Let’s talk about it.
Let’s talk about Life.
A good friend mentioned to me that I was making a good comeback with my health.
I love her for that. I love her for her encouragement.
A co-worker said the same thing, then they proceeded to slap my butt and tell me good job and getting my butt back.
I think that’s when I noticed it was back. LOL.
BUT(T) …pun intended… it’s not a comeBACK.
I think it’s a coming FORWARD.
I don’t want to go back to where I was before I was sick (digestive disorders to be discrete).
I don’t want to back to the fear of getting sick. I am coming forward with life. I am gaining more life. In fact, I’ gained a good 15-20 lbs. back of my life.
I want to go forward with small gains, small victories, small celebrations that all lead up to one big LEAP FORWARD.
I want to go forward with God’s plans. His plans, not mine. His WILL for our life.
A comeback is good, but a COMING FORWARD is even better. It means we are still growing. There is always more to learn, more to give, more to EMBRACE.
So how ‘bout it? Want to COME FORWARD with me?
It still may be rocky with a few hills to climb here or there, but those will only make us stronger! 
Cheers!
LC
p.s.
Guess what’s back next week? TUESDAY TRAINER
I absolutely love you. I love the way you think, and I’m trying to let it rub off on me. 😉 Congrats on gaining 15-20 of your life back, on leaping forward, feeling better, and embracing moving forward instead of “coming back”. <3
oh an i just love you. You rub off on me! i like our encouragement!
This totally made my night – I am so happy for you and your journey into you future of health! Coming forward into health, surrounded by light! You are truly lovely and I’m so glad to see you thriving!
you have been a huge encouragement along the way. Still going too! Hugs!
Babe, your blog is one of the best out there!
Love you
oh i think i have the best BLENDS out there, including YOU!
I’m so proud of you almond joy!!!! <3 Congrats on kicking ass and coming forward! <3 I've had mini bouts of digestive woahs that basically equated to me not gaining a single nutrient injested and, frankly — it sucked! I can only imagine what you've gone through but i'm so so so happy that you're feeling better!!!!!! Love you like woah
now come visit! don't make me drag you back to NC by that gorgeous mane of yours =)
What a beautiful post, Lindsay!!! Yay for weight gain and getting your booty back =) Glad that I can tag along on your coming forward =)
oh thank you friend. You’ve been so amazing. thank you for coming forward with me!
I love the idea of calling it a come forward instead of a comeback. Why move back when you can move forward?
I am so glad you are doing better and so positive about it all.
thank you abby. That means a lot. <3
this makes me so dang happy, I’m getting misty eyed.
sure do love you, my friend. so happy you are feeling GOOD.
oh thank you friend. YOur support means more than you know!
PS I definitely thought I was following your blog…but I wasn’t. You’re on my Blogger list now. 🙂
oh yea! so glad we can follow each other now Amanda. thanks for your support!
I like how you tagged “butt” for this post. 😉
Glad that you are coming forward friend! Digestive issues are no bueno at all!
Now I have the song in my head…DONT call it a comeback!
You are the biggest inspiration, always making time for others, it’s great to see you celebrate your journey. Beyond proud of you.
oh man, that is some serious lovin. thank you nichole. I honestly don’t know what i’d do without your charm and support. hehe
Beautiful post, Lindsay! I will COME FORWARD with you every step of the way – and hold your hand of course. Hope you don’t mind a good ol’ virtual hand-hold. 🙂
you better hold my hand! we can frollick!
Your post made me think of this verse. I had to Google, but – 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
oh i will be memorizing that verse. thank YOU!
Hi Lindsay,
that sounds good to me. I always want to move forward, but I sometimes catch myself regretting what I lost. As you said, we just have to follow God’s plan for us, although we interfere so much…
wow, so true. how often we try to interfere. Lets change that!
oh this made me happy
it is good positive news to read that you are doing better…
forward is good
I like it a lot
thank you Caroline. I know you can relate. And i like that you are moving forward too! congrats on the hood to coast. I loved following your journey….forward.
