It’s late Monday night. I’ve been meaning to write this all day, but you know life, it just happens. 
That’s kinda the theme of my life and I tend to go with it. Structure? hmmm, I’ll work on that…. someday.
As for now, I want to talk about a little ah-ha moment.
You see, I’ve noticed something that past few weeks. It’s a certain “attraction” or maybe it’s a “connection.” It’s called being genuine, and I just can’t get enough of it. I can see it someone’s smile, their words, their actions, their thoughtfulness.
I can see it in the everyday decisions, in the way we choose what to eat and how we take care of our bodies. It’s genuine care. It’s genuine ingredients, it’s genuine LOVE of life. Does that make sense?
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am lucky. Lucky to be surrounded by genuine people. Just look who I am married too! Genuine cutie pie hubs (I know, corny).
I am lucky to be able to be part of this genuine “community” that not only tells you how it is when needed, but supports you THROUGH it all. Yes, you all know what I am talking about. You know THOSE GENUINE FOLKS!
I am lucky to be able to choose foods that nourish, that I know are real. And WE are lucky to have companies that believe in the same approach. They are passionate, they are real, they GENUINLY care about health.
Attune– Just one of the many brands that knows how to keep it REAL!
And delicious by the way!
I’m not trying to promote here, I’m just speaking the truth i see in my life. And you know what? …
I’m sure you can relate.
I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE smiles…
I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE fun and food…
I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE hugs and kisses…
I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE LOVE of LIFE…
Do me a favor, will you?
Email me a picture of your “GENUINE.”
I want to create a post with these pictures.
A post that shows HOW TO KEEP IT REAL.
email pictures to cottercrunch (at) hotmail (dot) com
Cheers to being Genuinely CORNY,
LC
p.s.
Lindsay’s Tuesday Trainer is up tomorrow. Lots of “genuine” trainers share their stories! 
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Bonnie says
March 20, 2012 at 3:24 AMGreat post! Genuine…beautiful. Finding things in life that are authentic – be they foods, experiences, or people – is so valuable in a world of fake (ingredients, smiles, people)…I will email you! 😀 Have a great night friend!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 11:22 AMoh i can’t wait for your pictures. Now go get some genuine rest friend. you deserve it! xxoo
sophia says
March 20, 2012 at 3:45 AMThat’s such a sweet idea. I think I’ll email you something soon. 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:01 PMabsolutely LOVE your pictures. Melts my soul… good melting too. 😉
Caroline says
March 20, 2012 at 4:06 AMLove this idea. it is so you also.
I am sending you some tomorrow!
I got some I am sure….:)
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:00 PMi can’t wait! i bet you have some beautiful genuine moments caroline.
hillary says
March 20, 2012 at 4:06 AMis that a wedding photo?!? you look so beautiful!! love this! cheers to all things genuine!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:00 PMit is! almost 5 years ago. crazy!
Caroline says
March 20, 2012 at 4:08 AMoh forgot to say that I LOVE LOVE the dancing wedding picture..it is just perfect…the look ahhhhhh and the hands..very romantic
Lou says
March 20, 2012 at 5:05 AMooooo yeah totally get what you are saying here, Lindsay… love the idea of your photo post, will whizz you something soon 🙂 Being genuine is a such an important quality I reckon…. in any sense of the word – whether it be personality or product!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 12:56 PMi reckon that too friend. ANd i can’t wait for your pics.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
March 20, 2012 at 11:32 AMYou know I totally agree with this post! I love real people and real moments. I will see what I can come up with for the pictures. I definitely want to share my genuine moment with you! xoxo
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:02 PMYou inspired me with your GENUINE post yesterday! <3
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
March 20, 2012 at 11:39 AMNot corny. Love this!! On the search for a genuine photo….
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:02 PMoh yea! thank you heidi— love corny cotter
Kristen says
March 20, 2012 at 11:51 AMSometimes, corny is genuine 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:01 PMkristen, this just made my day. Thank you!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
March 20, 2012 at 12:04 PMThis is such a sweet post! 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:02 PMthank you hope. I know you can relate. yes?
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
March 20, 2012 at 12:12 PMLove this idea my friend. You are such a genuine, incredible person. I think we should make sure to surround ourselves with genuine people and be genuine in return. Really smile at someone, really care if you ask how their day is….
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:03 PMgirl you are one of my genuines… so thank you.
kalli says
March 20, 2012 at 9:16 PMi agree!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:24 AMyou gals, i love you both!
