Why am I blogging?

I told a couple of friends yesterday that I had started a blog, but didn't give them the blog address. So then I was asked why I'm writing a blog if I'm not going to share it with anyone....valid question. Although, they were also very understanding about why I wouldn't share it. It made me think why am I blogging? Isn't the purpose of a blog to share it with others? I guess I am not sure I have anything to say that anyone would actually want to read.
 

I'm blogging because:

• I might inspire someone. I know that it's like to be upset about your body, to make life style changes, to celebrate successes (without food), learn from mistakes and drive your friends and family nuts by talking about working out all the time. By no means do I have all the answers, but I have been there. I don't even know if I have good advice, but I understand. I am not the first person to lose weight and I won't be the last.
• I have lost around 60 pounds (I don't stand on the scale on a regular basis because it messes with me mentally). I would like to lose around 20 more, but will let my body decide what is the appropriate weight. I want to be healthy, fit and athletic. Hopefully, this blog will hold me accountable. If I share goals with the world, it will be more difficult to go back to my old habits or to fall off the wagon. Let's be real though, there will be days that I eat like crap and don't work out, the struggles will continue, but I will do this, I will reach my goal. 
• As one of my very good friends pointed out, I need to process my thoughts. It helps me to write out how I am feeling, what I am thinking, work through issues and problems, so even if no one reads my blog, it is helpful to me. 

I am not blogging because:

• I am a good writer...far from it! 
• I have all the answers or the most knowledge or best advice on nutrition or exercise. I'm just a girl on a journey to become healthy and fit, to experience life to the fullest and be proud of what my body is capable of.
• I want compliments. I am on this journey for me and my future, not so people can build me up. (Although compliments and encouragement are welcomed, it is not the purpose of this blog). 

My goal is to be honest and real when I post. I will probably put myself out there with frustrations, struggles, crazy emotional roller coasters and successes, but I also know that I am most likely not the only person that has or is experiencing what I am...so you're not alone.