😉
beautiful post!! ive been trying to pat myself on the back more and count even the smallest victories…as too often I criticize myself for not doing more…being further along, etc. I love of coming forward with ‘small gains, small victories’…after all, all we have is TODAY, this moment!
there’s no other we should be place than in the moment. That’s where we gain the most of life. yes! love it friend!
oh this post made us so happy! we are so happy that your body is bouncing back 😉 wish we could celebrate together over some wine! miss you
oh boy do i wish we could. Get your booty out to Austin!
I love that! You are so good at putting a different and positive perspective on things. I absolutely want to come forward with you. This has been a year challenges and I choose to look at it as a new beginning, so come forward I will.
well let’s go then. Cheers to moving forward Beth!
beautiful post, Linds! I’m so happy for you and love to see how far you’ve come (since the last time I saw you!) – I know how much it means to you to be able to get back out there and MOVE! I wish we could go on a run together…one of these days! Maybe in Central Park? 😉
i would love that Dorr. I can’t wait. I trying my darndest to get up there to see you! miss you, love you, appreciate YOU!
Booty Rocking! Love that it’s back and you are moving forward! You are a beautiful, strong, talented ROCK STAR! xoxo
you are my rock! sheROCK!
Lindsay, I love that you are open – but still discreet. God will honor your choice to ask for His will in your life. Thanks for setting a great example.
oh goodness, thank you for being a godly woman that i admire! that’s an example!
I love your outlook on life. Going forward it always better!
amen to that.
you don’t even KNOW how much I needed this post. No comeback for me. Moving forward. 🙂 Thanks, love!
yes, together we will! so glad we connected Calee. What would i do without you?!
Love this Lindsay! And am so proud of all the progress you have made with your health! Cheers to great health!
Your posts always give me a happy smile, and I believe I’m making the right choices for my body now.
Not focusing on the past, but in the present moment!!
And yes to leaping forward!! That’s where I want to be as well, thriving with the weight I’ve gained these past years and not living in fear of the past!
<3
well that’s how i feel about you. We support each other in WHATEVER is going on. Good and bad. Moving forward, overcoming, gaining life!
yes! cheers to good health girl! i agree….we must be moving forward. Bill lost his job yesterday and I told him to try a different route. why keep going back and doing the same stuff over and over when it keeps taking him to a negative place. i like this……forward movement 🙂
oh no! i am so so sorry friend. But you are right. He will go forward and in a whole new direction! can i do anything for you all?
And yes…I am no runner but I could feel the joy in your heart somehow when I watched the video.
YES! I want to come forward with you……thank you so much for sharing you with us.
I am sosososo tired today because my rocky “hills” ARE very difficult right now and this gives me a little more whoopazz….
you make me happy cause i know you are with me in spirit, and vice versa. FORWARD it is!
Love you girl!! I love that your decision is to focus on the forward, live your life, fuel your body and be YOU!
Sending you LOOOOOOVVVEEEE!!
xxoo
oh love you woman, such a support you are! PLease know i always read your posts. I know what is going on in your life, just don’t always have time to comment.
Well, is it really a come back to come back to where we never left? You are right, is more about coming forward, {be}coming better. So happy to read about your good spirits 🙂
yes, being better, more. there’s always progress to work on. good progress!
Come Forward.. love it! And love your always refreshing attitude.. this made me smile! I’m happy for you.. and in need of a yoga date 🙂
yes indeed!! a yoga date soon please.
Coming with you for sure! And personal weight-gain victory…I’ve gained 2lbs of solid muscle back since working with my nutritionist. Hooray for us! 🙂
that’s so awesome casey! man i wish you were in austin. we could celebrate!
Wonderfully written post. Your writing is inspiring and always resonates with me. I’ve been there and I know how hard it is to get your health back. So incredibly proud of you and so happy to hear you are doing well. Lindsay you are great!
i am so thankful for you. You can relate and have been such a strong hold with the your support! cheers friend!
I love it! So true! Not a comeback, but a come FORWARD! Brilliant!
