tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post8658829121407906210..comments2024-03-15T14:04:16.203-04:00Comments on Fitness Blondie: Happiness is a Choice Liz @ Fitness Blondiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539424029842243020noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-36924056555296358862014-08-03T15:21:48.702-04:002014-08-03T15:21:48.702-04:00i seriously just want to hug you. i want to SQUEEE...i seriously just want to hug you. i want to SQUEEEZE you because you were sad and i want to SQUUUUEEEZE you for coming back so positive and smiley and great and i want to SQUUUEEEZE you for sharing. we all have our moments and instead of being disappointed that we let life get us down we should be proud when we can pick ourselves up again.<br />i think you're wonderful <3 <br /><br /><a href="http://carrieeotk.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">LittleBirdBlogs</a>LittleBird https://www.blogger.com/profile/06079692805653247530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-88817303323959232182014-07-26T10:01:28.483-04:002014-07-26T10:01:28.483-04:00You are beautiful and deserve the very best! I lov...You are beautiful and deserve the very best! I love that you are so open and it is so encouraging for me on my own journey! Hugs hun!Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-84484414915567383822014-07-25T03:10:42.149-04:002014-07-25T03:10:42.149-04:00Oh Liz...
I can feel all the pain and vulnerabili...Oh Liz...<br /><br />I can feel all the pain and vulnerability in this post and I think its safe to say we've all been there at some point! Sometimes, we can be the happy ones but its ones around us that just want to be miserable and suck the life out of everything. We're human so we can so easily fall into that trap sometimes. <br /><br />I am so glad that you were able to pick yourself up and get right back on track!! <br /><br />One thing I remind myself all the time is to take it day by day and to accomplish at least ONE thing that goes towards my goals. I have the book "The Power" on my phone and go over the notes I highlighted that really spoke to me in my darkest hours. <br /><br />Keep charging on, you're a big inspiration and if you ever need a shoulder, contact me anytime! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-84821760066561729162014-07-24T14:57:58.224-04:002014-07-24T14:57:58.224-04:00Liz, I just cried at my desk reading this. I had ...Liz, I just cried at my desk reading this. I had a similar thing happen to me just 2 nights ago. I had let stress, work and stupid hormones consume me for too long. It's been a battle for 2 months and the other night, I was the same way, crying uncontrollably and searching for a wrong answer and a wrong way out. I have come cold turkey off of my woman meds in hopes of starting a family later this year and the time since then has been absolutely awful on me mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. My husband kept looking at me going "this is not you" and he's right. I'm so glad that you felt the courage to post this publicly. I had to get a handle on myself and decide to mentally be healthy and own taking care of myself. I've been physically fit for most of my life, but I let the rest of myself get beat up in the process sometimes. My aunt said it best to me in "you have to take care of you". You are a shining light my friend, I'm so glad you have had a chance to regroup and choose happiness. That's awesome. If I could love this post I would :)Chubby Spin Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774527301365854668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-57755469061981716972014-07-24T14:32:35.812-04:002014-07-24T14:32:35.812-04:00I'm glad you have been able to make peace wit...I'm glad you have been able to make peace with it all. It sucks but sometimes you need to go through all of that to get to a place of true happiness. I'm also glad you came back to this space, because I love reading it.Sweet Love and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256847140074894942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-33658536307520131242014-07-24T13:14:13.414-04:002014-07-24T13:14:13.414-04:00oh my god. I feel like I'm going to cry becaus...oh my god. I feel like I'm going to cry because this blog post is just like my journal entry.I need to do things that make me happy. I've been stuck in this depression for years and I don't no how to get myself out by reading your post I realize that I need to take the time to do the things in love even if that means not going about my to-do list and being "productive". I need to find myself again and I need to be happy again. I need to visit places that make me happy I need to get out there and just be with myself. I cannot thank you enough for this post. This is been the most beautiful post I've read all year. Thank you so, so, so incredibly much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369771811530025887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-67466853065476397452014-07-24T13:09:14.550-04:002014-07-24T13:09:14.550-04:00Yes