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Hi! I'm Lindsay. Welcome to my blog!

I first started this blog year ago as an online journal/diary to keep track of my life and vent my thoughts. Over time, it gradually evolved into more of a fitness blog, although that was never my intention. Health and fitness is such a huge part of my life that it just ended up that way!

I really don't consider this a "fitness blog", as I also frequently share photos and thoughts about my life, my faith, inspirational quotes, bible verses and just random thoughts sometimes.This blog is an outlet for me, a place to vent my thoughts and feelings, and to share my love for health and fitness, especially lifting. So if you want a blog that's only about fitness, healthy recipes and "booty shaping" workouts-this is not the place for you. 

Other facts about me: I'm 38 years old. I have a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Louisville. I have been personal training for 14 years. I currently work the front desk at a hair salon and do personal training on the side. 

I was very happily married for 12 years to the most amazing man and my very best friend, until he passed away of brain cancer on June 29, 2018. It was the most devastating and traumatic thing that has ever happened to me. Losing someone who was your whole world is life changing, and I post about my experience with loss, grieving, and widowhood on this blog often.
I now have a boyfriend who I've been with for 4 years now, and I'm step mom to his three awesome kids! I never expected this was the way my life would have turned out, but ya know, that's just life! The only certainty is change. You may think you have your life all planned out as I did, but you just never what can happen. Life can change in the blink of an eye. 

Here is some background on how my love for fitness began:

I started weight training when I was around 13 years old.  My dad wanted me to strengthen my arm because I was a softball pitcher, so he showed me some exercises to do with my mom's set of little 3lb pink dumbbells. And I have been hooked ever since! I instantly fell in love with lifting weights.

As I got stronger, my dad gave me heavier dumbbells to use. I would go through a full body routine with those weights in my bedroom all through middle school and high school. After a while of doing this, I started seeing the physical changes. I was growing some muscle on my skinny body, and I loved it! I remember being so proud of my little biceps.

Now, over 20 years later, I am just as in love with lifting weights as ever. Well, that's not really true-I love it even MORE.  My love for fitness led me to get a degree in exercise science from the University of Louisville, and I have been a personal trainer for almost almost 15 years now. Health and fitness is truly my passion. I know how it has transformed my life, and I want as many people to experience it as possible!

My ultimate goal is to show women that they can lift heavy weights without the fear of getting "huge" or looking like a man. It's time for that myth to go away! Strength training is one of the BEST things you can do for youself as a woman. Not only for health reasons(and there are SO many), but also for the confidence it gives and the way it transforms your body. Nothing is better than being strong, feeling good, and having confidence. It's time to ditch the 5lb barbie weights and join us here on the other side. :)


Comments

  1. Wow, hun! I just found your blog and love it. I just subscribed :) YOU are a HUGE inspiration and I will think of you during tomorrow's workout FOR SURE <3

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  2. Hi Lindsay!
    I just wanted to let you know that you have been a huge inspiration to me. I nominated you for the "Very Inspiring Blogger" Award. I love your site. Keep up the awesome work!
    http://misostrong.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/you-like-me-you-really-like-me/

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  3. Love this! Lindsay, you are very inspiring and I'm so happy to have found your blog :) I can't wait to read more and see all you’re accomplishing!

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  4. Hi Lindsay,
    My name is Heather and I'm a member at your husband's gym and noticed you training one day while I was working out. Seeing what you've accomplished and continue to do while training has helped me to push myself and keep going towards my health, mental and spiritual goals - as we all know, we all have to take care of ourselves! I also appreciate how welcoming your husband was and his willingness to work with me when I first joined. Just thought I would drop a line and say 'thanks' :)

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    1. Hey Heather! Thank you, that's so cool! :)
      Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!

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  5. Hi lindsay...your fantabulous., woman, your an inspiration, to all in Christ and general, to be Fit and Healthy and As well as Be a Follower Of Christ,
    John Maximus ,,,
    passion4workouts@gmail.com

    i need ur support and suggestion, in helping other women at my place,
    ThanQ

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