Your way with words is just so…perfect, fitting, beautiful. It IS a coming forward moment for you, absolutely. And honestly? I don’t want to go ‘back’ either — I’m always always always trying to move forward, evolve, change, embrace my path. So now my thinking has shifted too – not to a comeback, but a forward momentum vibe, towards new beginnings, new bends in our paths, etc. I LOVE this and love that you are growing stronger and healthier by the day — FORWARD is the way to go!! xoxo
you read my mind, as always!
I love your positivity! And I had no idea you lost 15-20lbs. Glad your butt’s back!
And what song is in that video? I need it!
oh i need to find out that song. It’s a good one eh?
YES! Love that philosophy!!
CHeers to that! yes? p.s. did you like the core power?
YES! I kept thinking to tell you and then I’d forget! :S Okay so I think I would like the vanilla better. It left a less than desirable after-taste in my mouth haha! The best part, though, was that I had NO stomach ache after! I think I am going to order vanilla..someday! Thanks again SO much for sending it to me to try!
omg i had no idea you had lost that much with the gi stuff 🙁 gut pain is the worst! here’s to your health my dear and continued progress! ::cheers::
continue you I will, without a doubt. Cheers!
Love it. And I’m totally in. Ready to move forward with you!
ahh i knew you would be. YEA!
I LOVE that lindsay!! coming forward on our path!! I am joining you on that!!
cheers!
i love it! so glad too!
Ahhhh, I love your daily words of encouragement and inspiration. You’re making changes and pressing forward strong. Keep up that hard work and trust all through Him. Love you, my sister!
thank you for being a huge support. Love you right back!
You’re brilliant – “coming forward” has so much more openness and opportunity. Keep coming! Hopefully we’ll be able to catch up 😉
yes, catch up soon! xoxo
i want to squeeze your butt now.
well come on over then!
Like it so much and Lindsay – you’re always moving forwards!
a big hug hug to YOU! You have been such an rock Petra. Thank you!
Same!!!! I’m getting there too! Whoop whoop 🙂
happy dance right here!
YES! So happy for you! Ever since getting my digestion in order after finding the culprit – gluten – I have gained weight and gotten my booty in a major way. Gotta love the signs of health!!!
Lots of love to you Mrs.Cotter!
i looked to you for encouragement. Way to SAVOR the HELL out of life Gillian. CHeers to health!
Love this! Forward, not backward! Upward, not forward! And always twirling – TWIIIIRLING – towards freedom! 😉
Especially pleased to hear that booty is coming along nicely 😉
yes, my husband is glad too. more to grab. hehe
I am using you and this post for inspiration. Tomorrow, resting starts. (I sound like one of those “diet starts Monday” comics….sheesh.
do it! and report back. hehe
Oh, I love this! You’re are totally headed forward – never back! Love that your butt is making a come-forward too, haha!!!
🙂
yes, now let’s hope it comes a little up too. Perky butt! haha
Here’s to moving forward! Weight gain is just a great opportunity to turn that into muscle. 🙂
amen to that. First a little junk in my junk. hehe
Oh how I love u & your posts!! They just make me feel so good because everything u said, friend, is TRUE! About coming FORWARD not back… Never that lol!! Always look forward & keep your yes on Him… U can never go wrong there :-). I am experiencing this myself with this weightloss journey of mine & it’s great. Thanks for this post & helping me through your blog & your Healthy Bites. 😀
this makes me super happy 🙂 I will come forward with you—think I’ve spent this summer doing the same “moving forward” love the trails…looks similar to the trails here!!
You are amazing. That is all.
Cheers to moving forward. Now go drink a glass of wine!
oh that i will. Cheers!
Lindsay! We have been going through very similar struggles, changes, and progressions in life. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and how giving you are to everyone else.
I’ve been trying to explain to people that although I am not where I want to be, I’m am infact not unhappy – I’m happier with the person I’ve become and although the challenges with my health/weight and career were not really wanted I would not be where I am personally/mentally now.
I wanted to tell you how much your comment on my post yesterday meant to me. It was so nice and encouraging. Those close to me, and myself, have not been sharing your pretty sentiment.
