Heyyy-o.
How's everyone doing?! I hope the answer to that is "fabulous!" I start school today. Let's make this year faboosh.
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I've been doing a lot of thinking about this blog lately. I've decided on some things that I have wanted to do so I thought I should share with all my awesome (and very much appreciated) readers.
First off, I am going to say that I don't share everything on this blog. There are some bloggers who are very open and willing to discuss certain things, but as for me, I am more of a private person who chooses to share things that I find fit. (Hehe fit... pun intended.)
There are things in my past that I choose not to share and there are things in my present that I don't come out with either. FYI: I don't live a perfect life! And I don't want it to seem like I have one. For the most part, this blog is positive and fun, and on some occasions I will (and am not afraid to) post something that may offend someone but believe me when I say it is 100% unintentional. For the most part, what I will rant about is how I find it a little disconcerting that people who are "bulking" live off of spinach and protein. That is one thing that I will not "quiet down" for because it is something I am passionate about to try and debunk and I love to get the truth out there. :) (By the way, this post by Sable embodies everything I believe on behalf of this subject, so jump on over there and read it!)
I may also throw in some posts that may generally cause some disagreement, but just know that I do not force my opinion on anyone and respect every single opinion. I don't hate, I promise!
With that being said, I have no plans to insult anyone. I'm just a whimsical girl with some strong opinions and a love for fitness that fills up the entire ocean and more.
Speaking of that passion...
I want to clarify that I will most likely be keeping this blog about fitness and psychological matters and try not to veer too off course. There will be posts that are kind of random and may have to do with my everyday life but for the most part, I'll stick to what I love. It isn't a 'chore' for me to write about fitness; not one little bit. I thoroughly enjoy it. I say this because I feel like lately I've been pressured to write about other things and I'm just going to stick to what I know and what I am learning, which involves a lot of fitness (primarily my love for strength training!) and psychology, which both deeply intrigue me.
Fact: My brother thought I was a total creepazoid for taking this. No shame.
While I would love to write about food all the time, I find it somewhat mentally draining and I feel as if some readers tend to cast a skeptical eye at some of the 'eats' of other bloggers. While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I would rather keep things simple and informative and not have people think that I am too full of myself for always preaching about certain foods or recipes or being 'disordered' because I thoroughly love nut butter (which, in my case, may just be a little disordered). ;) I think food can be a touchy subject for some and I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable.
In regards to food, I will be doing reviews of products (because I love doing them!) and I will also post an occasional recipe (such as participating in the PowerMeal-A-Week challenge hosted by PowerCakes!)
Lastly...
I hope to be making a change to the layout soon. Right now, this layout is a very amateur layout that I installed myself and when I can make the money to hire someone to help me out, I will be doing so. I just thought I would let you all know. :)
I LOVE my FitFluential family so much and all my other readers so a huge THANK YOU goes out to you guys!
Oh WAIT... click here to read about a recap of the competition I just went to on Saturday. My trainer Mary is in here looking adorable and HOT as ever! Love her <3
Oh WAIT... click here to read about a recap of the competition I just went to on Saturday. My trainer Mary is in here looking adorable and HOT as ever! Love her <3
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Have a great day!
Questions: If you have a blog, what's the main topic you really like to stick to? What you do day in and day out? Food? Fitness? Who do you recommend this girl contact for good blog layouts? :)
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And if you don't follow me on Instagram, follow me @brittanyterry! :)
When you write about what you enjoy, your passion and positivity shines through most. And it becomes contagious! Keep up the great work girl. Good things are coming! :)
ReplyDeleteSO TRUE. Thank you so much :)
DeleteI think we all have pieces we keep to ourselves and times where we choose to open up about things because it will help others. whatever feels right is the best choice!
ReplyDeleteI agree! :)
DeleteI love your blog and appreciate your honesty. I like a mix of food and fitness; I think they go hand in hand!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Laura! You do the food and fitness thing very well :)
DeleteLove this-- your honesty, passion for fitness, and just amazing personality make me love your blog and YOU!! Keep on rockin it girl, you inspire so many out there :)
ReplyDeleteHope you owned your first day back at school!!
Aww thank you so much girlfran <3 I sure did ;)
DeleteOh gosh, make your blog whatever you want it to be, honey! :) It's amazing the way it is, and like what Katie @ wishandwhimsy said, writing about what YOU'RE passionate about makes this blog really shine.
ReplyDeleteI honestly wish sometimes that I could write those huge, informative posts that you do, but I've realized that it's just not my forte. lol, I'd sound like a huge goober (pun not intended, but it seems TOO obvious-- it was the only word that popped into my head!) just trying to do it! You're extremely smart and you're so much more willing to do the research and share the information with other people, and I seriously admire you for that!
You're seriously one of the best writers around, Britt! You could be writing for fitness magazines right now, if you wanted to! Haha, you'd probably find a way. ;)
Thank you Katie! You must find what works for you. I don't like writing my posts about what I do in day but that works for some people so go for it! Thank you so much; you flatter me oh so well ;)
DeleteYes ma'am to all of this. It's awesome that you know what you want to do/say and you stick to it. I love that! It's really hard for me to focus on food maybe because I'm not as passionate or confident about it. But I feel ya when you say food blogging feels like a chore.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm not that passionate about food so I feel like it is kind of a chore to write about it... what's the point if I don't enjoy it, you know?
DeleteLove you, love your blog, do what you want, don't do what you don't want to. I enjoy reading all of it :) plus, I'm always here if you need to vent!
ReplyDeleteYou make me smile :) Thank you so much! <3
Delete16 and so intelligent! You just keep on doing what YOU do, lady! Never worry about what anyone else thinks or does. You are ahead of your own game. I could only wish I would've been as cute and clever as you at 16!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You are too sweet :)
DeleteGreat post. Mine is all about running and I've broadened it to include a bit of my life as a new dad. I feel like being fit allows me to lead a good and positive example for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteDo your thing and write and/or share what you see fit. (pun also intended).
I need to get some running motivation from you! I just ran today and man was I slackin' lol! I think you are a GREAT inspiration not only to your daughter, but to people like me as well! You make me laugh with every post!
DeleteI think you should do what you want to do, I am the same way. Food or my daily eats are not a big part of it. Yes, I share some reviews but I understand that everyone's body is different. I love your blog so don't change a thing missy!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I love about your blog Alex! Thank you so much :)
DeleteHeck yes to all of this Brittany! It's so important to stick to what you truly want to write about, otherwise blogging will become a chore and also something that is simply not genuine! I am looking forward to your posts :)
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much Tessa :)
Deleteso weird to come across ur blog.. i am also from grayslake and cheered with ashley!
ReplyDeleteHaha wow that is so weird!!!
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