happiness is a choice! I applaud you for going...Yes happiness is a choice! I applaud you for going back to church, God will help you heal and give you peace if you let Him take over your heart! Wish you the very best and God bless youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322555599215211731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-3969308340444890642014-07-24T12:58:42.738-04:002014-07-24T12:58:42.738-04:00You are awesome and an amazing person. We all have...You are awesome and an amazing person. We all have our moments in life where we feel down. But it's how we get up and work through it that matters! PS I love that pic of you, look beautiful as always!Cupcakes and Crossboneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290063322768545786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-19594676457037462822014-07-24T12:36:56.784-04:002014-07-24T12:36:56.784-04:00Girl YAS you deserve the best! It's so hard so...Girl YAS you deserve the best! It's so hard sometimes but you got this! You are so strong and inspiring to so many people!Lindsay T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056413137081968547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-66670245213459304482014-07-24T11:16:02.986-04:002014-07-24T11:16:02.986-04:00The only person responsible for my happiness is me...The only person responsible for my happiness is me. Once I learned that, life has been a lot better!<br /><br />Great post!SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-57695677525738978832014-07-24T10:13:22.595-04:002014-07-24T10:13:22.595-04:00I love how open you are! Your posts are so inspira...I love how open you are! Your posts are so inspirational! I keep telling you that you need to write a book! :) Mess of Beautiful Chaos ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/16313406840033796628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-18773746683569259532014-07-24T10:03:38.195-04:002014-07-24T10:03:38.195-04:00Awww girl! So sorry to hear about what you have be...Awww girl! So sorry to hear about what you have been going through! You absolutely DO NOT deserve to feel that way or be treated that way! Kudos to you for standing up straight, starting a clean slate, and living life for YOU! You are so strong! Don't give up! Your a true inspiration! ♥Julie @ Just the Joy'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027719716675836943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-64250982489080392442014-07-24T09:52:23.004-04:002014-07-24T09:52:23.004-04:00Thank you for writing this.
Thank you for baring y...Thank you for writing this.<br />Thank you for baring your soul for us.<br /><br />You are beautiful inside and out... strong, fearless, wise beyond your years...<br /><br />I am so proud to be your friend (even if it's only through this blog)... You inspire us all.<br /><br />Happiness is a choice, and I'm glad it's yours.Kateri Von Stealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168871921423248029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-12210086142124649812014-07-24T09:18:21.371-04:002014-07-24T09:18:21.371-04:00You're a survivor! Thank you for sharing!You're a survivor! Thank you for sharing!Christina at soldoutarenas.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748168102301091551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-46800042566891186662014-07-24T09:13:46.174-04:002014-07-24T09:13:46.174-04:00I have been right there. Slightly different situat...I have been right there. Slightly different situation, but deep down in that black hole that sucks away all your happiness and joy. My husband deployed and when he did, I felt like I lost apart of myself, starting drinking a bit too much alcohol. This went on for a couple a months. I woke up one day and decided enough was enough. I started focusing on training, nutrition, on roller derby and gave up the alcohol. And what do you know, I'm a lot happier and feel like a 'whole' me again. You go girl! Because it takes a strong woman to make a conscious decision to pick yourself up and start again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587595134268966295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-70750338711870130332014-07-24T09:09:41.300-04:002014-07-24T09:09:41.300-04:00such a fabulous post girl, you have such a way wor...such a fabulous post girl, you have such a way words. that photo of you is gorgeous of course! you are amazing and strong and have been through so much and still you come out on top! you can only go up from here. xxxKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125290724625391990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-17995283877345725112014-07-24T08:08:05.320-04:002014-07-24T08:08:05.320-04:00It is so hard going through rough times & feel...It is so hard going through rough times & feeling alone throughout it all. We choose our path to walk down with guidance from God & you hit a rocky road. But, like the true strong independent woman that you are, you