day I love it, so w hatever!
“Fear” and “food” should never be in the same sentence…even the same paragraph 🙂
You’re beautiful!
I ABSOLUTELY agree! Sometimes I still have to fix the way my brain thinks, but at least I know I don’t need to fear!
LOVED this post! I totally agree with all points 🙂
I used to like nut butters, but after blogging I’m OBSESSED!
Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one! I figure I have lots of nut butter eating to catch up on! 😉
Love what you said about comparing yourself to others, especially comparing what you eat. I’m not someone who eats healthy 100% of the time, and I’m always amazed by some of the super-healthy menus on other blogs. But I eat healthy probably 80% of the time, and that’s what makes me happy at this point in my life. 🙂
This post is awesome.