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The GENUINE Project

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: March 20, 2012

It’s late Monday night.  I’ve been meaning to write this all day, but you know life, it just happens. Winking smile   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!

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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…

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I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE fun and food…

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I’m sure you are surrounded by lots of GENUINE hugs and kisses…

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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. Winking smile


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! Smile with tongue out

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  1. janetha

    03/24/2012 at 3:44 PM

    did i mention i genuinely love your face?

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/25/2012 at 12:39 AM

      and i love yours! lets meet face to face soon!

      Reply
  2. Tracy @ Commit to Fit

    03/22/2012 at 1:10 AM

    What a great idea and a lovely post!

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    • LCCotter

      03/22/2012 at 1:29 AM

      thanks tracy. It was near and dear to my heart. Hope you can send a pic!

      Reply
  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama

    03/22/2012 at 12:20 AM

    This 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. 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/22/2012 at 1:24 AM

      loved your sweet pictures angela. THANK YOU!

      Reply
  4. Samantha

    03/21/2012 at 8:35 PM

    Oh LINDSAY! I LOVE THIS!

    You are not corny at all, you are such a sweet, loving, kind person!

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 8:53 PM

      oh thank you sam. now i just need a picture from the LOVELY YOU!

      Reply
  5. Holly

    03/21/2012 at 6:04 PM

    Love this idea! I’m going to email you a picture now 🙂 Beautiful pictures!

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 8:54 PM

      LOVE IT!!! Such an amazing picture holly.

      Reply
  6. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)

    03/21/2012 at 4:21 PM

    I 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

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 8:54 PM

      and i love you friend. SO GOOD to hear from you. thank you for those kind words. HOw are you recovering from racing these days?

      Reply
  7. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers

    03/21/2012 at 12:35 PM

    What a darling post! I accept the corny here. I like corn. 😉

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 1:27 PM

      hehe, i like corn too! You make me laugh tiff. GENUINELY LAUGH!

      Reply
  8. teabagginit

    03/21/2012 at 2:54 AM

    aww, 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 1:28 PM

      well i see it more each day.. in you.. and in your thoughtfulness. So thank YOU!

      Reply
  9. jennyv

    03/21/2012 at 2:51 AM

    This 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 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 1:27 PM

      oh yes! thank you! i needed this verse.

      Reply
  10. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous!

    03/21/2012 at 1:00 AM

    This 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 1:05 AM

      just got it! absolutely perfect. Genuine friendships last FOREVER!

      Reply
  11. Pure2raw twins

    03/21/2012 at 12:53 AM

    great idea! so true about being thankful for being around people, food…true genuine things! we will work on some pics 😉

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 12:56 AM

      i know you’ve got several. and i know for SURE that TWINS BAKERY is a genuine company! so thank you.

      Reply
  12. Susan

    03/20/2012 at 10:28 PM

    This 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 12:25 AM

      oh 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

      Reply
  13. [email protected] for the Soul

    03/20/2012 at 10:04 PM

    awww 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

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 12:26 AM

      yes please do it ellie! I know Gods joy shines in you as well! I see it in your writing and your photos. BEAUTIFUL!

      Reply
  14. Kelly

    03/20/2012 at 6:53 PM

    This is awesome…I will email you my picture now! 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 12:24 AM

      i love that picture. so so adorable!

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  15. katie @KatieDid

    03/20/2012 at 6:45 PM

    Gotta look for a good photo, I sort of LOVE this post Lindsay 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/21/2012 at 12:23 AM

      and i kinda can’t wait to see your picture. Like, really excited!

      Reply
  16. Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner

    03/20/2012 at 4:51 PM

    I love your genuine cornyness 🙂
    I might send you a photo.. i’ll take a peek to find one!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:06 PM

      might? oh i know you have lots. You are one genuine light! that i know. <3

      Reply
  17. Laura @ LauraLivesLife

    03/20/2012 at 4:51 PM

    I 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:05 PM

      i 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!

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  18. Michelle {lively kitchen}

    03/20/2012 at 3:33 PM

    Well 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….

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:04 PM

      yes, its time to get rid of the artificial. real is nourishing!

      Reply
  19. Julia @ Pain, Pride, Perseverance

    03/20/2012 at 3:30 PM

    such 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:03 PM

      yes, i know you have some with those pups of yours!

      Reply
  20. Kristin @ STUFT Mama

    03/20/2012 at 3:13 PM

    Genuine- 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! 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:03 PM

      please come, please! and bring the boys! it would be bliss.

