5 Minute Friday: Real

May 4, 2012

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Real is telling you that I failed. Again.

Failed at losing weight. Failed at my own challenge.

The good news is that I have gotten back on my feet again. So on my feet that I’m learning some new moves. Fancy footwork is what I am talking about.

A turbo fired, I’m gonna make you pee in your pants type of workout. Seriously.

jumping on the bed

That’s real honesty for you.

Real is telling you that losing weight doesn’t come in a box. It is a state of mind. A plan. And good nutrition. It’s not a quick fix. It’s a constant lifestyle. A desire to change.

Real is having a friend over and opting to spend time in the Word, rather than making my house “look” clean before she comes.

Real is being a cheerleader and realizing that the one you are cheering should be behind you and not in front of you. But you swallow your pride. And spur them on.

Real is posting this blog post even when I feel it doesn’t measure up to what is really in my heart but I fail to produce the words. Feeling inadequate. Tongue tied.

STOP

Please consider joining me here. Linger. Make a new recipe. Enter a giveaway. Be real.

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10 thoughts on “5 Minute Friday: Real”

Sam @ Sam's Noggin on May 4, 2012 at 8:21 am said:

Fabulous real! Are you doing Turbo Fire??? 😀
- JodiM on May 4, 2012 at 9:00 am said:
  
  Yes I am doing Turbo Fire! After 4 kids I just have to persevere and hope that one day my insides get tight! That was probably TMI! Being real here! Have you done Turbo Fire?
Elizabeth on May 4, 2012 at 8:28 am said:

I think I know just what you mean about weight loss, about writing 5 Minute Friday posts…
These might not have been the exact words yo wanted to say, but they were just right.
- JodiM on May 4, 2012 at 9:01 am said:
  
  Elizabeth, thanks so much! My words were all muddled today and I just couldn’t get my thoughts to come out and sound eloquent, if you will. But I committed to writing. And being real. Thanks for stopping by!
kate on May 4, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

pregnant with the third, i don’t have the weightloss game to play these days, but! for a woman who is not an exerciser, i have been feeling longing for it lately… crazy true, i blame it on the hormones! i’m glad you posted, even through the self-doubt… it was good.
megan wright on May 4, 2012 at 3:06 pm said:

Love this and just how real you are on a regular basis. Continuing to cheer you on!

Megan
- JodiM on May 4, 2012 at 11:07 pm said:
  
  I mailed your DVD out today!!! Thanks, girl. I try to keep it real. i was so so so stumbling today. A flurry of crazy emotions.
Carisa on May 4, 2012 at 5:51 pm said:

I love you. That’s all.
- JodiM on May 4, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  You made my day. I love you too! I am still laughing about a certain something. I never got to share my story!!!
Jenny on May 7, 2012 at 12:25 pm said:

Thanks for being “real” – you are so brave! I feel like I can really relate to you and your journey. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of writing – I look forward to your posts – you inspire me!