Love reading your posts! And we should email more often 🙂 That made my day last week. I’ve been horrible with my emails though :/
friend, i just read your previous posts. I know we can relate. I hope you know you can email me anytime. I love it! And i am so glad that your mindset is moving forward. Feels good, eh?
You have such wisdom… And I believe it comes from knowing His voice and His Word. Forward and onward and continuing new each day. Be blessed!
Amen amen!
all the more power to you, love. Remember I’m here if you need to bitch it out or just someone to be a bitch too. 😉
what about you being my bitch? LOL, jk. Love you. Hope you know you can email me with the same. I need to come visit you by the way. And soon!
I love this.
So glad you’re doing so great with your health!
thank you so much heather. P.S. i love hearing from YOU.
<3
I LOVE your mindset. And your butt.
and i love you.
I am loving your healthy look on…your health!! Coming forward is better than any kind of comeback. I love the running video..it was like those simulated roller coasters, only for running. I pretended I was on the trail.
i know, a wee bit dizzy eh? hehe
Love it! Come forward! The way we all need to be going!!!
Congrats! I’m so happy to hear that you are doing well!
thank you friend. miss you! thank goodness for instagram.
so happy to hear that you are feeling better. i am definitely in the “moving forward” mindset right now. all the way!
thanks Jen. I love that you are moving forward as well. Freeing indeed!
Yes! I love this! It is always great to embrace the future and look forward to God’s plans! I’m so glad that you have been making progress with your digestive issues and are “gaining life” 🙂
thank you sarah!! What a gift from GOD, amen!!
love love love this! love the message, yet again, and love where you are right this minute. healing, healthy, strong!! I’d love to come forward with you!
you have helped me moved forward, without a doubt!
love this attitude. so happy to hear you’re doing well!!
yes, thank you friend. Cheers to health!
Yes… lets move forward!! I love this post…everything about it! I love you, and I’m so thankful for your friendship! You look amazing. I can’t wait for us to be able to hang out!! love you friend!
totally thought of you when writing this. We are moving forward together! <3 love YOU!
What a positive inspiring post, you rock!
i’ll cheers to that friend!
Oh my gosh, this actually brought tears to my eyes! I am so incredibly happy for you. When I was at my worst, I was almost 80 pounds. It was awful and so incredibly frustrating to feel so weak. You have worked so hard to get your butt back and I’m so glad you’re feeling better! Lindsay, you are a true inspiration and I’m sincerely so happy for you regaining your health back. Many hugs to you my friend! xoxo
yes i knew we could relate. so similar in our stories friend. gosh i am crying tears of joy just because i know and love YOU!
Hugs and High 5’s!!!! So so happy for you my friend. And I love the idea of the Come Forward.
you’ve helped me sooo much in moving forward.
HIS Will…I love it, Lindsay! You and I share so many of the same troubles so I loved reading this! Gutsy, really:) xo
i know i know, we are one in the same. I feel so blessed to “know” you. Hope we get to share more in real life someday.
So many things I want to say, but not enough time. I love you. That is all. You’re my inspiration and I’m sooooooo happy you’re on your way back to good health. I can’t wait until we can hike together someday and then eat broccoli slaw and drink wine. 🙂 HUGS!!!
i love you too friend. I hope and pray we get to do that some day. Move forward in trusting God, letting, go, resting, and nurturing yourself. AMEN!?
What a great post! Always moving forward! I love it!
hop on board friend, forward motion!
If it makes you feel better I also have gotten my butt slapped with someone saying “Well look what you’ve got again” lol. Fabulous. I love your perspective. I will come forward with you! 🙂
nice! we can be butt slap buddies. hehe
“I am gaining more life.” I need to remember this… I’m sort of in the same phase in my life. I was healthy before, but exercise, running, all of it was consuming me. I had to back off for a while to realize I wasn’t enjoying it like I am now. Come forward… I like it 🙂
yes totally! less is more sometimes! Forward in health and life!
“Don’t call it a comeback”
Great job!
thanks, now.. about that wine. 😉
Love the concept of come forward instead of come back. Good to see you out on the trails! 🙂
now if only i could get to your trails!