      Reply
  21. Paige @ Running Around Normal

    03/20/2012 at 2:37 PM

    Aw, 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.

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:03 PM

      exactly! wish you lived closer… we could have some genuine conversations… with wine of course. 😉

      Reply
  22. Lisa

    03/20/2012 at 2:16 PM

    Oh yes…what a concept—a genuine approach to life and just being surrounded by all things that feel the same way!

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 6:00 PM

      i agree. one we need to pay more attention to, right?

      Reply
  23. The Hippie Health Nut

    03/20/2012 at 2:04 PM

    Aww, 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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 5:59 PM

      i am taking that hug and keeping it forever!

      Reply
  24. Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning

    03/20/2012 at 1:53 PM

    Aw, love it! So sweet (and genuine) 😉
    I’ve got to go look through some photos now….

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 5:57 PM

      go look now! i want to see. hehe

      Reply
  25. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}

    03/20/2012 at 1:45 PM

    Great 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

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 5:57 PM

      oh i can’t wait. Lots of cute genuine moments must be oooozing from you bones.

      Reply
  26. jobo

    03/20/2012 at 1:24 PM

    Aww! 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 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 5:56 PM

      and i see you, genuine in it all.. with running, with life, with love. THANK U!

      Reply
  27. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen

    03/20/2012 at 12:38 PM

    LOVE this idea. Love YOU, lady! I will get on this photo idea ASAP.

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 12:45 PM

      yea!! can’t wait. Love you and miss you.

      Reply
  28. Tina @ Best Body Fitness

    03/20/2012 at 12:30 PM

    I 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.

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 12:44 PM

      saw your post today too! Attune love all the way! woohoo! Loving your genuine approach to life friend. Hope you are recovering well.
      <3

      Reply
  29. Jess

    03/20/2012 at 12:22 PM

    I 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!! 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:03 PM

      and i adore that picture. I might keep it forever! hehe.

      Reply
  30. Bre

    03/20/2012 at 12:14 PM

    Genuine 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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:03 PM

      your posts and your smiles say it all bre!

      Reply
  31. Heather (Where's the Beach)

    03/20/2012 at 12:12 PM

    Love 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….

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:03 PM

      girl you are one of my genuines… so thank you.

      Reply
    • kalli

      03/20/2012 at 9:16 PM

      i agree!

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      • LCCotter

        03/21/2012 at 12:24 AM

        you gals, i love you both!

        Reply
  32. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope

    03/20/2012 at 12:04 PM

    This is such a sweet post! 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:02 PM

      thank you hope. I know you can relate. yes?

      Reply
  33. Kristen

    03/20/2012 at 11:51 AM

    Sometimes, corny is genuine 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:01 PM

      kristen, this just made my day. Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb

    03/20/2012 at 11:39 AM

    Not corny. Love this!! On the search for a genuine photo….

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:02 PM

      oh yea! thank you heidi— love corny cotter

      Reply
  35. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)

    03/20/2012 at 11:32 AM

    You 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

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:02 PM

      You inspired me with your GENUINE post yesterday! <3

      Reply
  36. Lou

    03/20/2012 at 5:05 AM

    ooooo 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 12:56 PM

      i reckon that too friend. ANd i can’t wait for your pics.

      Reply
  37. Caroline

    03/20/2012 at 4:08 AM

    oh forgot to say that I LOVE LOVE the dancing wedding picture..it is just perfect…the look ahhhhhh and the hands..very romantic

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  38. hillary

    03/20/2012 at 4:06 AM

    is that a wedding photo?!? you look so beautiful!! love this! cheers to all things genuine!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:00 PM

      it is! almost 5 years ago. crazy!

      Reply
  39. Caroline

    03/20/2012 at 4:06 AM

    Love this idea. it is so you also.
    I am sending you some tomorrow!
    I got some I am sure….:)

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:00 PM

      i can’t wait! i bet you have some beautiful genuine moments caroline.

      Reply
  40. sophia

    03/20/2012 at 3:45 AM

    That’s such a sweet idea. I think I’ll email you something soon. 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 1:01 PM

      absolutely LOVE your pictures. Melts my soul… good melting too. 😉

      Reply
  41. Bonnie

    03/20/2012 at 3:24 AM

    Great 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!

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    • LCCotter

      03/20/2012 at 11:22 AM

      oh i can’t wait for your pictures. Now go get some genuine rest friend. you deserve it! xxoo

      Reply

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