made it through with your head held high inspiring all of us along the way. You possess such strength & will power. I am so glad you are feeling better & so proud to be your blog-friend. <3 ~*Nicole*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13069065822783168632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-7255359261422068112014-07-24T08:01:15.900-04:002014-07-24T08:01:15.900-04:00hugs to you my sweet friend!!! my heart was break...hugs to you my sweet friend!!! my heart was breaking reading this...I am so glad you are doing better. You are so strong and such an amazing person!!! I love that you are willing to share your story. xoxoCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817074703196942779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-2123526794496987972014-07-24T04:27:34.595-04:002014-07-24T04:27:34.595-04:00Everytime you write a post like this I can just ad...Everytime you write a post like this I can just admire how brave you are to publish such things. I guess a lot of people would be scared or uncomfortable to share feelings like this, but you're not one of them. And it just shows how strong you are - it would be a lot easier to just deny everything and run from it, but you face your feelings and just come stronger out of it. You really are an amazing person and I am sure you inspire a lot of people (me being one of them).tamckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829669249898644769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-73565981692059029472014-07-23T22:37:47.694-04:002014-07-23T22:37:47.694-04:00YOU.ARE.INCREDIBLE! Thanks so much for sharing you...YOU.ARE.INCREDIBLE! Thanks so much for sharing your feelings...I think most people have gone through this at one point in their lives (I know I did) and it's so important to be reminded that WE are in charge of our own happiness. You are such a strong and courageous woman and you will come out of this on top!! {{{HUGS}}}<br /><br /><a href="http://whattheheckwhynot2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WhatTheHeckWhyNot?</a>Heather Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244751865671745214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-52418838191647957012014-07-23T22:31:39.047-04:002014-07-23T22:31:39.047-04:00I hate that you had that experience. My heart bre...I hate that you had that experience. My heart breaks for you because you are young and have so much life ahead of you. I'm glad you're embracing happiness and hope you always will. There is nothing more important in this life than taking care of yourself. If you cannot take care of yourself you'll never find peace with anything or anyone else. Love to you.aphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725506427782134453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-83364941999136478192014-07-23T21:10:15.497-04:002014-07-23T21:10:15.497-04:00Glad that the pain only lasted 3 weeks and you lea...Glad that the pain only lasted 3 weeks and you learned that you deserve more, that love shouldn't make you feel that way. It is a hard lesson but one I hope you always remember. You deserve better, more. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-66039073360427427012014-07-23T21:01:23.253-04:002014-07-23T21:01:23.253-04:00I love this post. You're absolutely right, eve...I love this post. You're absolutely right, everyday we make a choice to be happy and lead a good life and no matter what you shouldn't let anyone make you feel like less of a person. You have this and one day you'll find someone who makes you feel as amazing as you are!Coffee and Cosmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547990025043737697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-36027532160223297862014-07-23T20:44:06.464-04:002014-07-23T20:44:06.464-04:00First off you are so beautiful! That makeup is per...First off you are so beautiful! That makeup is perfection! <br />I find that in lows in my life, throwing myself into things that I love(working out)/love me (family) helps me to get past hard times. Hiding and staying home doesn't help as much as we hope it will.So keep powering through and you will be so successful! You deserve to be so happy and Im so glad you are seeing it that way! Keep on writing your thoughts, you are helping so many other girls in your position and I cant wait to read your book!Megan @ ThefancyFlamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183212822996591965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115047871633728794.post-56019726710845835512014-07-23T20:19:08.782-04:002014-07-23T20:19:08.782-04:00I've been there. Not long ago in fact. You are...I've been there. Not long ago in fact. You are strong. You are smart and you are beautiful. You deserve happiness each and every day. Now you know clearly what can trigger a downward spiral, you really don't need me telling you to steer clear of it now. Sometimes we need to hit rock bottom to rebuild ourselves. Choose to be happy each and every day Liz <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com