Caroline Brownlee

Until recently, I spent a large portion of my life thinking that I was never thin enough, smart enough, brave enough, or good enough. My thinking was always ‘if only I had [insert desire] then I would find happiness.’ Looking back now, I can’t believe the number of years I spent in such an unhealthy relationship with myself. I would have never dated anyone who would have looked at me the way I looked at myself. It was abusive and self-destructive.

In the Summer of 2013 I began training to run my first full-marathon, but an unexpected thing happened; I didn’t become a better runner. In fact, I literally ran myself into the ground. I sustained an injury which took me out of training for nearly six weeks leading up to the race. In hindsight, it was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.

Instead of ending that journey with a 26.2 sticker on the back of my car, I ended up getting a second chance at learning how to love myself. That injury led to a self-examination that I would not have voluntarily gone into; however, the outcome helped me clear a new path - one upon which the sun shined a little brighter, where my feet seemed to land with more ease, and where I learned to face myself and to begin to fall completely in love with the person staring back at me.

I am a Mother, a Runner, and a Freelance Writer. I have a passion for helping other people achieve their nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals. Feel free to contact me to inquire about consulting services, or visit my blogs below to read more.