Bre says
March 20, 2012 at 12:14 PMGenuine love!!! 🙂 I’m genuinely lovin life right now- Love the genuine photo post to come…I’ll get a genuine photo sent in for ya!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:03 PMyour posts and your smiles say it all bre!
Jess says
March 20, 2012 at 12:22 PMI LOVE this concept!! This is what I love about you – how genuine and compassionate and REAL you are!!
I’ll send you a pic later!! 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 1:03 PMand i adore that picture. I might keep it forever! hehe.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
March 20, 2012 at 12:30 PMI am a huge fan of Attune as well. Such a great company. And I’m with you on genuinely trying to enjoy life and the true blessings in it.
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 12:44 PMsaw your post today too! Attune love all the way! woohoo! Loving your genuine approach to life friend. Hope you are recovering well.
<3
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
March 20, 2012 at 12:38 PMLOVE this idea. Love YOU, lady! I will get on this photo idea ASAP.
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 12:45 PMyea!! can’t wait. Love you and miss you.
jobo says
March 20, 2012 at 1:24 PMAww! I want to HUG this post because I love it so much. GENUINE feelings and support and encouragement are quite simply the only kind that should exist. But sadly, that is not always the case. But in THIS community, these lovely people, people like YOU, genuinity abounds, doesn’t it? BTW I LOVE that pic of you and James from your wedding. Beautiful, stunning, captures the moment 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 5:56 PMand i see you, genuine in it all.. with running, with life, with love. THANK U!
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
March 20, 2012 at 1:45 PMGreat post! I love, love, love that wedding picture. The love just bursts through the photo. I will see what kind of GENUINE pics I can find for you! xoxo
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 5:57 PMoh i can’t wait. Lots of cute genuine moments must be oooozing from you bones.
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
March 20, 2012 at 1:53 PMAw, love it! So sweet (and genuine) 😉
I’ve got to go look through some photos now….
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 5:57 PMgo look now! i want to see. hehe
The Hippie Health Nut says
March 20, 2012 at 2:04 PMAww, beautiful. I’ll see if I can find some genuine photos for you. 🙂 P.S. Sending genuine hugs your way because I genuinely LOVE your attitude towards life!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 5:59 PMi am taking that hug and keeping it forever!
Lisa says
March 20, 2012 at 2:16 PMOh yes…what a concept—a genuine approach to life and just being surrounded by all things that feel the same way!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:00 PMi agree. one we need to pay more attention to, right?
Paige @ Running Around Normal says
March 20, 2012 at 2:37 PMAw, what a thoughtful post! I think it’s way easy to tell if someone’s genuine or not. Then you just have to weed through and surround yourself with those who are 🙂 You are COMPLETELY genuine.
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:03 PMexactly! wish you lived closer… we could have some genuine conversations… with wine of course. 😉
Kristin @ STUFT Mama says
March 20, 2012 at 3:13 PMGenuine- yes! Corny- no. 🙂 Love this idea (and Attune Foods). 🙂 Will email you a picture later today. 🙂 Oh Linds- everytime I read your posts I want to fly right over and hang out with you! 🙂
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:03 PMplease come, please! and bring the boys! it would be bliss.
Julia @ Pain, Pride, Perseverance says
March 20, 2012 at 3:30 PMsuch a cute and sweet post LC…LOVE your “smiles” picture 🙂 i will have to look through my photos and see if i can find one that captures genuine!! have a wonderful tuesday dear friend!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:03 PMyes, i know you have some with those pups of yours!
Michelle {lively kitchen} says
March 20, 2012 at 3:33 PMWell said friend! I am drawn to those who are real and genuine – I get so turned off by artificial smiles and words. Give me a real, honest smile once a week over daily fake smiles any day!
Off to search my photos….
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:04 PMyes, its time to get rid of the artificial. real is nourishing!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife says
March 20, 2012 at 4:51 PMI LOVE this – I think we know when we aren’t being geniune, especially in our posts, and it’s so much more cathartic when we can be geniune. Weh we say and think what we truly feel (as long as it isn’t hurtful to others). It’s so much more valuable than a ton of empty words! Thank YOU for always being geniune. I appreciate it and YOU so much!
I’ve never tried Attune, but I always see it! I definitely will now!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:05 PMi am so glad you said that. Empty words cannot fill us with nourishment, right? Thanks for being real. And you must check out ATTUNES GF line. SO GOOD!
Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner says
March 20, 2012 at 4:51 PMI love your genuine cornyness 🙂
I might send you a photo.. i’ll take a peek to find one!
LCCotter says
March 20, 2012 at 6:06 PMmight? oh i know you have lots. You are one genuine light! that i know. <3
katie @KatieDid says
March 20, 2012 at 6:45 PMGotta look for a good photo, I sort of LOVE this post Lindsay 🙂
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:23 AMand i kinda can’t wait to see your picture. Like, really excited!
Kelly says
March 20, 2012 at 6:53 PMThis is awesome…I will email you my picture now! 🙂
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:24 AMi love that picture. so so adorable!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
March 20, 2012 at 10:04 PMawww Lindsay, that’s what I LOVE about you! You have such a genuine heart and spirit that at the thought of you, I feel God’s joy immediately 😀 And I’ll see if I can send you something? 🙂 hehe
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:26 AMyes please do it ellie! I know Gods joy shines in you as well! I see it in your writing and your photos. BEAUTIFUL!
Susan says
March 20, 2012 at 10:28 PMThis is such an under-recognized and RARE trait. You’re right, it is definitely one of the top things I look for in the people I spend time with. It’s also something I try to honor in myself. I think you can be genuine with words and genuine with emotions. The words are easier for me than the feelings (I tend to mask those at times).
If I can find a picture I will email you!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:25 AMoh please do susan. I would love a picture. I am the same way, reserved unless someone asks. then i am pretty genuine… with words that is.
;P
Pure2raw twins says
March 21, 2012 at 12:53 AMgreat idea! so true about being thankful for being around people, food…true genuine things! we will work on some pics 😉
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 12:56 AMi know you’ve got several. and i know for SURE that TWINS BAKERY is a genuine company! so thank you.
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says
March 21, 2012 at 1:00 AMThis post just made my face and heart smile! What a blessing it is to have genuine friends, love, and laughter in our lives. I am sending you one of my favorite pictures now!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 1:05 AMjust got it! absolutely perfect. Genuine friendships last FOREVER!
jennyv says
March 21, 2012 at 2:51 AMThis reminded me of Romans 12:9 — here’s the ESV translation:
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
Pics sent 🙂
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 1:27 PMoh yes! thank you! i needed this verse.
teabagginit says
March 21, 2012 at 2:54 AMaww, i love this. genuine food, genuine appreciation, genuine crush on the man you love! 🙂 i also love that you’re inspiring a community of bloggers to look for pictures, searching for photos of genuine-ness and not on any physical qualities. authenticity comes from within and now all your readers are recognizing it in ourselves!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 1:28 PMwell i see it more each day.. in you.. and in your thoughtfulness. So thank YOU!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
March 21, 2012 at 12:35 PMWhat a darling post! I accept the corny here. I like corn. 😉
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 1:27 PMhehe, i like corn too! You make me laugh tiff. GENUINELY LAUGH!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
March 21, 2012 at 4:21 PMI genuinely LOVE this post, and I genuinely love YOU Linds!! Your posts never fail to leave a genuine smile on my face! (ok, now who’s being corny?! 😛 ) <3
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 8:54 PMand i love you friend. SO GOOD to hear from you. thank you for those kind words. HOw are you recovering from racing these days?
Holly says
March 21, 2012 at 6:04 PMLove this idea! I’m going to email you a picture now 🙂 Beautiful pictures!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 8:54 PMLOVE IT!!! Such an amazing picture holly.
Samantha says
March 21, 2012 at 8:35 PMOh LINDSAY! I LOVE THIS!
You are not corny at all, you are such a sweet, loving, kind person!
LCCotter says
March 21, 2012 at 8:53 PMoh thank you sam. now i just need a picture from the LOVELY YOU!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
March 22, 2012 at 12:20 AMThis is such a great idea! Thanks for reminding us all to be genuine to ourselves, loved ones, and the universe! I’m sending a picture right now. 🙂
LCCotter says
March 22, 2012 at 1:24 AMloved your sweet pictures angela. THANK YOU!
Tracy @ Commit to Fit says
March 22, 2012 at 1:10 AMWhat a great idea and a lovely post!
LCCotter says
March 22, 2012 at 1:29 AMthanks tracy. It was near and dear to my heart. Hope you can send a pic!
janetha says
March 24, 2012 at 3:44 PMdid i mention i genuinely love your face?
LCCotter says
March 25, 2012 at 12:39 AMand i love yours! lets meet face to face soon!