Keeping it Real

One thing that is important to me with this blog, with my NeesaFit coaching, and in my life in general is that I am honest, authentic, and REAL. 
  If I paint a picture of my life and my journey to my best self as a rosy perfect life where I happily work out several hours each day and eat a 100% nutritious diet... that would be a lie! And that would not benefit me or anyone else who may read my posts.
  I am NOT a "perfect" anything. No one is. I do not have a bikini-ready body and I never will. I am mindful of what I eat, but I enjoy good food, I enjoy cooking and baking for my family, and I eat things that I shouldn't sometimes.
  I have a chronic illness and I struggle EVERY DAY with chronic pain. Some days the pain overrules my desire to workout and I spend the day curled up on the couch with my heating pad. Some weeks I have several of those days.

For me, my journey is about so much more than "fitness". It's about becoming my best self; getting as healthy as I have the power to become, growing spiritually and intellectually, and enjoying my life!
  As for my health, I can't cure the damage to my spinal cord or the pain that it brings. But I CAN take responsibility for the things I do have control of, like my weight, proper nutrition, exercising within my limitations, and maintaining my emotional well being.
  I've always believed in using the experiences in my life to help and encourage others. We each have unique stories, experiences good and bad, that mold and shape us into who we are. Part of being our best self is to have emotional support that helps to encourage and educate us along our journey. It is my desire to share my story in the hope of encouraging others who may be going through some of the same things as I.
  It is sometimes discouraging... I feel frustrated recently... as though I am not connecting with anyone. I feel "invisible" on this World Wide Web. But honestly, if ONE person reads my posts and is encouraged or inspired, then I am honored.