So, while I was in Nashville I received some negative comments regarding the way I pose for pictures. Things like “you don’t look like you are getting fit mama”; “5ks are not serious runs”; and “maybe you should change up your routine so your appearance will change”. These comments left me feeling sad and vulnerable.
Here I am at the finish line of the Rock & Roll 5k.
How could a person be so cruel and mean?? Fitness and Health come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t believe me, just go to a race. Every body type from short to tall and skinny and healthy are present and giving all they got (for the most part 😉). As long as a person is actively trying to better themselves that is all that matters in my opinion. Not what some label says or the number on a scale. Love the body you are in and respect it with good food and plenty of exercise.
So who would say such things to someone? It might be hard to believe, but it is someone I hold near and dear to my heart.
It’s myself
As far back as I can remember I’ve been dealing with these feelings. Something will happen or nothing will happen and these feelings come washing over me like an infectious sickness. I hate it, my inner battles are uglier than the ones I have with others and everyday is different. Some days I can get up and charge like a bull my day ahead. Others are wrapped with doubt, frustration, and a roller coaster of emotions.
But I get up and tell myself whatever it takes to get out of the bed and get going. Today it was taking more pictures for my own satisfaction. 
Until tomorrow…
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Hi, I am Kristi, I'm a mother, wife, full time job holder and a runner. My story with running and exercise starts in 2008 when a friend convinced me to go running as a means to lose a few pesky pounds. I did and I hated every minute of it but I stuck with it and started seeing some change in my appearance. Slowly my love-hate relationship with running became something I treasured and actually looked foward too.
Soon after I met my sweet husband and a few years later I was pregnant. My journey with running had continued and grown and even ventured out into other facets of excersie. I was determined to stay active and healthy in my pregnancy and took all the necessary precautions to make this possible. I ate lean meats, excersied everyday, continued to run until I was in my second trimester (it became uncomfortable for me) and gained only the recommended 30 pounds. However as life does occasionally she threw me a curve ball. In my last trimester I had problems with blood pressure and subsequently was bed ridden and hospitalized for the remainder of my pregnancy. My sweet love was born healthy and happy and is a very much okay today.
My world was on a whirlwind disaster coaster for over two years and in the midst of my choas I gained an additional 20 pounds, struggled with my postpartum depression, and almost lost my sweet family.
Luckily for me I began to get a grip on my fading sanity and started turning my tumultuous life right side up. I have slowly began becoming the person I was in 2008 and loving my life once again.
This is my journey to a fit life and lifestyle. My rode to running again and hopefully we be of some help for others struggling.
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This Mama is Getting Fit 
Ohmygosh whoever posted those comments is SO rude! You look amazing and it is incredible that you can run a 5K! Keep your head up, you look beautiful in all of these photos.
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Oh wow Courtney I just checked out your blog. Nice…Thank you for the sweet comment. It means a lot. I started following you so please comment or send any kind of suggestions my way. I’m new to this blogging thing so be patient with me lol. Keep up the good work girl!
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You are beautiful….always have been, always will be….
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We are always the hardest on ourselves. You are a wonderful, beautiful person no matter your outward appearance. I didn’t choose you as my best friend all those years ago because of what you looked like. It was your kindness and sense of humor and that is still true today. So you tell that little nagging voice to back off!! You got this! I am so proud of you for your accomplishments and drive to participate in 5k’s! Keep your head up!! Love ya!!
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