Blogging. Why? Why do we(I) blog? Motivation, yes. Venting, yes. Why else…?
Along the lines somewhere, there are times I really forget why I blog. Sometimes, I get annoyed because I really don’t want to do it. Am I the only one? Sometimes, it feels like a chore to me. I mean, I know I could get my without blogging everyday, but I feel guilty for leaving the people who actually read my blog hanging… is that normal?
Yesterday, with the nice comments on my 100th Blog Post – I was reminded WHY I BLOG.
Even if I’m blogging and feeling like I’m not reaching people… I am.
Even when I feel like no one can relate to me and my struggles… they do.
Even when I feel like no one in the world is reading… they are.
Sometimes, I blog more for others reading than I do for myself because it matters to them. When I feel like I’m just babbling, someone may be relating to what I’m saying and thanking God that they are not in this alone. I blog for the same reasons I read other peoples blogs. It helps me. Maybe not every blog I can relate to… but the journey an struggles and success in general I can relate to. If I can reach one person reading my blog and let them see the “real side” of weight loss (AKA – it’s not easy, it’s not fun, it SUCKS!) and let them see that they’re not in this alone, THAT is the reason I blog.
I’ve only been at this for a few months and I remember many blogs I would read when I started out and how much it helped having someone to relate to. It does wonders. Sure, I may only be down 7.4 pounds – but slow and steady wins the race… I will win this race… and you will too. Just keep at it! Holidays are hard… for everyone (I think…?) Myself included. I know if I gain a week or even a few weeks, in the big scheme of things, it will be okay. This is a life long process, I have many, many, MANY more Friday’s to weigh in and record a loss. As long as I have more losses than gains, I’ll be alright.
Thank you guys for reading and commenting… JUST when I need it most!
xoxo!
Lindsay
